JESUS THE COMFORTER by Methodist Recorder

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 24, 1887

JESUS THE COMFORTER.

By Methodist Recorder

How consoling the assurance of Christ to his disciples, "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come unto you." This assurance should bring comfort to every believing heart. Christ not only delivers us from the guilt and pollution of sin, but also from the bitterness of hopeless sorrow. He sustains us under our trials, comforts us in the midst of our afflictions, and abides with us forever. We may, like the apostle, be pierced with a thorn in the flesh, "the messenger of Satan to buffet us;" we may be called to endure great persecution, to pass through deep waters, or through fiery trials; but while in the world we have tribulation, in him we shall have peace. The storm may rage without, but all shall be calm within. The peace of God that passeth understanding shall keep our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus. He says to all his tempted followers, "My grace is sufficient." He will never leave nor forsake us. He has promised to come and take up his abode with us—that he will sup with us here, and that we shall sup with him hereafter. He is a present and all-sufficient Saviour—just the Saviour that we need.

"In life his presence is our aid, In death 'twill guide us through the shade, Chase all our rising fears away, And turn our darkness into day." —Methodist Recorder.