To E. M., 1859.
. . . . Oh for more faith, living faith--to draw largely
upon our royal Banker, who has issued such large promissory-notes for time
and for eternity as exceed our utmost conceptions. For time—"All things are
yours" in Him. For eternity—"He has blessed us with all spiritual blessings
in heavenly places in Christ Jesus." In contrast to present "light
afflictions," He has placed "a far more exceeding and eternal weight of
glory!" And that we might now enjoy strong consolation, He has given us
"exceeding great and precious promises." Far larger notes are these than the
richest banker ever issued, and much more certain to be honored; and, what
is better than all, they are for the poor—the very poor—those who are born
in poverty and have nothing--even for beggars found upon a ash-heap. Oh,
wondrous grace, free love, royal bounty! It melts my heart this very moment,
for it has come even unto me in the richest of Divine liberality. Oh for
Spirit-enlargement into our possessions and His promises. We are not limited
in Him—but in our own affections. Truly our Father has prepared of His
goodness for the poor.
With warmest love, your ever affectionate,
Ruth