We are too prone to dwell with much of sectarian gratulation, upon the peculiar advantages of _our own_ communion, or the evidences of divine favour we have been blessed with; to the disparagement of others, from whom we differ. That spirit, whilst it leads us to vain boasting, as infallibly leads to a despising of our brethren. Rather let as mourn over our own imperfections and short-comings; let us recall to mind how feeble and often futile have been our efforts; how our piety has mingled with much _of earthliness_, our love with much _of selfishness_, our zeal with much _of partiality_, and our devotedness with much _of self exaltation_. On the other hand, let us be willing not only to allow, but even to rejoice in the excellencies of others—to ponder their worth and their works—to cast the sin-covering mantle of true christian charity over the infirmities of our brethren, and to rejoice with them in their success, weep with them in their discouragements, and aid them in their necessity. Thus we shall, as saith St. Paul, “look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.” Each preferring his brother in honour and in love. The bonds of christian union will be strengthened, and the dove-like spirit of peace condescend to dwell in the hearts of christians, constraining even the world, as of old, to confess—“see how these disciples love one another.” 3.—_Christian Unity is to be promoted by co-operation in those wise schemes of christian effort_, _which may consistently embrace all who love the Saviour_. Co-operation has ever been found very powerful in producing and sustaining unity. In such christian efforts, there is a common object proposed; a measure of agreement in the means to be employed, in order to its attainment; a participation in responsibility; a sympathy in trials; an interest in success; all which bind kindred hearts; unite in holy brotherhood those who share in the same common-wealth and privilege; and allay those feelings of envy and jealousy which have so fearfully agitated and divided the body of CHRIST. Thanks be to GOD, we live in an age, when such efforts are put forth, in which we may conscientiously co-operate with our brethren, in the great and glorious designs they contemplate. By so doing, we shall help much to complete the unity of the Church. Yet, beloved brethren, why enumerate more means? There is one influence, which adequately employed, would secure the whole. What want we, but a large and universal effusion of the Holy Spirit? Oh, yes! this would do it all.