"One of the greatest privileges the believer has in this world and for eternity is to behold the glory of Christ. Because it is by beholding the glory of Christ that we are transformed, brought into eternal enjoyment of him, on this depend our present comforts and future blessedness. This is the life and reward of the soul.It is by beholding the glory of Christ by faith that we are spiritually edified and built up in this world, for as we behold his glory, the life and power of faith grow stronger and stronger. It is by faith that we grow to love Christ. So if we desire strong faith and powerful love which give us rest, peace and satisfaction, we must seek them diligently by beholding the glory of Christ by faith. In this duty I desire to live and to die. On Christ's glory I would fix all my thoughts and desires and the more I see of the glory of Christ, the more the painted beauties of this world will wither in my eyes and I will become more and more crucified to this world."John Owen