Cling to the Mighty One.
By M. E. Williams
“Fear thou the Lord, and thou shalt then
Have nothing else to fear;
Make thou his service thy delight,
He’ll make thy wants his care.” “If God is for us, he is more than all they that can be against us.” Though dangers surround us on every hand, no harm can befall us without his permission. And though Satan and all his host combine against us, yet he in whom we trust is mightier far; and if we keep hold of his all-powerful arm, he will protect and keep us. At a time when I was greatly discouraged, and almost in despair, I dreamed that I was sinking in deep, dark waters, whose waves washed over me. As far as my eye could reach, I could not see even a straw to cling to. I thought I must certainly perish, when close at my side there appeared a hand which I quickly grasped, and looking up, I saw a powerful arm, which seemed to be reached down from Heaven. With both hands I clung fast to that strong arm, and felt that I was safe. Surely, thought I, as I awoke, If I cling fast to the arm of the Lord, it will be well with me; for his arm bringeth salvation; and I was encouraged to struggle on. Strong temptations come between us and God at times; and how often, instead of resisting them, we yield to them and bring upon ourselves darkness and anguish of spirit. But when we cry out, Lord, save or I perish, how quickly is his hand reached down for our aid. His loving-kindness changeth not. ’Tis sweet to trust in the God of the universe, to feel that we are safe because we dwell under the shadow of the Almighty. If we will only cling fast to his arm, he will bring us safely over the rough seas, and through the fires, till we reach the home above. M. E. WILLIAMS.