HE HATH FOLLOWED ME FULLY.

 
OCTOBER 26
 

He hath followed me fully.
Numbers 14:24
 

THIS was God’s testimony to the consistency of Caleb;
  may we obtain an equally good report.
 
To follow the Lord fully,
  is to follow him with all the heart,
  to follow him at all hazards, and
    to follow him all our days.
 
Except our hearts are engaged in obeying God's will,
  and imitating Christ example;
  except we're willing to risk everything in God's service,
  and for Christ honor;
  except we persevere in following the Lord below,
  until he calls us up above,
    we cannot be said to follow him fully.
 
There must be no reserve,
  no half heartedness,
  no cowardice,
  no seeking to please men at God's expense, or
  we do not follow the Lord fully.
 
Beloved, this is the only truly happy life.
 
This is the only truly useful life.
 
This is the only way to secure a blessed death, and
  a glorious reward at the resurrection of the just.
 
If we follow the Lord fully,
  some will reflect upon us,
  some will condemn us,
  but conscience will approve,
  saints will admire, and
   the Lord Jesus will commend.
 
Let us therefore make it our business
  to imitate the conduct of Caleb,
  so shall we inherit Caleb’s blessing,
   even a glorious portion in the promised land.
 

I cannot serve the Lord and sin;

I must decided be;

Though shame, reproach, and loss attend.

By grace I will serve thee.

 
James Smith 1849