Under His Wing by F. R. Havergal

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Mar 18, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 11.

"Under His Wing."

By F. R. Havergal

"Under his wings shalt thou trust!" not "shalt thou see!" If a little eaglet wanted to see for itself what was going on, and thought it could take care of itself for a little, and hopped from under the shadow of the wings, it would neither be safe nor warm. The sharp wind would chill it and the cruel hand might seize it then. So you are to trust, rest quietly and peacefully, "under his wings," stay there, and not be peeping out and wondering whether God really is taking care of you. You may always be safe and happy there,—safe, for "in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge;" happy, for "in the shadow of thy wings will I rejoice." Remember, too, that it is a command as well as a promise; it is what you are to-day, all day long. "Under his wings shalt thou trust!"—F. R. Havergal.