Christianity must live and triumph as a system of reform, because it goes to the roots of things, and, because, by so doing it proves itself to be divinely and eternally true.
CHRISTMAS.
The church-bells of innumerable sects are all chime-bells to-day, ringing in sweet accordance throughout many lands, and awaking a great joy in the heart of our common humanity.
The soul of John must have been pervaded by eternal, child-like, Christmas joys.
I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
'Tis the season for kindling the fire of hospitality in the hall, the genial fire of charity in the heart.
It is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas when its mighty Founder was a child Himself.
CHURCH.
God has made a covenant with His people, has given Himself for their portion, His Son for their price, His Spirit for their guide in the way, His earth for their accommodation by the way, His angels for their guard, the powers of darkness and death for their spoil, everlasting glory for their crown.
