OL 2:10{In deeper humility and stronger faith let us listen to the voice of our Beloved as He breathes names of incomprehensible condescension and love. Shall we contradict Him here, in the tenderest outflow of His divine affection, and say, "Not so, Lord"? Shall we not rather adoringly listen and let Him say even to us in our depths of utter unworthiness, "My sister, My spouse, My love, My dove, My undefiled," answering only with a wondering, yet unquestioning, "I am Thine," "I am all that Thou choosest to say that I am"? The echo may vary and falter (though it is nothing short of atrocious ingratitude and unbelief when it does), but the Voice never varies or falters. He does not say, "Thou art Mine" today, and reverse or weaken it tomorrow. We are "a people unto Thee forever," and why grieve His love by doubting His word, and giving way to a very fidget of faithlessness? Love that is everlasting cannot be ephemeral; it is everlasting, and what can we say more?
For infinite outpourings of Jehovah's love and grace,
And infinite unveilings of the brightness of His face.
And infinite unfoldings of the splendor of His will.
Meet the mightiest expansions of the finite spirit still.