August 2

The Son of man is come to seek and save that which was lost.—Luke 19:10.

DO I realize the wondrous truth, that the blessed Saviour left heaven to seek and save, on earth, those who not only did not seek him, but who were at enmity to him? Do I feel that I was one of those lost ones; and do I thankfully acknowledge the power of Christ to save, and for ever bless his name that I trust he has saved me? Do I endeavor to lead others to him, and to extend the knowledge of his salvation to the ends of the earth?

Though all around may frown on the vilest sinner, and an accusing conscience within may condemn him, yet the gospel of Christ invites him to return to God against whom he has sinned, offering him free forgiveness and eternal life, if he will but come and receive them.

What a marvelous salvation is this! Christ takes a worm of the dust, and transforms it into an angel; a black and deformed thing, and makes it clean and matchless in glory, peerless in beauty, and fit to be the companion of scraphs! Oh, my soul, stand and admire this blessed truth of salvation by Christ.—SPURGEON

Just as I am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidst me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come! Just as I am, poor, wretched, blind, Sight, riches, healing of the mind, Yea, all I need, in thee to find, O Lamb of God, I come! —C. ELLIOTT.