The precious personality of Jesus the Saviour stands out in history as more distinguished than any other dignitary, more prominent than any other potentate, more conspicuous than any other celebrity. As a name, Jesus is more grandly honored and more grievously hated, more acclaimed and more accused than any other.

The most outstanding record that is graven on the scroll of time is the date of His birth, and no issued document is legal, no signed check is valid, and no business receipt is of value unless it bears reference to this great historical event. The fame of His name lives on with ever-increasing renown. The memory of His loving-kindness is undying in its attractive charm. Of all His names and titles, Jesus is the most charming, consoling, comforting name by which our beloved Saviour is known.

Jesus is a joyous name which has awakened more gladness and promoted more rejoicing throughout the whole world than any other. He is greater than all He bestows, better than all His blessings, and lovelier than all the gifts He lavishes on His own. His riches are unsearchable, His virtues inestimable, and His glories indescribable.

Very few subjects in this world

remain fresh enough and attractive enough to provoke continual attention and to draw out sustained admiration; but in Jesus Christ we realize a personal Character from whose attractive charm new lights and perfections flow ceaselessly, and from whom fresh beauties and by whom free bounties are continually furnished. Jesus is always Himself, the Same forever.

—C.J. Rolls