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2. Doth not the address of the Most High to the patriarch from above this ladder, signify, that God makes all the revelations of his designs to men, all the manifestations of his mercy and grace to them, and especially, all the promises of his protection, favor, spiritual blessing and eternal life, to his people thro' Jesus Christ? For in him are all the promises of God, Yea, and in him, Amen, to the glory of God. And that he is the way, the truth and the life, through whom only, sinful men can have access to God, and in which new and living way they may draw near to him in the full assurance of faith.

"Is he a way? he leads to God, The path is drawn in lines of blood? There would I walk with love and zeal,

Till I arrive at Zion's hill."

3. Doth not the ascent and descent of the angels upon this ladder suggest, that God effects the designs of his providence, and protects his people in the hour of danger, by their instrumentality? The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them. Their promptitude, activity and fidelity in his service; and the kind and benevolent services which they are continually performing for his people. Are they not ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for

them that shall be heirs of salvation ?

terpositions for their relief, and the motives of encouragement and comfort which he addresses to their minds; manifesting himself to be their refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble? Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear him. For he knoweth our frame, he remembereth that we are dust.

How full of instruction and comfort is this dream to the church and children of God in all ages? And doth it not implicitly reprove them for their disquietudes, distrust of his care and anxiety about their condition? Why sayest thou, O Jacob, and speakest, O Israel, my way is hid from the Lord, and my judgment is passed over from my God? The Lord hath not forgotten to be gracious; neither hath his faithfulness failed for ever more. Who is among you that feareth the Lord, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? Let him trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon his God; for they that trust in the Lord shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth for ever.

Religious Intelligence.

Extract from a letter from a student in divinity, of Boston, now in London, to his friend in Massachusetts, dated London, September 16, 1805.

Lastly, Doth not this dream of the patriarch in his afflicted state, this divine impression and address, suggest to us, the ten- "I HAVE the pleasure to inder and vigilant care which God form you, my dear Sir, of an in extends to his people in the hours | creasing attention to religion, on

this side the Atlantic, particularly in this great city. The venerable Newton still lives to declare the wonderful grace of God, towards miserable sinners. The great Missionary Society is producing the most happy effects; and the most fervent prayermeetings are held throughout the city. There is now in London a converted Jew, by the name of Frey, whom doubtless you have heard of, who is preaching the gospel to his deluded countrymen, and with considera

ble success. Many young Jews steal from their rigid parents, at the hazard of their lives, to hear him preach. It is astonishing what persecution he and his followers meet with from their enraged countrymen. He is obliged to be attended to his meeting by a guard. The angry Jews appear to cry out with the spirit of their fathers, Crucify him. The good people here expect much from his exertions. He is a man of great abilities, and of the most fervent piety,"

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