September 28

He cannot deny himself.—2 Timothy 2:13.

OIGHT not this gracious assurance as to the promise and faithfulness of God, to set at rest for ever all disturbing and doubting thoughts in the mind and heart of the believer? Have I taken him at his word, and come to him, in all my sinfulness, knowing that since he has said it, he never will turn me away? Does my confidence stand firm and unshaken in all circumstances of life? Do I seek to lead others to the same trust?

If you come as a ruined and lost sinner to the Saviour, renouncing all confidence in yourself, and trusting only in the mercy and to the promises of God, he will hear your cry, will forgive your sins, and will turn your darkness into light.—J. HAWES.

It was good for me to come hither to learn a new mystery of Christ, that Christ's promise is to be believed against all appearances. RUTHERFORD.

The God of love never leaves his promise unfulfilled or his work unfinished. What he begins in grace, he ends in glory.—GARDINER SPRING.

He by himself hath sworn;

I on his oath depend;

I shall, on eagle's wings upborne,

To heaven ascend.

There I shall see his face;

There shall his power adore,

And sing the wonders of his grace,

For evermore.—T. OLIVER.