PUT YE ON THE LORD JESUS CHRIST.

 

Put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ.
Romans 13:14

 
TO put on Christ,
  there must be faith in Christ,
  submission to Christ,
  the profession of Christ,
  conformity to Christ,
  a practical imitation of Christ, and
   an appropriating of Christ in all his offices and characters.
 
What clothing is to the body,
  Christ is to be put to the soul --
  its covering, comfort, and protection.
 
To put on Christ,
  we must put off everything that is opposed to Christ,
  even the old man with his deeds.
 
Christ ought to be seen in his people,
  as the clothing is seen on the person.
 
A consistent Christian, is Christ made visible.
 
Christ should be so put on, as never to be put off;
  he forms a clothing garment which will never be wear out,
  or go out of fashion, with the truly wise.
 
Beloved, men must see our religion as well as God.
 
Those only who put on Christ are truly happy;
  they wear white robes,
  the evidence of their acquittal at the bar of justice,
  their acceptance with God, and
   of they are enjoying the approbation of God.
 
Christ is not only our clothing but our defence;
  putting on Jesus, we put on the whole armor of God.
 
O for wisdom to wear Christ so,
  that God may accept us,
  angels admire us,
  devils flee from us, and
    the world be compelled to commend us!
 

Make not provision for the flesh,

But modify its powers;

Put on the Saviour with his grace,

And victory shall be yours.

 
James Smith 1849