We must search the Scriptures to become acquainted with the truth. We must read and study the Scriptures as a means of advancement and sanctification. The Scriptures are far too much neglected. There is so much reading thrown in our way that we are in danger of neglecting the oracles of God. It is to be feared, that too few Christains are preparing to be mighty in the Scripture. It would be well if we were to read more in the Bible during the week, and then confine our reading chiefly to it on the Sabbath. We all need some time on the Sabbath for reading the Scriptures, meditation and prayer. There may be too many exercises, as well as too few. The tendency of an excess of public duty, is, to cause a neglect of private devotion. And the consequence of such a state of things is to render us superficial in our Christian attainments, governed by impulse rather than by principle. Were the Church more diligent in searching the Scriptures, her light would shine more clearly and constantly, she would be more steadfast and unmovable, her graces would flourish, her holiness increase, she would be sanctified through the truth, and her influence would be greater and more widely diffused. Let us love the truth, and let us manifest our love by the diligent study of God's holy word.