(Octavius Winslow, “Evening Thoughts”) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio
It is utterly impossible to savingly know Jesus, and not become inspired with a desire . . .
to love Him supremely,
serve Him devotedly,
resemble Him closely,
glorify Him faithfully here, and
to enjoy Him fully hereafter.
And oh, how worthy is the Savior . . . . 
of our most exalted conceptions;
implicit confidence;
self-denying service;
of our most fervent love!
When He could give us no more, and the fathomless depths of His love and the boundless resources of His grace would not be satisfied by giving us less–He gave us Himself!
Robed in our nature,
laden with our curse,
oppressed with our sorrows,
wounded for our transgressions,
and slain for our sins—
He gave His entire self for us!
“I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me!” Galatians 2:20
“Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God!” Ephesians 5:2
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(Robert Murray McCheyne) LISTEN to Audio! Download Audio
“Yes, He is altogether lovely! This is my Beloved–and this is my Friend!” Song of Solomon 5:16
Learn much of the Lord Jesus. For every look at yourself–take ten looks at Christ!
Such infinite majesty, and yet such meekness and grace–and all for sinners, even the chief!
Unfathomable oceans of grace are in Christ for you! Dive and dive again–you will never come to the bottom of these depths! Yes, He is altogether lovely!
Live much in His smiles–bask in His beams. Feel His all-seeing eye settled on you in love, and repose in His almighty arms!
And Live near to Him–and all worldly things will appear little to you in comparison!
Lord, make me as holy as a pardoned sinner can be!
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