March 25 I will hear what God the Lord will speak: for He will speak peace unto His people.—Psalm 85:8. There is a voice, “a still, small voice” of love, Heard from above; But not amidst the din of earthly sounds, Which here confounds; By those withdrawn apart it bestRead More …

March 24 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.—Psalm 4:8. He giveth His beloved sleep.—Psalm 127:2. He guides our feet, He guards our way, His morning smiles bless all the day; He spreads the evening veil, and keepsRead More …

March 23 Beloved, thou doest faithfully whatsoever thou doest.—3 John 5. And this also we wish, even your perfection.—2 Corinthians 13:9. In all the little things of life, Thyself, Lord, may I see; In little and in great alike Reveal Thy love to me. So shall my undivided life ToRead More …

March 22 He that contemneth small things shall fall by little and little.—Ecclesiasticus 19:1. One finger’s-breadth at hand will mar A world of light in heaven afar, A mote eclipse a glorious star, An eyelid hide the sky. J. KEBLE. A single sin, however apparently trifling, however hidden in someRead More …

March 21 Your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.—Matthew 6:32. All as God wills, who wisely heeds To give or to withhold; And knoweth more of all my needs Than all my prayers have told. J. G. WHITTIER. Lord, I know not what I oughtRead More …

March 20 Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and Him only shalt thou serve.—Matthew 4:10. Blessed are they that keep His testimonies, and that seek Him with the whole heart.—Psalm 119:2. The comfort of a mind at rest From every care Thou hast not blest; A heart from allRead More …

March 19 Showing all good fidelity, that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things.—Titus 2:10. If on our daily course our mind Be set to hallow all we find, New treasures still, of countless price, God will provide for sacrifice. J. KEBLE If content andRead More …

March 18 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous.—1 Peter 3:8. Make us of one heart and mind; Courteous, pitiful, and kind; Lowly, meek, in thought and word, Altogether like our Lord. C. WESLEY. A little thought willRead More …

March 17 Where hast thou gleaned today?—Ruth 2:19. What have I learnt where’er I’ve been, From all I’ve heard, from all I’ve seen? What know I more that’s worth the knowing? What have I done that’s worth the doing? What have I sought that I should shun? What duties haveRead More …

March 16 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.—1 Corinthians 10:31. With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not unto men.—Ephesians 6:7. A Servant, with this clause, Makes drudgery divine: Who sweeps a room, as for ThyRead More …