July 4 Look at the generations of old, and see; did ever any trust in the Lord, and was confounded? or did any abide in His fear, and was forsaken? or whom did He ever despise, that called upon Him?—Ecclesiasticus 2:10. Remember, O Lord, Thy tender mercies, and Thy loving-kindnesses;Read More …

July 3 He shall redeem Israel from all his iniquities.—Psalm 130:8. Be it according to Thy word; Redeem me from all sin; My heart would now receive Thee, Lord, Come in, my Lord, come in! C. WESLEY. When you wake, or as soon as you are dressed, offer up yourRead More …

July 2 Herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men.—Acts 24:16. I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.—Psalm 32:8. Oh, keep thy conscience sensitive; No inwardRead More …

July 1 In the morning, then ye shall see the glory of the Lord.—Exodus 16:7. Serving the Lord; rejoicing in hope.—Romans 12:11, 12. Every day is a fresh beginning, Every morn is the world made new. You who are weary of sorrow and sinning, Here is a beautiful hope forRead More …

June 30 And the work of righteousness shall be peace; and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever.—Isaiah 32:17. The heart that ministers for Thee In Thy own work will rest; And the subject spirit of a child Can serve Thy children best. A. L. WARING. It matters notRead More …

June 29 Let not him that girdeth on his harness boast himself as he that putteth it off.—1 Kings 20:11. Put on the whole armor of God.—Ephesians 6:11. Was I not girded for the battle-field? Bore I not helm of pride and glittering sword? Behold the fragments of my brokenRead More …

June 28 The Lord preserveth the simple.—Psalm 116:6. Thy home is with the humble, Lord! The simple are Thy rest; Thy lodging is in childlike hearts; Thou makest there Thy nest. F. W. FABER. This deliverance of the soul from all useless and selfish and unquiet cares, brings to itRead More …

June 27 The kingdom of God is within you.—Luke 17:21. Oh, take this heart that I would give Forever to be all Thine own; I to myself no more would live,— Come, Lord, be Thou my King alone. G. TERSTEEGEN. Herein is the work assigned to the individual soul, toRead More …

June 26 And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any: that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. But if ye do not forgive, neither will your Father which is in heaven forgive your trespasses.—Mark 11:25, 26. ‘Tis not enough toRead More …

June 25 My times are in Thy hand.—Psalm 31:15. Every purpose of the Lord shall be performed.—Jeremiah 51:29. I am so glad! It is such rest to know That Thou hast ordered and appointed all, And wilt yet order and appoint my lot. For though so much I cannot understand,Read More …