February 21

I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.—PHIL. iv, 11.

Just be content.

The star of hope though hidden, shineth still;

With patience bide the clouded hours

And learn the Master's will.

Remember how, at His great voice

The troubled sea grew still.

Just be content.

M. S. BURNS.

A heart rejoicing in God delights in all His will, and is surely provided with the most firm joy in all estates; for if nothing can come to pass beside or against His will, then cannot that soul be vexed which delights in Him and hath no will but His, but follows Him in all times, in all estates; not only when He shines bright on them, but when they are clouded. That flower which follows the sun doth so even in dark and cloudy days: when it doth not shine forth, yet it follows the hidden course and motion of it. So the soul that moves after God keeps that course when He hides His face; is content, yea, even glad at His will in all estates or conditions or events.

R. LEIGHTON.

A contented mind is always joyful; but joy like this is but religion. The rich and poor alike, having contentment, enjoy perpetual rest BUDDHA.