and that can consist with God's plan of subordination, which is manifest in all his works and all his word; and though we should aim, by every peaceable and proper method, to promote it in every land: yet we should shew a decided preference to that liberty which Christ bestows on his redeemed people; for without this, the most celebrated and successful champion for eivil liberty must continue for ever the abject slave of sin and Satan.

VII. Lastly, It becomes us to "sanctify the Lord "of hosts himself; and to let him be our fear;" that humbly accepting of his salvation, trusting in his mercy, grace, and providence, committing all our concerns into his hands, valuing nothing in comparison of his love, fearing nothing but his frown; we may make it our great business to glorify him by our worship and obedience. Thus we should seek deliverance from those fluctuating hopes and fears which agitate the minds of others as appearances vary: we should not expect much additional comfort on earth from the most promising changes; nor yield to trepidation or despondency in times of danger or publick calamity; and we should shew that we are "not afraid "of evil tidings, as our hearts are fixed, trusting in "the Lord," "whose kingdom is an everlasting 66 kingdom, and his dominion endureth to all genera"tions:" that so manifesting that "our minds are

stayed upon God, and kept in perfect peace," when "the hearts of others are moved, as the trees of the "wood are moved by the wind;" we may convince all around us, that they only are blessed who trust in, and serve, the Lord.

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