"How our hearts have cried to the Lord that we might approach Him and enter into such fellowship, such humility, as would constrain us to abide continually at His feet! It is precious to have received the kiss of reconciliation and to know that the Son is not angry, neither shall we perish by the way (Ps. 2:12); but there is another longing in the hearts of those who are girding up their loins and pressing on to go through with Jesus. This longing is for the kiss of betrothal, which will bring us nigh into Him in a deeper way, in a closer relationship. Do you know what separation it means? There can be no flirting with the world; there can be no dallying with the flesh; both the flesh and the world must be put away. This relation between Christ and His bride is going to begin down here on earth, and will reach perfection in the over-comers. How many, who have been redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb, are satisfied with little more than nothing. How many are satisfied with themselves and their attainments; but God is not satisfied with them when they are walking beneath the light He has given them. Let us not be satisfied with any place or attainments with which He will not be satisfied."
- Cora Harris Macilravy "Christ and His Bride" pg 13
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