AC 9:9{That our King should let us come to Him is condescension indeed. But have we praised Him for His still more wonderful condescension: "Thy King cometh unto thee"? "Unto thee," rebel, traitor, faithless subject, coward, and coldhearted follower; for where is the life that has not fallen under these charges, when seen in the double light of the King's perfect law and the King's great love? Yes, He cometh unto thee, and it is enough to break our hearts when we get one contrasted glimpse of this undeserved grace and unparalleled condescension. His great promise has had its first fulfillment "unto thee." Thy King has come, and His own voice has given the objects of His coming. But you want a further fulfillment—you want a present coming of your King. You have His most sweet word, "I will come to you"; and you respond, "Oh, when wilt Thou come unto me?" Are you ready to receive the King's own answer now? Do you so desire His coming, that you do not want it postponed at all? Can you defer all other corners, and say in reality, "Let my Beloved come"?
Is it for me, dear Savior, Thy glory and Thy rest?
For me, so weak and sinful, oh shall I thus be blessed?
Is it for me to see Thee in all Thy glorious grace,
And gaze in endless rapture on Thy beloved face?
Behold Thee in Thy beauty, behold Thee face to face;
Behold Thee in Thy glory, and reap Thy smile of grace;
And be with Thee forever, and never grieve Thee more!
Dear Savior, I must praise Thee, and lovingly adore.