An Independent Christian.
By A. P. LAWTON.
An independent Christian is not one who feels no need of help from God and his people. He knows that of himself he can do nothing; but his religion is not one of convenience, and is not dependent upon circumstances. If friends forsake, dearly as he may love them, he loves his God better, and cheerfully gives up all for him. He dares to do right though he stand alone. He does not measure himself by others, but by the word of God. By this he knows he is to be judged. It is sufficient for him that he knows his Master's will. Such a Christian is dear to God. To him he will impart his secret. Soon he will hear, Well done; not from the lips of poor, erring mortals, but from Him who cannot misjudge. Happy man! A. P. LAWTON.