June 22

But one thing is needful; and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.— Luke 10:42.

IN all my plans and aims, do I take into view my entire existence? Do I think and act, not merely for this life, but for endless ages? Do I seek after that real godliness, which is the one thing needful, and which has the promise both of this life, and of that which is to come? Bearing in mind that we cannot serve two masters, do I make God my supreme choice and delight? Feeling that the world cannot satisfy the soul, have I chosen that good part which is satisfying, sure, and eternal?

Earthly occupations may engage, but they must not engross our thoughts. They must have a share in our hearts; but let us not forget that our well-being through eternity demands that it should be only a subordinate share.—HAGGITT.

God has directed us so to live, and we may so live, as to make the best of both worlds. We have a life on earth, and must attend to its duties; but we should make every one of them a means of grace. We have a life beyond this world, stretching on through eternity, and we should so improve our probation here that our endless life may be one of endless blessedness. *

Come, says Jesus' sacred voice, Come, and make my paths your choice; Hither come, for here is found, Balm that flows for every wound; Peace, that ever shall endure; Rest, eternal, sacred, sure.—BARBAULD.