To me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Phil. i. 21.
Live in Christ, and you are in the suburbs of heaven. There is but a thin wall between you and the land of praises. You are within one hour's sailing of the shore of the new Canaan.—William Rutherford.
March 7th.
He that sent me is with me; the Father hath not left me alone, for I do always those things that please Him. John viii. 29.
He who holds nearest communion with heaven can best discharge the duties of everyday life.—Selected.
March 8th.
Quench not the Spirit. 1 Thess. v. 19.
In order that you may not quench the Spirit, you must make it a constant study to know what is the mind of the Spirit. You must discriminate with the utmost care between His suggestions and the suggestions of your own deceitful heart. You will keep in constant recollection what are the offices of the Spirit as described by Christ in the Gospel of John. You will be on your guard against impulsive movements, inconsiderate acts, rash words. You will abide in prayer. Search the Word. Confess Christ on all possible occasions. Seek the society of His people. Shrink from conformity to the world, its vain fashions, unmeaning etiquette. Be scrupulous in your reading. "What I say unto you, I say unto all, watch!" "Have oil in your lamps." "Quench not the Spirit."—Bowen.
March 9th.
When He cometh into the world, He saith,. . . A body hast Thou prepared me. Heb. x. 5.