to have an abundant entrance into that kingdom where is fulness of joy and pleasures forevermore.
We would now address a few words, especially, to that part of our hearers who are far off from God by wicked works. My impenitent hearers, consider what a fearful position you occupy—enemies to the great God of the universe! You may be shocked at this, but it is nevertheless true. Every one now in Divine presence, who has arrived to the years of maturity, and is found in a state of impenitency, is an enemy to God. You are rebels against His government. You stand in battle array against him, led on by "the Prince of Darkness, he who now worketh in the hearts of the children of disobedience." And, what do you suppose, will be the issue of this hostility? Canst thou, whose habitation is in the dust, contend with the arm of Omnipotence? Suppose the wrath of every individual in this community was aroused against you, would you
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