the second, “he faint not;” he will reap an “eternal and exceeding weight of glory;” {86b} for, on his approach, the bright portals of the new Jerusalem shall be thrown open, and he will be welcomed by the Celestial King, with the transporting words, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” {86c} II. The Christian’s duty of labouring to advance, as far as in him lies, a national reformation, under Divine visitations. The duty _of personal reformation_ under Divine visitations, has been dwelt upon at considerable length; at once from its private and public importance: for it is thus only a national reformation can be effected. The good Christian will ever discharge equally faithfully all the duties and obligations which attach to him as an individual and as a member of society. Little is he acquainted with the Catholic spirit and scope of Christianity, who supposes the believer to be occupied solely in securing his own salvation. Such conduct would defeat its own purpose, as being incompatible with the very nature of Christian duty; which is not limited to the individual, his family, his friends, his neighbourhood, nor yet to his country, but extends to the whole household of faith; to the great family of Christ; to the whole world for which the Saviour died, and in which all should labour to promote the advancement of true religion. Whilst, therefore, the Christian is striving in secret, by means known only to God and to himself, to “enter in at the strait gate,” “to make his calling and election sure;” he considers it an imperative obligation, the neglect of which would involve certain condemnation, to “labour to advance the glory of God, and the present and future welfare of mankind.” If, then, the command, “let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven,” {87a} is to be obeyed under ordinary circumstances; when “GOD’S JUDGMENTS ARE IN THE EARTH,” extraordinary exertions must be made in the hope that, through the Divine blessing, “THE INHABITANTS OF THE WORLD WILL LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS.” {87b} Oh! what extensive and blessed effects would arise if this holy principle of our faith were more generally acted upon amongst Christians; and all, at the same time, “walked worthy of the vocation wherewith they are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.” {88a} God grant that in times which require such perfect union and co-operation amongst Christians, they may receive grace to lay aside their rivalries, their divisions, their jealousies; and as there is “one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in all;” {88b} so they may seek but one object, the extension of the Messiah’s kingdom; they may employ but one means; the diffusion of the light of the