Meditations on the Christian's Standing, State, Vocation, Warfare, and Hope (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1874. Excerpt: ... of those for whom His long-suffering still patiently lingers May we maintain the beautiful and blessed attitude of the bride before us. "The Spirit And The Bride Say, Come. And Let Him That Heareth Say, Come. And Let Him That Is Athirst Come. And Whosoever Will, Let Him Take The Water Of Life Freely." CHAPTER III. THE CHRISTIANS VOCATION. Ephesians IV. "1 therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love." (Chap. iv. 1, 2.) That which naturally follows our "Meditations on the Christian's Standing and State," is what the apostle here calls his vocation. His practice--his whole walk and ways are included in his vocation. The word has a broad and deep significance in this verse. The exhortation is founded on, and flows from, his standing in Christ, and the state of heart becoming that blessed position. I Christian practice ought to be the reflection of christian position: and it will be well to meditate closely, patiently, and honestly, on what lies before us as the divinely marked out path for all Christians. The exhortation comes to us from a risen Christ. It is founded on accomplished redemption and the glory of the Redeemer. It is final. We must abide by this last revelation of His will. High thoughts and lofty words about our standing in a risen Christ will only be an offence to others, if our practice in all things be not in accordance therewith. The apostle writes from a prison in Rome. This is significant and characteristic. He was there for the truth's sake, and especially for the testimony he had borne to the blessed truths contained in this epistle. But he was the Lord's prisoner. "I therefore, the prison...