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iquity. But notwithstanding the foundation
of God stands sure, Zion will be redeemed,
and probably, with judgment. The Lord, whom
we profess to seek, will come to His temple,
yet again, and purify the sons of Levi,—He will
be a swift witness, once more, against those that
oppress the hireling, the widow, and fatherless,
and turn aside the stranger from his right, and
fear not me, saith the Lord. I modestly ask, if
we, like Pharoah, are not in a process of harden-
ing our hearts, while sinning again and again,
against the conviction of conscience?—against
revelation?

WILLIAM MARSH.

PAWLET, Jan. 21, 1856.