24 WHAT KIND OF HEART

portant for every ‘ ndividual to assure himself
that he has a good heart. The reasons why
it is important, | will, endeavour to place
before you.

In the first place, “ God looketh on the
heart”? He does not regard our dress, oF
our complexion, or our features. These do
not form our character; they haye nothing
to do with making us good or bad. If God
looks into the breast and finds a good heart
there, a tender, kind soul, full of love toward
Him and all mankind,—a heart that is con-
stantly exercised by "feelings of piety and
benevolence,—he approves of it, and *he
loves it. |

God does not care what sort of garment
covers’ such a heart, or what complexion or
features a person With such a heart has gots
He looketh on the heart, and finding that
good, he bestows his blessing, which is
worth moré than,all the wealth of this wide
world. |

Personal appearance is of no value in the»
sight of God. It is only because men value
it, that it is to be regarded. But upon the
character of the heart, the favour or displea-