Bridal Affections

He Himself is coming to take us into the Father's house. The Spirit says, "Come." What is the spontaneous response of our hearts? Does not the bride say, "Come"? Have we individually the bridal affections, produced by the Holy Spirit, which can join in the Spirit's cry, and say, "Even so, come. Lord Jesus"? May it be so with us! As it has been said by another, "The Christian who is not spiritual, but rather worldly. has a sorrowful lot; if his heart hangs back from following the Lord, he is unhappy; the spiritual things which ought to have constituted his joy produce reproaches in his heart when he turns towards them." But we have the grace of Him who calls us, and who leads us, if we are faithful, in a uniform path, "for His name's sake." And how bright the future, to be forever with the Lord! W. Lowe CI