Collected Works Of James Meikle V. I includes four writings on Christian life: A Secret Survey into the State of the Soul Pastoral Counsels Converse with the Unseen World The Tomb. Nothing is more incumbent on a Christian than to make his calling and election sure; and when this is cleared up nothing can be a greater comfort. Every man should try his state and walk accordingly. He should hold what he has attained and reach forward to apprehend what he has not yet apprehended.