Of what value is all our knowledge of truth?
(Octavius Winslow, "Evening Thoughts")
Of what value is all our knowledge of truth . . .
if it does not lead us to Jesus;
if it does not expand our views of His glory;
if it does not conform our minds to His image;
if it does not increase our love to Him,
if it does not quicken our obedience to His commands,
if it does not quicken our zeal for His cause;
if it does not mature us, by a progressive holiness,
for the enjoyment of His beatific presence?