But we are exhorted to _Remember him_. This act, in scripture, signifies to keep in mind somewhat future and important, that we may notice it when it comes again. _Remember thou keep holy the Sabbath day_: it signifies to think of, and deeply consider. _When I remember thee on my bed and meditate on thee in the night watches_: it signifies to love and esteem. _No man remembered that same poor man_: to praise or mention the great acts of covenant love, in a way of gratitude. _Remember his marvellous works which he hath done_: it signifies to call to mind. _Remember that ye were Gentiles in the flesh_: so that we remember God, when we think of, believe in, and depend on him for help and strength. _Some put their trust in horses_, _some in chariots_, _but we will remember the Lord our God_. To remember, in scripture, also signifies to make a collection. Hence the Apostle speaking of christian alms giving, says, _That we should remember the poor_; _the same which I was always forward to do_. Here, then, clearly appears our privilege, to think deeply of the great things of God—often to call them to mind; his everlasting love, its freeness and power; his everlasting covenant, that cannot be broken—his everlasting purposes to save the ruined, the helpless, and the vile. The everlasting righteousness of the dear God Man Mediator—the everlasting salvation with which all the elect shall be saved—the value, the efficacy, and unspeakable worth of the Atonement—the preciousness of the offices, glory, titles, and characters of the adorable Trinity in Unity. These things must be deeply learnt and kept in mind—the knowledge of them will surely do us good in the days of evil. To make a collection of the good things the Spirit has shewn to us—every token for good, every sermon he has blest with power, every sweet view of Jesus, every precious promise that has been applied, every ray of comfort, every season of access and nearness to God, every good word and kind hint he has given us, every deliverance he has wrought for us, every clear answer to prayer, whether of things temporal or spiritual. These we ought to notice, keep in mind, and often think over, with humility, with gratitude, with joy, with wonder; and ask, with the humble Ruth, _Why have I found grace in thy sight_, _that thou shouldest take knowledge of me_, _seeing I am but a stranger_?