to display the glory of his grace, which has render'd us acceptable by his beloved son:

who has by his blood obtained for us the redemption, even the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace,

for he has discover'd to us the secret of his will, that out of his meer good pleasure, he had purposed in himself,

an enlightned understanding, that ye may see what great expectations he has called you to, and what abundant glory it is to the saints to be the lot of his inheritance.

and how exceedingly great that power is, which he has employ'd upon us who believe, a power corresponding to that energy of his mighty strength;

for he has subjected all things to him, and constituted him supreme head of the church,

who by his spirit has likewise made you a part of this divine mansion.

if so be you have heard of the charge, which God has graciously dispens'd to me for you Gentiles;

and display to all the world that mysterious dispensation, which from all past ages has been conceal'd in the secret purpose of God, who created all things:

but to every one of us a different charge is given, according to the distribution which Christ has made;