MATT. xi 25, 27. "I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth." Here is a distinct and unequivocal recognition of the absolute supremacy of the one God and Father over Jesus and all beings. "That thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent," [i. e., the learned and eminent in church and state, who were in common estimation most wise and prudent] "and hast revealed them unto babes," [i. e., plain, unsophisticated persons such as his disciples generally were.] "Even so Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight." Paul illustrates the same general truth well in the following passage. "For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called. But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought the things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption." 1 Cor. i: 26-30. This is a good explanation of the fact, that nearly all grand reforms, regenerations and progressive dispensations start with persons of comparatively obscure rank in the world; not from monarchs, princes, rulers, etc., enjoying the powers and emoluments of human government; nor from pontiffs, distinguished churchmen, etc., enjoying ecclesiastical preferments and revenues; nor from the very wealthy, very learned or honorable in any department of human life. "Even so, Father: for so seemeth it good in thy sight." He that loveth to consider, let him consider these things. "All things are delivered unto me of my Father;" i. e., all things necessary to religious enlightenment, spiritual regeneration, and final salvation of the human race. "No man knoweth the Son [fully], but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father [fully], save the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him." This is language which no other person than Jesus could rightfully assume to utter. But it accords with his uniform claims as the Christ. None but the Father knows the Son to the full extent of his excellency: for he originated it all. None but the Son and his true disciples fully understand and appreciate God as the universal, all perfect Father. He is the highest human manifestation and representative of the Father, and the essential peculiarities of his doctrine, spirit and life, are the highest illustrations of divine love and wisdom in the flesh. Such are the claims and presentations of Jesus Christ, according to the record.—Pract. Christian.