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Ye, then, who are poor, in the literal sense, as respects the good things of this present life, be thankful that ye may become "rich "in faith," and "heirs of the promises" made unto you, together with those who move in more elevated stations. Ye, who are 66 poor "in spirit," meek, humble, teachable, tractable, trust in that Saviour and Redeemer, who hath declared, that "yours is the king"dom of heaven." Ye, who "labour and "are heavy laden" with the burden of your sins, come unto HIM, that ye may "find rest "unto your souls." Ye, who are beset with the toils and troubles and anxieties of worldly pursuits, learn from the Holy Scriptures to "cast all your care upon him; for he careth "for you." Ye, who possess advantages of whatever kind, spiritual or temporal, withholden from many of your fellow-Christians, consider the wholesome admonition, "Be not highminded, but fear." Ye, who have abundance of earthly possessions, and, careless of consequences, seldom turn your thoughts to any thing beyond them, listen to the awful rebuke passed by Abraham upon the rich man in the parable, "Son, remember that

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things, and likewise Lazarus evil things; "but now he is comforted, and thou art tor"mented." All of you, of whatever degree or condition," high and low, rich and poor, "one with another," "search the Scriptures daily," for precepts and exhortations adapted to your respective circumstances; "work "out your salvation with fear and trembling;" "give all diligence to make your calling and election sure;" "fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life."

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In vain, however, should we call upon you to effect these purposes, were not the Written Word accessible to you all, and the Holy Spirit ready at all times to further your endeavours. Call to mind, then, the wonderful workings of God's providence, in giving the Holy Scriptures "for our learning," and in preserving them to us, from age to age, in almost every variety of language throughout the world. Hold them fast, therefore, and abide by them, as the test of truth, of righteousness, of sanctification, of redemption ;in short, as inestimable treasures, which, whilst they solace and support you here on earth, will finally obtain for you, through the merits of HIM who is "mighty to save”—of Him

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ven" which shall never perish or decay, an inheritance, where there is "fulness of joy, "and pleasures at God's right hand for ever66 more."

REVEREND BRETHREN,

It gives me great satisfaction, that I am at length enabled to meet the Clergy of my Diocese, in the accustomed mode of Episcopal Visitation. I have long been anxious to discharge this part of my duty. But the

course of public events has obliged me to postpone the gratification I now have, to a much later period than I had at first intended.

One advantage, however, has arisen from this unintentional delay, that I come somewhat better informed as to the state of my Diocese, than I could have been in the preceding year. The correspondence I have had

with several of the Parochial Clergy, and the official returns, but lately completed, by the Rural Deans, have put me in possession of much valuable information. And although I still labour under some disadvantages incidental to a Primary Visitation, yet I feel myself not entirely a stranger among you; and I have no reason to doubt of such a favourable reception on your part, as may render our future intercourse mutually satisfactory.

I am happy, indeed, to state, even in this early stage of our acquaintance, that I find myself connected with a body of Clergy generally well affected to our Constitution in Church and State, attentive to their pastoral duties, observant of ecclesiastical discipline, and disposed to receive with kindness my endeavours to maintain that zeal and diligence, that order and decorum, in the discharge of their spiritual functions, without which the clerical character cannot be sustained with dignity or effect. Very few complaints have come to my knowledge of misconduct or neglect; and if in any instance reprehension seemed to be called for, the purpose has been effected rather by amicable than by authoritative interference. Such, I trust, will continue to be the case, among