2. There is peace within. The storms of distress and fear raised by
the sense of sin are allayed by the cross. The discomfort of
unsettled life-purposes is terminated by a decision with which the
soul is satisfied. Its peace is enhanced by converse with heaven.
It is abiding peace. The peace in all aspects continues as long as
the righteousness. The holiness of heaven, and therefore its peaceful
rest, will continue for ever.
Have we this righteousness? Have we it in heart, in sympathy, in
life? If not, we are on the side of unrighteousness. We are insecure.
We need to be born again. O seek to possess and extend it.--_J.
Rawlinson._