sERAt. XIX.] NONE EXCLUDED PROM HOPE, 331 fruitless enquiries whether thou hast heretofore believed in Christ, or no; but come now with an humbe sense of thy guiltyand sinful circumstances, and surrender thy- self to his charge and care by a new act of faith, or trust, or,dependance. Plead with him to accept a vile crimi- nal over-loaded with guilt and misery, and to make thee accepted with God by a righteousnesswhich was not thy own. Beseech him to look with pity on thy unholy soul, to sanctify and renew it, to take thy hard heart into his hand, and soften it into repentance. Plead with him, and say, Lord, art not thou exalted to give repentance as well as remission? Entreat of him to subdue thy sins, to new-mould and create all the powers of thy na- ture in the beauties of holiness, and to prepare thee for the heavenly state. Go and complain humbly at his mercy-seat, how long thou hast sat under the ministryof his own gospel; and felt no divine power attending it. Intrust thyself now to his care, and place thyself by faith under his divine influences. He that comes in this man- ner, shall in no wise be cast out, for the Lord has pro- mised to receive him; John vi. 37. Wait on him with .daily importunity, follow all the means of grace which he bath appointed, and the gospel of Christ shall appear in due time to be the power of God, even thy God, to thy salvation. Amen, HYMN FOR SERMONXIX. NONE EXCLUDED FROM HOPE. COMMON JESUS, thy blessings are not few, Nor is thy gospel weals? Thy grace can melt the stubborn Jew, And heal the dying Greek. Wide as the reach of Satan's rage, Doth thy salvation flow : 'Tis not confined to sea or age, The lofty or the low. 'While grace is offer'd to the prince, 'flie poor may take their share : Nu mortal has a just pretence, To perish in despair. METRE. Be wise, ye men of strength and wit, Nor boast your native powers But to his sovereign grace submit, And glory shall be yours. Coupe, all ye vilest sinners, come He'll form your souls anew: His gospel and his heart have root% For rebels such as you. His doctrine is almighty love ; There's, virtue in his name, To turn the raven to a dove, The lion to a lam ">.
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