Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end;_x000D_ by his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend._x000D_ Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;_x000D_ this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the humble beginnings of Christ and the joy he brings to humanity despite his divine nature.
In this quote, Charles Wesley emphasizes the contrast between Christ's divine glory and his humble birth in a cattle stall, illustrating that true greatness is found in humility and service to others. It invites reflection on the duality of Christ's nature as both a grand Redeemer and a personal friend who shares in human sorrow while offering joy and hope.
In practice
This quote can be used during a Christmas service to highlight the significance of Christ's humble birth.
The Bible must be the invention either of good men or angels, bad men or devils, or of God. However, it was not written by good men, because good men would not tell lies by saying 'Thus saith the Lord;' it was not written by bad men because they would not write about doing good duty, while condemning sin, and themselves to hell; thus, it must be written by divine inspiration
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
And all things as they change proclaim _x000D_ The Lord eternally the same.
Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.
Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone.
God’s grace does not come to people who morally outperform others, but to those who admit their failure to perform and who acknowledge their need for a Savior.
To desire revival...and at the same time to neglect(personal) prayer and devotion is to wish one way and walk another.
If in my life I fail completely to heed others, solely out of a desire to be 'devout' and to perform my 'religious duties', then my relationship with God will also grow arid. It becomes merely 'proper', but loveless.
I can only say that I am nothing but a poor sinner, trusting in Christ alone for salvation.
A revival may be expected when Christians have a spirit of prayer for a revival. That is, when they pray as if their hearts were set upon it. When Christians have the spirit of prayer for a revival. When they go about groaning out their hearts desire. When they have real travail of soul.
The more reverence we have for the Word of God, the more joy we shall find in it.
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