Each Bird from Its Own Egg

“It would be monstrous for the eggs of one creature to bring a brood of another kind, for a crow or a kite to come from iJie egg of a hen. It is as unnatural a productio7i for a new creature to sifi” Each creature brings forth after its own kind: the old nature being radically evil continues to produce and to send forth swarms of sins; it is not reconciled to God, neither indeed can be, and therefore its thoughts and acts are those of rebellion and hatred towards God. On the other hand the new nature “cannot sin because it is born of God”; it must have its fruit unto holiness, for it is hoHness itself. Out of a dove’s nest we expect only doves to fly. The heavenly life breeds birds of paradise, such as holy thoughts, desires, and acts; and it cannot bring forth such unclean birds as lust, and envy, and malice. The life of God infused in regeneration is as pure as the Lord by whom it was begotten, and can never be otherwise. Blessed is the man who has this heavenly principle within, for it must appear in his life, and cause him to abound in holiness, to the glory of God. Reader, have you this divine seed within you, or do you remain under the dominion of corrupt nature? This question deserves a present and thoughtful reply.