October 16

Holding forth the word of life.—Philippians 2:16.

IS it my earnest endeavor not only to hold fast, but to hold forth the word of life? Do I not only hold it fast for my own benefit, but hold it forth for the good of others? Do I bear in mind that it is the duty of the Christian not only to work out his own salvation, but so to let his light shine that others may see his good works, and glorify his Father who is in heaven? As I believe, so do I speak, and so also do I live?

Wilt thou not stir up all the vigor of grace within thee to do great service for thy Saviour on earth, that thy reward in heaven may be great? Remember that Jesus, the Judge, is coming apace; and the lustre and weight of thy crown shall be according to thy work for him.—HARBAUGH.

Every Christian should be a missionary to extend the knowledge of the gospel he has received, and to lead men to the Saviour whom he has found. As the disciples, of old, went everywhere preaching the gospel, so every disciple now should preach Christ to his fellow-men, that they may be won to him. *

Thou must thyself be true,

If thou the truth wouldst teach;

Thy soul with love be filled, if thou

Another's soul would reach.

It needs the overflowing heart,

To give the lips full speech.

If thou to Christ hast found the way

Lead others to him day by day.