The Gospel of the Grace of God.
By D. H. Lamson
MANY are satisfied with a religion of feeling, simply, without any reference to real moral worth, scarcely thinking that the real life of the Christian is made up properly of duties done. It is not alone a desire for holiness of heart, but an attaining to it that meets the mind of the Spirit of God, and the requirements of his word; for without holiness no man shall see the Lord. And this is not an ideal, but real, holiness, in word and deed, in heart and life. God's grace can accomplish all this, with the willing, earnest, and sincere cooperation of the believer. There may be difference in temperament and organization; yet “He giveth more grace,” if needful; and whatever may be the lack, it will be made up, after all has been done that can be by the individual. So there can be no excuse if all do not come up to “the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ.” Some of us have still a long way to travel; and the difficulties of the journey depend much on ourselves. Let us consider, moreover, that we are all to be gauged by the same rule. D. H. LAMSON.