We talk about consecration. What is consecration? It is nothing less than doing the will of Christ, not our own, always, whatever the cost, the sacrifice, or the danger. There is too much mere sentiment in our religion. We say we believe in Christ; if we do, we must follow him wherever he leads, though not knowing whither. We say we love Christ, and quickly from his lips comes the testing word — “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” To be a Christian is to be devoted utterly, resistlessly, irrevocably, to Christ. Joan of Arc said the secret of her victoriousness was that she bade her white standard go forth boldly; then she followed it herself. Good intentions, and vows, and pledges of consecration are well enough as white banners, but when we have sent them forth we must be sure to follow them ourselves.