OUR most adorable Redeemer is set forth in the sacred Scriptures, as the glorious Mediator of a better Testament. In this character, he sustains the three-fold office in his Church, of Prophet, Priest, and King—from everlasting he was set up to be future man—to ransom the elect, honor the divine Law, and glorify all the sublime Attributes of God. As Man-Mediator he was set up; for as the eternal Jehovah, he could not be higher than he was; God having chosen his elect in him, accepted them in him—he appointed him to be _all_ to them; do all for them; and finally bring them to glory—hence, he says, _Thy throne_, _O God_, _is for ever & ever_. The Lord Jesus having engaged in the eternal Covenant, to be our Surety, Righteousness, Advocate, and Friend, immediately after the breach of the Covenant of Works, he graciously revealed himself in his lovely offices; and, as a Prophet, he foretold his own incarnation, threatened Satan, and pardoned our first Parents. As a Prophet, he preached by the ministry of Noah, to those souls now in the prison of hell—was typified by all the pious prophets that appeared till his coming in the flesh, when he gave ocular demonstration that he was that Prophet that should come into the world—he carries on, and still executes this office in the hearts of his people, by his Word and Spirit—enlightening their minds, and leading them into all truth; removing the veil of ignorance, and delivering his people from all damnable heresies—hence he says, _I am the Lord thy God_, _which teacheth thee to profit_, _and leadeth thee in the way in which thou shouldest go_—this is done by the holy Spirit’s inhabitation. As our Prophet, he is our light, and will be so for ever—_for the Lord shall be thy everlasting light_, _& thy God thy glory_—though this office will be carried on in heaven different to what it is on earth. His character, as Mediator, includes his Priestly Office; and this is of vast importance to us—this was shadowed forth under the old Law, by the calling and qualification of the High Priests, particularly Aaron, though Christ was not of the same tribe with him, nor made a Priest after that Law, but of one more ancient, and which continues to this day, and will for ever, _after the order of Melchisedec_—ever blessing his people, and his blessing on Mount Zion is life for evermore. Yet Aaron was a figure of the High Priest of our Profession, in his separation from his brethren; in the holy unction, when installed into office; in the several vestments with which he was cloathed; his mitre, embroidered coat, ephod, and the girdle of it; with the breast-plate of Judgment—but more so in the sacrifices he offered up; all which held forth the Redeemer, who, through the eternal Spirit, offered up himself to God; being himself the Altar, Priest, and Sacrifice. He is still carrying on this office in the Church, and for his people, by presenting his sacred Person, and meritorious Work, to the