Excellency of Soul

"The worth and excellency of a soul is measured by the object of its affection." - Henry Scougal, Life of God in the Soul of Man, (c. 1676)

A thing can truly be called 'excellent' only if it accomplishes what it was designed for. We were designed to glorify God, to be recipients of His joy-and so the more all-encompassing our passion for God becomes, and the happier we become in God himself for who He is (and not only for what He gives us), the closer we approach true excellency of soul. And this must become the number-one, overriding goal of our entire existence, to which all other goals become secondary: to glorify God and enjoy Him forever. Have you tasted "life eternal" yet today? If not, how will you do this? When, and where? Will you let this day pass without drinking from the "Fount of Every Blessing?" How will you labor to make your soul happy in God-in the excellency of Jesus Christ? It is your daily duty to be delighted in God...to not accomplish this deprives God of glory and you of joy. You have only today...will you let it pass by?

Suggested Reading:
Henry Scougal, Life of God in the Soul of Man [online book]
John Wesley, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing [hymn]