The Apostle does indeed teach the redemption of man through the death of Christ—that by grace and not through works are men justified. But he tells also just as plainly, just as clearly, of the necessity of a new life, of a casting away of sin; and while he says "There is now therefore no condemnation to them that are in Christ Jesus," he adds, "who walk not according to the flesh."
Profession of faith in Christ, but a corresponding holiness of life, a constant warfare against the world, the flesh, and the devil, the mortification of self, and of even sinless pleasures— this was the teaching of Paul the Apostle, as it is the teaching of Christ's Church.
Oh that we may receive some small measure of his burning love—love so humble, so faithful, so abiding. Oh that, like St. Paul, we too may become "new creatures in Jesus Christ," so that with him we may even dare to say, "Mihi vivere Christus est, et mori lucrum."
The End.
R. Washbourne, Printer,
Paternoster Row, London
[Transcriber's note:
The definitions of some abbreviations used in this book catalog are from Wikipedia.
1s. — One shilling.
6d. — Six pence
£2. — Two Pounds sterling
The following specify the approximate page height.
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4to. — 25 to 30cm. (9.6in.)]