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 ject; they  are  nevertheless  active  and  nourish  as  if  they were inherent  in  their  own  subject;  and  transcending all the  powers  of  nature,  they  are  the  appearances, under which  Christ,  the  author  and  bestower  of  grace is conveyed  to  the  soul. 3. As  to  the'  body  of  Christ, it is  complete  and  entire  in  each  host,  and  when  the parts are  separated,  it  is  in  each  part  of  them;  He  is whole  and  entire  in  different  places  at  the  same  time, indivisible, and  equally  sufficient  for  one  and  for  many. Truly, "  there  was  no  such  work  made  in  any  kingdom." (3 Kings  x.  20.) III. The necessary  preparation  for  receiving  this  miraculous food,  is  the  fear  of  the  Lord,  "  He  hath  given food  to  them  that  fear  Him." (Ps. ex.  5.)  Now  "  He that  feareth  God,  neglecteth  nothing,"  (Eccles.  vii.  19); therefore, take  care  that  you  neglect  nothing  to  render yourself worthy  of  receiving  Him.

I. "  There  was  a  certain  rich  man,  who  was  clothed  in purple  and  fine  linen,  and  feasted  sumptuously  every day." (Luke xvi.  19.)  Observe  the  vices  which  follow in the  train  of  riches,  pride  in  dress,  riot  in  feasting,  and contempt of  the  poor. Divest yourself  then  of  every  desire of  riches;  "  for  they  who  would  become  rich  fall  into temptation  and  into  the  snare  of  the  Devil." (1 Tim.  vi. 9.)

II. "The rich  man  died,  and  was  buried  in  hell."