March 30

God comforteth those that are cast down.—2 Corinthians 7:6.

IF in trouble or sorrow, do I look to God alone for comfort? Do I acknowledge and feel that he best knows what is for my good, and that if he sends trial, it is for my profit, that I may be partaker of his holiness? Do I go to him for comfort as I would to the dearest earthly friend, knowing that he is not only able, but willing to grant it, and to make every sorrow work out for me spiritual and eternal good?

Every bereaved and sorrowing heart, every despondent or struggling soul, every seeker after righteousness can testify, that to believe in Jesus Christ is the sure road to support, and strength, and consolation—C. ELLIOT.

If God be our Father, and we know and feel it, we shall be content to let the vessel of our life drift where it will, for if he guide the helm, it cannot fail to go upon the right track.

The child leans on its parent's breast,

Leaves there its cares and is at rest;

The bird sits singing by its nest,

And tells aloud

His trust in God, and so is blest

'Neath every cloud;

By flowing stream or grassy mead,

He sings to shame

Men who forget, in fear of need,

A Father's name.

—ISAAC WILLIAMS.