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MEANS OF GRACE. AFTER the principles of evidence, and of interpretation, have led us to the reception and understanding of the true religion, the next subject, in order, that arises for our consideration, is the cultivation of this religion; the cultivation of it in our own hearts, and the promotion of it in communities. First; the cultivation of religion as a sentiment and feeling. I shall not need to dwell long on this topic; but the mode of illustration I have adopted, furnishes, I think, a very useful answer to many, who are inquiring What they shall do to be saved.' The question, in its leading import, is, 'How shall we obtain religion, and thus obtain the forgiveness and favor of God, and eternal happiness?' And the answer is, You are to obtain religion, just as you would obtain any other feeling; by methods and processes just as reasonable, ra18 VOL. 1.-NO. VI. tional, natural, judicious, and wise. For let as much be granted as can be desired, with regard to the divine influence, still, that influence is not at war with our faculties, nor does it supersede one of them, nor one of their operations. It does not suspend nor derange our moral powers, but assists them. Religion, then, is to be acquired, just as other affections are acquired, by the proper influence of motives, of knowledge, of reflection. It ought to be formed in childhood, just as filial love, or the love of friends and kindred, is formed. But if it is not; if it is a neglected subject, as it too often is; if any one grows up an irreligious man; then, in this case, as in any other case, the first step towards a change of heart, is serious reflection. He must' consider his ways; he must become convinced that the path of transgression is full of evil and danger; he must see that it is desirable that he should repent, and pursue a virtuous and religious course; he must strive to feel the repentant and holy desire; and that he may feel this, he must call to mind every serious and reasonable consideration; he must set before him the misery and sadness of his sinful condition, of his sinful passions; the glory to which he may rise, and the woe and shame to which he may fall; he must set before him the righteous commandment, the holy law of God, the bountiful goodness, the tender mercies of his Maker and Father, the patience, and pity, and suffering love of Christ, his Saviour; and upon these things he must think, and meditate, and pray,-long, if need be, and earnestly, and importunately,-till he becomes a changed man. Blessed change, indeed! which turns the misguided mind to truth, and the foolish heart to |