July 1

That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee.—John 17:21.

DO I seek to cultivate that spirit of Christian unity which Christ enjoined on his disciples, and which was so exemplified in his own life? Do I realize that all Christians are one in their desires and prayers, though differing in modes of expression; that they have the same spirit of adoption, and are children of the same Father? Do I not only study the lesson of charity, and tolerance, and forbearance, but do I also seek to be one with my fellow-Christians in love to God, and love to all around me?

If Christians lived nearer to God, they would have no difficulty in loving one another.—J. HAMILTON.

None are so easily acquainted, so closely knit together, and so much endeared to each other, as real Christians. They are children of the same Father, brothers of the same Son, habitations of the same Spirit; fellow-citizens, fellow servants, fellow-soldiers, fellow-travelers, fellow-heirs. How should they love each other!—J. MASON.

Blest be the tie that binds, Our hearts in Christian love; The fellowship of kindred minds, Is like to that above. Before our Father's throne, We pour our ardent prayers; Our fears, our hopes, our aims, are one, Our comforts, and our cares. —J. FAWCETT.