THE LORD IS OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS. Of ourselves we have none, but our Lord has provided a righteousness for us, which He freely gives and we receive by faith. Our faith is peculiar, for we are wise in the wisdom of another, even our Head. We are rich in the wealth of another, even our Lord, and we are righteous in the righteousness of another, even the righteousness of our Saviour. This magnifies the law, fills the soul with joy, and endures for ever. In this righteousness we are exalted above the condemning power of the law, above the wicked designs of Satan, above the present evil world, and above the sting and power of death. It exalts us to peace and friendship with God, to the adoption of children, to boldness and access into the presence of God, to sit in the heavenlies with Christ, and to endless glory. It exalts our views of God's character and perfections, and of Jesus in His person, work, and love. Let us prize this righteousness, daily wear it, and plead it always for acceptance with God. It is our wedding dress, our impenetrable shield, and our title to the heavenly mansions.

For Meditation:
Let others in the pompous dress
Of fancied merit shine;
The Lord alone my righteousness,
The Lord for ever mine.