October 26

The love of Christ constraineth us.—2 Corinthians 5:14.

OUGHT not the Christian's life to be devoted to the service of him who gave his own life that we might live? Does the love of Christ constrain me to make him the great end of my life and conduct? Does it lead me to love his person, to honor his name, to embrace his doctrine, to obey his commands, to promote his cause, to submit to his cross, to love his people, to look forward to his coming? Does it grieve me to see his love slighted? Do I do all that I can to lead others to feel its power?

The great ends of life are best gained by him who in all his conduct is animated by the love of Christ.—MCLEOD.

The more we know of Jesus and his love, the more precious he becomes to us. He is precious in health, but more so in sickness; precious in life, but more so in death; precious in his person, in his blood, in his promises, in his presence here, and will be unspeakably more so in heaven! Holy Spirit, aid me to feel his love; and make him more and more precious to me every day, till I see him as he is!—J. SMITH.

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.