Psalm 144 :12 ; Malachi 3 :17.

Yes, you're one of Jesus' jewels,
Purchased with His life laid down,
Chosen as "a stone most precious,"
Saved to sparkle in His crown!

Oh, 'tis sweet to think of shining
In His coming glory, dear;
But the gem that He has purchased
You must let Him polish here.

Fear not, then, th' unwelcome friction,
Nor the cuttings here and there,
Knowing that such "light affliction"
Is what "living stones" must bear.

Only gems of chastened luster
Catch the rays of glory now:
These, when He makes up His jewels,
Will most brightly grace His brow.

Now, if you are one reflection
Of the brightness of His face,
Will not some one be attracted
By the beams of love and grace ?

Oh, 'twill add a thrill of gladness
To your cup of heavenly bliss,
If, in shining here for Jesus,
You have known the joy of this!

But His joy will be "exceeding "
In beholding you lay down,
In "the presence of His glory,"
One more jewel for His crown!

J. M. G.