December 31

—And Omega.—Revelation 1:8.

Jesus is styled the beginning of the creation of God, and here he says "I am Alpha," that is the beginning, and "Omega," that is the ending. The world was not only made by him, but for him, so that all things were created for his pleasure and glory. All things were purposed and overruled to subserve his own glory. So also, he is the Omega of redemption. While he contemplated the salvation of a perishing race, so he also, designed along with it, to exhibit all his glorious perfections, and to magnify that law which was a perfect transcript of his own mind. Hence in redemption we have the greatest, and most clear revelation of the character and attributes of God.—

"The highest seraph never saw So much of God before."

And he is the Omega of all the institutions connected with his church on earth. Prayer shall be made for him continually, and daily shall he be praised. His name shall endure as long as the sun, all nations shall be blessed in him, and call him blessed, of his reign and dominion, there shall be no end. And he will be the Omega of all the glories and services of the heavenly world. When his triumphs are completed on earth, he will be seated on his celestial throne—around which there will be the rainbow, in appearance like unto an emerald. To him shall endless praise be paid, by the worshipping hosts of heaven; and they shall sing the wonders of his grace for ever. Dear reader, have you by perusing these short exercises, received an increase of knowledge, concerning the person, offices, work, and glory of the Redeemer? Does his person appear more lovely, his offices more dignified, his work more important, and his glory more illustrious? Do you believe in him more firmly, love him more fervently, and obey him with more alacrity and delight? Are you more prepared to deny yourself, and to bear the cross more cheerfully for his sake? Is communion with him more sweet, and are you less attached to earth, and more ready to die, that you may be with Jesus, which is far better? If these happy effects have been produced then the end of writing these exercises, is fully answered, and to Jesus, who is the Omega of all things, let all the glory be ascribed, both now and evermore. Amen.

To Christ, the lamb upon the throne,

Be endless praises given;

By all the saints on earth beneath,

And all the hosts of heaven.

FINIS.

J. H. STARIE, PRINTER, 59, MUSEUM STREET.