March 11

Lord, save us: we perish.—Matthew 8:25.

DO I feel my need of the Saviour, and that I shall perish unless he helps and saves me? To him, and only to him, do I look for salvation? And do I fully believe that he is able, and willing, and waiting to save all who will come to him? Do I look to him for the pardon of my sins; for the renovation of my nature; for strength to go on in the way of duty; for the fulfillment of the promise, that he will keep me, through faith, unto everlasting salvation in heaven?

Sinking times are praying times. It was only when the disciples looked at the waves, and heard the winds, that they feared to sink, and cried to Jesus to save them. There is not a want, that we may not turn into a prayer.

It is the business of faith to resolve doubts—the doubts and fears of sense in stormy days, so as even then to keep the head above water. Could we believe more, we should doubt less.—M. HENRY.

Jesus, the Lord, will hear His chosen when they cry; Yes, though he may a while forbear, He'll help them from on high. Then let us earnest cry, And never faint in prayer; He sees, he hears, and from on high, Will make our cause his care.

—NEWTON.