Christ's Welcome

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Our right to come to Jesus is full and clear. It is irrespective of aught in us. It presupposes want and sin-nothing more.
The invitation is wide and free, appending no restriction, and enjoining no prerequisite. It does not fence itself around with conditions, as if fearful that too many might avail themselves of it, or as if desirous to keep off the unqualified and unworthy. It makes no exceptions as to previous life or present character. It welcomes the unworthiest. It forbids none.
The Lord's invitation leaves no room for suspicion on the part of any. "Come, and come at once; come, and boldly," is its message to all. Jesus says: "Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out." John 6:3737All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. (John 6:37).
The Savior's free love beckons and beseeches you. It does not stand on ceremony nor insist on terms. It does not say, Whosoever comes in this manner, or that manner, according to this rule or that rule, but "Him that cometh... I will in no wise cast out.”
"Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matt. 11:2828Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28).