Salvation by Hope
James Smith 1802—1862 My object is to lead the mind . . . from SELF — to Jesus; from sin — to salvation; from the troubles of life — to the comforts of the gospel. My aim is . . . to humble the sinner — and exalt the Savior; to strip the creature — and place the crown on the head of God's free grace! I cannot ascribe too much to Jesus — or too little to man!
James Smith 1802—1862
My object is to lead the mind . . .
from SELF — to Jesus;
from sin — to salvation;
from the troubles of life — to the comforts of the gospel.
My aim is . . .
to humble the sinner — and exalt the Savior;
to strip the creature — and place the crown on the head of God's free grace! I cannot ascribe too much to Jesus — or too little to man!
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We were chosen to salvation <strong>by</strong> the Father;<br />
we are redeemed <strong>by</strong> Jesus Christ;<br />
we are sanctified <strong>by</strong> the Holy Spirit; and<br />
we shall be glorified <strong>by</strong> the cooperation, and as the joint work, of the<br />
whole of the divine persons in the Godhead.<br />
<strong>Hope</strong> is in God—as its highest object and best end.<br />
<strong>Hope</strong> is through Christ—who is the way to the Father, the truth, and the<br />
life.<br />
<strong>Hope</strong> is on the ground of the Word, which warrants, excites, and<br />
regulates it.<br />
<strong>Hope</strong> is for all that God has promised, whether temporal or spiritual, in<br />
this world or the next.<br />
<strong>Hope</strong> should be encouraged—as it brings . . .<br />
glory to God,<br />
comfort to our souls,<br />
credit to religion, and<br />
honor to our Lord Jesus Christ.<br />
O God of hope, we beseech you to fill us with all joy and peace in<br />
believing, that we may abound in hope, <strong>by</strong> the power of the Holy Spirit.<br />
Lord Jesus, you are our hope: as such be ever present with us, unfolding<br />
your glory before us, and imparting more and more of your Spirit unto<br />
us.<br />
Holy Spirit, fill us with a lively hope, and teach us to expect . . .<br />
all that God has promised,<br />
all that Christ has procured, and<br />
all that You have revealed in Your most holy Word.<br />
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