And Being let go, They Went to their own Company.
By M. W. Howard
THERE are times, even days together, when the duties of the hour absorb every faculty of the mind, as much the Christian's as the mere worldling's, but with this difference: let the strain be removed, or in scripture words, "being let go," the thoughts of the Christian will return to their own congenial company, even communion with the "Father of spirits," while the worldling's still plod on, bounded by the narrow vision of worldly-mindedness. Yes! "being let go they went to their own company." These simple words are indeed fraught with an important lesson to each of us individually, that we be practically, as well as professedly Christians; that our lives be an endorsing of our belief and trust in God; that where the little band of Christ's true followers are, there will we find our willing feet bending. Or if our bodily presence be restrained, will not the heart's best and warmest affections there center? They certainly will. But above all, the true child of God, believes in God, confides in him, and in this way may put aside all painful responsibilities, and the comforter by its guidance, soothes the confused and jarring experiences, enabling the trusting heart to sit still and calm, because it is written, "Great peace have they that love thy law and nothing shall offend them." So that be one's cares and duties what they may, there is not an hour which may not be sweetened by a blessing from above; which may not be refreshed and brightened by the smile of an ever-present Deity.