The great Bringer of the gospel is the good Lord Jesus Christ
himself; he came and preached peace to them that the law proclaimed
war against. And to touch a little upon the dress in which, by the
gospel, Christ presents himself unto us, while he offers unto sinful
souls his peace by the tenders thereof:

He is set forth as born for us, to save our souls. Isa. 9:6; Luke
2:9-12; 1 Cor. 15:3; Gal. 3:13; Rom 10:4; Dan. 9:24.

He is set forth before us as bearing our sins for us, and suffering
God's wrath for us.

He is set forth before us as fulfilling the law for us, and as
bringing everlasting righteousness to us for our covering.

Again, as to the manner of his working out the salvation of sinners
for them, that they might have peace and joy, and heaven and glory
for ever:

He is set forth as sweating blood while he was in his agony,
wrestling with the thoughts of death, while he was to suffer for our
sins, that he might save the soul. Luke 22:24.

He is set forth as crying, weeping, and mourning under the lashes of
justice that he put himself under, and was willing to bear for our
sins.

He is set forth as betrayed, apprehended, condemned, spit on,
scourged, buffeted, mocked, crowned with thorns, crucified, pierced
with nails and a spear, to save the soul from being betrayed by the