Mists of error, and clouds of moral darkness obscure man's heavenly vision, and with difficulty does he seek to dispel these, and enjoy the bright beams of the Sun of Righteousness. But faith in Sovereign grace, raises him above all gloomy fears, and introduces him into the glorious light of a new, and spiritual life. Hope, that has hitherto lingered near, nor dared to look up, now pierces the veil, and gives her possessor a lively anticipation of the brighter glories of the heavenly world. Faith receives the precious promises of the Divine Redeemer, and feasts the soul upon the sweet tokens of a Saviour's dying love. Forgetting self, it looks in full assurance to Him who is the believer's only Trust. Hope lingers not with the present, but reaches forward to the future, and plants herself fast by the throne of God This earth for her, has no resting place, but Heaven alone can satisfy her lofty aim. Faith is a lively, active principle, and receives new strength, by its constant exercise. It unites the soul to the living vine, and thence derives new spiritual life, and joy, and peace. Not satisfied with present attainments, faith seeks still richer blessings, and secures for her possessor the sweeter pleasures of eternal life. She views the cross and its bleeding victim, but quickly flies to Heaven, and there beholds the risen Saviour, the sinner's Friend. Hope, like an anchor, binds the soul to the heavenly world, nor yields her faithful grasp, until she sees her subject safe in the heaven of eternal rest. While Faith and Hope thus cheer the soul, and assist its upward flight, Love, heaven's choicest treasure, rules in the believer's heart, and assimilates him to the character of Him whose name is Love. This holy principle, this heavenly attribute, distinguishes, in a peculiar manner, all who share its benign influence, and feel its transforming and renewing power; God is its Author, who is Infinite Love, angels are clothed with its heavenly radiance, saints are imbued with its divine glory, and holy men on earth, are the recipients of its life-giving influence. Faith and Hope attain their final end, when the saint is welcomed to his heavenly home. But love, with ever increasing flame, inspires each heavenly guest, and in delightful harmony, unites the enraptured host. Cherish, then, this heavenly principle, yield to its renewing power, that, when faith and hope have achieved their final aim, in the possession of spiritual life, and heavenly love, you may be welcomed to the mansions of eternal rest.