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by James W. Alexander

Section XXXII

Thoughts of Self and Sin

During the progress of the ordinance, tha mind will necessarily turn inward. Be not discouraged if all there seem dark and repulsive. It is as a guilty helpless creature that you have come to this table. You may justly cry, “Unclean, unclean!”* The sins which crucified. Him whom your soul loveth may

* Lev. 13:45.

well seem bitter and horrible, as you gazo on the cross. The most profound humiliation is compatible with faith and love. Should yo:i vow an everlasting separation from your sins, it will be with good reason. Indeed the moment is favourable for inflicting deadly wounds on the body of sin.

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