October 17

OF we would see much of Christ, let us serve him. Tell me who they are that sit oftenest under the banner of his love, and drink deepest draughts from the cup of communion, and I am sure they will be those who give most, who serve best,’ and who abide closest to the bleeding heart of their, dear Lord. But notice how Christ revealed himself to this sorrowing one — by a word, “Mary.” It needed but one word in his voice, and at once she knew him, and her heart owned allegiance by another word, her heart was too full to say more. That one word most fitting. It implies obedience. She said, ‘’Master,”