September 20

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.—Philippians 2:4.

IN caring for myself, do I care also for others? Do I regard their character, happiness, property and reputation, as I would have them regard my own? Do I put away the spirit of faultfinding, and censoriousness, and unjust or hasty judgment, and cherish toward all, the spirit of Christian sympathy and benevolence? Do I seek for opportunities of doing a kind act, or speaking a kind word, or giving a kind look to those with whom I come in contact?

The very heart and root of sin is an independent and selfish spirit. We erect the idol self, and not only wish others to worship, but worship it ourselves.—CECIL.

If I could but be master of myself, of my own mind, my own wit, my own credit and ease, how blessed were I! Alas! we have more need to be redeemed from ourselves, than from the devil and the world.—RUTHERFORD.

Father of mercies, send thy grace, All-powerful from above,

To form in our obedient souls, The image of thy love.

Oh may our sympathizing hearts, The generous pleasure know,

Kindly to share in others' joy, And weep for others' woe —DODDRIDGE.