provement; and which yet, without the organ of hearing, could neither be enjoyed as a gratification, nor turned to good account as a lecture. But, passing by this benefit (which yet you must allow is no inconsiderable one), what think you of the privilege of holding converse with GOD Himself; of imbibing the lessons of the ETERNAL WISDOM; of hearing the voice of the INFINITE AND ETERNAL; and thus of listening to the instructions of that DIVINE SPEAKER, of whom it is written, “Never man spake as this man?” Yet every time that you hear the WORD OF GOD read, you enjoy this blessed privilege, and thus your little organ of hearing is made an instrument of associating you with angels; of feeding you with their food; of enabling you to drink of their cup; of placing you in the presence of them and their GOD; and thus of raising you above yourself, your sins and your follies, to an eternal conjunction of life with all that is holy, wise, and happy in the kingdom of your HEAVENLY FATHER.
Do you believe then (as I am persuaded you do), that the WORD OF GOD is the voice of GOD? And do you believe further, that both yourself and all mankind have ears to hear this voice, and that he who hears shall live? You can then want no argument to convince you how much you are indebted to that wonderful faculty of hearing, by which you are enabled, not only
