January 12

I.o, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.—MATT. xxviii, 20.

"I am with thee!" He hath said it In His truth and tender grace; Sealed the promise grandly spoken, With how many a mighty token Of His love and faithfulness.

He is with thee! In thy dwelling Shielding thee from fear or ill; All thy burdens kindly bearing, For thy dear ones gently caring, Guarding, keeping, blessing still.

He is with thee! With thee always, All the nights and all the days; Never failing, never frowning, With His loving kindness crowning, Turning all thy life to praise.

ANONYMOUS.

There is no father, no brother so pitiful and so compassionate as He who calls you His child. Whatever else may fail, be sure that His everlasting love will not fail. He is with you in your struggle against sins, in your search for truth, your woes and griefs and loneliness and trials. All your hope, all your patience, all your regard for what is excellent and imperishable, come from Him. And as He has given you your capacity for His friendship and His likeness, He will train you and guide you to Himself if you are submissive and obedient.

HORATIO N. POWERS.