...whole undertaking. " Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ," saith St. Paul, " how that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich." His giving himself for the church is celebrated as a most interesting instance...

...Christian attainment. It was remarkably conspicuous in the blessed Saviour himself. "Though he was rich, for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." " He made himself of no reputation, but took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness...

...circumstances of more than ordinary abasement ? A. To admire "the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich," 2 Cor. viii. 9? and by faith to claim a relation to him as our Kinsman, saying, " Unto...

...comfort, improvement, and happiness ; and in personal sacrifices, when for " our sakes though rich he became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." But it is not actions alone, that satisfy the wants of our minds. The heart seeks the assurance of...

...Lord of the world, had not where to lay His head : for though He was rich, yet, for the sake of man, He became poor, that we, through His poverty, might be made rich. Far from assuming authority and domination over all the kings of' the earth, He even paid tribute to...

...and with great comfort that he heard from the Itev. Preacher these words : " Ye know the grace of the Lord Jesus, who though he was rich, yet for our sakes...that we through his poverty might be made rich.'' Yes ; the Preacher knew well how to touch that chord that should vibrate through his whole congregation....

...thank-offering of a poor friend, which, in remembrance of his mercies during the past year, she makes to him, who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became...that we, through his poverty, might be made rich. Tlie Baptists of Kentucky. We have received the address to the Baptists of Kentucky, which was reported...

...to their afflicted brethrenq." Nay more, he proposes to us the example of our blessed Lord himself, who " though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be richr." Let this mind then be in you, my beloved brethren ; and account yourselves rich, not...

...Redeemer? Think, 0 believer, of what the Saviour has done and suffered for you ? Remember that "though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor, that we through His poverty might be rich ;" and then say, whether the plan of contributing nothing to his cause but that which...

...Widows ministered to him of their substance. " Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." OCTOBEB 4.—" IB this thy kindness to thy friend 1" 2 Sam. xvi. 17. THIS was the inquiry...