Alexander, who is reported to have been an exceeding swift runner, was once solicited to run in the Olympic Games. He answered, “I will, if kings are mine antagonists.” Give me such a saint, who will pursue nothing on earth which may be unsuitable to his birth in heaven! What! shall he walk in darkness, whose Father is Light! Shall those lips be found broaching falsehood, which were found breathing out prayers! Shall those eyes be found gazing on unseemly objects, which were found reading the lively oracles of God! The remembrance of our dignity should engage us to our heavenly duty. “It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine and strong drink.” Such a sin is detestable in a sovereign, who has the eyes of his subjects upon him; but is aggravated in a saint, who has the eyes of his Saviour upon him—a spot in scarlet is worse than a stain in russet.—William Seeker.