as the muscles of the body are strengthened by regular exercise, so are the graces of the soul increased by dili- gence in using them.
Do we wish to grow in grace ? Do we desire to have stronger faith, brighter hope, and clearer knowledge ? Beyond doubt we do, if we are true Christians. Then let us live fully up to our light, and improve every op- portunity. Let us never forget our Lord's words in this passage. " With what measure we mete" to our souls, " it shall be measured to us again." The more we do for our souls, the more shall we find God does for them.