Galatians 1:24

The conduct of the Judæan Christians is noteworthy, not only as in marked contrast with that of the Judaizing party in Galatia, but as testifying to the soundness of the Apostle's teaching. The Gospel which he preached, though independent of them as to its source, was identical with that which they had themselves welcomed. And they ascribed the glory to God in the grace given to His servant.

This is a sure test of the reality of our faith and love: when we read or hear of men being raised up to "preach the faith" in days that are past, or in distant lands (as, for example, in the great missionary work of the Church), do we glorify God in them? This was well understood by the English Reformers.

In the Commemoration Service (dating from the time of Q. Elizabeth, and not improbably drawn up by Abp Parker) which is used in the University, and some, if not all of the Colleges of Cambridge, there is a prayer commencing, -O Lord, we glorify Thee in these Thy servants our Benefactors departed out of this present life." No better commentary on the expression can be found than the Collect for the Conversion of St Paul. Compare also our Lord's words, "All mine (neut. but includingmasc. and fem.) are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them."