Remember
how he spake unto you.
Luke
24:6
on the resurrection morning: and
the words are applicable to us,
for we are apt to forget his words.
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.
James
Smith 1849
on account of their intrinsic value,
no words like the words of Jesus,
which exhibit the nature, will, and promises of God.
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.
on the bed of sickness, and at the hour of death.
diligently, and with much prayer.
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.
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!