Letter Reflects on Christ’s Life as Path to Holiness
Bristol, June 29 1810. The writer urges frequent meditation on the mystery of godliness shown in Jesus Christ. He notes angels desire to understand these truths, while mortals must apply them to daily life and trials. He reflects on being born again, living unto God, dying to sin, and rising to holiness through Christ’s death and resurrection. He seeks to imitate Jesus in hardship with steadfast submission to God’s will.