even to subdue all things unto himself.

I Pet. 1:4. To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that
fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you.

Rev. 21:4. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there
shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there
be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

READING.--Christ Judging the World, Matt. 25:31-46.




PART III.

THE LORD'S PRAYER.




CHAPTER XXIII.

PRAYER.


Prayer is the conversation of the believing heart with God. [Ps. 19:14+]
It is as necessary for the life of the soul, as breathing is for that of
the body. As children of God we must live in communion with Him; and we
cannot be Christians without prayer. For this reason God has given us