' Resting
on God to work in us both to will and to do of his good pleasure, we
ought always to work as diligent servants, that know they have a good
Master, that will surely not forget their labour of love.
"If we could but fix our eyes always on that crown of glory that
awaits us in the skies, we should never grow weary in well-doing, but
should run with patience, and delight in the work and ways of God,
where He appoints us. We should not then, as we too frequently do,
suffer these trifling objects here on earth to draw our minds from
God, to rob Him of his glory, and our souls of that happiness and
comfort which the believer may enjoy amidst outward afflictions. If
we thus lived more by faith on the Son of God, we should endeavour to
stir up all whom we could to seek after God. We should tell them what
He has done for us, and what He would do for them if they truly sought
Him. We should show them what a glorious expectation there is for all
true believers and sincere seekers.
"When our minds are so fixed on God, we are more desirous of
glorifying Him, in making known his goodness to us, than the proud
rich man is of getting honour to himself.
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