But so often that might be said to us which was said to the early Christians in the Book of the Revela. knock"—For until a man begins to think, Christ stands and knocks outside a fast closed door. He is unable io help until the soul awakes; until a man begins to think and consider, all His love is powerless to help, all Mis goodwill of no effect; all is w availing until man opens the door of his heart, honestly receives the and fearlessly faces its ning in his life.
Yes, here is the first step.—' thought on my ways."
And in the second place, he thought about himself. And I would direct your attention to the manner of it For we all think about ourselves far too much, and we are so often needing the advice to think more of others and less of self. But it is not suggested that we think selfishly about ourselves, but if possible dispassionately and honestly Perhaps I can best make clear what 1 mean by suggesting briefly three lines upon which we might profitably shape our thinking—our Lenten selfxamination.—First—What am I? The philosopher and the Scientist have iven many replies to this question, ut none that fully satisfy man's
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