1864-11-04 Letter: Cullis to Coolidge, 2021.021.007

Dr Chas. Cullis Nov. 4. 1864 Application for Burial Lot at Reduced rate

THE EYES OF GOD.

BY REV. J.C. RYLE, B.A.

Think of the eyes of God. They are everywhere. In every house, in every field, in every room, in every company, -- alone or in a crowd, -- the eyes of God are always upon you. "The eyes of the Lord are in every place, beholding the evil and the good," (PROV. XV:3,) and they are eyes that read hearts as well as actions.

Endeavor, I beseech you, to remember this. Recollect that you have to do with an all-seeing God, -- a God who never slumbereth nor sleepeth, -- a God who understands your thoughts afar off, and with whom the night shines as the day. You may lock the door, -- you may draw down the blind, -- you may shut the shutters, -- you may put out the candle; -- it makes no difference. God sees you. God is everywhere. You may go away like the prodigal, into a far country, and think that there is nobody to watch your conduct; but the eye and ear of God are there before you. You may deceive your parents or employers, -- you may tell them falsehoods, and be one thing before their faces, and another behind their backs, -- but you cannot deceive God. He knows you through and through. He heard what you said to-day. He knows what you are thinking of at this minute. He has set your most secret sins in the light of His countenance, and they will one day come out before the world to your shame, except you take heed.

Reader, live as in the sight of God. This is what Abraham did, -- he walked before Him. This is what Enoch did, -- he walked with Him. This is what heaven itself will be, -- the eternal presence of God. Do nothing you would not like God to see. Say nothing you would not like God to hear. Write nothing you would not like God to read. Go to no place where you would not like God to find you. Read no book of which you would not like God to say, "Show it me." Never spend your time in such a way that you would not like to have God say, "What art thou doing?"

Reader, I advise you to study the 139th Psalm, and learn it by heart.

The blood of Jesus Christ, His Son, cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7.

21 Bowdoin Street, Boston, Nov 4th 1864

A.J. Coolidge Esq.

Dear Sir,

I have been unable to make any inquiry about a Lot in other cemeteries. Of course my preference is for Mt Auburn and if you are willing I would be pleased to have you make a statement of the case to the board on Monday and ask them what they will sell for under the circumstances, a portion of "St Matthews" lot as we portioned out yesterday. If you feel to use your influence to get the price reduced for the [cu..?] sake, I shall feel very grateful.

Respectfull yours

Chs. Cullis