To be near unto God - pagina 23

In addition to all this, according to the Scripture, there is the inheritance of the saints in light.

The

difference

between these two

is

de-

termined by the difference between the inner

and the outward life. The riches in God have already to do with the inner life of the soul here in part, and presently to be revealed in full. To this inner life belongs an outward state. We do not have this here. It only conies with the division of the inheritance which is stored for us in heaven; even the inheritance of glory, the companionship of the saints made perfect, and of all the holy angels. The life in

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The the palace of God's everlasting Light. fruition in glory such as here has never entered the heart. No more sin. No more sorrow. Eternally in Christ with God in fullest, largest satisfaction of what in its noblest flush of anticipation the heart can expect or desire. Rich in God, and therefore rich through God. 0, how deeply have we fallen that these riches in God attract so few hearts; and that they who have won these heavenly possessions

still hunger at times for the things that wean the soul from God and must needs impoverish it.

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"IN

THE COVERT OF THY WINGS"

The profoundest question that governs true piety relates to personal fellowship with God. In the Psalms, which are the most beautiful utterances of a devout mind, this Divine fellowship is ever longed for and sought after. The tie is there mentioned that binds us to God as the Creator and Supporter of all things. The relation is there stated, which he who fears the Lord sustains by faith to the Holy One. But 15

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