REFLECTIONS
BLESSING work, is not only necessary, but grateful work among the faithful. Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous, for it becometh well the just to be thankful. How, Lord, shall I ever testify, even through a whole eternity, the obligations I owe thee? What everlasting praise will the redeemed in heaven have to offer to the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, for the blessings to which they are begotten. Oh! ye ministers of the sanctuary, of whom it is said, Ye shall be named the Priests of the Lord, men shall call you the Ministers of our God! what lifting up of hands, what holy acclamations of praise, may ye be supposed to bring, that preach among the people the unsearchable riches of Christ. And ye no less who are ministered unto; were ye to hold your peace, in whose hearts Christ is formed the hope of glory, might not the stones of the earth be expected to cry out? Oh! for grace that everyone, high and low, young men and maidens, old men and children, might praise the name of the Lord, for his name only is excellent, and his praise above heaven and earth! And may He, that dwelleth in Zion, even Zion's King and Husband, bless each, and everyone that praiseth him! And the Lord of heaven and earth, who hath both the upper and nether spring blessings, bless his redeemed here with grace, and hereafter with glory!