Golden Promises for Believing Hearts.
“ONLY believe,” and not only the gates of the celestial city open to receive us, but even here we shall rest in the shadow of a great love. But dangers stand thick on every hand suggests Faint-heart; how can we help being anxious? Only believe. “The Lord is a shield to them that put their trust in Him.” Silver-tongued temptation may assail us. “He is able to succor them that are tempted.” What if poverty be our lot? “The Lord knoweth the poor.” What if riches are our portion, and we are encumbered with many cares? “Give to the poor, and you shall have treasure in Heaven.” We may be homeless. Our Lord “had not where to lay his head.” Friendless. “There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother.” Afflicted. “He bindeth up the broken-hearted.” Unjustly accused. “The Almighty shall be thy defense.” The night cometh. “He that keepeth thee will not slumber.” Accidents may befall thee. “The Lord will preserve thy going out and thy coming in.” Pain and sickness. “The Lord will make all thy bed in sickness.” The infirmities of age. “They shall still bring forth fruit in old age.” There are heavy burdens to be borne, perchance incessant daily toil. “There remaineth a rest.” Wearisome nights may be appointed to us. “He giveth songs in the night.” Death will surely come. It knocketh alike at the lordly palace and the lowly cottage. “It is well with the righteous.” “Death is swallowed up in victory.” To the believer every providence is but another stroke of the chisel upon the marble rock, shaping it for its position in the heavenly temple.—American Messenger.