November 6

PART II.—1 Peter 2:7.

CHRIST is precious in his incomparable titles. Consider his divine titles; IMMANUEL, God with us, the true GOD, the only GOD, the only wise GOD, GOD over all, blessed for ever. Consider too his royal titles; King of Zion, prince of the kings of the earth, king immortal, the only potentate, king of kings, and lord of lords. Consider also his sacerdotal or priestly titles. He is the priest of God, the great high priest, after the order of Melchizedec. The intercessor, and ever living advocate of his church. Consider his prophetic titles. He is the apostle of our profession, the prophet like unto Moses, the prophet of the Most High God: a teacher sent from God, the only one who hath revealed the Father, and brought life and immortality to light, by his gospel. Consider his martial titles. He is the Ensign of his church, the Breaker who goeth before his people, the Captain of the Lord's host, the Captain of salvation, the Conqueror, mighty in battle, whose garments are dyed in the blood of his enemies. Consider his domestic and social titles. He is the everlasting Father of the christian age, the beloved brother of his disciples, the Bishop and Shepherd of souls, the heavenly Bridegroom, the affectionate counsellor, and the unchanging friend of all who trust in him. Consider also, that he embodies every excellency, which these titles imply, in a perfect degree.