The righteousness which is of God by faith. - Philippians 3:9

This righteousness is by faith; it is the office of faith to receive it; plead it; trust it; rejoice in it; embolden the soul through it: and clothe the soul in it; it is not offered to anything but faith, nor can it be received, and enjoyed in any other way.

Every unbeliever and self-righteous person rejects it, but every man who is taught of God feels that he needs it; discovers the beauty, glory, and value of it; applies for it with ardent desire and earnest longing; embraces it as one of God's greatest favours; enjoys it as a rich and durable treasure; and dies confidently expecting to be accepted in it and admitted to glory through it.

Oh, may we be found in Jesus, not having on our own righteousness, which is of the law, but THE RIGHTEOUSNESS WHICH IS OF GOD BY FAITH! And while we pant for holiness with every breath, and aim at it in every action, may each of us devoutly say -

And even when I feel Thy grace, And sin seems most subdued, I'll wrap me in Thy righteousness, And plunge me in Thy blood.