1 Cor. 3:2121Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours; (1 Corinthians 3:21).—Every possible glory indeed is ours. The blessedness that is in God Himself, as far as it can be communicated, for we dwell in God and God in us: Relative blessedness, for we are children. Associated blessedness, in union with the blessed One, for we are the bride. Official nearness and glory, for we are kings and priests. Human blessedness, for we shall be perfect men, after the image of the second Adam. Corporate blessedness, for we shall have joy together. Individual, for we shall have a name given which no one knows but he that receives it; and we shall have the fullness of the Holy Ghost dwelling in us, unhindered by these poor bodies; yea, clothed upon by a vessel suited to the power of the divine inhabitant, so as to be able in full largeness of heart to enjoy all this. J. N. D.
Yes, all things, Lord, for thou hast giv’n us all,
Blest us with all the blessings thou canst give;
Not one of which Thou ever wilt recall,
Centered they are in Him in whom we live.
Brought nigh to Thee, our Father and our God,
As children, we can Abba Father say,
Bow in obedience to Thy written word,
There learn Thy mind, Thy will, from day to day.
All things are ours, for we are one with Him,
The Man of glory who adorns Thy throne,
The Man of sorrows, once for us made sin,
When on the cross He bore the curse alone.
Alone no more, soon Thou wilt joy to see
Fruit of the travail of His soul, His bride
Purchas’d at such a cost to Him, to Thee,
And Thy delighted heart be satisfied.
All present timings are ours, and things to come;
For we are Christ’s, and Christ Himself is Thine:
And in the perfect image of Thy Son,
Soon in effulgence, bright, Thy saints will shine.
The Holy Ghost in fullness then shall dwell
In vessels suited to His power divine;
And we, with hearts enlarged, shall ever tell
The praises of the One who made us Thine. E. M.