The Christian's Portion.

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In every choice we cannot take—unless we leave. That man who chooses eternal life—must deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Christ.

This is the heavenly breathing of such a gracious spirit: "Lord, let vain men follow the fashions of this world—but clothe me with salvation, and the robe of righteousness. Let them be all glorious without—but let me be all glorious within.

Let the wicked go away with the world; let them have all the sweetness, beauties, glories, and excellencies of the earth—but let Jesus Christ be my portion; for in comparison with him—the world is nothing at all; for Christ is all. Therefore, be serious, O my soul! for Christ is not yours—until you can truly say, "None but Christ!"