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Chapter 43—A Higher Experience
We need constantly a fresh revelation of Christ, a daily experi-
ence 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 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
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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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