April 30

God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble.—1 Peter 5:5.

DO I remember not only the infinite distance between God and myself, but my weakness, my ignorance, my sinfulness, and does the thought of all this keep me humble before the High and Holy One? And if pride ever rises within, do I think of him who, though he was God, yet took on himself the form of a servant, and endured the contradiction of sinners, and died that we might live? and does this thought lay every feeling of self-exaltation in the dust?

If we are truly humble, we shall readily believe all God says; thankfully receive all he gives: patiently endure all he inflicts; meekly resign all he may take; promptly do all he commands, and unhesitatingly believe all that he promises. Humility will make us sincere toward God, and courteous toward man—JAMES SMITH.

The showers of grace slide off from the lofty mountains, but rest on the valleys, and make them fruitful. He giveth grace to the lowly. He loves to bestow it where there is most room to receive it, and most return of praises for it. Such is the humble heart; and truly as much humility gains much grace, so it grows by it.—LEIGHTON.

The saint that wears heaven's highest crown, In deepest adoration bends;

The weight of glory bows him down The most when high his soul ascends.

Nearest the throne itself must be The footstool of humility—MONTGOMERY.