That secret loveliness

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"I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love." Hosea 11:4

Where Christ is made in any measure experimentally known, He has gained the affections of the heart. He has, more or less, taken possession of the soul. He has, in some degree, endeared Himself as a bleeding, agonizing Saviour to every one to whom He has in any way revealed Himself.

And, thus, the strong cord of love and affection is powerfully wreathed around the tender spirit and broken heart.

Therefore His name becomes as 'ointment poured forth'—there is a preciousness in His blood—there is a beauty in His Person—there is that secret loveliness in Him—which wins and attracts and draws out the tender affections of the soul.

And thus this cord of love entwined round the heart, binds it fast and firm to the cross of the Lord Jesus. "I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love."