that family worship shall become a matter of mere convenience. This duty consists in reading the scriptures, in prayer and praise. We should have much to do with the Bible; in explaining Bible truths, in inculcating Bible principles, in enforcing Bible injunctions, and in bringing to view Bible consolations. The Bible is our family charter, and it is our family law book. I have mentioned the singing of praise to the Lord as a part of family worship, because it is evidently in itself a part of divine worship, and it is a delightful part-why not enjoy it at home? If God has visited upon us the gift of singing, why not improve it? The reason why so few sing in the sanctuary, I am persuaded, is because it is neglected at home. That man who is indisposed to be benevolent, has reason to suspect the genuineness of his hope.
When God forgives the sinner's guilt, he forgives him in such a way as never to upbraid him of that sin any more. The divine act of forgiveness is never re called.
Faith is a living and abiding principle in the soul of the believer. It is not a simple act once done, and no more; but it characterizes the Christian's entire life. The just man lives by faith.
There is a present consolation experienced by the child of God, which the world can not afford; a consolation which, to the believer, is felt to be a foretaste of the joys of heaven; which leads the soul to God; which sweetens the cup of affliction and the bitter waters of Mara. But what is all this in comparison with the joys which await the saint in the service of God in
