September 21

Men see not the bright light which is in the clouds. —Job 37:21.

WHEN clouds of sorrow or suffering are over me do I look, in faith, for a light beyond them? Do I believe that when God seems to frown, it is but the hiding of his mercy, to lead me to look more earn- estly, and cling more trustfully to him? Am I content to trust, where I cannot see? Do I look to the prom- ises, when the prospect seems dark? Do I patiently and submissively wait for the revelation which is prom- ised when faith is no longer needed?

No cloud can overshadow the true Christian but his faith will see a rainbow on it.—BISHOP HOPKINS.

Our little inch of time-suffering, is not worthy of our first night's welcome home to heaven.—RUTH- ERFORD.

Faith can support when nature shrinks. It can call God Father, even when he frowns; and make some discovery of a sun, even through the darkest cloud.— ARROWSMITH.

In life I often have discovered,

With gratitude and glad surprise,

When clouds of sorrow o'er me hovered,

God sent from them my best supplies.

In troubles he is ever near,

And shows me all a Father's care.

Then let me in his love confide,

And trustful still in hope abide.