INDIVIDUALITY by Eliza H. Morton

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 25, 1877

INDIVIDUALITY

By Eliza H. Morton

EVERY intelligent being is at birth endowed with certain powers of mind and body, which must be developed by self-culture. The “Great Designer” has given man materials with which to work out a noble life; but to do this, the physical powers must be strengthened, the intellectual faculties exercised, and the moral sensibilities quickened, until the man is symmetrical, mentally and physically.

Robertson, in the following beautiful words, expresses our individual accountability to God:—

“There is one universe in which separate stars differ in glory; one church in which a single spirit, the life of God, pervades each separate soul; and just in proportion as that life becomes exalted, does it enable every one to shine forth in the distinctness of his own separate individuality, like the stars of heaven.”

Work is necessary in order to reach the measure of full and perfect development. The virtues that help adorn a noble character should be cultivated. Goodness, humility, and truth should take the place of error, selfishness, and pride. The Spirit of the Most High should dwell within every heart, and transform and beautify every life. This work of individual self-improvement must take place in the church before the people of God are perfected, redeemed, glorified, and saved.

ELIZA H. MORTON.

Allen’s Corner, Me.