Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamos, and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia, and unto Laodicea."

Rev. 2: 8: "And unto the angel of the church of Smyrna write: These things saith the FIRST and the LAST, which was dead, and is alive."

Isa. 44: 6: "Thus saith, the Lord the King of Israel, and his Redeemer the Lord of Hosts; I am the first, and I am the LAST; and besides me there is no God."

2. Omniscience.

John 21: 17: "He said unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou KNOWEST ALL THINGS; thou knowest that I love thee."

Mat. 11: 27: "ALL THINGS are delivered unto me of my Father; and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.”

Rev. 2: 23: "And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts; and I will give unto every one of you according to your works."

That searching the heart implies omniscience is manifest.

1 Kings 8: 39: "Then hear thou in heaven thy dwelling place, and forgive, and do, and give unto every man according to his ways, whose heart thou knowest; for thou, even thou only knowest the hearts of all the children of men."

John 2: 23, 24: "Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast-day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did. But Jesus did not commit himself unto them, because he knew all men.'

3. Omnipresence.

Mat. 18: 20. For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.'

Mat. 28: 20. Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.'

4. Omnipotence.

Rev. 1: 8. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.'

Heb. 1 2. Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.'

John 1: 3. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.'

5. Immutability.

Heb. 13: 8. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to-day, and for ever.'

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Ps. 102: 27. But thou art the same, and thy years shall have no end." Compared with

Heb. 1: 10. 'And, Thou, Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands.'

III. The works of God are ascribed to Christ.

1. Creation.

John 1: 3, 10. 'All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.'

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Ps. 33: 6. By the word of the Lord were the heavens made; and all the hosts of them by the breath of his mouth."

Col. 1: 16. For by him were all things created that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him, and for him.'

Eph. 3 9. And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ.'

Heb. 1: 2. Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds.'

Heb. 4:11. "Thou art worthy, O Lord, to receive glory, and honor, and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created."

2. He governs the universe.

Isa. 6: 5. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the of unclean lips; for mine eyes have seen the Hosts.'

Here he is called the King of the universe.

midst of a people KING, the Lord of

Isa. 9: 6, 7. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, the everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord

of Hosts will perform this.'

Dan. 7: 13, 14. I saw in the night-visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him. And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations and languages, should serve him; his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.'

Acts. 10: 36. "The word which God sent unto the children of Israel preaching peace by Jesus Christ; he is Lord of all.'

Ps. 45 6. Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever; the scepter of thy kingdom is a right sceptre.'

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Rom. 9: 5. Whose are the fathers, and of whom, as concerning the flesh, Christ came, who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.'

1 Cor. 15: 25. For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet.'

Eph. 1: 20. Which he wrought in Christ, when he raised him from the dead, and set him at his own right hand in the heavenly places.'

Phil. 2: 9-11. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.',

The whole of the 2d and 72d Psalm represent Christ as the gov ernor of the world.'

3. He raised the dead.

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John 5: 28, 29. Marvel not at this; for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in their graves shall hear his voice. And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

John 10: 17, 18. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself; I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.'

John 6: 39, 40, 44, 54, 'And this is the Father's will which hath sent me, that of all which he hath given me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up again at the last day.' • No man can come to me, except the Father, which hath sent me draw, him; and I will raise him up at the last day.' 'And this is the will of him that hath sent me, that every one which seeth the Son, and believeth on him may have everlasting life; and I will raise him up

at the last day.' 'Whoso eateth my flesh, and drinketh my blood, hath eternal life; and I will raise him up at the last day.'

4. He forgives sins.

Mat. 9: 2-7. And, behold they brought to him a man sick of the palsy, lying on a bed; and Jesus, seeing their faith, said unto the sick of the palsy, Son, be of good cheer, thy sins be FORGIVEN thee. And, behold, certain of the scribes said within themselves, This man blasphemeth. And Jesus knowing their thoughts, said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts? For whether is easier to say, Thy sins be forgiven thee; or to say, Arise and walk? But that ye may know that the Son of man hath power on earth to FORGIVE sins, (then saith he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house. And he arose, and departed to his

house.'

5. He gives eternal life to men.

John 10: 27, 28. My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me; and I give unto them ETERNAL LIFE; and they shall never perish, neither shall any pluck them out of my hand.'

Rev. 21: 6. And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end; I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely.'

Rev. 2: 7, 17, 28. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.' 'He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.' And I will give him the morning-star.'

6. He shall judge the world.

Acts. 17: 31. Because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will JUDGE the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead."

John 5: 22. For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all JUDGMENT unto the Son.'

Also, Mat. 2: 5.

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Heb. 1 3. Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, and UPHOLDING ALL THINGS by the word

of his power, when he had by himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.'

8. He inspired the prophets.

1 Pet. 1: 11. Searching what, or what manner of time, the Spirit of Christ which was in them, did signify, when it testified beforehand the sufferings of Christ, and the glory that should follow.'

9. He commissions ambassadors.

2 Cor. 5: 20. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us; we pray you in Christ's, stead be ye reconciled to God."

IV. He sustains the relations of God to his creatures.

1. He is King.

John 1: 49. Nathaniel answered and said unto him, Rabbi, thou art the Son of God; thou art the KING of Israel.'

Isa. 6: 5. Then said I, Woe is me! for I am undone; because I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for I have seen the KING, the Lord of Hosts.'

Ps. 2: 6. Yet have I set my KING upon my holy hill of Zion.'

Luke 23: 2. And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Cæsar, saying that he himself is Christ a KING."

John 18: 37. Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a KING then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a KING. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth.

heareth my voice.'

Every one that is of the truth

1 Tim. 1: 17. Now unto the KING eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honor and glory for ever and ever.

Amen.'

1 Tim. 6: 15. Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the KING of kings, and Lord of lords.'

2. He is the Creator of mankind.

John 1: 2. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.'

3. He is the Redeemer.

1 Cor. 1: 30. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and REDEMPTION.'

Eph. 1: 7. In whom we have REDEMPTION through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace.'