October 22 Father, if Thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but Thine, be done.—Luke 22:42. Just as Thou wilt is just what I would will; Give me but this, the heart to be content, And, if my wish is thwarted, to lie still, WaitingRead More …

October 21 I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.—Genesis 17:1. Consecrate yourselves today to the Lord.—Exodus 32:29. Take my life, and let it be Consecrated, Lord, to Thee. Take my moments and my days; Let them flow in ceaseless praise. F. R. HAVERGAL. I haveRead More …

October 20 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.—Romans 12:21. Come, in this accepted hour; Bring Thy heavenly kingdom in; Fill us with Thy glorious power, Rooting out the seeds of sin. C. WESLEY. If we wish to overcome evil, we must overcome it by good. ThereRead More …

October 19 Thus saith the Lord, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the Lord thy God which teacheth thee to profit, which leadeth thee by the way that thou shouldest go.—Isaiah 48:17. I seek Thy aid, I ask direction, Teach me to do what pleaseth Thee; IRead More …

October 18 Except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.—Matthew 5:20. The freedom from all wilful sin, The Christian’s daily task,— Oh these are graces far below What longing love would ask! Dole not thyRead More …

October 17 Hath the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice.—1 Samuel 15:22. Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will show to you today—Exodus 14:13.Read More …

October 16 I am not worthy of the least of all the mercies, and of all the truth, which Thou hast showed unto Thy servant.—Genesis 32:10. Some murmur if their sky is clear, And wholly bright to view, If one small speck of dark appear In their great heaven ofRead More …

October 15 Mine iniquities have taken hold upon me, so that I am not able to look up; therefore my heart faileth me. Be pleased, O Lord, to deliver me: O Lord, make haste to help me.—Psalm 40:12, 13. Sin shall not have dominion over you.—Romans 6:14. O Thou, toRead More …

October 14 He that sinneth against Me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate Me love death.—Proverbs 8:36. But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. For the wages of sin is death; butRead More …

October 13 We desire that every one of you do show the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end.—Hebrews 6:11. The Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.— 2 Thessalonians 3:3. Long though my task may be, Cometh the end. God’tRead More …