Gems Gathered in Haste - A New Year's Gift for Sunday Schools by Anonymous
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keep unbroken the law; but that was not sufficient. To be like him,
the _heart_ must burn with that love to his Father, that your delight will be even to be crucified in his service. _Salome._ Yes; as Mary says, he demands that love which not only pours itself forth to friends, but to strangers, and with diligence seeks the happiness even of our bitterest foes. _Zachariah._ O that I might have such a spirit, and be one of such a society! _Mary._ And so you may. _John._ And I! _Rebecca._ And I! _Salome._ Yes; all, _all_ who are weary of sin, and heavy laden with cares,--all may come, and none will be cast forth. _John._ This is freedom indeed. _Rachel._ And greatness indeed. _Rebecca._ Such a people must be the chosen of the Lord. _Eudora._ No longer Jew and Gentile, but one in Jesus. _Salome._ Is not this a Saviour for Israel? Oh! my heart burns within me for joy; for all people shall partake of this salvation. |
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