September 15

Oh the depth of the riches, both of the wisdom and knowledge of God.—Romans 11:33.

WHEN I think of the infinite mercy of God in Christ Jesus, like Paul, do I stand in amazement at its wondrous depths, and in thankfulness worship and adore at the feet of its Author? Do I feel my weakness and nothingness; and that after all my searching, I know but nothing in comparison with the infinite knowledge of God? Do I feel, too, that his love is as boundless as his wisdom? And does my whole heart go forth in love to him?

The riches of divine grace may be compared to a richly-furnished cabinet, to which Christ is the only door. His love is the only key to its wondrous treasures; and experience is the only key to the fullness of their meaning and value to ourselves.

If all our love were extinguished, at the love of Christ we might easily rekindle it. Not a word that he spoke, not a work that he did, not a suffering that he endured, but was a proof and a result of his love. He purchased love, he brought love, he exercised love, he bequeathed love, he lived in love, and he died in love. He is all love.—I. S. SPENCER.

Oh for this love let rocks and hills,

Their lasting silence break;

And all harmonious human tongues,

The Saviour's praises speak.

Angels, assist our mighty joys;

Strike all your harps of gold;

But when you raise your highest notes,

His love can ne'er be told.—WATTS.