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230 stand singly and alone, and contend against it? No. You would escape for your life; you would prefer a lodging in some vast wilderness. But what will you do when the Lord "ariseth to shake terribly the earth?" When the great day of his wrath shall come, whither shall you fly? "Behold, he cometh with clouds, and every eye shall see him, and they that pierced him." Where now will you find shelter from that "fire that shall devour before Him?" Where in the wide universe will you then find an all-availing friend? Thank God, that we are yet pirsonersprisoners [sic] of hope, that a Throne of Grace is erected, and that sinners may now obtain mercy and find grace to help them in their time of need. I beseech you, therefore, to improve these precious privileges, while as yet pardon may be obtained. Lay down the weapons of your rebellion, and fight against God no more. Acquaint now thyself with Him, and be at peace. Draw nigh to Him, and He will draw nigh to you.