October 21

Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him.—Psalms 37:7.

IN all circumstances does my soul find its rest in God? Am I reconciled to all that he does, and satisfied with all the allotments of his providence? Do I acquiesce in whatever he appoints, because he, who knows what is right and best, has appointed it? Am I satisfied that he will make all things work for my good, though I do not now see when or how it can be? Do I rest, submissively and confidently, in his wisdom and unfailing love, and in his ceaseless care for my best, my immortal interests?

A patient bearing of what is laid upon us, and a patient expectation of what is further appointed for us, are as much our interest, as they are our duty; for it will make us always easy, and give us a realization of rest in the Lord.—MATTHEW HENRY.

The nearer the soul is to God, the less its perturbations; as the point nearest the centre of the circle, is least subject to motion. Calm and patient trust in him, always gives rest to the soul.

Long did I toil, and knew no earthly rest;

Far did I rove, and found no certain home; At last I sought them in his sheltering breast,

Who opes his arms, and bids the weary come. With him I found a home, a rest divine; And I since then am his, and he is mine.

—H. F. LYTE.