October 2

I know that my Redeemer liveth.—Job 19:26.

DO I continually remember that the same Saviour who lived and walked on earth, is now living in heaven? Do I rejoice in the assurance that he is with me at every moment; and in trial or sorrow, have I the same supporting confidence and trust in him that Job had in his afflictions? Can I say that he is my Redeemer, and that all my hopes rest on him? Do I look forward with joy to the time of his coming again, to gather his people to himself?

The resurrection of Christ is the pledge of the resurrection of his people, and his life that they shall live with him.

Yes, Christ lives. He lives to love me, to care for me, to watch over me, to supply all my needs, and to do me all possible good. And because he lives, I shall live also. I shall never be separated from him. No fiery trial, no fierce foe, no dark state of mind, no adverse temptation, no fall, even, shall ever separate me from the love of Christ. *

Live now the life of faith,

The life divine;

Live in and on the ever-living One,

Who bears thee on his heart before the throne;

His life is thine!

Know that he lives; thy life to him be given;

He'll walk with thee on earth, and bring thee safe to heaven.