OL 4:12{SA 43:21{You have not given "all" to Jesus while you are not quite ready to be "only" for Him. And it is no use to talk about "ever" while we have not settled the "only" and the "all." You cannot be "for Him" in the full and blessed sense, while you are partly "for" anything or anyone else. For "the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for Himself." You see, the "for Himself" hinges upon the "set apart." There is no consecration without separation. If you are mourning over want of realized consecration, will you look humbly and sincerely into this point? "A garden enclosed is my sister, my spouse," saith the Heavenly Bridegroom.
Set apart for Jesus! Is not this enough,
Though the desert prospect open wild and rough?
Set apart for His delight,
Chosen for His holy pleasure,
Sealed to be His special treasure!
Could we choose a nobler joy?—
And would we if we might?