December 27

Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.—Psalms 61:2.

IN all circumstances do I feel my weakness and dependence, and seek for strength and support from on high? By faith do I rest all my hopes of salvation on the rock Christ Jesus? In darkness, or doubt, or conflict, or sorrow, do I look to him for light, and guidance, and strength and comfort? In duty, under trial, in life or in death, do I look away from self and self-dependence, to the sympathy, and power, and promise of God, and so find rest and help and peace?

The love, the promise, the grace, the power, the intercession of Christ are for ever the same; and to them, as to a strong tower, we may ever run and be safe. As the rock does not shake or change though the storms may beat and the waves dash against it, so he is for ever the sure trust of all that come to him. *

If ever thou look for comfort on earth and salvation in heaven, put thyself fully and always on Christ. Look not for any blessing out of him; and in and by and from him, look for all blessing. Find in him thy wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, redemption; thy riches, strength, and glory.—RUTHERFORD.

The road that leads from earth to heaven, Fast by the cross doth lie;

And all our strength its path to tread, Is drawn from strength on high

How little of that road, my soul, How little hast thou gone!

Take heart, and let the thought of God Allure thee further on!