November 26

They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.—Ps. CXXVI, 5.

Thou knowest not which seed shall grow,

Or which may die or live;

In faith and hope and patience sow!

The increase God shall give—

According to His gracious will,

As best His purpose may fulfill.

BERNARD BARTON.

Scatter the seed of the Word. "Sow beside all waters." Don't wait! Look not so much for results as you look to your own work, that it be done, and done faithfully. Don't wait to see what will come of it before you begin to scatter the seed. Thou knowest not which shall prosper, whether this or that, but keep on sowing the good seed of the Word, and God will mind the results, and you will know them in the eternal world, if not before. Go out and look for some poor soul in distress, to whom you may present the consolations of the gospel. Give a morsel to the soul that is ready to give up through the weakness of his knowledge or faith. See that you help to deliver that brother from the temptations that are bearing him downward. Speak a word in season to that sister who is ready to fall into the hands of the betrayer. Give the children a helping hand in their little troubles, to them so great. Distribute the sunshine of gospel truth and gracious manifestation all along your pathway, and the seed will grow and bring forth a harvest, oh, so glorious!

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