grandeur. There is something enchanting in the sight, that keeps us fast bound to the spot. Our eyes are fixed upon the spectacle. We compare the past with the present, and the sad contrast affects the heart, and awakens the tenderest emotions. The unconscious tear stands trembling in the eye, as we behold the melancholy scene. But there is nothing so affecting, so much to be lamented, as the perverse obstinacy, and rebellious course of impenitent sinners. It was in view of this, that the Psalmist exclaimed: "Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law."[1] It was in view of this, that the blessed Jesus lingered about Jerusalem, and "wept over it," saying, "If thou hadst known, even thou at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes."[2] It was in view of this, that the great Jehovah himself, is represented as lamenting, in the terms expressed in our
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