I must say here, that I feel thankful for what my enemies have said and done against me, as I have learned much from these things; the Spirit of God teaches by the Cross, and in the School of Affliction much is to be derived—_whoso is wise will observe these things_, and he shall understand the _loving kindness_ of the Lord. My enemies have been perpetually representing me as an enemy to the Law, whereas, their conduct has proved that they were acting contrary to every Law of God and man. _Thou shalt not go up and down_ (not even Blackfriars Road) _as a tale-bearer among thy people_.—_Levit._ xix,—this was the express command of God.—_Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thy self_, _whether he has fallen among thieves or not_. _Speak evil of no man_, says the New Testament—_Owe no man any thing but love_. _Moreover_, _if thy brother trespass_, _go and tell him his fault_, _between him and thee alone_, (suppose it be true) _if he shall hear thee_, _thou hast gained thy brother_—so speaks the Word of God, which it our Rule of Walk and Conduct. Now, if we consider the conduct of my holy enemies who are all zealous for practical holiness, and see how their demeanor corresponds with this rule—may we not exclaim, Which is the Antinomian, me or they? How many turn sick at the success of others.—What a wretched principle is ENVY—Solomon asks _Who can stand before it_? But as my foes have had such a Feast on Ashes and Dust, I only wish them a spiritual appetite, and better food, even the Bread of eternal Life, which is meat indeed. This is the joy of heaven—this is Angels food, and this is the food on which the Believer lives. ’Tis most blessed to trace this Subject. Our Covenant God provided it, the Holy Spirit quickens us to a spiritual hungering after it—convinces us of the vanity of all things else beside—brings us to love his word—to hear those Preachers that bring forth this food; satisfies us with blessed views of him, sweet enjoyments of his glorious Person, covenant love, eternal mercy, his imputed righteousness, his sovereign purposes, his atoning sacrifice, his peace-speaking blood, and the invitations, declarations, and exceeding precious promises. This is the food on which our souls live, if born of God, and every man is known by his taste; the Serpent on those things which are compared to dust; the Believer on that which is called the Bread of God; hence the Promise, _Ye shall eat in plenty_, _and be satisfied_. _Eat_, _O friends_, _drink abundantly_, _O beloved_. _The meek shall eat and be satisfied_. _And I will satisfy her poor with bread_. _For he hath filled the hungry __with good things_, _but the rich he hath sent empty away_—so all Serpents will find it.