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a converted Hindu passed a group of European officers, they called him to them, and in a derisive manner asked, “How is Jesus Christ to-day?” Shocked and grieved at the profanity of professed Christians from a Christian land, this poor son of heathen parents did not keep silence. “Jesus Christ,” he replied, “is the same yesterday, to-day, and forever; the one living and true God; the only Saviour. He has a name which is above every name, at which every knee should bow, of things in heaven, of things on earth, or of things under the earth; and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Such was his love for sinners, that he laid aside his glory, partook of our nature, sojourned on earth, and freely gave himself a sacrifice for our transgressions. Shall we then treat him with irreverence, who so justly deserves our love and gratitude? Ought not our hearts rather to be melted within us, when we reflect upon the manifestations of his love towards us?”