O Eternal God, who alone has immortality, ever living in glory, unchanged, unchangeable, bend down Your ear to hear. We confess with shame—past hours wasted in unprofitable reading and other worldly entertainments. If future days are ours—guide us that no more time be squandered in vain pursuits.

Impress on our minds . . .
the shortness of time,
the work to be done,
the account to be rendered,
the nearness of eternity,
the misery of lamps expired, when the voice of the Bridegroom is heard.

May we never forget that . . .
Your eye always sees us;
Your ear always hears us;
Your recording hand commits all to a book of remembrance;
all hidden works must be unveiled at the judgment day!

Above all things—may we seek Your favor!

Above all things—may we dread Your frown!

May Christ be the pulse of our hearts.

May He speak in every word of our lips.

May He shine in every step of our earthly walk.

Grant our requests, for His dear sake. Amen.

The promises of God are . . .
the offspring of His love,
the proofs of His grace, and
the pledges of His mercy!

They are . . .
as changeless as His nature;
as certain as His existence;
as immutable as His throne!

""Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable gift!" 2 Corinthians 9:15

God can give us nothing greater than His Son! Can we think that He will withhold anything less? Having given Jesus — He will give all that is good.

Real religion always begins with God. There is . . .
no life — until He quickens;
no light — until He shines;
no seeking Him — until He seeks us.

Lord," Martha said to Jesus, "if You had been here — my brother would not have died!" John 11:21

We often think, if God were with us, and for us — such trials would not befall us. But He sends the trials in order to display His kindness and care! Whatever the Lord does for us, however painful, is a benefit — and therefore calls for praise and thanksgiving.