November 21 Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.—Matthew 4:4. A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of the things which he possesseth.—Luke 12:15. Whate’er God does is well, Whether He gives or takes! And what we fromRead More …

November 20 Ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the—will of God, ye might receive the promise.—Hebrews 10:36. Sweet Patience, come: Not from a low and earthly source,— Waiting, till things shall have their course,— Not as accepting present pain In hope of some hereafter gain,— NotRead More …

November 19 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.—James 1:26. I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue.—Psalm 39:1 No sinful word, nor deed ofRead More …

November 18 Hereby know we that we dwell in Him, and He in us, because He bath given us of His Spirit.—1 John 4:13. Within! within, oh turn Thy spirit’s eyes, and learn Thy wandering senses gently to control; Thy dearest Friend dwells deep within thy soul, And asks thyselfRead More …

November 17 Every day will I bless Thee; and I will praise Thy name for ever and ever.—Psalm 145:2. Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established.—Proverbs 16:3. Lord, I my vows to Thee renew; Disperse my sins as morning dew; Guard my first springs ofRead More …

November 16 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee.—Isaiah 26:3. What comforts, Lord, to those are given, Who seek in Thee their home and rest! They find on earth an opening heaven, And in Thy peace are amply blest.Read More …

November 15 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.—Isaiah 41:10. Lord, be Thou near and cheer my lonely way; WithRead More …

November 14 Thou art my servant: I have formed thee; thou art my servant: O Israel, thou shalt not be forgotten of me.—Isaiah 44:21. Oh, give Thy servant patience to be still, And bear Thy will; Courage to venture wholly on the arm That will not harm; The wisdom thatRead More …

November 13 Blessed is the man whom Thou chastenest, O Lord, and teachest him out of Thy law.—Psalm 94:12 Truly this is a grief, and I must bear it.—Jeremiah 10:19. Hold in thy murmurs, heaven arraigning! The patient see God’s loving face; Who bear their burdens uncomplaining, ‘Tis they thatRead More …