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It was so in the Apostle’s day; and with some bright exceptions, it has been the same in every day: “For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble are called; but God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world, to confound the things that are mighty: and base things of the world, and things which are despised hath God chosen; yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: that no flesh should glory in his presence.” [7]

All these observations have been made, to connect and explain the first word of the text, wherefore; “wherefore, he saith, awake thou that sleepest and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light.” Inasmuch as it is impossible for thee to know and to please God, to attain unto holiness and happiness, to save thy soul, by the light of nature, (for nature is in fact, of itself and for such a purpose, no light at all,) turn to the way, which is opened to thee by the shining of the Sun of Righteousness; to that one way, which is opened alike for all mankind, rich and poor, learned and unlearned; turn to thy Redeemer, in humble faith and hearty desire, and “He shall give thee light:” learn of Him and He shall teach thee all that thou needest to know: seek of Him, and He shall guide thee into all righteousness and truth; lean on Him, and He shall support thee, through all the course of thy earthly pilgrimage; and conduct thee in peace and safety to thy journey’s end.