May 27

Not as I will, but as Thou wilt.—MATT. xxvi, 39.

O Lord! my best desires fulfill,

And help me to resign

Life, health, and comfort, to Thy will,

And make Thy pleasure mine.

WILLIAM COWPER.

The sweet peace of God bears the outward token of resignation. . . . Everything may not be exactly as we would wish it, but accept all, with a good grace. . . . God will tell us to continue gracious and smiling, for He will recompense the little annoyances we may experience. If you would discern in whom God's Spirit dwells, watch that person and notice whether you ever hear him murmur.

Gold Dust.

True peace is found only in the possession of God; and the possession of God here on earth consists only in submission to faith and obedience to law. Resign every forbidden joy; restrain every wish that is not referred to this will; banish all eager desires, all anxiety: desire only the will of God; seek Him alone—and you will find peace; you shall enjoy it in spite of the world.

FÉNÉLON.