A Clearly-Written Epistle

I want to be a useful Christian.  

The world knows little of Christ beyond what it sees of Him in His people.  Oh! what a plain, clearly-written epistle I ought to be!  

As a hopeful growing believer I should be a walking sermon. All the week round I should be showing to all what grace can do.  

I should do good by my life, and after death what great broad evidences I should leave behind me.  I want to be carried to the grave without one unpleasant doubt.  

Oh! the value and the power of a growing Christian!  The Lord make you and me such!

Adapted Excerpt From Startling Questions by J.C. Ryle