The Sixteenth of September.

THE FULNESS OF ALL GRACE --- Song of Solomon 1:3.

"To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins." --- Acts 10:43; 4:12.

"Thy name is as annointment poured forth. ---- the fulness of all grace. Song of Solomon 1:3.

"The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous runneth into it, and is safe. --- Proverbs 18:10.

In this name we should draw nigh to the Father in prayer, and not approach him with strange fire of our, kindled from the fancied merit of devotion; and he will draw nigh to us again, James 4:8. He will certainly grant our petitions, and "we shall receive, that our joy may be full," John 16:24.

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee;" Psalm 86:5; and all these promises are Yea and Amen in Christ; so that every believer may say, "The Lord will receive my prayer." Psalm 6:9. "Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy with me." Psalm 66:20; 13:6.

Lift up your eyes to the' heavenly seat,
Where your Redeemer stays;
Kind Intercessor! there he sits,
And loves, and pleads, and prays.

Petitions now, and praise, may rise,
And saints their off'rings bring;
The Priest with his own sacrifice
Presents them to the King.

Jesus alone shall bear my cries
Up to the Father's throne,
He, dearest Lord, perfumes my sighs,
And sweetens every groan.

Devotion for September 16