TASTE AND SEE | AdventAI

Pacific Press Publishing Company · Oakland, California · Apr 2, 1902

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 28, No. 14.

“TASTE AND SEE.”

There is a scientific way of finding out the character of a fruit tree. One may examine every feature of every leaf according to the directions given in a book of botany. Every part of the tree may be subjected to examination. The bark, the fiber, the sap, the roots are all noted, and the results tabulated. The tree may then be named and classed according to the book.

Another way is to taste the fruit. One who knows nothing about botany can tell the difference between a crab tree and a tree of fine, delicious fruit. There is no argument against experience. So the Gospel puts the proof of itself within reach of every one. The Greek and Hebrew lexicon and grammar are good for those who know how to use them. But they will not give much help in the effort to find out God. They will not open the spiritual element in the Word of God.

This Gospel is a great fruit-bearing tree. Taste the fruit, and see whether it is good. Many have tried it in this way, and they come up from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south, and without one dissenting voice they bear witness that it is the power of God unto salvation. No man can walk with God and walk in darkness. He does not merely wish or hope that he may enjoy fellowship with God. He speaks with humility and boldness, saying:—

“I heard the glad Gospel of good will to men; I read, ‘Whosoever,’ again and again; I said to my soul, ‘Can that promise be thine?’ I then began hoping that Jesus was mine. “O mercy surprising, He saves even me; ‘Thy portion forever,’ He says, ‘I will be;’ On His word I am resting—assurance, divine— I’m hoping no longer; I know He is mine.”

—Christian Advocate.