March 21

Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer.—Psalms 19:14.

IS it my desire and earnest prayer, not only that my thoughts and deeds, but that my words, also, may be acceptable in God's sight—that my speech may be always with wisdom and grace? Do I bear in mind that by our words we are to be justified, or condemned; and that if any offend not in word, the same is declared to be a perfect man? Am I ever ready to speak for truth; for Christ; for the welfare of my fellow-men?

Let others see Christ in you, moving, doing, thinking, speaking. Your words and actions will both speak of him, if, indeed, he is in you.—RUTHERFORD.

Our conversation need not always be of grace; but it should always be with grace.—MATTHEW HENRY.

The constant governance of our speech, according to duty and reason, is a high instance and a special argument of a thoroughly sincere and solid goodness.—BARROW.

Jesus, crucified for me, May I closely follow thee! Ever walking in thy ways, Leaning on thee all my days, Like thee ever may I be, Jesus, crucified for me!