Christ, King of the Universe?
What does that mean exactly? If to Christ our Lord is given all power in heaven and on earth; if
all men, purchased by his precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; if this
power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one of our faculties is exempt from His
Empire. He must reign in our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and firm
belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. He must reign in our wills, which should
obey the laws and precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should spurn natural
desires and love God above all things, and cleave to Him alone. He must reign in our bodies
and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our
souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God. He must be
the Light that shines in the darkest streets, houses and office’s buildings of our nation. His
Word must be the Lamp of our feet, His Name to be praised every time and everywhere. His
Kingdom is without end.