July 7

But as many as receive Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name.—JOHN i, 12.

The name of Jesus is a store of all that heart can need, Enfolding every precious thing—fruit, blossom, leaf, and seed, He spends his time most worthily who seeks that Name to know. Its ocean fullness riseth still as ages onward flow: Thy precious name, Lord Jesus Christ, is better far to me Than all the wealth that can be found, in earth or air or sea.

All that I ever undertake. I would begin in Thee. Thee first, Thee last, Thee midst, O Christ, and ever more to be.

JOHANN HEERMAN.

They that love Christ love to think of Him, love to hear of Him, and love to read of Him. They love to speak of Him, for Him, to Him. They love His presence, His yoke, His name. His will is their law, His dishonor is their affliction, His cause is their care, His people are their companions, His day is their delight, His word is their guide, His glory is their end. They had rather ten thousand times suffer for Christ than that He should suffer by them.

The knowledge of His power and influence as a Saviour is calculated to inspire us with a never-failing hope. It speaks comfort to the penitent. It consoles the trembling and afflicted. It calms the fears of conscience. It gives peace and security in good days. It lends its sanction to the best enjoyments. It confirms the confidence of faith. It lifts the heart above the trials and the griefs which may befall us. It furnishes a sure stay amidst the changes of this transitory life.

BISHOP POTTER.