...us recollect the language of inspiration: " Ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." 2 Cor. viii. 9. Behold the God, throwing aside the robes of his glory and assuming...

...earth he had not, but which he prayed he might possess again when his sufferings were ended. " Although he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." Is this to be understood as predicated of a person abstractedly divine, or of a complex person? If...

...aside liis glory, and cover himself with a veil of flesh, and become " acquainted with grief." " Though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we, through his poverty, might be rich." He who built all worlds, condescended to say of himself, " The foxes have holes, and...

...it not to me — Depart. — Pause, and admire the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how that though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich. Do not imagine that he did not feel his condition. He was really a partaker of flesh...

...principle that, on another occasion, he makes mention of "the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ," that "though he was rich," yet for our sakes " he became poor,"| that we " through his poverty might be rich :" 2 Cor. viii, 9. I take it for granted that it is this apostle who has made a yet more...

...that, on another occasion, he makes mention of " the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ," that "though he was rich," yet for our sakes " he became poor,"| that we " through his poverty might be rich :" 2 Cor. viii, 9. I take it for granted that it is this upostle who has made a yet more...

...pleased not himself. He sought not his own glory, but the glory of the Father who sent •him. Though he was rich yet for OUR SAKES he became poor, that we through his poverty might become rich. He often anticipated the day of his death, and in itself considered, earnestly desired...

...heav'nly shepherd see, And his rod and staff our comfort be. No. 231.] [Monday. THE CONDESCENSION OF CHRIST. ' Though He was rich, yet for our sakes He became poor.' JESUS was once despised and low, A stranger and distress'd ; Without a home to which to go, Or pillow...

...the motive that induced him to so wonderful a condescension ? The Apostle gives the reply : It was " for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be made rich." The Prophets agree with the Apostles that the sufferings of Christ were not for himself, but for us....

...despised and rejected, of men." There were several reasons for this : — 1. He was a poor man. " Though he was rich, yet for our sakes he became poor, that we through his poverty might be rich." This was contrary to the expectation of the Jews. They looked for their Messiah to...