punishment of my sin as just; that I may plead guilty, and receive sentence accordingly! Then may I hope to behold the glory of the free grace and sovereign mercy of my God, emerging and shining forth out of the deep, dark cloud of righteous retribution. For what do I see, as I stand now defenceless, awaiting the stroke of the inevitable bolt of wrath? What do I hear? See! I see one fairer than the sons of men, the Son of God himself, baring his bosom as he presents himself to the righteous Father,