The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1867-11-06

pect soon to so]ourn, and with them TO worship
in the great congregation, might well adopt this
as their petition and request, addressed to all
the brethren as they are gathered together in
that goodly company.-ED. Cen. PRES.
lions Provision.
sENDETH GREETIYG:-
This is to inform you that the Elect
Lady," and her children expect to be
favored with your company, at her peace
able habitation, on Zion's fertile hill. AS
there are things wanting for the use of
the household, allow US to stir up your
pure minds by way of remembrance.
Among other articles, the following we
beg may not fail to accompany you:
l. a coat woven from the top through
out, without seam. which will cover a
sinner from head to foot, and bear the
test of strict justice and infinite holi-
ness; for we have some among US who
are out of conceit with their own filthy
rags, and seeking Righteousness that
will cover their transgressions, and make
them all glorious before God. " Bring
forth the best robe, and put 1t on him.
Bring also some other change of raj
ment, such as "the garment Of praise;
for there are some in heaviness, and want
an exchange. Also the clothing of hu-
mility but let it be that which is wrought
by the Spirit. Likewise the cloak Of
zeal for we have some, here and there,
who have not fortitude enough to with
stand the world, and vindicate the injured
cause of Christ against the enemies OF
his cross: "He was clad with zeal as
with a cloak"
2. Some shoes are sOanting, as some
are longing to enjoy solid peace between
God and conscience. "Having our feet
shod with the preparation of the Gospel
of peace" then shall we be able to say with
gladness, Chow beautiful upon the noun
tains are the feet of them who publish
peace, and bring glad tidings of good
things'
8. Bring some of the bread that came
doacn from heauen, of which if man
eat he shall never hunger.
4. Water from the Rock Of Ages, even
the Water of Life, "clear as crystal.
Do not fail in this, for when parching
with heat it cooleth us-when our tongues
fail for thirst it refreshes us, and sweetly
allays that raging thirst after what this
evil world calls good and great as
honors, grandeur, fashions, customs, and
applause. 1t also cleanseth US when de-
filed with guilt.
5. Bring some Balm Of Gilead, from
the "Tree of Life" for some are wound
ed so deeply that nothing but this pre-
cious medicine will heal them. 0 may
the great Physician be present to heal
81 wound and l heal."
6. Forget not the "SacOrd Of th'
Spirit, which is the Word of God, >
also the ".ShieM Of Faith," the "Hel
met of Salyation, and the "Breast
plate Of Righteousness and then We
"can do all things through Christ tha
strengthened us We shall fight th'
good fight of faith, and be more thar
conquerors through him that loved US.
Z. Be sure that the "Banner o
Lore attend you, for when we have
clear views of that glorious flag, and SCI
it unfurled and waving over our heads
streaming from everlasting to everlasting
we can fight valiantly, and "run through
a troop, or leap over wall.
s. Bring some "CrOsO's for Conquer
Ors," especially those of loving kindnes
and tender mercy, and he whom you re
ceive them from, shall have them again
upon his head were many crowns.
"And they cast their crowns at his feet
saying, Thou art worthy
9. Bring some instruments Of music
such as the great Jubileetrumpet; for W
have bond-servants and insolvent debtor
who long for the year of release.
Bring likewise the silrer trumpet, 70
calling the assembly to the feast of ia
things. o may they come who are read.
to perish.
Bring a trumpet to sound an alarm il
Gods holy mountain, to warn of ap
preaching danger.
Moreover, bring golden harp, no
hung upon the willows, but sweetly strun
and set in tune to the praise of redeem
ing love.
10. Do not fail to bring the parch
ments, containing the records of God
eternal purpose and cOunsels; also tn
: precious legacies of the great "Testa