not by our works, but by a simple trust in Jesus. This was a great deficiency; though he was a model of uprightness in a hundred interesting points, which we cannot now stay to discuss, he was wanting in a matter of vital interest to his immortal welfare. In that he was just like many of you. With looks of love and pity, with feelings of tender regard, but deep anxiety, we turn to you therefore with this reflection, “One thing thou lackest.” II. And now we shall change the note. THIS TEXT HAS A WORD