January 2

Who is over all, God blessed for ever, Amen.--Romans 9:5.

A MORE sublime sentence, the Word of God does not contain. And as it is obviously applied to the Redeemer, his supreme Godhead is clearly established. To apply these words to any creature, however glorious and exalted, would be blasphemy itself. It is impossible to account for that darkness which pervades the minds of many on this great momentous subject. What idea of divinity is not here exhibited? "Who is God." Yea he thought it not robbery to be equal with God. The Father speaking to him, says, "Thy throne O God," (Hebrews 1:8.) "God over all;" not a subordinate Deity, not a mere delegated God, but over all, over all creatures on earth; over all Angels, principalities, and thrones in heaven. Over all, so that there is none over him. He is the "Most High." (compare Psalms 78:17. 1 Corinthians 10:9.) He is God over all "for evermore." He is the immutable Jehovah, and changes not, from everlasting to everlasting, God. The same yesterday, to day, and for ever. (Hebrews 13:8.) He is over all, God "blessed" for evermore. He is infinitely happy and blessed in himself. Fountain of his own felicity. He has light and life in himself. And he is the object of everlasting blessedness. All the hosts of heaven bless him; all the glorified saints bless him. And the completed family of heaven, will render to him "power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing, for ever and ever." (Revelation 5:13.) How great are the Saviour's claims. He claims our reverence—our adoration—our trust—our supreme love—our highest praises—our entire selves. How solid is the foundation of the Church. It rests upon the power of the unchanging Rock of Ages. How futile the attacks of foes; the gates of hell can never prevail against it. How secure the basis of the believing sinner's hope. The Lord is our Redeemer; Jehovah of hosts is his name. How fearful an adversary, to the ungodly and impenitent sinner. The greatest horror that will seize the ungodly in the great day, will arise from the display of the wrath of the Lamb.

"Brightness of th' eternal glory, Image of our God exprest, Jesus, let thy works adore thee, God supreme, for ever blest."