...not want and cannot use; but surely this is not the criterion of charity it was not the charity of ' Him, who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich.' It matters not how large a charitable donation may seem,...

...Branch! It brings to mind the mighty deeds of him who did all things well. It tells us of the grace of him who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor. It calls especially to mind the decease which he accomplished at Jerusalem, — the glorious work whereby...

..." Deeply moved," continues the traveller, " by such striking evidence of self-denying imitation of Him, who, ' though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor,' I could but grasp the hand of this most worthy pastor, in expression of a cordial respect, for which...

...morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy, but my mind was carried back to him, who, " though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." I saw him in my contemplations amidst all the scenes...

...а nan, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross 1 " Consider Him" who, " though He was rich, yet, for our sakes, became poor." Consider the dignity of your Lord, as woll as the sufferings of your Brother, " lest ye be wearied...

...hoped that the considerations here presented may lead those who read them to a just appreciation of Him who, though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich. CONTENTS. CHAPTER 1. A View of Christ in his Atoning Sufferings...

...morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy, but my mind was carried back to him, who, " though he was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." I saw him in my contemplations amidst all 'the scenes...

...course of life, and, it is hoped, found the true riches which every earnest seeker may gain for himself in Him who," though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might be made rich." TRAINING FOR HEAVEN. CHAPTER II. ' ' Look up, my soul,...

...and worth? But to admit the authority of Jesus, — to acknowledge and open our hearts to the love of Him who though he was rich yet for our sakes became poor, who though clothed with divine powers did not ask divine honors, but submitted to poverty, to suffering,...

...children." And unless we thus act, how can we pretend, with any consistency and truth, to be followers of Him who, " though He was rich, yet for our sakes became poor, that we through His poverty might become rich?" Christ our great example went about doing good, seeking...