June 20

Where I am, there shall also my servant be.—John 12:26.

DO I rejoice in this promise of the blessed Saviour, and look forward, in hope, to being with him for ever in heaven? Do I regard this world as but a school of discipline and training for the heavenly state? Am I following my divine Master now, as one who looks forward to the honor and blessedness of sharing his glory hereafter? Is it my great desire and effort to be found faithful unto death, that a crown of life may be mine?

Our Saviour's last prayer on earth pleads earnestly for the glorification of his servants with himself. His parting wish is to meet them in heaven; as if his earthly jewels were needed to make his crown com- plete; as if the happiness and joy of his people were the needed complement of his own.

For ever with Jesus! Then for ever in light, with- out darkness; in pleasure without pain; in plenty with- out want; in holiness without sin; joint heirs with Christ, sharing his glory and blessedness; shining in his light; for ever ravished with his love! What a glorious prospect! Bless the Lord for its certainty.

Soon we shall with those in glory, His transcendent grace relate;

Gladly sing the amazing story Of his dying love so great;

In that blessed contemplation We for evermore shall dwell,

Crown'd with bliss and consolation Such as none below can tell.

—BAKEWELL.