PROMISE FOR JUNE 15th

"Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he [Jesus] shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." 1 John 3:2,3

We know of no point of truth which has greater purifying influence than this one referred to in our text--"that blessed hope"--the appearing of our glorious Lord. This hope purifieth. "He who hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure." I John 3:3.... None but the pure in heart can honestly and truly entertain this hope.... Let us dear brethren keep well before our minds the Master's promised return, and now in the time of his "parousia" (invisible presence) let it have its full weight and influence upon our every word and act; yea upon our very thoughts. Let the hope that we shall soon experience our resurrection change and be made like our dear Redeemer and see him as he is ... energize our hearts, loose our lips and strengthen us for every duty, privilege and opportunity--to serve our Master and the household of faith. R. 3193, c.2, p. 1,2,4