THEY WHICH ARE OF FAITH.

 

APRIL 7.
 
They which are of faith.
 
Galatians 3:7

 
SOME are of works, and are
   labouring at the law to procure salvation, and
   render themselves acceptable to God;
    but all such labour is in vain.
 
Some are of faith, or
   are believers in the Lord Jesus Christ;
   such are the children of Abraham,
   and are blessed with him.
 
They which are of faith,
   look to Jesus for salvation,
   fly to him for refuge from the wrath to come,
   submit to God’s righteousness,
   take hold of God’s covenant,
   receive Christ as God’s gift,
   open the heart and admit him to
   fellowship and communion,
   affectionately embrace the promises,
   feed upon Christ daily as the bread of life,
   trust in the Lord with all the heart and
   wait patiently for God in all trials and troubles.
 
Beloved are you of faith?
 
If so you have discovered your own poverty and emptiness,
  and the Savour’s adaptation and glorious fulness.
 
You acquiesce in God’s method of salvation, and
  consent to every part of his gracious covenant.
 
Is it so?
 
If not, consider your absolute need of Christ, and
  that his arms and heart are open to receive you
     at this moment.
 

Thee, Jesus full of truth and grace,

My God, my Saviour, I embrace,

To all believers given,

My Prophet, Priest, and King receive,

And in thy name alone believe

For pardon, grace, and heaven.

 
James Smith 1849