Consecration to God by D. F. Q.

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Apr 1, 1873

Consecration to God

By D. F. Q.

WHEN we look at the emotions and motions of the soul, how often are we pained that certain emotions have been cherished and a given action permitted, and how often are we brought into bondage at the time of such reflections. Should we, under these circumstances, suffer ourselves to become depressed in spirit and go forth with bowed head? Or should we then endeavor to separate ourselves from sin, renouncing it altogether? With a sincere and earnest soul, we should come at once to the throne of divine mercy, and then and there consecrate the whole man to God. Laying aside every weight and the sin that so easily besets us, we should look at once to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, and then by faith lay hold on this hope set before us and press our suit before the throne of his grace. He says, My grace is sufficient for thee. Can we doubt? Then lay all on the altar, and wait till he sanctifieth the gift, and sheds abroad in the heart all the fullness of his love and power and holiness. He saveth to the uttermost. D. F. Q.