The same love which induced Christ to ransom and reconcile his disciples, when enemies, still influences him; and what mercy is too great to be expected from Him who came down from Heaven, and not only washed his disciples' feet, but shed his own precious blood, that he might open a fountain in which to wash our souls from sin and all uncleanness? Shall we then refuse to submit to his divine authority, and not improve the means of grace which he hath been pleased to bestow upon us!

Let us ever bear in mind what Christ himself hath declared-"Every one that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." (Luke xviii. 14.)

When this they heard, a deep concern they felt, Their hearts with inward true compunction melt: What shall they do t'avert the threatend doom, Atone just Heaven, and shun the wrath to come?

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The apostles thus-"Believe, repent, obey!
And wash in sacred streams your sins away;
None are excluded from the proffer'd grace,
It reaches all of Abraham's faithful race."

THIS discourse, though the first that St. Peter ever made in public, deeply affected the people, so that "they were pricked in their hearts, and said unto Peter, and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ, for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you and your children," &c. (Acts ii. 37, 38, 39.) The apostle's argument was very pointed; but when we consider the obstinate unbelief of the Jews, neither Peter's words, nor the miracles they wit

nessed, would have produced such wonderful effects, had not the Holy Spirit been given. The Comforter being come, he convinced them of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment. (John xvi. 8-11.) The apostle's words, therefore, pierced their hearts like arrows, by these powerful influences, and filled them with terror at their guilt, in rejecting and crucifying the Lord of glory. They cried out to the apostle in deep distress. The apostle exhorted them to repent of their sins, and avow their belief in Jesus as the Messiah, by being baptized in his name. Thus professing their faith in Him, they would receive remission of their sins, and partake of the gifts and graces of the Holy Spirit; for the promise, both respecting the Messiah and the blessings of his kingdom, was made to them and to their children. The apostle added many other earnest ex