Transcribed from the 1814 R. Thomas edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org Many thanks to the British Library for allowing their copy to be consulted. [Picture: Public domain book cover] THE SACRIFICE of LIFE SLAIN BY THE TWENTY-NINE _INSTRUMENTS OF DEATH_. BEING THE SUBSTANCE OF A SERMON, Preached on SUNDAY MORNING, Nov. 28, 1813, At the Obelisk Chapel. * * * * * _BY J. CHURCH_, _V.D.M._ * * * * * “CHRIST OUR PASSOVER IS SACRIFICED FOR US.” “WE ARE VERILY GUILTY CONCERNING OUR BROTHER’S BLOOD.” * * * * * LONDON, PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR, BY R. THOMAS RED LION STREET, BOROUGH. * * * * * 1814. A SERMON. “—_And nine and twenty knives_.”—Ezra i, ix. THE grand design of God the Father and the eternal Spirit, from all eternity, was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ in our nature; for this purpose he was set up from everlasting, to be future Man and Mediator; to obey the law his people had violated, and endure the curse which they had merited—to make intercession for the transgressors, to represent his chosen, and to communicate all spiritual blessings to them, as they severally need. This is the scripture representation of the adorable Mediator and his Work. This subject is sometimes set forth in express terms; at others by striking imagery, which infinite wisdom appears to delight to use to make his dear people acquainted with his will. Very often this grand theme is depicted by illustrious persons and sacred things; this may be particularly seen in the instance of that sacred edifice, the Temple, with all its appurtenances, which was modelled according to the plan shewed to David, and executed by Solomon. Every rite and ceremony, every utensil, however apparently insignificant, was calculated to lead the mind of an elect converted, intelligent Jew, to the contemplation of the glorious Person and Work of the adorable Saviour; so that from the person and qualifications of the High Priest, down to the bells upon his robes, the believer could view his lovely Redeemer, appearing in our nature, with the priestly robes of his righteousness, intercession and salvation, while the joyful sound of gospel truth, and the glorious fruits produced was as evident. The very Temple itself we are assured was a figure of that glorious temple of the human nature of Jesus, the joint concern of the ever-blessed Trinity in Unity; while every consecrated vessel in it, from the cups to the