The Church of Christ (is) composed of all who by faith are united to Him as their foundation and root, of all to whom He is the head of vital influence, who have fellowship with Him in His death, and are partakers of the power of His resurrection. These are infallibly known only to Himself. They are scattered far and wide, separated from each other by seas and mountains; they are a people of many nations and languages. But, wherever their lot is cast, they hear His voice, are under His gracious eye, and the life which they live in the flesh, is by faith in His name. They have not all equal degrees of light, or measures of grace, nor are they all favoured with equal advantages for knowing or enjoying the full extent of the liberty of the Gospel; but they are all accepted in the Beloved, and approved of God. They are spiritual worshippers, joint partakers of grace, and will hereafter appear together at their Saviour's right hand in glory.