NOTE M.

The Scriptures strikingly contrast the CARNAL and SPIRITUAL mind.

For they that are after the flesh, do mind the things of the flesh but they that are after the Spirit, the things of the Spirit.But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of GOD: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose GoD is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.- Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these, Adultery, fornication, uncleanness,,lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of Gon.- But he that is spiritual judgeth all things, yet he himself is judged of no man. For the fruit of the Spirit, is in all goodness, and righteousness, and truth. But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh, with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain-glory, provoking one another, envying one another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh and these are contrary the one to the other; so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. Rom. 8. 5. 1 Cor. 2. 14. Phil. 3. 18, 19. Gal. 5. 19-21. 1 Cor. 2. 15. Eph. 5. 9. Gal. 5. 22-26, 16, 17.

And the consequences of being carnally-minded or spirituallyminded.-Because the carnal mind is enmity against GOD: for it is not subject to the law of GOD, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please GOD. But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of GOD dwell in you. Now, if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. Therefore, brethren, we are debtors not to the flesh, to live after the flesh. For if ye live after the flesh, ye shall die. but if ye through the Spirit do mortify the deeds of the body, ye shall live. For as many as are led by the Spirit of God,

they are the sons of GOD.- But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin; but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you. Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness. I speak after the manner of men, because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquty, unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness, unto holiness. For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness. What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to GOD, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. FOR THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH: but THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Rom. 8. 7-10, 12—14. and 6. 17-23. || and 7. 5, 6, 21, 23.

NOTE N.

"N. B. The preparation required to the acceptable receiving the Lord's Supper, are those same qualifications, that are required in acceptable prayer. The sins for which men ought to be excluded from this ordinance, are the same sins persisted in, for which the sacred Scriptures allow that they should be excluded from Christian society, and declare that such shall be excluded from the kingdom of heaven."

NOTE O.

GASTON.

The infinite compassion and unparalleled love of our Divine, incarnate, suffering, bleeding, and expiring REDEEMER, are themes of meditation adapted to this important, solemn, interesting, and soul-refreshing ordinance.

NOTE P.

ANGELS are in their nature superior to men,

For thou hast made him a little lower than the angels, and hast crowned him with glory and honour. Ps. 8. 5.

Their number-The chariots of GoD are twenty thousand, even thousands of angels: the Lord is among them, as in Sinai, in the holy place.- A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened. But ye are come unto Mount Zion, and unto the city of the living GOD, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels. Ps. 68. 17. Dan. 7. 10. Heb. 12. 22.

And names.-Above it stood the seraphims: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.- Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places, Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him.- Who is gone into. heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels, and authorities, and powers being made subject unto him. Ís. 6. 2. Eph. 1. 20, 21. Col. 1. 16. 1 Pet. 3. 22.

They are elect-I charge thee before GoD, and the Lord Jesus Christ, and the elect angels, that thou observe these things, without preferring one before another, doing nothing by partiality. 1 Tim. 5. 21.

Holy-The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of GOD, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the LAMB. Rev. 14. 10.

Spirits, And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire. Heb. 1. 7.

Excelling in strength,--Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. Ps. 103. 20.

In wisdom-To fetch about this form of speech hath thy servant Joab done this thing and my Lord is wise, according to the wisdom of an angel of GOD, to know all things that are in the earth. 2 Sam. 14. 20.

And in utterance.-Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Cor. 13. 1.

They contemplate Gospel mysteries,-Unto whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto us they did minister the things which are now reported unto you by them that have preached the gospel unto you, with the Holy Ghost sent down from heaven; which things the angels desire to look into.- To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of GOD. 1 Pet. 1. 12. Eph. 3. 10.

Reveal God's will,-And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when

he had spoken this word unto me, 1 stood trembling. Then said I, O my Lord, what are these? And the angel that talked with me said unto me, I will shew thee what these be. Dan.

10. 11. Zech. 1. 9.

And rejoice at the conversion of sinners.Likewise, I say, unto you, There is joy in the presence of the angels of GOD over one sinner that repenteth. Luke 15. 10.

They minister to saints,—Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? Heb. 1. 14.

And inflict judgments on the wicked. He cast upon them the fierceness of his anger, wrath, and indignation, and trouble, by sending evil angels among them. Ps. 78. 49.

They ministered to Jesus on earth,-Then the devil leaveth him, and behold, angels came and ministered unto him. Mat. 4. 11.

And will attend him in the Judgment.-And to you, who are troubled, rest with us, when the Lord Jesus shall be revealed from heaven with his mighty angels. 2 Thes. 1. 7.

They worship the Father,-And one cried unto another, and said, Holy, holy, holy, is the Lord of hosts: the whole earth is full of his glory. Is. 6.3.

And the Son. And again, when he bringeth in the first-begotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of GOD worship him. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne, and the beasts, and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the LAMB that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing, Heb. 1. 6. Rev. 5. 11, 12.

NOTE Q.

THE LORD'S PRAYER ILLUSTRATED.

QUR FATHER,

Doubtless thou art our Father, though Abraham be ignorant of us, and Israel acknowledge us not: thou, O Lord, art our Father, our Redeemer; thy name is from everlasting. Is. 63. 16.

By right of creation,-Have we not all one Father? hath not one God created us? why do we deal treacherously every man against his brother, by profaning the covenant of our fathers? Mal. 2. 10.

By bountiful provision,-Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing. Ps. 145. 16.

By gracious adoption.-Having predestinated us unto the

adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will. Eph. 1.5.

WHO ART IN HEAVEN,

Hear thou in heaven thy dwelling-place, and do according to all that the stranger calleth to thee for: that all people of the earth may know thy name, to fear thee, as do thy people Israel; and that they may know that this house which I have builded is called by thy name. 1 Kings 8. 43.

The throne of thy glory,-Thus saith the Lord, The heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye built unto me? and where is the place of my rest? Is. 66. 1.

The portion of thy children,-To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you. 1 Pet. 1. 4.

The temple of thy angels.—In the year that king Uzziah died I saw also the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up, and his train filled the temple. Is. 6. 1.

HALLOWED BE THY NAME.

Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto thy name give glory, for thy mercy, and for thy truth's sake.

Ps. 115. 1.

By the thoughts of our hearts.-Teach me thy way, O Lord; I will walk in thy truth: unite my heart to fear thy name. Ps. 86. 11.

By the words of our lips,--O Lord, open thou my lips, and my. mouth shall shew forth thy praise. Ps. 51. 15.

By the works of our hands.-Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of GoD. 1 Cor 10. 31.

THY KINGDOM COME.

The Lord shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies. Ps. 110. 2.

Of providence to defend us,─Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings. Ps. 17. 8.

Of grace to refine us,-And the very GoD of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit, and soul, and body, be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thes. 5. 23.

Of glory to crown us.-When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. Col. 3. 4.

THY WILL BE DONE ON EARTH AS IT IS IN HEAVEN. And when he would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done. Acts 21. 14.

Towards us without resistance,—And Samuel told him every whit, and hid nothing from him. And he said, It is the Lord: let him do what seemeth him good. 1 Sam. 3. 18.

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