In Christ, as MEDIATOR, are reconciled the most opposite and seemingly contradictory characters. Things may be truly and consistently predicated of him, which cannot agree to any other being besides himself. As God-man, divinity and humanity united in one person; the Ancient of Days—yet not but 1760 years old; the everlasting Father—and yet the virgin Son, the child of Mary; the King of kings, and the Lord of lords—and yet the Servant of servants. The highest dignity and glory—and the lowest condescension and humility, meet in him. Here is justice punishing every the least sin—and yet grace to pardon the very greatest of sinners! Here are infinite majesty—and the most transcendent meekness! Here are the deepest reverence toward God—and a full equality with him! Here are infinite worthiness of good—and the most perfect patience under the suffering of evil! Here are a submissive, obedient spirit—and supreme and universal dominion! Here are absolute sovereignty—and humble resignation. Jesus conquers—by falling. Jesus saves others—by dying himself. The blood of his heart—becomes the grand cure for the dying world. In him we see the highest love to God—and in the meantime the greatest love to the enemies of God! In him we see the greatest regard to the divine holiness—and the greatest benevolence to unholy sinners. It would be endless to enumerate all the opposite excellencies and characters that meet and harmonize in Jesus Christ; but these may suffice as a specimen. Thomas Reade

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