He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself in this inner kingdom which we cannot govern at all. We are so glad to take Him at His Word, and give up the government into His hands, asking Him to be our King in very deed, and to set up His throne of peace in the long-disturbed and divided citadel, praying that He would bring every thought into captivity to His gentle obedience. We have had enough of revolutions and revolts, of tyrants and traitors, of lawlessness and of self-framed codes. Other lords (and, oh, how many!) have had dominion over us. He has permitted us to be their servants, that now, by blessed and restful contrast, we may know His service. Now we only want "another King, one Jesus." He has made us willing in the day of His power, and that was the first act of His reign, and the token that "of the increase of His government and peace there shall be no end" in our hearts.
Reign over me. Lord Jesus, oh, make my heart Thy throne.
It shall be Thine forever, It shall be Thine alone.