Longing for Christlike Holiness
By St. Augustine
Longings.—Oh that the same mind may dwell in me which dwelt also in thee, O Lord Jesus!—for thou wert pure, and holy, and separate from sinners; meat and drink was it to thee to do the will of thy Heavenly Father, and to finish the work which he gave thee to do. And do thou, who hast left to those who love thee, to follow in thy steps, enable and enkindle me, my Lord, and my God, with thy perfect example and thy blessed Spirit; that so, working out my salvation with fear and trembling, I may daily grow in meetness for meeting my God in the day of his appearing. Do thou direct the remainder of my days according to thy will; do thou confirm me in thy fear, and strengthen me in thy love!—St. Augustine.