Walking with God by Advocate

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 9, 1866

Walking with God.

By Advocate

NOAH walked with God. Enoch walked with God, and was translated to the realm of glory. So now, myriads are walking with God; hence enjoying his smiles and protecting care. We are walking with God when we bow the knee in prayer and praise, and supplicate the favor of Heaven. We are walking with God when we keep his commandments, and are arrayed in the beauty of holiness. We are walking with God when we continually feel the assurance of acceptance, and the witness of his Holy Spirit. 'Tis good to walk with him, for his arm shields us from the wiles of Satan. He "leadeth us in green pastures, and beside still waters." He smooths and lights the rugged, gloomy, path of life, imbues our souls with the dews of his grace, and causes us to feel the happy thrills of joy and bliss.

And oh, how sweet, should we come to the dark valley of death, to walk through its shadowy vale leaning upon the arm of God! His presence can light the darkest recess, his love can warm the coldest clime. Let us then walk with God, and we shall taste the sweets of his love. Let us then walk with God,

—"And e'en the tomb, No fearful shade shall wear."

"Oh, for a closer walk with God,— A calm and heavenly frame; A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb."

—Advocate.