March 9

Let your moderation be known unto all men Philippians 4:5.

DO I endeavor to be moderate, not only as to my passions and appetites, but in all my desires, and in my opinions and judgments of others? If even a heathen could say, that "whatever exceeds the bounds of moderation has an unstable founda- tion," much more do I learn this lesson from the word of God? Am I slow to form unfavorable judg- ments; moderate in the use even of lawful enjoy- ments; steady in the subjection of temper; decided in the control of prejudice and feeling? In all things do I cherish that Christian moderation which is true wisdom as well as true happiness?

Moderation is the centre wherein all philosophies, both divine and human meet. It is the rule of life, the governess of manners, the silken string that runs through the pearl chain of all the virtues, the line under which reason and religion move without any deviation, and therefore most worthy of our best thoughts and of our most careful observance.—BISHOP HALL.

Never hastening, never resting, With a firm and joyous heart, Ever onward slowly tending, Acting aye the Christian's part, Undepressed by seeming failure, Unelated by success; Heights attained, still seeking higher, Onward, upward, ever press!