November 11

PART II.—Zechariah 6:13.

THE priestly and kingly offices of Christ are inseparably connected. He is not our Lord unless we have believingly sought his priestly blessing: and he is not our Priest, unless we are influenced by his authority and subject to his royal sceptre; and we must ever keep both his offices before our eyes. I am guilty, polluted, and weak, so that I require his forgiving mercy, his renewing influences, and his supporting grace. I am dependant, an intelligent and responsible agent, accountable for all I say and

2 do, and as such I must respect his authority as supreme. I must rejoice in him as my rightful king, and keep his commandments with pleasure and delight. I must daily depend upon his efficacious sacrifice, and I must submit always to his will and pleasure. I must be ruled by him, as well as saved by him. I must obey him, as well as trust in him I must call him Lord, as well as Jesus. For he is "a Priest upon his throne." And Oh! what grace he possesses as a Priest! What virtue is contained in the sacrifice he hath offered! How prevalent are his intercessions! How unspeakably precious and invaluable his blessing! And as Lord and King, how equitable are his administrations! His reign, is a reign of clemency and goodness. How happy are his subjects! Dignity, and riches are theirs continually. How bright their prospects! Destined to be kings and priests unto God and the Lamb for ever. Then how powerful are the motives, to unwavering faith in Christ's sacrifice, and to constant subjection, and voluntary and hearty obedience to his royal laws. Let us never forget that Jesus is a Priest, upon his throne.