September 8

Where sin abounded, grace did much more abound. —Romans 5:20.

DOES this view of the boundless grace of God give me comfort, assuring me as it does, that the enormity of sin can never prevent my acceptance and salvation, if I do but repent and believe on Christ? Do I watch over myself, lest through the very abundance of divine mercy, there should creep in, unawares, a laxity of feeling, or a less earnest and persevering warfare against sin? Does the very richness of grace but make me more faithful in duty?

I must never think my sins too great, too aggravated, too presumptuous, to hinder me from fleeing to Christ. The weight of my sins should act like the weight of a clock, which makes it go faster in proportion as it is heavier.—MCCREYNE.

When Satan charges sin upon the conscience, then for the soul to charge it upon Christ, this is gospel-like. Christ serves for this very end.—C. WILCOX.

He that hath light thoughts of sin, never had great thoughts of God.—OWEN.

It is not that I feel less weak; but thou Wilt be my strength. It is not that I see Less sin; but more of pardoning love in thee, And all-sufficient grace. Enough! And now All fluttering thought is stilled; I only rest, And feel that thou art near, and know that I am blest!