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I. ITS CHARACTERISTICS.

1. Established faith.

(1)  His saving trust is perfected.

(2)  His theological convictions are consolidated.

2. Beautiful spirit.

(1)  Devoutness.

(2)  Humility.

(3)  Patience.

(4)  Cheerfulness.

(5)  Liberality.

(6)  Wisdom.

(7)  Resignation.

(8)  Hopefulness.

3. Continued usefulness.

(1)  Sympathy.

(2)  Counsel.

(3)  Prayer.

(4)  Work.

II. ITS GLORY.

1. The glory of rich experience. Has learnt among other lessons —

(1)  To believe in the love of God in spite of all contrary appearances.

(2)  To always do right irrespective of possible consequences.

(3)  To be kind to all, but to place confidence only in the select few.

(4)  To sit loose to earthly possessions.

(5)  To receive advice, but act with an independent judgment.

(6)  To seek right conclusions, uninfluenced by conventional notions.

(7)  To put the best probable construction on doubtful actions.

(8)  To make allowances for the infirmities of others.

2. The glory of pleasing memories.

(1)  Memories of blessings thankfully received.

(2)  Memories of work faithfully done.

3. The glory of deserved honour.

4. The glory of thrilling hopes.

(1)  Hope of a happy departure from earth.

(2)  Hope of a blessed existence in paradise to the end of time.

(3)  Hope of a glorious resurrection to eternal life.

(T. Baron.)

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KJV: The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

WEB: Gray hair is a crown of glory. It is attained by a life of righteousness.