What a noble figure is that of Paul, even when he was unable to do the Lord's work! What dignity! And how he rises morally above the greatness of the world!

We shall see him in heaven; but what is still better for him and for us, we shall see the Saviour, Who has so loved us. What joy ineffable, that of seeing Him face to face—yes, the One who has so loved us!

To me it will be true joy to see all the saints perfect, according to the Lord's heart, when He shall see the fruit of the travail of His soul, and shall be satisfied.

But amid all the sights of glory, Christ alone will be the object who will fill the heart: we shall be eternally satisfied, being with Him, and being filled with His presence and the fruit of His love in the Father's house.

—J.N.D.

"But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God" (Acts 7:55).

After painting the Sistine ceiling, Michelangelo found that the necessary habit of looking upward for that long-continued work, made it impossible to read or look carefully at a drawing for some time, except in the same attitude. He had looked up so much that it was difficult for him to look down. Why do we not acquire the habit of looking up and lifting up our hearts? The darkness of gloomy hearts is easiest emptied by beholding, like Stephen, our Lord in the glory for us.

Looking off unto Jesus, my eyes cannot see
The troubles and dangers that throng around me;
They cannot be blinded with sorrowful tears.
They cannot be shadowed with unbelief fears.