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F / M. / CONTENTS- TAG F> The Snow White Kobe 3 Promises to the Repentant 13 Promises of Pardon through Christ 15 Promise and Statements coneernina: faith in Christ \ 19 Promises of Answer to Prayer 22 Promises of Keconciir'ation and Justifica- tion Tlirough Christ 26 Promises of the Holy Spirit ^.8 Promises of the Afflicted 29 Promises of Support in Death 31 •>■ k T In Oi 8avit alvva' and s have amor ward and 1 wedd a lav so th attir( our I inter Did the i you: ende if yo in t apai and doui pare ..^ I'AGK •> o .. 18 . . 15 ith 1 • 19 j .. 22 i t .. 26 • • • /.O • • • *-»* i; • .. 31 i '! » THE SNOW WHITE ROBE. In OricDtal Countries in the time of our 8aviour the nuptials of a King's son were always performed with a degree of pomp and splendour of which we can scarcely have any (conception. It was the custom among Eastern Monarchs to have large wardrobes tilled with the most costly and beautiful garments, which, when a wedding occurred, were distributed with a lavish hand freely among the guests, so that all might appear clad in festive attire. Now upon these circumstances our Lord Jesus Christ has founded a very interesting parable. (See Matt. 22, 1-15). Did you ever, dear Header, try to imagine the scene to which it refers. We ask you now to give wings to your fancy and endeavour to do so. Picture to yourself, if you can the brilliant scene. You are in the midst of a lofiy and spacious apaitment, suppose, superbly illuminated, and furnished with true Oriental splen- dour. A magnilicent banquet is pre- pared, the tables are adorned with the ■•MHa choicest flowers, glitter with gold and silver, and are richly laden witii every delicacy that vast wealth can procure. Soft melodious strains of music thrill through the room. The guests are all assembled, and with their costly robes add to the festivity of the scene. Oh, it is a joyous gathering ! and no wonder, for it is the bridal day of a Prince, the son of a King, and now see ! the doors open, and blazing with diamonds rich and rare the King himself appears, and every Aoice is hushed and every heart beate quick as the Monarch sweeps ma- jestically through the room and smiles a cordial welcome on his guests. Arrayed as they are in their beautiful snow white robes, he looks with favour upon them dllj upon them all excejH ofie^ who in dark contrast with the rest of the company is not clothed in proper attire. With a'stonishment glancing from his eyes the King approaches the bold intruder and puts ohe question to him— Friend, how comest thou in hither not having on a wedding garment ? And he was speech- less. Not a single word had he to say, k THE SNOW WHITE llOBE. 5 Id and everv [ocuro. thrill re all robes Oh, it onder, *e, the doors s rich •s, and heart 3s ma- liles a yed as white dark \viY is With 3S the r and , how ' on a oeech- ) say, and so he vvas thrust from that bright banciueting hall ^^ where all went nier- I'ily as a marriage bell," out into the black midnight. '^I'hen said the King to the servants, bind him hand and foot and take him aw^ay, and cast him into outer darkness ; there shall be weeping tind gnashing of teeth." Now there are two or three points well worthy of notice in this beailtiful little story, and iirst, what is meant by the wedding garment mentioned in the para- ble ? The reference undonbtedly is to the imintttd righteous neiis ofJeHics^ a robe, costly, valuable and pure, as the snow wreath glistening in December's sun ; the gift of the King of Kings to poor sinners who, when they thro^ iway their ^* filthy rags " of self-rightei/dsness and put it on tind acceptance in the sight of God. ^^ Whoever shall keep the whole law and yet offend in one point he is guilty of all," and by reason of one sin nnpardoned we are, in God's siglit, black as '^ the tents of Kedar," and yet forgiven in Christ we are comely as the curtains of Solomon, and by the wedding garment mentioned ill tlio parable, nothing else is intended but the imputed righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ, whieli, like a lovely sj)otless robe covers all the sinner's guiltj and makes tlie sin stained soul most l>eautiful in the sight of (lod. But we ask you, dear Header, to con- sider the dreadful sentence of the man in tlie parable wlio had not on the wed- ding garment. It is worthy of notice that no mention is made of the dUorderly conduct of the man without the robe. He had not apparently been creating an up- roar in the hall, or behaving in any way unseemly. He had simply neglected to put on the snow white robe. A very trivial thing some one might suppose, and perliaps the man himself thought so, but the King did not. Why should this man appear on such an occasion dilfereXit from the rest of the company, wlieii at the King's own cost suitable apparel had been provided for all who would but go and ask for it, and so with an eve flash- ing tire at the direct insult thus tacitly given, turning to his servants the mon- arch said, ^' bind liini hand and foot and /I' 1 kicd tlie liilt, LOSt They Hha})e their lives aceordiiig to the strictest maxims of morality. ^' They lead a life imblameahle and just, their own dear virtue tlieir unshaken trust,' and tlie most eagle eyed observer can detect notliing sinful in their conduct. But God, the King of kings sees some- thing — they have neglected to put on thi) snow \\hite robe of the righteousness of Jesus. Is this a trivial thing ? Oh it is a direct insult to the King of Heaven to appear in the rags and tatters and filth of self righteousness, when that pure robe has been provided so freely for all. It is an invaluahle robe ; we cannot weave one for ourselves for ^^a garment JCOUS- iP *y P< f»ti ight( ness is not fit for the court of heaven.' It is a costly robe ; Jesus wove it for us in tears and shauK^, in agony and blood. It is a perfexf robe like tlie vesture taken from Christ at his crucifixion, woven thronghofit and without a seam. The righteousness of tlie Lord Jesus is with- out a flaw. It is a mow trhite robe, and when it wraps t^e sinner round, God sees not a speck, not a stain, not a spot of sin upon the soul. Oh then, dear Reader, liow can you escape iho wrath of God, though yon do nothing hut n^fnse to put it on, ncgh'cting this great salvation? Tiiere ^\ill l>e no hope at last for any wlio arv" found out of Olirist without this snow white robe. There will ])e no eye to pity no arm to save. Just as tlie poor man in our I^ord's parable was thinst from thnt sn|)erbly illuminate d palace out into dismal, d(^lcful darkness, and despair; even so thos(Mvho arc not arraved in the lightcousness of Jesns must forfeit all the brillifint joys of heaven, and ?rill ho ban- ishcd from the bright presence of the King in his bcaiity, out into the black mifhiiglit of eternal woo. Tht'H^ are some persons in tlu» world who imngim' that tlie Snvionr's robe of righteonsnesSjthough intended for others, 1 for V then that men men mou whe The its 1 the tent was ■r^ taken voven The with- , and d sees of sin adei'j God, put tion ? r any t this ye to • man from > into pair ; 1 the 1 the ban- ' the •laek orJd >e of lers. ^■ for very many perhaps^ is not moarit for them. But do you think^ dear K jader, that such a thought could for one mo- ment have occurred to the robeless man mentioned in the parable. Oh no, or his mouth would not have been stopped when that startling encpiiry was given. The question indeed would have lost all its pertinancy and all its power, for if the wedding garment had only been in- tended for a few, of what possible us(^ was the question, Friend, who comest thou in hither not having it on? It was a fact, that the guest at the marriage festival had only to apply to the ruler of the feast, and a suitable robe would at once have been supplied, and so wlien the question was put, of course the man had no excuse to make. And so it will be ** When the truinpet\«! thrilling tone, ' Through the tombs of ages gone, Summons all before the throne/' ^' Every mouth will then be stopped and all the world become guilty before God,'' because the white robe of the Saviour s righteousness is offered to every one. -U, uj«ll—ii' 10 THE SNOW WHITE UOBK. None arc excluded. It is offered freely without money and without price, and all that is necessary in order to prove that we hav^e been chosen unto everlasting life is just to choose to take the snow white robe and put it on. All are chosen who chose to cover themselves with this lovely stainless roV)e. Oh ! dear Reader, there is a robe for every < ne, and there is one for you if you will only go and ask for it from the King. Oh ! do not delaA^ ''' Be wise to-day — 'tis madness to defer.'' Do not say it will be time enough to attend to it in the stillness of the sick chamber or on the bed of death. Yes it may, pcrlurps^ — perhaps it may, but at least it is a very doubtful case, and are you willing to risk eternal joy for the fleeting engagements and pleasures of an hour? Oh! if this le so, then, per- haps, when you are laid suddenly upon your death-bed you may fjel that your day of grace is over, that you have trifled it away and this, perhaps, will be your mournful cry: — ^It is too late now to seek the Lord. Often have I had l)riglit glimpses of the marriage supper of the -. i-.Jt. . ,^^„^i.JU \ Vcely and that sting- snow losen tliis ader, blicro d ask clay, li to sick "cs it it at i I aie • the 3S of 1)01- iipon your ifled your w to iglit • the THE SNOW WHITE ROBE. T-rr T- 11 Lamb. Often have I been told that the Bridegroom is so sweet, but the door is shut now, I cannot enter in to kiss his feet. My opportunity has passed away. Too late^ too late^ I cannot enter now." Oh! dear Reader, do not, we implore 3^ou, insult the King of glory, do not endanger your never-dying soul by refus- ing at once to put on the invaluable, costly, perfect, snow white robe that covers all our guilty stains and renders us ^^ accepted in the Beloved." Oh ! come to-day — (ome this verj^ hour, come now and take it from the gracious,loving hand of Zion's King, and then this will be your song of rejoicing : "Jesus thy blood and righteousness, My beauty are, my glorious dress- Mid flaming world's in these arrayed, With joy shall I lift up my head,'* Dear Reader, the Lord has promised to you not only the snow white robe of Jesus, but nuiny blessings rich and free. The Bible is like a beautiful garden filled with fragrant flowers and refreshing fruit. 12 THE SXOW WHITE ROBE. We have gathered together in this little book some of the many precious promises, invitations, and calls with wliich the word of God abounds. Bv'hold how here are strewn before vou t/iese sweet flowers, this rich and glorious fruit. Oh that 3^oi] may enjoy them, and that they may be fraught with blessings to vou now and evermore. — Amen. it U ^ ,;0. '2J ^ — _. this •ions with 1 you lions that K« to I* PROMISES TO THE REPENTANT. 13 PEOMISES TO THE EEPENTANT. ^^ Let THE WICKED FORSAKE HIS WAY, AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS MAN HIS THOUGHTS ; AND LET HIM RETURN UNTO THE LoRD, AND He will have mercy upon him ; and to our Ctod, for He w^ill abundantly pardon." — Isaiah Iv. 7. ^^ Repent ye therefore, and be con- verted, that your sins may be blotted out." — Acts iii. 19. 8^^ ^^ Have I any pleasure at all that the wicked should die ? saith the Lord God ; and not that he should return from his ways and live." — Ezekiel xviii. 23. ^' Repent and turn yourselves from all your transgressions, so iniquity shall not be your ruin." — Ezekiel xviii. 30. ^' If my peopkMvhich are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and SQck my face and turn from their 14 ■to PROMISES TO TPv T,r, >vicked way«, then . nen wili i j,,^,. ^.. heaven, and will foie-'iv; it "''**'' ^'"^'ni C-^'Ort. vii. 14. ^oigive thtn- 8in."— 2 j the Lord of Ho«t8."-:^"j;\*Y«". «"th ^ The Lord vour n. i • "merciful, and UunotL" ^'''''''''' ^"^^I ^^■om you, if y, S^l^'V^'^HiH.ac, ^ C>^;o;z. XXX. 9. ^^"^^ him.' [l-omtr^^^^^^^^ and aW. luU^af Thy"lS*hout ono plo,,, ^nd that tho«-b1d'rtmf''«d f"r ,„o. XT. ^^' from sin. ''—2 i«* Lord J'^: r; teous, w thee nief . i PARDON THROUGH CHRIST. 15 PROMISE OF PARDON THROUGH CHRIST. ' ^' Come now and let us reason to- gether, saith the Lord : though your sins be as scarlet, thev shall be as white as snow ; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." — h, i. 18. B^" ^^ For God so loved the A^orld, that He gave His only begotten Son, that who- soever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life." — John '«^iii. 16. ^^ The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin." — 1 Johnx.^, '' He was wounded for our transgres- sions, He was bruised for our iniquities ; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him ; and with His strij es we are healed." — Isaiah liii. 5. 8^" ^^ This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sin- ners." — I Timothy i. 15. '«MM I - 8^^ *^ None of liis sins that he hath committed sliall ])e mentioned unto liim. ' — Ezckicl xxxiii. *• Who is a God like nnto Thee, that pardonetli iniquity^ and passeth hy the tnmsgression of tlie remnant of His lieritage ? He retaineth not His anger forever becanse he delighteth in mercy." — Micah vii. 18. ^^ He will turn again. He will have compassion upon us, He will sulxj^i^ jOur iniquities, and Thou wilt cast jtS^eir sins into the depths of the sea." — Micah vii. 1 1). gi^^^^ I will forgive their ini(iuity, and I will remember their sin no more." — Jrremiah xxxi. 34. ^'All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men." — Mattheic xii. ?A. ^^ Who forgiveth all thine iniquities ; v/lio healeth all thine dis( ases." — l^saim ciii. 3. 'Xt.7L"'jl.s:-M e hath ) Jiiin. 0. that ' ]>y the f)f His anger I have joiir ir sins vii.ll). :v, and )ro. 11 )hemv 'atf/icw ntics : Vial I a ■'•V PARDON THROUGH CHRIST. 17 '* I will cleanse them from all their iniquity whereby they have sinned against niOj and I will pardon all their iniquities whereby they have sinned, and wherebv they have transgressed against me.-' — Jeremiah xxxiii. 8. ^^ In that day there shall be a fountain opened to the house of David, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem for sin and for uncleanness."-7-ZecA. xiii. 1. f " Tlitbugh this man is preached unto I the* ^forgiveness of sins/' — J^c^v xiii. ^^ In whom we have redemption through lis blood, the forgiveness of sins, accord- ing to the riches of His grace." — Eph, i. 7. ^^ Who gave Himself for our sins.''- GaL i. 4. '^ He appeared to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself." — Heb, ix. 26. g^" ^^ Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh awav the sin of the world." — John i. 29. 18 PARDON THROUGH CHRIST. '^ This is Mv blood of the New Testa- inent, which is shed for many for the i reiiiissiou of ;v ^^." — Matthew xxvi, 28. g@^ ^^ If we confess oiir sins He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteous- ness." — 1 John i. 9. "Christ was onje offered to bear the sins of many." — Ileb. ix. 28. .o " If any man sin we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righ eous." — 1 John ii. 1. ^» He is the propitiation for our sins; and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." — John ii. 2. "I write unto you little children, be- cause your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake." — 1 John ii. 12. ^^ He was manifested to take away our sins." — 1 John iii. 5. ^:-\ I . ;ate US ; the be- His oiu- l-« . ^^ Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that wo^being dead to sin, should live unto righteous- ness : by whose stripes ye were healed." — 1 Peter ii. 24. If all the sins that men have done, In thought, in will, in word or deed, Since worlds were made or time began, AVere laid on one poor sinners head, The stream of Jesus* precious blood Could wash away the dreadful load. Promises and Statements Ooncerninfi: Faith in Christ. •' Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved," — Acts xvi. 31. ^^ He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life." — Joh7i iii. 36. '' If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth." — Mark ix. 23. '^ He that helieveth on Him is not condemned." — John iii. 18. ^^ As manv as received Him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name." — John i. 12. ^^ To him that worketh not, but be- lie veth on Him that jnstifieth the un- godly, his faith is counted for righteous- ness." — Romans iv. 5. ^^ Christ is the end of the law for righteousness, to every one that be- lieveth." — Romans x. 4. ^^ The just shall live by faith." — He- brews x. 38. ^^ By grace are ye saved through faith ; and that not of ^^ourselves, it is the gift of God." — Ephesians ii. 8. ^^ Come unto me all ye that labour, and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." — Matthew xi. 28. \ nl al li ti \\ not for be- ^^ And this is the will of Him that sent me, that every one that seeth the Son, and believeth on Him, may have ever- lasting life ; and I will raise him up at tlie last dayP — John vi. 40. ^^ Verily, verilv I sav unto vou, he that believeth on me hath everlasting life/' — John vi. 47 ^^ To Him gave all the prophets wit- ness, that through his name whosoever believeth in Him shall receive remission of sins." — Acts x. 43. ^^ Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.'^ — Romans v. 1. '^ To declare, I say, at this time, his righteousness ; that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.'' — Romans iii. 26. ''•^ The scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe." — Gal, iii. 22. . .'wi i M ^wMWiaBW^ 22 PROMISE OF ANSWER TO PRAYER. *' Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of Clod, God dwelleth in him, and he in God." — 1 John iv. 15. ^^ Whosoever shall confess Me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in Heaven.'- — Matt, x. 32. Firm as the earth Thy gospel stands, My Lord, my hope, my trust ; If I am found in Jesus^ hands, My soul can ne'er be lost. Promises of Answer to Prayer. <^ Ask and it shall be given yon ; seek and ye shall find ; knock and it shall be opened nnto you." — Maitheiv vii. 7. ^^ For every one that asketh, receivetli ; and he that seeketli, findeth ; ami to him that knocketl), it shall be opened." — Matthew vii. 8. t'i IS IS .'fore :.32. er. seek 111 be tetli ; him II."— PROMISES OF ANSWER TO PRAYER. 23 ^^ If ye then being evil, know hoAV to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall vour Father which is in heaven give good things to them that ask him T'— Matthew vii. 11. g®^' And it shall come to pass, that before they call I will answer ; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.'' — halah Ixv. 24. ''' They shall call on my name, and I Avill hear them : I will say, it is my people : and they shall say, the Lord is my God." — Zech, xiii. 9. ^^ Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer ; thou shalt cry, and He shall say. Here lam." — ImiahlxiVi, 1). "Then shall ye call upon Me and ye shall go and pray unto Me, and I will hearken unto you." — Jeremiah xxix. 12. •^ Whosoever shall call upon the mime of the Lord shall be saved.' -if om(^A^s' x. 13. I • '!' n 24 PROMISES OF ANSWER TO PRAYER. ^* Draw nigh unto God, and he will draw^ nigh unto you." — James iv. 8. " He will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry : when He shall hear it He Avill answer thee." — Isaiah xxx. 19. "Ye shall seek Me and find Me, when 3^e shall search for me with all your heart." — Jeremiah xxix. 13. <' Thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly." — lew vi. (). " The eyes of the Lord are upon the righteous, and His ears are open unto their crv." — Fsalm xxxiw 17. " The rightecHis cry, and the Lord heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles." — Psalm xxxiv. 17. <« Call upon Me, in the day of trouble ; I will deliver thee, and thou shall glorifv Me:'— Fsalm 1. 15. i vill L> at lear .19. Me, into thy s in 1 in i. G. the Inn to Lord If all iblc ; >nlv i ^^ He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him."— P,9«Zm xci. 15. ^^ And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." — Mattheiv xxi. 22. " I say unto yon, what things soever \ ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye : receive them, and yo shall have them." — I Mark xx. 24. ^^The Lord is with von wliile ye be witli Him. If ye seek Him he will be' found of you." — Chron, xv. 2. •^The Lord is nigh unto all them that call upon him : to all that call upon Him in truth." — Psalm cxlv. 18. ^^ If thou shalt seek the Lord thy God, thou shalt iind Him." — Deuf. iv. 28. Restraining prayer we eease to fight ; Prayer makes the Christian's armour bright \ And Satan tremhies when he sees i The weakest saint upon his knees. r1 ': I \l w Promises of Reconciliation and Justification Through Christ. ^^ Being now justiticd by His blood, wo shall be saved from wrath through Him/' — Romans v. 9. ^' For if when we were enemies we were reeoneiled to God by the death of His Son, mueli more being reeoneiled, we shall be saved by His life." — Romans v. 10. ^^ Now in Christ Jesus, ye who some- times were far off, are mad(^ nigh l)v the blood of ChvMr—Eph, ii. 13. ^^ That He might reconeile both unto God in (me bodv bv the eross, having Kiain the enmity thereby." — pjpk.W. IG. ^^ Knowing then a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we liavci l)elieved in Jr'sus ( 'hrist, that W(* might be justified ■I \^M mmm 5t. 1, we 1 1 1 lim.' 1 , were F His t ; we • )me- ^ Uu) ■ into 1' 'in^ ; [ Uk tied lith ved fif'd JUSTIFICATION THROUGH CHRIST. 27 by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the Law ; for by the works of the Law ►shall no flesh be justified." — Gal- alio an ii. 16. ^^ All things are of God, who hath 're- conciled us to Himself by Jesus Christj and hath given to us the ministry of re- conciliation." — 2 Cor, V. 13. " To wit, that God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself, not imputing unto them their tresi)a.sses." — 2 Cor, V. 19. Which of all our friends, to save us, Could or would have shed His blood? But our Jesus died to have us Reconcird in Him to God : This was boundless love indeed, Jesus is a friend in need. M 28 PROMISES OF The holy spirit* Promises of the Holy Spirit. •^ If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him." — Luke xi. 13. ^^•^•mmiltmmMmlttm " The Spirit also helpeth our infirmi- ties : for we know not what we should pray for as we ought : but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.'^ — Romatis viii. 26. ^^ Behold I will pour out My spirit unto you, I will make known My words unto you." — Proverbs i. 23. ^^ But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of Triith, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me." — John xv. 26. '' Oh breathe upon this languid frame, Spirit of heavenly might Baptize me with the vital flame Of purity and light." I I rit. w lioW ildreiij avcnly !m that iifinni- should Spirit IS with jred.'^ — i?piril \[ words COIUO 1 I om the J which c shall I •arae, PItOMISES FOR THE AFFLICTED. Promises for tlie Afllicted. 29 ^^ Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the Lord delivereth him out of them all."— P^a/m xxxiv. 19. '^ I, even I am he that comforteth you ." Isa. li. 12. ^^ He hath said I aviU never leave thee nor forsake thee."- — Ileb, xiii. 5. ^•Fear thou riot, for I am with thee : be not dismayed, for I am thy God : I will strengthen thee ; yea, I will help thee ; yea, I will uphold Thee with the right hand of my righteousness ' — Im. xli. 10. ^^ Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee ; because he trusteth in Thee." — Isa, xxvi. 3. I \ " As one whom his mother comforteth so will I comfort you." — ha. Ixvi. 13. '•'' All things Work together for good to them that love God." — Rom. viii. 28. }r V ^ «lii in 30 PROMISES FOR THE AFFLICTED. ^^ I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be com- pared with the glory that shall be re- vealed in us." — Eom. viii. 18. " Who shall separate us from the lov(^ of Christ ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors, through Him that loved us." — Rom, viii. 35, 37. ^^ Our light afdiction which is but for a moment worketh out for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory." — 2 Cor. iv. 17. '^ Whom the Lord loveth, he correcteth, even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." — Prov, iii. 12. Trials make the promise sweet, Trials give new bi *h to prayer, Trials bring us to Thy feet. Lay us low and keep us there. f ■-*. PROMISES OF SUPPORT IN DEATFL Promises of Support in Death. ^^ He will swallow up death in Victory ; and the Lord God will wipe away tears from off all faces !" — Iscl xxv. 8. '-^ When thou passest through the waters I will be with thee ; and through I the rivers, they shall not overflow thee : I when thou walkest through the fire thou I shalt not be burned, neitlier shall the I flame kindle upon thee." — ha, xliii. 2. ^^ Though I walk through the valley of tlie shade w of death I will fear no evil • for Thou art with me ; Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me." — d^na, xxiii. 4. ^^ Oh death where is thv sting ? Oli grave where is thy victory ? The sting ol death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law : but thanks be to God which giveth us the victory through our Lcrd Jesus Christ." — 1 Cor, xv. 55, 56, 57. Jesiis can make a dying bed Feel soft ns downy pillows are, While on His breast I lean my head And breathe my life out sweetly there. ;^j'Efr*y''^ :ww':^^q(ff^^''^ay^ ^wsw- aw^r-^nvSTS"** t 1 : )> a it bj CI » . Copies for distribution may be obtained at one dollar per hundred, or 80 copies (postage prepaid) for the same amount, by addressing Rev. R. T. Thomas, 173 Church-st., Toronto, or Robert Freeland, Montreal. JS»' DUDLEY & BURNS, PRINTERS, TORONTO.