A Poor Rich Man.

AN aged man was found sitting before the embers of a fire in an almshouse. He was very deaf, and every limb shook with palsy. Other afflictions as well as deep poverty pressed heavily upon him. “What are you doing?” asked a friend who had called upon him. “Waiting, sir.” “And for what?” said the visitor. “For the coming of my Lord.” “What makes you wait for His coming?” “Because, sir, I expect great things then: He has promised that when He shall appear, He will give a crown of righteousness to all that love Him.” “On what foundation do you rest for such a glorious hope?” inquired the friend. The old man slowly put on his glasses, and opening his well-worn Bible, pointed to the words, “Being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: by whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.” (Romans 5:1, 21Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (Romans 5:1‑2).) Happy old man! poor in this world’s riches, but rich in faith.