TRUE DISCIPLESHIP.

From Heaven He came, of Heaven He spoke ;
To Heaven He led His followers' way;
Dark clouds of gloomy night He broke,
Unveiling an immortal day.

"Come, wanderers, to my Father's home,
Come, all ye weary ones, and rest!"
Yes, sacred Teacher, we will come,
Obey Thee, love Thee, and be blest.

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LESSON XXV.

TRUE DISCIPLESHIP.

1. When we speak of Christ as our Saviour, from what do we understand that He saves us?

"God, having raised up His Son Jesus, sent Him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities." Acts iii. 26.

2. Are we saved unless we are trying to be like Christ?

"If any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of His." Romans viii. 9.

3. How does our Lord warn us against the common sin of professing to love Him when we are not ready to show our love by obedience? St. Matthew vii. 21.

4.

His example, by beholding,

May our lives His image bear;
Him our Lord and Master calling,
His commands may we revere.

Love to God and man displaying,
Walking steadfast in His way,
Joy attend us in believing,

Peace from God through endless day.

5. What must we do if we would be His true followers?

"Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity." 2 Timothy ii. 19.

6. What must the Christian be always ready to endure? St. Luke xiv. 27.

7. How does the Apostle Paul describe the purpose of Christ's coming? Titus ii. 14.

8. How does Christ declare that His disciples shall be known? St. John xiii. 35.

9. How does He assure us of His love for those who do His Father's will? St. Matthew xii. 50.

10.

Know, my soul, thy full salvation;

Rise o'er sin and fear and care;

Joy to find, in every station,
Something still to do and bear.

Think what Spirit dwells within thee!

Think what Father's smiles are thine !

Think that Jesus died to win thee!.
Child of heaven, canst thou repine?

Feeble, helpless, how shall I
Learn to live and learn to die?
Who, O God, my guide shall be?
Who shall lead Thy child to Thee?

THE COMMANDS AND PROMISES OF CHRIST TO HIS DISCIPLES.

1. What are the two great commandments which our Lord gives to His followers? St. Matthew xxii. 37-40.

2. Can we obey the first commandment of love to God, without loving our neighbor also? 1 John iv. 20, 21.

3. What rule does He give us to guide our conduct towards others? St. Matthew vii. 12.

The living law of perfect love!

Write the new precept on our hearts;
We shall not then from Thee remove,
Who in Thy glorious image shine,

Thy people, and for ever Thine!

5. How does He enforce this same commandment by reminding us of His own love? St. John xv. 12.

6. What blessings does Christ pronounce on His disciples? St. Matthew v. 3-12.

7. O happy Christian, who can boast
"The Son of God is mine"!

Happy, though humbled in the dust,
Rich in this gift divine.

He lives the life of heaven below,

And shall for ever live;

Eternal streams from Christ shall flow,
And endless vigor give.

LESSON XXVII.

THE FUTURE LIFE.

1. What message did Christ send to His disciples on the morning of His resurrection?

THE FUTURE LIFE.

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"Go to My brethren, and say unto them, I ascend unto My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God." St. John xx. 17.

2. What assurance does St. Paul give that all faithful disciples shall be with Christ in heaven? Colossians iii. 4

3. What words does He use to make our future life real to us? 2 Corinthians v. 1.

4.

My heavenly home is bright and fair,
Nor pain nor death can enter there;
Its glittering towers the sun outshine:
That heavenly mansion may be mine.

5. To what may all true Christians look forward? "An inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away." 1 Peter i. 4.

"We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness." 2 Peter iii. 13.

6. With what words of welcome will the righteous be received by their Lord?

"Come, ye blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world." St. Matthew xxv. 34.