Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1815-04-29

holy habitaton. emble thou earth, at the presence
Lord, at the presence of the God of Jacob" VI ue
Thine is the Glory' of what can render creaturo,
happy now or afterwards, in life DEATH in time Or
Angels of the highest rank their distinctions 10 u
He has prepared the meanest insect for the station wh
intended to fill. Menare made little lower than b s
rising by capacity and intelligence above the beast of tho
and the fowls of the air. When degraded by his own f
nteposed he has contrved the means of our o
renders these eectual All forfeited hat sn d
freely restored, By grace we are saved. 90
Itbelongs to God to forgive sin the offence mmsa
y against him. 1t sets his law at defiance and eytr
rocous; it involves in disgrace, and ncurs punishment ~
Jews said Justly God only forgive sin our Lord na
exercised this power earth; but remember he end eeu
man he exercises the same power heaven H. ,
repentance and remission OF sin, he says whom he n
thy sins forgiven thee :" lie preserves his peope ,u
shall present them faultess before the presence G auu
glory:
Let angels review their digntes Let men review a..
grace and mercy which prevent their Let both da"
their eyes to the throne of God, from that throne the s.
issues which life and refreshment either oanges Or
Such views of God enlarge and ennoble the soul thew s.
to sancty his name to submit to his cove nment Ia S
his will, and to shout aloud his praise.
Let these observations intended to llusa the do,.
contained my textile applied to what has occa oned CIR
! sembling this day for public worship.
We have suffered much as individuals & in our yarms
ations with society Our SIX has been stormy te1npeus w.
there covert from the storm mo hiding place from III.
tempest s-Ihere was but where Pin man NO man s
hJsd
position variable cursed be the who tuse in man and
maketh flesh hs arm. Who control his destiny Who
say the winds be cam to the waves thus far but IA
farther? No control his destiny; any of then
may speak to the winds waves, but regardless of his voice
the wind continues rage and the rush mpetouy
forward. But is there power which indeed controls the
destiny of men, and speaks with efficacy which neither winds
resist Yes that power does exist eXed at
first creatures of various and various distinctions sprung
into life; and through its continued eXeron, the world pre-
IL
the most insignificant not overlooked This power ezalt
eth the huble but debaseth the proud keth alive;
bngeth down the grave and brngeth up -aketh POOR
and makeh rich Where, where is he in whom such power
resides Let me know my beneiaetor that may go and
ship in his presence He is not tar from any OF yCu He
comes to YOU the wings of the wind he speaks you
the thunder see him glorious in the lightning flashing m
countenance He clothes the grass OF the field and feeds the
birds of the air. The young lions after their prey and
seek their meat from God.
God assigns each of us his allotment Exalted ordepred
in health or Sickness Astounding suffering wants at home or
abroad among friends enemies danger safety Uod'
hand guides your ovleyng puts your tears Dis bottle &C.
vers your feet from falling that you may walk before BIN
the land of the living crcumsanced as he may be aseds
direct.
Regulating the affairs of men, God exercises secret, but
at the same time, eecat conrot over passions the most
regular and turbulent. Folly and pdence ashn and de-
liberation: anger and love Oveluled promote his purpose
and to bring it to perfection This truth taught in scripture
in words deserving marked attention, te wrath OF man shall
praise thee and the remainder OF wrath shalt thou restrain
The providence which God exercises over the ANIMATE ara
nanimate creations things heaven ana thnsS
over men destined to have transient connection WIN e pre-
sent world but lasting connection with the uture h
diaely the object of the christians faith; ana mas oee au
| ted at all tines and by every nation ,,.u
1t must often have struck persons conyeran WIN n
tory of Greece and Rome, how exact the Greehs anu
we're in the performance of their religious duties M
know the true God but they believed IN powers s"ei
men, and whom the moral state they 90 not see' VINO
the world They undertook nothing OF lmportah9t SU
seeking their aid and ascribed to their influence all
cess In every change, when their circumstances d.rp.
verse or prosperous, they fastened to their elie'
cate the wrath or to acknowledge their favor y,
qleaunder of .'facedon entered on his seLua LA from A.
encouraged as he said by dream promshg h e all. ogs
boye He was approaching Jerusalem with the tu I
70 Law the city in ashes when the appearance o. us <,
Priest in his pontifcas arrested his purpose. I me
very person seen in my dream, assuring me- III t bsN
God before whom he ministers, that my ahue W, 7Fupd
have prosperous issue. He directed sacfice 1b NJ.
| in his name at Jerusalem, and ever alter gave INC
| ton every mark of his favor. w.: easier. said
The 4tieuans multiplied their atlas. es. God atA
stranger who visited their city, it is easier TO I'LL! now
thens an mans nav so anxious they hat no That
r from whom they received benefit should be oVeo ~ fe
m some calamity which continued after apPoa ~. stsro
Gods whom they already worshiped, they rot
the ,snon God whose aid they sought and smor,
vain: This as the apostle declared when ne whom
them was the God Of Israel, the King OF inc Of all TIE
Christians worship. and who claims the WORSHIP they SUP
anxiety Of the Heather to honor the powers Sv d ,ba @
- 1,.rod +ba world NAV we'll cOniOlnn anu d. :, u