Did Christ come into the world, to reveal his Father's will, and to die upon the cross that he might redeem your souls; and are you under no obligation to receive his gospel, and honor him by your faith and obedience? This cannot be. Gratitude demands a different return. Besides, your own souls are deeply interested in the messages delivered from the word of God. Be persuaded, therefore, my friends, to attend to them with seriousness. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God;" and by faith men are justified in the sight of God. "Take heed, therefore, how ye hear." "By the foolishness of preaching" some are saved; made wise, willing, and obedient to the gospel of Christ, and for ever happy in the favour of God.

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