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firmities, yet he was holy and harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners. He was one of such dignity and glory, that his obedience and suffering would answer instead of the eternal suffering of the rebel sinner, and whose suffering would form a barrier against sin, as effectual, and more effectual, than the everlasting punishment of the sinner himself. Yea, all qualifications for the stupendous work of mediation and redemption were found in him. Why not, then, believe on him? Why not lay aside all weapons of rebellion, and come to that adorable Savior?

3. There is a fullness of spiritual blessing in Christ to meet the wants of every humble supplicant at the throne of grace. Jesus Christ is represented in Scripture as the depository of spiritual blessings, the head and treasury of the kingdom of grace; so that all the blessings which we need are found in him. We are directed, therefore, to come to the throne of grace in his name; and we are assured that all the promises which God has given his people are confirmed to us in Christ. In him they are "Yea and Amen." Now, let us specify some of these blessings and promises. Do we need wisdom? what is the promise? "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God." But how do we obtain that wisdom? Jesus Christ is made unto us "wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." Do we need energy and strength in the work of the Lord? the promise is, "As thy days, so shall thy strength be;" but this strength is derived from Christ. "Without me, ye can do nothing." "When I am weak, then am I strong."

There is a fullness in Christ, 1. To meet the condi-