May 22

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.— Psalms 23:1.

DO I belong to the fold of Christ? And as one of his flock, am I obedient, quiet, gentle, willing to hear his voice, and to be led by him? And as he is my Shepherd, do I trust him for all that I need; and know that if anything is withheld, it is from his wisdom, and for my good? Do I take the comfort here given to all who are followers of Christ, that he is all- sufficient for their wants and difficulties, and no good thing will be withhold from them that walk uprightly?

He who follows Christ, follows One from whom light streams upon the road before us—showing all its turn- ings and windings, and enabling us to walk safely, surely, and cheerfully, to the end.—PAYSON.

Christianity did not come from heaven to be the amusement of an idle hour, or the food of mere im- agination. No; it is intended to be the guide and guardian and companion of all our hours; the food of our immortal spirits; the serious occupation of our entire existence.—BISHOP JEBB.

Father, I know that all my life

Is portioned out for me;

And the changes that are sure to come,

I do not fear to see;

I only ask for an humble mind,

Intent on pleasing thee.

—A. L. WARING.