This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners. 1 Timothy 1:15. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance. Mark 2:17. God will have all men to be Saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. 1 Timothy 2:4.
It is true, as St. Paul says, that there is no word more beautiful and comforting, though you search all libraries and books in the world, though you listen to the sayings of all wise men and fools, than this precious word, ’’worthy of all acceptation," that Christ Jesus, God’s only begotten Son, "came into the world to save sinners. " When this word falls upon open ears, it makes the whole man richer than if one bestowed upon him a thousand worlds, more blessed than if all the great and the small of earth assured him of their favor. What the apostle wrote the Savior had previously confirmed and cried to a world full of sinners: Yes I am indeed come into this world to call sinners to repentance and salvation. Mark that I do not seek saints, not righteous men on earth. I know full well the world is full of sinners; but it Is in their behalf that I am here, sent by the God of love, who is not willing that any human soul should perish, but desires, that all, all be saved. The world ought to fall on its face and worship. But since the world does not do so, may you, dear reader, come to the Savior. Let this word fully enter your heart and you shall surely bow in adoration.
When you understand this word rightly, it will cause you to bend your knees even though nothing else in the world is able to make you bow down. Blessed are the ears that are open to hear Thee, Thou Word of Life.
Who can tell the pleasure.
Who recount the treasure,
By Thy Word imparted
To the simple-hearted?
Oh, that we, discerning
Its most holy learning.
Lord, may love and fear Thee,
Evermore be near Thee.