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 jection to assent to the existence of such an inward sense, but they do not wish to know what it is, or to what purpose it is to be applied: hence, like the Israelites of old, satisfied with an outward religion of words, doctrines, ceremonials, and faith, they rest contented; and to shew their utter destitution of all spiritual life and wisdom, and how completely their earthly state excluded all Divine brightness, Moses put the VAIL upon his face, when he spake to the Jews; but when he went up to the top of the mount to speak with God—which is descriptive of an advancement into the celestial state and life, the vail was taken off! and the radiant beams of light appear.

Such is the valuable instruction contained in this text; and if you have any regard for your eternal well-being, you will not turn away your eyes from beholding this light!

HE Christian Life is, throughout, a life of warfare: our natural inclinations and desires lead us to form an undue attachment to the pleasures of the world, and to neglect the more important concerns of eternity. The mind seems more easily inclined to evil than to good. "A man's foes (saith our Lord) are those of his own household;"—these foes are in-