Watch hourly against the temptations of pride; remember the fallen angels, and their once exalted station; and have a care lest ye also _be puffed up, and fall into the condemnation of the devil_. Walk before God with exactest care, and in deepest humility. Let that divine veil be spread over all your honours, that as you are the fairest images of Christ, ye may be dressed like him too; for he who is the highest Son of God, is also the holiest of the sons of men; he who is personally united to the godhead, and is one with his Creator, is the humblest of every creature. HYMN FOR SERMON VIII. _A Hopeful Youth falling Short of Heaven._ Thus far ’tis well: You read, you pray, You hear God’s holy word, You hearken what your parents say, And learn to serve the Lord. Your friends are pleas’d to see your ways, Your practice they approve: Jesus himself would give you praise, And look with eyes of love. But if you quit the paths of truth, To follow foolish fires, And give a loose to giddy youth, With all its wild desires. If you will let your Saviour go, To hold your riches fast; Or hunt for empty joys below, You’ll lose your heaven at last. The rich young man whom Jesus lov’d Should warn you to forbear! His love of earthly treasures prov’d A fatal golden snare. See, gracious God, dear Saviour, see How youth is prone to fall: Teach them to part with all for thee, And love thee more than all. Footnote 22: This discourse was delivered at Tunbridge-wells. SERMON IX. _The Hidden Life of a Christian._ COL. iii. 3.—For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. THE FIRST PART.