joice particularly in the return of our communion sabbath, and remember, brethren and sisters, that it is no ordinary day of rest; therefore we ought not to feel satisfied with the ordinary exercises of admiration, or gratitude, or joy. We not merely commemorate the resurrection of our dear Redeemer, but that decease which preceded his resurrection, and procured our own That death in which our victorious Lord conferred honor on the law of his Father by bearing its penalty, invaded in the greatness of his strength" the empire of hell, seized those " principalities and powers" which had combined against his glory, and our happiness, "spoiled" them of their "lawful captives," chained them to the wheels of his chariot, and although his apparel was red with his own blood which flowed in the arduous conflict, he came forth "mighty to save." These are the great events exhibited for our contemplation in the ordinance of the supper, of which we ought to entertain a mournful, grateful recollection. While we reflect with joy on Messiah's triumph over sin, and satan, and death, and hell, our joy ought to be mingled with sorrow, and our glorying with humiliation, when we realize the amazing expence at which the victory was obtained. While we rejoice that he conquered, let us remember that in conquering he died; while "he put away sin" it was by the "sacrifice of HIMSELF,' by bearing those sins in his own body

upon the tree; while "he redeemed us from the curse of the law," it was by being made “a curse for us;" while "he spoiled principalities and powers," our confederated, implacable enemies, it was upon a cross that the battle was fought, and the victory won: These are truths not forgotten in heaven, and they ought not to be forgotten or contemplated with indifference upon earth. But I conclude, that you may enjoy an opportu nity of seeing, and handling, and tasting, in the institution of the supper, that crucified Saviour who has been set before you in the message of reconciliation. May he who was "seen of angels;" whom they saw in Bethlehem, in the wilderness, in the garden, on the cross, in the tomb, as he ascended, as he sits enthroned in the heaven of heavens, be seen and enjoyed by you" in the breaking of bread." While you are receiving the symbols, may the heart of every communicant glow with his love, and may each of you be saying in holy exultation, my Lord, and my God." "Whom having not seen I love: in whom, although I sec him not, yet believing I rejoice with joy unspeakable, and full of glory."

"Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength; that do bis commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word: Bless ye the Lord, all ye his hosts; ye ministers of his that do his pleasure: Bless the Lord, all his works in all places of his dominions: Bless the Lord, O my soul."AMEN.

THE GOSPEL DESIGNED FOR ALL NATIONS:

A

SERMON,

PREACHED BEFORE THE

NORTHERN MISSIONARY SOCIETY

IN THE STATE OF NEW-YORK,

AT THEIR FIRST ANNUAL MEETING

IN TROY, FEBRUARY 8.

AND EX PARTICULAR REQUEST, IN ALBANY, MARCH 6, 1798,

AT & SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY.

And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations........LUKE, XXIV, 47,