TEEy rEONITOR.


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How firmly is pride, the first OF sins'
seated in the bosom of man and how UNI
versal his sway! Of all the usurpers OF uh-
lawful authority in the human heart nc
seems most jealous Of power, and most teh"-
cious Of life. Which among them can ooas'
Of more extensive dominions'


In the bosoms of the great, the rich' the
mighty, the noble ones OF the EARTH his SOY,
reipntv is acknowledged, and his commands
reyered.


But who would suppose that he has aught
to do with the INDECENT cottager, the hi"era'
ble beeear, and the cowardly thiett YET
with them, however naughty ne IS ne Is
mean enough to dwell. From the KING on
the throne, through all the ranks and orders
in human society, down to the meanest OF
the race of man, his voice is heard, ana ms
power is felt.


have seen him in variety ct forms. and
in a multitude of places. The elder porn
of the grand deceiver, he Is we'll instructed
in the arts of deception.


have heard his voice, as bold as ihue-
pendence itself, when the shadow OF danger
would have prompted to flight. have
heard his voice, as imperious as that OF aes-
notisn. when the chains of servility were
clanking behind, have heard him boast
in strains which would have been tulsome IN
the mouth Of wealth itself, when dlstressial
poverty was his companion. How often nave
/ heard the language Of humility drop from
his lip, and the melting strains otpty, wher
his heart was as hard as the flint.
have seen him in the hnery of the fop-
in the plain garment OF the pharisee-nt thu
feast of the charitable--in the penurlou
meal of the avaricious. Alas | have seei
pride-in the animation of the minister a
the altar-in the fervour of devotion in tn
sackcloth of repentance. Where shall
s turn my eyes and not behold this hatefu
monster!


e What power is sufficient to invade hi
throne, and overthrow his dominion in tn
heart Of man. The assaults Of reason are a
in vain. Such weapons as are employed
reason, are too feeble to overthrow hi
throne, and wrest from him that kngdoI
where truth and humility ought to reign
But RELIGION can Wage war against PRIDE


He cannot withstand the artillery of Fleavel


When the thunders OF the law of God ope
upon him, his naughty looks fall, his might


arm becomes nervcless, and his throne, ,shoo


to the foundation, tumbles into ruins.


The grace of the gospel, with Almight
d power, tears up the last stone OF the tound


tions thereof. The sword of truth pierce
10 his swollen heart--and his dying groan


deep and long continued, tell the listenlr
'e seraphs, that another soul is made meet Il
, Heaven.


o gracious God (may every reader sa
rs how much of this bitter evil remains in n


bosom! how often, unperceived, does it mi
a gle with my best performances, renderi


my sacrifice imperfect, and my devotion il
be pure! Stretch out thine arm OF grace, a


remove pride from my heart:-Then sh
e! serve thee with glowing zeal and perfect


mility; then shall enjoy unutterable ha


piness, in thy love and favor. 0 speed
;r grant me this mercy. through Jesus Chr
e! my Lord.