December 7

Let us labor, therefore, to enter into that rest.—HEB. .v. 11.

DO I so find my rest in Christ on earth, as to be every day preparing for rest with him in heaven? Do I bear in mind that labor, diligent and faithful labor, in the field of my own heart, and in the field of the world, is the only way to that rest, and that they who labor not now for Christ, shall not rest with him here- after? Does the prospect of that rest, blessed, satisfy- ing and never-ending, as it will be, cheer and encour- age me to be faithful to the end?

Oh! how many precious moments are wasted in softness and self-indulgence, in frivolous pursuits, in idle conversation, and in vague and useless reverie, which, if rightly improved, might tell upon the world's destiny and the Redeemer's glory!—CLARKE.

Be not weary in doing what God bids, or in waiting for what God has promised. Your work may be diffi- cult, but persevere in it. The delay may seem long, but it will come to an end. Look to the Saviour; rest on the promise; keep on with the work, and in due season you will go to your rest, if you faint not. *

The end shall crown the work.

Work on, then, to the end.

Though oft the way is dark,

And clouds portend.

The work is ours to do:

Enough for our faint sight.

The end God knows. Press on!

The crown—is light!—BOWKER.