Were the Jews to be a proverb and by-word among the whole
human race ? Certainly not ; but only among them who should
know them after they had worshiped other gods. . So the good
tidings are designed for all people to whom they are sent ; but
the history of Christianity shows that they have foiled to make
all who have heard them joyful. That Christ died for all, and
that Ood, as a moral governor, wills the salvation of aU moral
agents, is equally true ; and it is true, too, that all do not yield
obedience to his will. The Saviour preached his own gospel, but
all who heard it did not become joyful, but many were exceed-
ingly enraged, and despised him and his message ; and his com-
plaint wai8, " Ye will not come unto me that ye might have
life."

He sent out apostles, and how cUd they succeed ? Paul,
although he was enabled to preach the gospel extensively, yet
his labors proved a savor of death unto death to some, (2 Cor.
