May 20

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace.- Job 22:21.

DO I realize that there is no true, and abiding, and satisfying peace but that which comes from knowing God, and being reconciled to him through Christ? Am I seeking peace from any other source —from the riches, or honors, or pleasures of the world? Or if, being justified by faith, I have peace with God, am I striving to increase it by living near to him? By hearkening to his commandments, do I find my peace is like a river, growing broader, wider, deeper, continually?

Peace is that great calm which comes over the con- science when it sees the atonement sufficient and the Saviour willing. It is the soul which Christ hath pacified, spread out in the serenity of simple faith, and the Lord God, merciful and gracious, smiling over it.—J. HAMILTON.

I do not ask, O Lord! that thou shouldst shed Full radiance here;

Give but a way of peace, that I may tread Without a fear.

I do not ask my cross to understand, My way to see;

Better in darkness just to feel thy hand, And follow thee.

Joy is like restless day; but peace divine Like quiet night.

Lead me, O Lord! till perfect day shall shine Through peace to light.—PROCTER.