October 3

If God be for us, who can be against us?—Romans 8:31.

DO I take the full comfort of this blessed truth, that God is on the side of his people, and that all evil machinations against them must fail, so that they are for ever safe? If he is for us, and we continue in his love, may we not overcome temptation, and defy the powers of darkness, and persevere unto the end? Let Satan do his worst; is he not chained? Let sin do its worst; is it not crucified through Christ? Let the world do its worst; is it not conquered through the cross?

What a blessed assurance, "that all things shall work together for good to them that are called according to His purpose." The promise is sure: "we know." Its extent is universal; "all things." Its agency is efficient; all things "work." Their working is harmonious; they work "together." Its aim is benevolent; they work "for good." It embraces all God's children; all that "love God," and are "called" of him. So that we need never doubt or fear, if we put our trust in him.

Fear not, I am with thee, oh be not dismayed; For I am thy God, and will still give thee aid; The soul that on Jesus hath leaned for repose, I will not, I will not desert to his foes; That soul, though all hell should endeavor to shake, I'll never, no never, no never, forsake.—G. KEITH.