At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. -- Mat. 11:25-30 Reader, how is it with your own soul? Remember, that till the Lord Jesus comes again there always will be wise and foolish in the Church. Now, which are you? The wise are they who have that wisdom which the Holy Ghost alone can give. They know their own sinfulness. They know Christ as their own precious Savior. They know how to walk and please God, and they act upon their knowledge. They look on life as a preparation for eternity,--not as a end, but as a way,--not as a harbour, but as a voyage,--not as a home, but as a journey,--not as their full age, but their time of school. Happy are they who know these things! The world may despise them, but they are the wise.-- Coming Events and Present Duties, J. C. Ryle, p. 7, 8.
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