Christ Exalted # 2

Christ Exalted # 2

He is the PEARL of GREAT PRICE, or the priceless pearl, which all who sincerely seek - find, all who find - may claim, and all who possess - are enriched forever!

He is the PHYSICIAN, who heals all spiritual disorders, restores every patient to perfect health, and bestows medicine and care freely.

He is the RANSOM, which procured our release, ensures our liberty, and preserves us from going down into the pit!

He is the RIGHTEOUSNESS, which justifies us from all charges, entitles us to eternal life, and enables us to lift up our heads with boldness in God's presence.

He is the TRUTH, which enlightens the mind, purifies the heart, adn regulates the life.

He is the FIRE, which purges our dross, brightens our graces, and cleanses our consciences from works which deserve death.

He is the SHEPHERD, who knows every sheep, watches over the whole flock, and never loses a lamb, by disease, accident, or beast of prey.

He is the CAPTAIN of SALVATION, who collects His soldiers, disciplines His troops, and leads them forth to certain victory.

He is the LADDER, by which we rise from this earth, lose sight of carnal things, and ascend to the presence of God!

He is the SURETY who engaged for us in the everlasting covenant, who is hel responsible for our salvation, who has pledged toset us before His Father's throne forever.

He is the WALL of FIRE, which surrounds, enlightens and infallibly protects.

He is the CHIEF among ten thousand, and the 
ALTOGETHER LOVELY ONE!  

Precious Lord Jesus, allow me to know You more fully, to trust You more heartily, to serve You more diligently, to enjoy You more frequently, to imitate You more closely, to exalt You more highly, and to show forth Your salvation from day to day!

Your love - is my Heaven, Your Presence - is my delight, and Your service - is the joy of my heart!

Let me daily walk with You, work for You, and bring glory to You!

Oh, send Your Spirit to my poor heart to exalt You, to honor You, to endear You to my soul!

Use me to bring lost sinners to Your Cross, believers to Your throne of grace, backslidders to the path of obedience.

Be my strength in life, solace in death, and eternal portion beyond the grave!

~James Smith~

(The End)