The supreme purpose of God is to be realized through the salvation of men by grace alone. So fully does that supreme purpose now dominate the divine undertakings in the universe that everything in heaven and in the earth is contributing solely to the one end. To gain the realization of this supreme purpose, this age, which continues from the death of Christ to His coming again, was ushered in. These long centuries of human struggle were decreed for this one purpose. No vision which is less than this will prove sufficient. Men with blinded eyes do not see afar off. To such, the world is moving on by mere chance, or to the supposed consummation of some human glory in the earth. Eyes thus blinded see nothing of the glory of heaven; minds thus darkened understand nothing of the supreme purpose of God in the demonstration of the exceeding riches of His grace. But when this age is consummated, it will be clearly seen by all beings in heaven and in the earth that these centuries of the on-moving universe have been designed for no other reason than the realization of the supreme purpose of God in the salvation of men by grace alone.

Lewis Sperry Chafer

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables, Grains		Vegetables	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1 1/2	lb	Asparagus
1	ds	Salt
3	ts	Fragrant peanut oil or olive
2		Shallots, peeled and minced
1	ds	Finely chopped parsley

INSTRUCTIONS

Snap off tough ends of asparagus.  If asparagus is thick, old or tough,
peel bottoms.  Add asparagus to pan of boiling salted water. Boil gently
until cooked--bright green and tender--but still firm, about 5 to 8
minutes.  Remove; drain on towel; put on platter and drizzle with oil,
lifting spears to coat.
Sprinkle with shallots and parsley.  Salt slightly.
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