June 10

Chosen . . . in him before the foundation of the world.

EPH. i. 4.

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world — MATT. xxv. 34.

IT is the great and notable day of the Lord. He who came "in weakness clad" to be, as the Son of man, the Saviour of the world, by offering himself once for all an atoning expiation for sin upon the cross, has come in the power and majesty of heavenly glory to judge the world in righteousness and mete out to men their eternal doom. See how his lowly, faithful followers fare! On earth it cost them self-crucifixion and the bitter contempt of men to confess the Lord and follow him: now they are recognized, welcomed by the King of kings, and greeted as sharers of his glory. For his sake and the gospel's they had become poor, naked outcasts: now for the trashy perishable tinsel and trinkets they had dropped, they receive treasures pure and true which shall endure forever. They had counted all things but loss so they might win Christ: through abounding grace they had won Christ and heaven and shall rejoice eternally in the full possession of that "inheritance which is incorruptible, underiled, and shall endure forever." Were they deceived in their trust, hope, and obedience? Does the reward equal the promise? Ask them! Nay, rather, "be followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises:" then shall their exceeding joy be yours.

J. H. Bomberger

Judge and Saviour of our race, Grant us, when we see thy face, With thy ransomed ones a place.

J. WILLIAMS.