June 28

Canst thou by searching, find out God?—Job 11:7.

DO I realize that the infinite depths of God's wisdom and power cannot be fathomed, nor the brightness of his glory described, nor the rich treasures of his goodness and mercy be numbered? Am I satisfied to know, though I cannot comprehend God; to adore and love though I cannot fully understand? Is it my great object to know his will, to obey his commandments, and in all things to trust him?

It is foolish in us to muse on vanity when we have the character and love of God to think of; to let the mill grind chaff, when there is such plenty of corn at hand.—MANTON.

If you would fully believe, says Luther, you must crucify that question, "Why?" God would not have us too full of wherefores. We must follow his commands without questioning Abraham subscribed a blank when God called him out of his own country; but he was led to a better.—BRIDGE.

In its sublime research, philosophy

May measure out the ocean's deep; may count The sands, or the sun's rays. But, God, for thee

There is no weight or measure. None can mount Up to thy mysteries. Reason's brightest spark,

Though kindled by thy light, in vain would try To trace thy counsels, infinite and dark;

And thought is lost ere thought can soar so high, Even as past moments in eternity!