December 1 Charity envieth not, …thinketh no evil—1 Corinthians 8:4, 5. Why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother?—Romans 14:10. He that despiseth his neighbor sinneth.—Proverbs 14:21. Look thou with pity on a brother’s fall, But dwell not with stern anger on hisRead More …

November 30 Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God; for I shall yet praise Him for the help of His countenance.—Psalm 42:5. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed.—2 Corinthians 4:8. Oh, my soul, why artRead More …

November 29 My sons, be not now negligent: for the Lord hath chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him.—2 Chronicles 29:11. Bright be my prospect as I pass along;— An ardent service at the cost of all,— Love by untiring ministry made strong, And ready for the first,Read More …

November 28 Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving kindness have I drawn thee.—Jeremiah 31:3. On the great love of God I lean, Love of the Infinite, Unseen, With nought of heaven or earth between. This God is mine, and I am His; His loveRead More …

November 27 The Lord hath been mindful of us: He will bless us.—Psalm 115:12. My Father! what am I, that all Thy mercies sweet like sunlight fall So constant o’er my way? That Thy great love should shelter me, And guide my steps so tenderly Through every changing day? ANON.Read More …

November 26 Behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou guest.—Genesis 28:15. Be quiet, soul: Why shouldst thou care and sadness borrow, Why sit in nameless fear and sorrow, The livelong day? God will mark out thy path to-morrow In His best way. ANON.Read More …

November 25 And the Lord, He it is that doth go before thee; He will be with thee, He will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.—Deuteronomy 31:8. Know well, my soul, God’s hand controls Whatever thou fearest; Round Him in calmest music rolls Whate’er thouRead More …

November 24 Be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the Lord.—Psalm 31:24. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.—John 14:27. In heavenly love abiding, No change my heart shall fear; And safe is such confiding, For nothing changesRead More …

November 23 I have taught thee In the way of wisdom; I have led thee in right paths.—Proverbs 4:11. We know not what the path may be As yet by us untrod; But we can trust our all to Thee, Our Father and our God. WM. J. IRONS. We haveRead More …

November 22 Your Father knoweth what things ye have need of.—Matthew 6:8. Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.—Matthew 6:33. Thy kingdom come, with power and grace, To every heart of man; Thy peace, and joy, and righteousnessRead More …