THE WAY OF PEACE.

July 24

Romans 3:17 

And the way of peace have they not known:

Peace is an invaluable blessing, whether we consider it as reconciliation to God, our tranquillity and comfort of mind.

It is not to be obtained by the works of the law, but if we would obtain peace, it must be by receiving the Saviour’s word into our hearts;

by believing on Him as able and willing to save;

by trusting the testimony God hath given His Son, by renouncing self, as loathsome in the sight of God; by relying simply and always on Jesus for all we need;

and by daily making a hearty surrender of all to infinite love.

If we would maintain peace, we must confide in the promises;

walk by the precepts;

be loyal to the King of Zion;

commune daily with our heavenly Father;

attend upon Him in the ordinances of His own appointment;

rely on His special and particular providence;

frequent the open fountain of purification;

cleave to the saints in love, as the body of Christ;

and disentangle our affections from the world, and set them on things above.

This is the way, walk ye in it.

Let nothing tempt you to leave it.

Endeavour by all means to attract others to it.

No peace but by Christ, therefore cleave to Christ.

There is no path to heavenly bliss,

Or solid joy, or lasting peace,

But Christ, the appointed road;

Oh, may I tread the sacred way,

By faith rejoice, and praise, and pray,

Till I sit down with God.

James Smith