Part 27 (1/2)
May 26
_The Lord beareth your murmurings, which ye murmur against Him_.--EX. xvi.
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Without murmur, uncomplaining In His hand, Leave whatever things thou canst not Understand.
K. R. HAGENBACH.
One great characteristic of holiness is never to be exacting--never to complain. Each complaint drags us down a degree, in our upward course.
If you would discern in whom G.o.d's spirit dwells, watch that person, and notice whether you ever hear him murmur.
GOLD DUST.
When we wish things to be otherwise than they are, we lose sight of the great practical parts of the life of G.o.dliness. We wish, and wish--when, if we have done all that lies on us, we should fall quietly into the hands of G.o.d. Such wis.h.i.+ng cuts the very sinews of our privileges and consolations.
You are leaving me for a time; and you say that you wish you could leave me better, or leave me with some a.s.sistance: but, if it is right for you to go, it is right for me to meet what lies on me, without a wish that I had less to meet, or were better able to meet it.
R. CECIL.
May 27
_He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in much_.--LUKE xvi, 10.
_The Lord preserveth the faithful_.--PS. x.x.xi. 23
The trivial round, the common task, Would furnish all we ought to ask; Room to deny ourselves; a road To bring us, daily, nearer G.o.d.
J. KEBLE.
Exactness in little duties is a wonderful source of cheerfulness.
F. W. FABER.
The unremitting retention of simple and high sentiments in obscure duties is hardening the character to that temper which will work with honor, if need be, in the tumult or on the scaffold.
R. W. EMERSON.
We are too fond of our own will. We want to be doing what we fancy mighty things; but the great point is, to do small things, when called to them, in a right spirit.
R. CECIL.
It is not on great occasions only that we are required to be faithful to the will of G.o.d; occasions constantly occur, and we should be surprised to perceive how much our spiritual advancement depends on small obediences.