February 1

Teach me to do thy will, for thou art my God; thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness. —Psalms 143:10.

DO I pray not only to know God's will, but for grace to do it? Is it my desire to understand every way of duty, and faithfully to walk in it? If I have taken God for my portion, why should I not depend on him for truth, for instruction, for guidance, or help that I may do all his will? Do I earnestly pray for his Spirit to incline and lead me to holy living, that I may honor him, and do good to men?

When harassed by doubt or unbelief—when books do not satisfy, and reasonings are not conclusive, commit the matter to the Lord; and as he sends forth his Spirit of truth, and by that best of casuists leads you to the ways of uprightness, you will find rest to your soul.

Try to put well in practice what you already know; and in so doing, you will, in good time, discover the hidden things which you now inquire about. Practice what you know, and it will help to make clear what now you do not know.—REMBRANDT.

Lead me, O Christ, 'mid doubt, or circling gloom, Lead thou me on

The night is dark, and I am far from home, Lead thou me on.

Keep thou my feet. I do not ask to see The distant scene—one step's enough for me.