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is taller than any of the cedars in God’s Lebanon, Eye hath not seen, nor hath ear heard, neither hath it entered into the heart of man, to think of the height and glory of this Plant of renown.
Lastly, This Plant is renowned for his extent. He is not only a high, but he is also a broad Plant. He was planted in the first promise in Paradise; he spread through the Old Testament church; he came the length of filling the land of Judea ; and at length this Plant has spread among us. And O that I could spread him among you. and open the leaves of this Plant, to take you in: He is a broad Plant, he will serve you all We read of the Tree of life being on every side of the river. There is a great river betwixt us and heaven, and that is death; and we are all running to this river of death. As one well observes on the place, this Tree is in the middle of the river He is on this side of time, and he is on that side of time Now, this Plant is cm both sides of the river. Though you were going to the wastes of America, you will find him there as well as here, if you have but the art of improving him. And this Plant will spread himself through all kingdoms. “The earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the Lord, just as the waters cover the Sea.” He will not only fill the earth, but the whole heavens throughout eternity. O! he is a broad Plant, that will extend himself both to heaven
