February 14

I shall be satisfied when I awake with thy likeness. —Psalms 17:15.

DO I not find that the world, with all that it offers, cannot satisfy the soul? Even if it were satisfying, is it not unsure? And even if sure for a time, will it not soon pass away? Do I then look for abiding happiness only in Christ? Do I feel that only his love can satisfy me, both now and for ever? All my hopes do I rest on him?

I have seen much of life, and have found, as you will find, that every one has something in this world, either real or imaginary, that keeps him from being completely happy here.—SIR WALTER SCOTT.

Here, on earth, we are never completely satisfied, either with ourselves, or the external circumstances of life. But in heaven we shall be, perfectly: satisfied with all the past, God's ways will be seen to have been faithful and true; satisfied with ourselves, or rather with all the grace of God has made us; satisfied with our associates—the holy ones of heaven; satisfied with our employments—serving and praising God; satisfied with our prospects—eternal and ever-increasing bless- edness and glory.

There is a land where every pulse is thrilling

With raptures earth's sojourners never know, Where heaven's repose the weary heart is stilling,

And peacefully life's time-tossed currents flow. Thither my weak and weary steps are tending;

Saviour and Lord, with thy frail child abide; Guide me toward home, where, all my wanderings ended,

I there shall see thee, and be satisfied!