The writer cannot forbear any longer to acknowledge the kind indulgence, with which his work has been re ceived by the Church of Christ. In the recollection of the many testimonies of acceptance and of usefulness which have come to his knowledge, he would earnestly pray, that he might be saved from the baneful gratification of self-complacent principle; and that he might be humbled in thankfulness before his God and Saviour for the high privilege with which He has in some measure honoured him, of ministering to the Spiritual edification of his fellow — Christians.