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104 and indeed those within the church in every age, as distinguished from the heathen who are without. And besides the participation by the members of the visible church in the common blessing of spiritual abundance, provided under the dispensation of the Gospel, to them emphatically, though not exclusively, apply another blessing of redemption. In the passage from the Acts already cited, Peter says—"Jesus hath God exalted to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins." How strikingly was this typically exhibited in the conduct of Joseph towards his brethren, whose enmity he overcame with his love, the record of whose injuries he blotted out with the tears of his forgiveness! How beautiful an image do the spirit and conduct of Joseph towards his brethren present of the spirit and power of Jesus Christ towards those whom He has condescended to call His brethren! For what is the testimony of the Gospel on this subject?—"God commended His love towards us, in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. If when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by