October 23

Exercise thyself, rather, unto godliness.—1 Timothy 4:7.

DO I endeavor to live not merely a moral, but a truly godly life? Is the glory of God my aim; the will of God, my rule; the Son of God, my depend- ence; the Spirit of God, my sanctifier, and comforter, and guide, my helper in every duty and from day to day? Do I diligently and prayerfully exercise myself to these ends, studying to know and do the will of God? Do I feel that as to do good, I must be good; so to be good, I must do good? Do I endeavor to be faithful to God, as well as to man?

To live godly, we must know God by the teachings of his Spirit; believe on him as reconciled in Christ; and love him as our heavenly Father. We shall then love his law, and gladly be governed by his command- ments. His word will be precious to us; his Sabbaths, delightful; his worship, pleasant; his ordinances, sweet; his service, a joy. In a word, we shall walk holily with God; it will be our meat and drink to do his will; and being no longer our own, but bought with a price, we shall glorify him in our bodies and spirits which are his. —BURDER.

Jesus, thy crowning grace impart;

Bless me with holiness of heart,

That living thus for thee

I may behold thine open face,

And glorify thy saving grace,

And God for ever see!—C. WESLEY.