REMEMBER HOW HE SPAKE UNTO YOU.

Remember how he spake unto you.
Luke 24:6

 
SO said the angels to the women at the sepulchre,
  on the resurrection morning: and
  the words are applicable to us,
  for we are apt to forget his words.
 
The words of Jesus ought to have the best place

  in our memories,
  on account of their intrinsic value,
  no words like the words of Jesus,
  which exhibit the nature, will, and promises of God.
 
On account of their veracity,
  they are truth, the truth itself.
On account of their suitability to check sin,
  control fears, produce confidence,
  inspired with gratitude, and fill us with love.
 
Also on account of the use they will be to us for daily trials,
  on the bed of sickness, and at the hour of death.
 
Let us treasure up the words of Jesus carefully,
  diligently, and with much prayer.
 
The word of Jesus should be remembered,
  to direct our way,
  to rule our expectations,
  to comfort our hearts,
  to answer our enemies,
  to regulate our zeal,
  to feed and support our faith,
    and to inflame our love.
 
Are our memories stored with Christ words?
 
Do we meditate upon them?
 
Do we walk by them?
 
Remember how he spoke against sin, to the sinner,
  and on behalf of holiness.
 

O may these heavenly pages be

   My ever dear delight;

And still now beauties may I see

  And still increasing light!

 
James Smith 1849