Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end;_x000D_ by his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend._x000D_ Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;_x000D_ this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
Interpretation
This quote reflects on the humble beginnings of Christ and the joy he brings to humanity despite his divine nature.
In this quote, Charles Wesley emphasizes the contrast between Christ's divine glory and his humble birth in a cattle stall, illustrating that true greatness is found in humility and service to others. It invites reflection on the duality of Christ's nature as both a grand Redeemer and a personal friend who shares in human sorrow while offering joy and hope.
In practice
This quote can be used during a Christmas service to highlight the significance of Christ's humble birth.
The Bible must be the invention either of good men or angels, bad men or devils, or of God. However, it was not written by good men, because good men would not tell lies by saying 'Thus saith the Lord;' it was not written by bad men because they would not write about doing good duty, while condemning sin, and themselves to hell; thus, it must be written by divine inspiration
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
And all things as they change proclaim _x000D_ The Lord eternally the same.
Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.
Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone.
Are we ready to be Christians full-time, showing our commitment by word and deed?
If in prayer I come before a throne of grace, the faults of my prayer will be overlooked.
It is imperative that the Christian, at the beginning of his pursuit to understand what true worship is, gets it clear that the object of our worship is to be God and God alone.
Do not flatter yourselves: if you go to places of worship merely to look about you or to hear music, you are not worshipping God.
Once for all beloved children, the surest, easiest, shortest way is by the Eucharist. It is so easy to approach the holy table, and there we taste the joys of Paradise
We need to stop giving people excuses not to believe in God. You've probably heard the expression 'I believe in God, just not organized religion'. I don't think people would say that if the church truly lived like we are called to live.
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