Mr. R.—He is judging himself unworthy, while God does not so consider him. God says you are welcome to eternal life.
Mr. M.—If any one here wants to please God to-night, how can he do it?
Mr. R.—God delights in mercy. Come to God and claim His mercy in Christ; and you will delight His heart.
Mr. M.—Suppose a man say he is not “elected?”
Mr. R.—Do you remember the story of the woman of Canaan? Poor soul; she had come a long journey. She asked the Lord to have mercy on her afflicted child. He wanted to try her faith, and He said: “I am not sent but to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” That looked as if He Himself told her that she was not one of the elect. But she came and worshipped Him, saying, “Lord, help me!” and He helped her there and then. No; there is no election separating between the sinner and Christ.
Mr. M.—Say that again.
Mr. R.—There is no election separating between the sinner and christ.
Mr. M.—What is there between the sinner and Christ?
Mr. R.—Mercy!! Mercy!!
Mr. M.—That brings me near to Christ.