But the blood of Jesus speaketh in more generous strains. It crieth not for vengeance on those who shed it, and for whom it was shed: On the contrary; it pleadeth for pardon and mercy in behalf of them, whose hands are imbrued therein. And is not this the case with each of us present today? How often have we, by voluntarily committing sin, crucified the Son of God afresh? And is it possible, that the blood of Jesus can plead, and prevail, in favour of such guilty wretches? Yes!—stupendous grace! Being justified by his blood (says our text) we shall be saved from wrath.

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