II. THE CHARACTER OF ITS TRAVELLERS.

"The redeemed," &c. 1. _Once they were slaves._ Slaves of sin and

Satan. 2. _They have been redeemed._ By the precious blood of Jesus

Christ. Redeemed to God; redeemed from sin, the power of Satan, and

the wrath to come. 3. _They are now the Lord's freemen._ Now sons,

members of the Divine family; sharers of the Divine goodness and

peace; and they bear a holy resemblance to their Elder Brother.