Another part of divine sei^-ice connected with public wor-
ili^ I maat not pass over in silence ; at the same time, it opens
•o wide a fidd to ourobser\'ation, that I am constrained to defer
a particiilar view (^ the subject to another occasion, for on this
fint o^iortunity of my meeting you it is necesssary that I should
be general in my remarks. I allude to preaching, or the
defiverr of sermons. To the devout and well instructed mem-

of the congregation the other parts of divine sei^-ice are
~ ly of the first importance, but a great proportion of
need instruction in the principles of the doctrine of
Christ^ and that the foundation of these things should be laid
agiain and ag^un. The due performance of this part of 3'oiir
fiactioD requires your assiduous care, and your unwearied




To Timothy the Apostle writes. Give attendance to reading,
to exliortati<m, to doctrine :§ Preach the word ; be instant m
aeaaoB, oat of season ; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all long
B ufti iag and doctrine.il In another place he says. How shall
tkef kear without a preacher ! Faith cometh by hearing, and
keaiing by the word of God.*^

Flowing the Apostle*s admonition and example, I exhort
jon to preach Christ and him crucified, Christ the power of God,

tke wisdom of God.** Set forth the gifts and fruits of the

• GaL ir. la f CoL iiL 16L t H«^ ^1* i 1 Tim. ir. la

I 2 Tim. Ir. 2. t Rom. z. 14 mnd 1?. **1C:^L24.
