THE TRUE WORSHIPPERS

 

 
The true worshippers
John 4:23

 
MANY profess to worship God who never in reality do so.
 
They attend to a variety of forms,
  they perform many ceremonies,
  but they do not worship God.
 
They have no correct views of his spirituality,
  covenant character, or extensive requirements.
 
They fancy that he is pleased with
  show, parades, and outward forms;
  whereas “God is a spirit, and they that worship him,
        must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
 
The true worshipper is quickened by the Holy Spirit, and
  taught to see the glory of God in the person of Jesus Christ.
 
He is sincere in his service,
  simple in his language, and
  hearty in his petitions and adorations.
 
He only approaches God through Christ,
  he pleads the atonement for his acceptance,
  he throws his heart open before God, and
    means just what he says.
 
The greatness of God awes him;
  the goodness of God draws him;
  the mercy of God humbles him;
  the grace of God emboldens him; and
    he worships in faith, fear, and love.
 
He believes God's word,
  fears God's displeasure, and
    loves God's character.
 
There is no pretense about him,
  for he hates hypocrisy, and
   worships in sincerity and truth.
 

In spirit and truth alone

We must present our prayer,

The formal and the false are known

Through the disguise they wear.

 
James Smith 1849