this oneness is fully explained by the Saviour himself in John xvii. 11, where Jesus prays that all his disciples might be one, (not one person,) as thou Father art in me, and I in thee, that they may be one in us. This denotes a oneness in the same mutual affection. No person will deny but there ought to be this oneness between true believers.There ought to be the same oneness between believers that exists between Christ and his Father; a oneness like that between real friends, of whom it is usual for us to say "they are all one ;" one in heart, mind and interest, like those believers spoken of in Acts iv. 32: And the multitude of believers were of one mind. This oneness is that of inter

est and sentiment, and not of persons.

14th. I think the subject is by this time perfectly plain. You already perceive from the numerous passages quoted that the modern trinitarian hypothesis is wholly erroneous, without the least shadow of support in the scriptures, and that the doctrine of the proper unity of God and ABSOLUTE dependence of Christ upon the Father, are sentiments founded on the immutable basis of eternal TRUTH. May we all be willing to exchange our errors for the truth, for the truth alone has power to make us free. I am, however, apprehensive that some will reject the truth thus clearly exhibited in the scriptures. I am aware that men are strongly attached to opinions taught them in infancy, which opinions take deep root in the soul--grow with their growth and strengthen with their strength. I am also aware that some men love that which is popular in the world more than they love the truth. They love the praise of MEN more than the praise of GOD: John xii. 43. Those who are prompted by such motives to resist the truth, would scarce be convinced though one should rise from the DEAD. But truth will stand, and men cannot overthrow it. Truth is true,

though all men should reject it. Here the believer can rest with confidence, and say with the Apostle, let God be true and every man a LIAR.

15th. Let us now contemplate the transcendent dignity of JESUS CHRIST, the glorified son of God.

Although from the scriptures it is perfectly evident that the Godhead consists of but one divine person only, who is the Father of Christ, and that Jesus, the Mediator, was really a human being and a human person; yet, from the same scriptures it is equally plain, that Christ is not a mere man, (that is a common man) but the most transcendently glorious of all human beings; yea, in dignity superior even to the Angels of God,-for as miraculous circumstances attended his birth, so his actions and life were wonderful, surpassing all WONDERS. He baffled the prince of darkness and defeated the combined powers of sin, death and hell, (or the grave.) This was a victory more GLORIOUS to the conqueror, and immensely more beneficial to mankind, FOR whom he conquered, than all the splendid victories ever gained by all the great heroes of ancient and modern times.

And unto which of the angels said God at any time, sit thou on my right hand; but to this great dignity Jesus was exalted: Heb. i. 13. God has crowned him with glory and And annointed him with the oil of gladness, above his fellows: Heb. i. 9. And angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him; 1st Peter, iii. 22.

power: Heb. ii. 9.

How great must the Redeemer be! how exalted is the mighty SAVIOUR! who is thus set even ABOVE the angels; who is raised by the hand of God to be a Saviour, and the head of every man, and the PRINCE of the kingdom of the earth 1st Peter, ii. 22; 1st Cor. xi. 3; Rev. i. 5. If to

all these considerations enhancing his dignity, we add still further, his great and disinterested love to us sinful mortals, manifested in undergoing for our good, indignities, sufferings, and an ignominious death. If we call to mind. his glorious resurrection, and his triumphant ascension on high-himself entering heaven as our surety or forerunner, leaving wide open the door of hope for us, opening upon all the wonders of immortality. If we remember that his voice is destined to raise the slumbering DEAD; that he must reign till all things are SUBDUED and RECONCILED to God.-When the foregoing facts concerning our Lord are brought to view-his superlative EXCELLENCE and exalted dignity. are SEEN; and in view of these things we are constrained, with the celestial hosts before the throne, to confess that WORTHY is the Lamb that was slain to RECEIVE POWER, and RICHES, and WISDOM, and STRENGTH, and HONOR, and GLORY, and BLESSING: Rev. v. 12. For thou wast slain and hast redeemed us UNTO God by thy blood: Rev. v. 9. AMEN.

SERMON III.

THE EFFECTS OF CHRIST'S COMING.
Delivered at the Celebration of Christmas Eve.

Preliminary Remarks.

It has been customary with nations, societies, and even with individuals, to signalize by celebrations and appropri ate ceremonies certain days in the year, upon which transpired events, believed to have had an important bearing upon their interests and destinies. Individuals have observed the days of their nativity; royal families the time of their exaltation; societies their origins; and nations the time on which their political existence commenced. From this custom has arisen the convenient practice of dating records. from eras rendered memorable by the occurrence of some extraordinary event. Such celebrations have become the landmarks of history, and have been the means of keeping alive the memory of important transactions which might otherwise have been forgotten during the lapse of ages.

The patriotic citizens of our own happy country have hitherto observed the laudable custom of assembling annually, on the memorable FOURTH OF JULY, for the purpose of expressing their gratitude and joy for the blessings of liberty and independence. That was the natal day of political freedom. On that day was proclaimed, by the voice of a nation, a doctrine terrible to tyrants, viz: that "God hath created all men free and equal." The thundering reverberations of that voice have been heard in distant lands,

the sound still rolls on while thrones are shaken by its undulations.

It is useful to commemorate those particular days which ought, for the happiness of the human race, to be kept in perpetual remembrance. But every human institution may be perverted; hence the custom of observing periodical celebrations has been the means, in some instances, of perpetuating the memory of characters and events which ought to have been consigned to oblivion. Tyrants have had their admirers; hence pompous celebrations have been instituted in honor of ambitious conquerors, who, to gratify their pride or malice have drenched nations in gore, and filled the world with mourning and death.

But let us now speak in reference to the occasion that has called us together this evening. The event we celebrate is one of absorbing interest! Since it transpired eighteen centuries have rolled away, and still it has lost none of its importance. While time lives it will be remembered, and we trust will not be forgotten in the wasteless ages of eternity. We have assembled to commemorate the nativity of an extraordinary personage, who, as is supposed, made his appearance in our world eighteen hundred and thirtyfour years since. It is none other than him who was called Jesus, the undoubted Messiah, predicted from ancient times; the great moral and religious reformer and spiritual restorer of the human race!

He was indeed an illustrious conqueror, but the weapons of his warfare were not carnal. Mangled corses, captives groaning in chains, countries laid waste, and cities wrapt in fire, were not the trophies of his victories. The murderous blade and gleaming steel were not his delight. He caused not the clangour of battle to be heard, nor the shrill clarion to be sounded "to blow the nations into rage."