glorify the Church. I may preach doctrine or practice apart from Christ;—that would be giving the husk without the kernel;—but where Jesus Christ sweetens all, and savours all, there will the Holy Spirit delight to rest upon the ministry, and make it quick and powerful to the conversion of men. And I am sure, dear friends, that the preaching of Christ is ever sweet in the ears of his own people. “Thy name is as ointment poured forth, therefore do the virgins love thee.” And this theme is most pleasing