to Moses as mediator of the Levitical covenant; but can in no wise be understood to limit the extent or bring into view all the objects of his mediatorial work. The words, "to God the Judge of all," refer, it is presumed, to Christ, in his character of final judge and rewarder. The object of the contrast, no less than his office in this respect, require this supposition. The phrase has a wider signification than that which refers to him as "Mediator of the New Covenant:" the latter contemplates his special relation to the human race; the former his mediatorial dominion over the whole universe of creatures. In the order of the particulars recited, the climax is inverted.

10. The Scriptures appear to teach that the Divinity, absolutely considered, can have no relation, intercourse or connection with creatures, except through an appropriate official medium; that God is, and ever will be, absolutely invisible; and that he is made known to creatures only by the Mediator.-John i., 18, and vi., 46; 1 Tim. vi., 16; Matt. xi., 27; Luke X., 22.

11. The Scriptures announce the simultaneous creation of the heavens and the earth and all their hosts. The terms employed, in numerous instances, forbid the supposition of any diversity of epochs, in the manifestation of creative power in different parts of the universe. "Thus (in six days) the heavens and the earth were created and all the host of them." -Gen. ii., 1. "This argues that the angels belong to the Mosaic creation, who are so often spoken of as

God's Host, and as the Host of heaven."-EDWARDS, Vol. vi., p. 493.

12. That the mediatorial work has relation to other worlds; that it comprises other objects than the redemption of fallen man: that it comprehends, indeed, all that relates to creatures, their creation, preservation and government, is plainly taught in Scripture. "By Him were all things created that are in heaven and that are in earth, visible and invisible—all things were created by Him and for Him, and by Him all things consist. All things were created by Him to the intent, that unto the principalities and powers, the different orders of angels, in the heavenly regions, the manifold wisdom of God might be made known in connection with the redemption and consummation of the church. He hath all power in heaven and earth. To Him all judgment is committed. To Him is due the homage of all creatures. All the angels are required to worship Him. Angels, authorities and powers are subject to Him. To Him every knee shall bow. Of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things."

13. From these and passages of like import, it is evident that the official work of Christ, comprises all Divine operations relating to creatures, whether material or spiritual. "God is a spirit-invisible, dwelling in light which no man can approach unto, whom no man hath seen nor can see. No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son hath declared or manifested Him. The invisible things of Him are clearly seen from the creation-being understood

by the things that are made. The heavens declare the glory of God; the firmament showeth the work of His hands. Day unto day uttereth speech; night unto night showeth knowledge."

14. This scheme of manifestation in regard, especially, to the wisdom, holiness, immutability, justice and mercy of God, is executed chiefly in connection with the redemption and consummation of the Church; and a principal end of the mediator's work, considered in this relation, is that of uniting in Him all holy creatures in heaven and earth.-Eph. i. He instructs by outward, visible and audible manifestations; and mparts spiritual light and knowledge of the Divine perfections, by shining in the heart, so that those who are illuminated in this manner, behold the glory of God in Him, as in a glass reflecting, or an image representing the invisible one.

15. With reference to the entire work of creation, providence and grace, as delegated to Him, the Son of God is invested with all power, lordship and dominion, as Mediator. In Him, in this character, dwells the fullness of the Godhead.

16. In the first chapter of the Epistle to the Colossians, the inspired writer, after ascribing to Christ the creation of all things visible and invisible in heaven and earth, and declaring that he is before all things, and that by him all things subsist, adds that it pleased the Father that all fullness should dwell in him, and by him to reconcile to himself all things in heaven and earth, having made peace by the blood of his

cross: as though the exhibition made in his crucifixion had relation to all accountable creatures within the wide empire of moral government, procuring for the hosts of the unfallen, exemption from temptation, confirmation in holiness and union with him as their preserver and head; and laying the foundation of respite to the fallen angels and the human race.

17. "God would have his eternal Son to be incarnate, to take our nature on him, to be made man. What is his design in this incomprehensible work of his wisdom, love and power? Indeed, in the first place, it was for the redemption of the Church, by the sacrifice of himself, and other acts of his mediation. But there is that which is more general and comprehensive, and wherein all the concerns of the glory of God do centre; and this was, that he might gather all things into one in him, that the whole creation, especially that which was to be eternally blessed, should have a new head given unto it for its sustentation, preservation, order, honor and safety. All springs are in him, and all streams are unto him, and in and by him unto God. Who can express the Divine beauty, order and harmony of all things, that are in this their recapitulation in Christ? The union, and communion between angels and men, the order of the whole family in heaven and earth, the communication of life, grace, power, mercy and consolation to the church, the rule and disposal of all things unto the glory of God, do all depend hereon.

"There is no contemplation of the glory of Christ, that ought more to affect the hearts of them that do believe, with delight and joy, than this of the recapitu

lation of all things in him. One view by faith of him in the place of God, as the Supreme Head of the whole creation, moving, acting, guiding and disposing of it, will bring in spiritual refreshment unto a believing soul.

"Did we live more in the contemplation of this glory of Christ, and of the wisdom of God in this recapitulation of all things in him, there is not any thing of our duty which it would not mind us of, nor any thing of privilege which it would not give us a sense of, as might easily be demonstrated.

"In particular the Lord Christ is glorious herein, in that the whole breach made on the glory of God in the creation by the entrance of sin, is hereby repaired and made up."-OWEN on the Glory of Christ, Chap. XI.

18. He possessed with the Father the glory of the Godhead before the world was. As God, he was eternal and unchangeable in his being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness and truth. When these perfections were to be made known in the works of creation, providence and redemption, He undertook, as Mediator, to manifest them. All things were delivered or referred to him. He was appointed and declared heir of all things; and is, in his official work, to be contemplated as the author, bestower and medium of all divine communications to creatures, and all intercourse, communion and fellowship of holy creatures with God.

19. The Divine Being is represented in the language of Scripture in various aspects and by a variety