tures as this duty is, and few the neglect of which so clearly shuts a man out of the kingdom of God.
Would we give proof that we are at peace with God, washed in Christ's blood, born of the Spirit, and made God's children by adoption and grace ? Let us remem- ber this passage. Like our Father in heaven, let us be forgiving. Has any man injured us ? Let us this day forgive him. As Leighton says ^ ^ we ought to forgive ourselves little, and others much."
Would we do good to the world ? Would we have any influence on others, and make them see the beauty of true religion ? Let us remember this passage. Men who care not for doctrines, can understand a forgiving temper.
Would we grow in grace ourselves, and become more holy in all our ways, words, and works ? Let us re- member this passage. — nothing so grieves the Holy Spirit, and brings spiritual darkness over the soul, as giving way to a quarrelsome and unforgiving temper. (Ephes.iv. 30-^32.)