548 THE CIHRISTIAN'S TREASURE. God, that I may maintain a'humble claim to these treasures of mercy laid up in the gospel, treasurescommitted to the hands of Christ to be kept safe for me. " And may the blessed Spirit instructme daily to improve all things to my spiritual and eternal benefit, that I may not be like a fool, who has a prize put into his right-hand, and knows nothow to snake use of it ! MayI be taught to draw some sacred advantage, some holydelight and refreshment from the continual new scenes and occurrences of life ! May I derive knowledge, and love, and heavenly sweetness from the surprizing works of God, as the God of nature, and from the more surprising won- ders of his grace ! May I learn something divine and holy from all the transactions of his providence, and the various turns and changes of this present state, till I am prepared and made meet for a more fit and ample possession of the everlasting inheritance of the saints in light!" Amen. HYMN FOR SERMON XXXVIII. All things working together for Good. MT soul survey thy happiness, If thou art founda child of grace, How richly is the gospel stor'd ! What joy the promises afford ! rrAll things are ours ;" the gift of God, And purchas'd with our Saviour's blood, While the good Spirit shews us bow To use and to enjoy them too. If peace and plenty crown my days. Theyhelp me, Lord, to speak thy praise: If bread of sorrows be my food, These sorrows work my real good s I would not changemy bless'd estate With all that flesh calla rich or great And while my faith can keep her hold, I envy not the sinner's gold. Father I wait thy daily will, Thou shalt divide my portionstill, Grant me on earth chat seems thee best Till death and heav'n reveal the rest.
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