the more general extension of the kingdom of Christ constitutes one of its leading petitions. With what exalted conceptions of the importance of Christianity ought we to be filled by such descriptions as these! Yet, in vain have we “line upon line, and precept upon precept.”—Thus predicted, thus prayed and longed for, thus announced, characterized, and rejoiced in, this heavenly treasure, though poured into our lap in rich abundance, we scarcely accept. We turn from it coldly, or at best possess