Chapter 4—Pressing Toward the Mar
We need constantly a fresh revelation of Christ, a daily experience
that harmonizes with His teachings. High and holy attainments are
within our reach. Continual progress in knowledge and virtue is God’s
purpose for us. His law is the echo of His own voice, giving to all the
invitation, “Come up higher. Be holy, holier still.” Every day we may
advance in perfection of Christian character.
Those who are engaged in service for the Master need an expe-
rience much higher, deeper, broader, than many have yet thought of
having. Many who are already members of God’s great family know
little of what it means to behold His glory and to be changed from
glory to glory. Many have a twilight perception of Christ’s excellence,
and their hearts thrill with joy. They long for a fuller, deeper sense
of the Saviour’s love. Let these cherish every desire of the soul after
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God. The Holy Spirit works with those who will be worked, molds
those who will be molded, fashions those who will be fashioned. Give
yourselves the culture of spiritual thoughts and holy communings.
You have seen but the first rays of the early dawn of His glory. As
you follow on to know the Lord, you will know that “the path of the
righteous is as the light of dawn, that shineth more and more unto the
perfect day.”
Proverbs 4:18
, R.V., margin.
“These things have I spoken unto you,” said Christ, “that My joy
might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.”
John 15:11
.
Ever before Him, Christ saw the result of His mission. His earthly
life, so full of toil and self-sacrifice, was cheered by the thought that
He would not have all this travail for nought. By giving His life for
the life of men, He would restore in humanity the image of God. He
would lift us up from the dust, reshape the character after the pattern
of His own character, and make it beautiful with His own glory.
Christ saw of the travail of His soul and was satisfied. He viewed
the expanse of eternity and saw the happiness of those who through
His humiliation should receive pardon and everlasting life. He was
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