The Life and Character of Our Saviour.
By E. Hilliard
WE never become weary in contemplating the life and character of our blessed Lord. The more we learn about him the more we desire to know of him. As we study his spotless character, it awakens a longing within the soul to become like him. The record of his noble self-sacrificing deeds, of his ardent impartial love, touches a chord in the human heart that no other power or influence has ever been able to reach. He was no respecter of persons. He loved the humble, the lowly penitent, and the poor, as well as the influential and wealthy. All who would meet him on the plane of humility shared alike his love and mercy. He led a quiet, unostentatious life, perfectly free from affectation and outward show. What a contrast between Christ the pattern of true greatness and those whom the world esteems great! His work was not to lay waste and make desolate. It was to feed the hungry multitudes; to alleviate the suffering; to speak words of comfort to the sad and lonely; to open the eyes of the blind and unstop the ears of the deaf. Instead of destroying life by the scourge of war, he gave back to the living their dead. Then as the last greatest token of love for the fallen race, he gave his own life to open the chasm of death, that all who will, may cross, to be forever beyond its dreaded power. Oh, who can help loving such a benefactor! Does he not deserve our highest praise? Every one who is seeking a home in Christ's kingdom, must not only admire the character of the Great Pattern, but must let each day contribute something to the formation of a similar one. Taking an active interest in others' welfare will greatly assist in putting away selfishness, and largely contribute to that spirit of love and meekness that so characterized the life of our Saviour. Let us daily seek to become like him by practicing, as far as possible, the noble deeds that made up his life's record. E. HILLIARD.
Medford, Minn.