April 23

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.—Philippians 2:5.

DO I earnestly and prayerfully endeavor to cherish, habitually, the spirit of Christ? Do I seek to learn of him who was meek and lowly of heart? Like him, do I strive to be gentle and kind to all; by word and deed to do them good; to sympathize with them in sorrow, and aid them to improve prosperity; and in all, to point them to heaven? Like him am I submissive and obedient to the will of the Father? Am I willing even to bear the cross, if I may but honor him?

Life affords but few opportunities of doing great things for others. But there is scarcely an hour of the day which does not afford opportunities of performing some little kindness to others, in the spirit and for the sake of Christ.—BOWES.

Wherever a care is to be lightened; wherever a kind word or look may give relief; wherever forbearance may be manifested, or forgiveness shown, or sympathy expressed, or good of any kind be done, there we may show forth the spirit of the Saviour, and so do that which is well pleasing to him.—TAYLOR.

More holiness give me; more strivings within; More patience in suffering; more sorrow for sin; More faith in the Saviour; more sense of his care; More joy in his service; more purpose in prayer; More grace to be humble, more strength to o'ercome; More freedom from earth stains; more longings for home.

More fit for the kingdom; more useful I'd be; More thankful; more holy; more, Saviour, like thee!