and liberty; the latter he shewed was gradual—in some cases sudden; in short, it was the making my _new birth_ clear to me; nor have I had the fears of death and dread of hell, in that legal, horrid manner, come upon me ever since. Thus the light came—light of the knowledge of his glory. This has been often renewed to me since, but never in so glorious a manner—God has led my faith often to make use of the same precious truth that was so directly applied to my heart. This experience is described by _John_—_perfect love casteth out fear_—this love leads up the mind to Jesus; and it being attended with sweet views of him in his offices, and those offices exercised in our hearts—his prophetic office, in the teachings of his word and Spirit; his priestly office, in the application of pardon; we are made his willing subjects, while he reigns king in our affections.—This leads to the name JERED, which signifies _Reigning_. Christ’s spiritual reign in the soul; his reign in the Church, as his holy hill; and our reigning with him. Much is said in Scripture about the Saints’ reign—hence they are called Kings; Christ reigns in them; their hearts are his throne for ever—as Christ reigns in their hearts so do they in his, and they shall overcome and sit down with him in his throne. This is accomplished in some degree, in a time state, when we are led to the Atonement, and Faith receives it; all the while we enjoy the blessing of it we shout victory through his blood. Faith in Jesus overcomes the world, the fears of death, and our own inbred corruptions—_they overcame by the blood of the Lamb_—and being favored with victory, we are crowned—we take our rest in the love of God; this is the throne on which we sit, and shall reign for ever—we shall likewise reign in the new heaven and earth a thousand years—_Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth_—we shall reign on the earth; _and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years_; this last reign is as sure to us as we are crowned conquerors now. As Christ lives in us and reigns king in our affections, so he gives us grace to swear eternal allegiance to him. Thus we are led to the next name,