There is a sacredness in individuality of character; each one born
into this world is a fresh new soul intended by his Maker to develope
himself in a new fresh way; we are what we are; we cannot be truly
other than ourselves. We reach perfection not by copying, much less by
aiming at originality; but by consistently and steadily working out
the life which is common to us all, according to the character which
God has given us.

And thus will the Church of God be one at last--will present an unity
like that of heaven. There is one universe in which each separate star
differs from another in glory; one Church in which a single Spirit,
the Life of God, pervades each separate soul; and just in proportion
as that Life becomes exalted does it enable every one to shine forth
in the distinctness of his own separate individuality, like the stars
of heaven.




IV.

_Preached May 26, 1850._

THE TRINITY.


"And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God
your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto
the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ."--1 Thess. v. 23.