THE GOODNESS OF GOD by Sarah A. Richmond

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 12, 1861

THE GOODNESS OF GOD.

By Sarah A. Richmond

WHILE meditating upon the goodness of God I have been led to exclaim with the Psalmist, "What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me!" How numberless are the blessings daily bestowed upon us who are the objects of his care. In almost everything we behold, we may see the wisdom and goodness of God.

Let us for a moment reflect upon the great goodness of God to us. Look away to Calvary, and there behold the Son of God groaning and dying upon the cross. Behold him too, in the garden of Gethsemane. There in deep agony of soul he prays, "Father if it be possible, let this cup pass from me. Nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt." But why was this? Oh it was to purchase our salvation. It was that we might be partakers of his glory in those mansions he has gone to prepare.

When there was no other way of escape for sinful man, when no other arm could bring salvation, behold the condescending love of the Son of God! What wondrous love! Be thou astonished, O my soul at thy ingratitude! and may the goodness of God lead us to a humble repentance for all our sins. May it inspire within all our hearts due love and gratitude to God for his unspeakable gift. "Return unto thy rest, O my soul for the Lord hath dealt bountifully with thee." Ps. cxvi, 7.

SARAH A. RICHMOND.

Ashfield, Mass., Dec. 17, 1860.