I find
myself utterly unable to keep God's holy law, and it tells me of
One who has kept it for me. I find that I deserve the wrath and
curse of a justly offended God, and it tells me of Him who was
made a curse for me. I find that all my righteousnesses are as
filthy rags, and it offers me the beautiful, spotless robe of
Christ's perfect righteousness. Yes, it tells me that God can be
just, and the justifier of him who believes in Jesus."
Rose spoke these words with deep emotion, then suddenly clasping
her hands and raising her eyes, she exclaimed, "'Thanks be unto
God for His unspeakable gift!'"
For a moment there was silence. Then Adelaide spoke:
"Rose," said she, "you talk as if you were a great sinner; but I
don't believe it; it is only your humility that makes you think
so. Why, what have you ever done? Had you been a thief, a
murderer, or guilty of any other great crime, I could see the
propriety of your using such language with regard to yourself; but
for a refined, intelligent, amiable young lady, excuse me for
saying it, dear Rose, but such language seems to me simply
absurd.
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