February 4

The Lord God will enlighten my darkness.—Psalms 18:28.

DO I think too much of earthly teachers, and depend too much on their teaching, instead of going directly, and at all times, to Him who is the light, as well as life of the world? Do I bear in mind that he cannot err; and do I go to his word, and watch his providence, that I may know, always, the way of truth and duty? In all circumstances of doubt or darkness or difficulty, do I look to God for light and guidance, and patiently wait till he makes plain my way?

The philosophers, as Varro tells us, counted up three hundred and twenty answers to the question, "What is the supreme good?" How needful, then, is a divine revelation, to make plain what is the true end of our being!

We may read many truths in the Bible, but we never know them savingly till God by his Spirit shines into our hearts. If we sincerely seek light from above, it will always be given us.

Let Christ be to you really the Son of God, the Saviour, and his light will dispel the darkness, and his Spirit lead you into all truth.—D'AUBIGNE.

Father! O Father! though the way is black, Keep me still near and guide me on to thee; Oft I am falling, for the untrodden track Is rough, and full of stones that weary me. Grant me thy strength, I then shall persevere, And safely reach at last the heavenly sphere.