meditate upon Christ sent by Pilate to Herod, and by him sent back again to Pilate (when he obtained not the signs he expected to see), clothed in a white garment, as a silly person not worthy of credit.—Luke xxiii. Art thou among those who, before they will believe, demand of Christ that they may see a sign?
Affections.
“Blessed are they that have not seen, and have believed.”—John xx. 29.
“I do believe, Lord: help my unbelief.”—Mark ix. 23.
“I live in the faith of the Son of God, Who loved me, and delivered Himself for me.”—Gal. xi. 20.
At The Offertory
meditate upon the resignation of Christ and His offering Himself to bear all things for the glory of His Father, and the redemption of mankind.—Ps. xxxix. Art thou prepared to endure adversity and affliction?
Affections.
“I am ready for scourges.”—Ps. xxxvii. 18.
“I will take the chalice of salvation: and I will call upon the name of the Lord.”—Ps. cxv. 13.