DOUBTLESS HE IS OUR FATHER.
By E. D. CARMICHAEL
“DOUBTLESS thou art our Father.” Isa. lxiii, 16. Dear, lonely ones, take courage, be strong; because God, even God, is our Father. What words of comfort to the tempted and tried, when forsaken by the world, cast down and discouraged by the fiery darts of the enemy. Though there be no good in us but weakness and imperfection, yet we are permitted, yea, entreated, to come and ask what we will, and it shall be done. We are the clay and he the potter. Let us commit ourselves into his hands, knowing that he will work for us to will and to do of his own good pleasure. Oh! for more of that meekness, that forbearing spirit, which was in our blessed Saviour, that will enable us to overcome and be prepared to sit down on his throne. When I look within my own heart and see the evils there, I am ready to say, Can it be possible that such an unworthy creature as I can obtain such honors? yet faith takes hold of the promises. Jesus has died that we might live. Yes, we shall see Jesus as he is, and, more still, be like him. What a prospect! Can we not take courage, and be strong though all is darkness around us? Let us trust in the name of the Lord, and stay upon our God. Heaven will be cheap enough, though it is obtained through great tribulation. Though our nearest and dearest friends forsake us, yet the Lord has promised to be with us, and strengthen us in trouble. “My grace is sufficient for thee,” is the blessed promise. May we look up and rejoice, knowing that our redemption draweth near.