attained to a good hope through grace, and walked humbly with God for many years, complain more bitterly than ever of indwelling sin, and can find no relief but in the atoning blood. Those who seek justification from their own sanctification invert the order of the gospel; and it is impossible that imperfect obedience should yield perfect peace. 3. A broken and contrite spirit trembles at the least indications of divine displeasure—not only judgments inflicted, but judgments threatened or only apprehended,