June 30

Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt-offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.—I SAM. xv, 22.

But, above all, the victory is most sure

For him, who, seeking faith by virtue, strives

To yield entire obedience to the Law

Of Conscience; Conscience reverenced and obeyed,

As God's most intimate presence in the soul,

And His most perfect image in the world.

W. WORDSWORTH.

From the world of sin and noise

And hurry I withdraw;

For the small and inward voice

I wait with humble awe;

Silent am I now and still,

Dare not in Thy presence move;

To my waiting soul reveal

The secret of Thy love.

C. WESLEY.

When therefore the smallest instinct or desire of thy heart calleth thee toward God, and a newness of life, give it time and leave to speak; and take care thou refuse not Him that speaketh. . . . Be retired, silent, passive, and humbly attentive to this new risen light within thee.

WM. LAW.

Precious above the price of the whole earth is every moment God speaks to the soul.

EDWARD BOUVERIE PUSEY.