October 30

All the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God. — ISAIAH lii. 10.

All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. — MATT. xxviii. 18-20.

THESE words become his lips who spake them, and his alone. They are the climax to which all that went before led up. They give to the gospel story its deepest meaning. They crown it with its highest glory. They declare Jesus in power and purpose Saviour of mankind. They constitute his imperative, perpetual commission to his disciples.

How comprehensive their content! — “all power,” sufficient for all undertakings, oppositions, difficulties, delays, and triumphs: “all nations.” — not one to be left undiscipled; the entire race, redeemed by his blood, to be discipled and made one in him; “all the days,” — each day and all day, till time shall end.

How vital their connection, — the foundation fact his universal power; on this fact, the precept, “Go!” to this precept joined, the promise, “Lo, I am with you!” Power, precept, promise, all so joined that they cannot be dissevered. No power? then no obedience. No obedience? then no presence. No presence? then no power.

Lord, by thy power make thy people willing, and by thy presence give them power to obey thy precept, that so thy glory may soon fill the earth!

Henry N. Cobb

Baptize the nations: far and nigh

The triumphs of the cross record;

The name of Jesus glorify,

Till every kindred call him Lord. J. MONTGOMERY.