Memoir of William Gordon, M.D., F.L.S. ... / by Newman Hall.

  • Hall, Newman, 1816-1902.
Date:
1861
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Credit: Memoir of William Gordon, M.D., F.L.S. ... / by Newman Hall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    stin in their case ? Is it not true of them, that be- lieving in Him -who is “ the Kcsurrcction and the Life, they shall never die ? ” Are not mansions of lory preparing for them, to the enjoyment of yhich death is only the messenger? ^Vhen that hoar comes, will it not be “ far better to depart and be with Jesus?” If men of the world rejoice in those delights which are so unsatisfactory and brief, should Christians, who have such exalted privileges, such boundless posses- sions, such transporting hopes, ever appear with a sad countenance? Should they not always wear a smile of gladness, and stand on the tiptoe of delight and expectation? Should they not thus prove to the world how much superior is the Christian’s portion even here ? Should they not honour the Giver of such joy, by the fullest appreciation and reception of the gift ? If the banquet is so plentiful, should they not comply with the invitation, “ Eat, O friends; drink abundantly, O beloved?” We are not only permitted, but commanded to rejoice. “ Be glad in the Lord, ye righteous; and shout for joy all ye that are upright in heart.” “ These things have I spoken unto you, that your joy might be full.” Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord; rejoice in the Loi'd always, and again I say rejoice.” But how is this to be attained ? By simple reliance on the word of God. If we believe what He has spoken, we can neither be afraid nor dejected. He has pro\idcd “strong consolation” for all who have “ fled for refuge to lay hold on the hope set before them in the gospel.” Instead of continually pondering our own guilt and frailty, let us contemplate the aU- sufflciency of Christ. Instead of debating, and arguing, and resolving to have every mystery explained, before we derive comfort from the “exceeding great and