“Behold what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us that we should be called the sons of God.” When I contemplate the character and perfections of God, I realize in some degree what mortal man must become, in order to be admitted to his presence, and to become his true child. God sent his only and well beloved Son into the world, and he took upon himself the likeness of sinful flesh, and became subject to all the trials and temptations of mortal life, and set us an example, that we should follow in his steps; and O what meekness and humility were exemplified in his daily life and conversation.
What a spirit of sacrifice and of diligence in his Father’s business. I often think if our blessed Saviour found it necessary while sojourning here, to spend the whole night in prayer to his Father, how important it must be for us to “pray always and not to faint.” May God grant that the same mind that dwelt in Jesus, may also dwell in the hearts of the remnant, that they may become living epistles, known and read of all men; and so let their light shine that others may be led to glorify our Father which is in heaven.