June 23

Cause me to hear Thy loving-kindness in the morning; for in Thee do I trust: cause me to know the way wherein I should walk; for I lift up my soul unto Thee.—Ps. cxliii, 8.

Do some tender deed of mercy

To a soul with sorrow racked,

Give the balm of loving-kindness

In some helpful little act.

That one deed thy soul will lighten,

And its heavy gloom will lift,

As a ray of brilliant sunshine

Though the blackest clouds may drift.

MINA F. SCHMITZ.

God only is holy; He alone knows how to lead His children in the paths of holiness. He knows every aspect of your soul, every thought of your heart, every secret of your character, its difficulties and hindrances; He knows how to mold you to His will, and lead you onward to perfect sanctification; He knows exactly how each event, each trial, each temptation will tell upon you, and He disposes all things accordingly. The consequences of this belief, if fully grasped, will influence your whole life. You will seek to give yourself up to God more and more unreservedly, asking nothing, refusing nothing, wishing nothing but what He wills; not seeking to bring things about for yourself, taking all He sends joyfully, and believing the "one step" set before you to be enough for you. You will be satisfied that even though there are clouds around, and your way seems dark, He is directing all, and that what seems a hindrance will prove a blessing, since He wills it.

JEAN NICOLAS GROU.