...chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a pfc'dun- people ; that we should show forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light : which in times past were not a people, but are now the ptep!t of d'oil: which had not obtained mercy,...

...internal by the Spirit, so that upon being brought to communion with God and Christ, " we may shew forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light," i Pet. ii. 9. CHAP. VI. Of Regeneration. I. DY that same word, whereby the Elect are called to .*-'...

...as we are a people near unto him ; once afar off, but now brought nigh. Let us therefore »how forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light. PSALM CXLIX. This psalm is afine military ode ; it was probably comfiosed by David) to be swig when...

...knowledge, godliness and virtue, we should prove ourselves a holy and righteous nation, and shew forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light, that we might be, as the Israelites of old, a kingdom of priests to proclaim the glad tidings of salvation...

...which passeth all understanding:" events which extend their influence into eternity. We celebrate " the praises of Him, who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light" — of God, who " so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth...

...to the children shall make known thy truth. 3. Praise is practical. This is called a shewing forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light. It consists in humble and earnest enquiries about what returns of honour and service we can render...

...sacrifices God is well pleased — In these spiritual sacrifices may we ever abound, and shew forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light. — Amen. The Soliloquist. NO. I. THÍ& is the first evening of my life in which I have attended a...

...think this done by mere words: it is effected only by the power of a holy conversation, ' shewing forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light.' Nay more : if any one profess to be a disciple of Christ, to follow the example of his life, to obey...

...obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy?" let us exert ourselves to the utmost to " shtv, forth the praises of him who hath called us out of darkness into his marvellous light"' — ] 2. As an antidote to our fears [It is difficult to feel the importance of eternal things, and...

...growing conformity to His image; to honour Him in our daily walk, both by lip and life; " to shew forth the praises " of Him who hath called us out of darkness "into His marvellous light " — this is our bounden duty and inestimable privilege, the test of a genuine faith, and the only...