I. Our Priesthood Is A Gift Of God's Love.

We are apt to think of our duties as burdensome.They are an honour and a mark of God's grace.

 1. They Are His Gift-

(A) The Power To Do. All Capacities And Possessions From Him.

(B) The Wish To Do. Worketh In You To Will.'

(C) The Right To Do, Through Christ.

 2. They Are A Blessing.

(A) Note The Good Effects On Ourselves, The Increase Of Fellowship With Him, The Strengthening Of All Holy Desires.

(B) The Future Benefits. Apply This To Prayer And To Effort On Behalf Of Our Fellow-Men.