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(There are low motives and high motives, all of which may be good 16 as far as they go and are to be encouraged in those who are actuated thereby The lower grade of motives are better than none at all. We should not depreciate a just gesture because it is not distinctively a Christians motive. of this man that he ordered his men to let this man go where he pleased in the camp. II The second thought is the motive power of this enthusiasm. (See above) Yet The great aim of the Christian life is the salvation of a lost world. and What motive is adequate to produce the required such a result? There is but one and there can be but one. That is Christ. Others motives will reach men, and do but will them good even though they do not men? them to God. Other motives will help to build us a professedly religious society. and strengthen the morals of a Community for morality's sake, which is commendable. And yet the Christ motive is the essential thing. [[Which men dare to call a Church. Amusements will draw [the] a crowd. Sabbath day lectures on the fine arts, or on some distinguished character in history, or a parade of fashion, or even a tirade against Jesus X as the God-man and Savior are motives which move men, but none of these will build a hope on that foundation]]