Scripture Truths for Daily Meditation [A Scripture Text and a Verse for Every Day in the Year, Compiled by J.C.O.].

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1873 Excerpt: ... Lord, whom now thou canst not see, Whate'er He is, He is for thee; Expect, and thou shalt surely prove That God in Christ is perfect love. July 11. Lord, make me to know mine end, and the measure of my days, what it is; that I may know how frail I am.--Pb. xxxix. 4. fjY days are shorter than a span, A little point my life appears j How frail at best is dying man! How vain are all his hopes and fears! Vain his ambition, noise, and show! Vain are the cares which rack his mind! He heaps up treasures mixed with woe, And dies, and leaves them all behind. Oh be a nobler portion mine! My God, I bow before Thy throne; Earth's fleeting treasures I resign, And fix my hope on Thee alone. July 12. Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.--Ps. iv. 7. §LL the worldling's mirth is madness, All his labour fruitless toil; 'Tis the saints that taste of gladness, Though the world their choice revile: Sweet their portion! Life is in the Saviour's smile. July 13. Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life.--1 Tim vi. 12. fTEpIGHT the good fight; lay hold y Upon eternal life; Keep but thy shield, be bold, Stand through the hottest strife; Invincible while in the field, Thou canst not fail, unless thou yield. Great words are these, and strong; Yet Lord, I look to Thee, To whom alone belong Valour and victory. If God be for me in the field, Whom can I fear? I will not yield!--o--July 14. As thy days, so shall thy strength be.--Deut. xxxiii. 25. tS thy days, thy strength shall be;" This should be enough for thee. He who knows thy frame will spare Burdens more than thou canst bear. When thy days on earth are past, Christ shall call thee home at last, His redeeming love to praise, Who hath strengthened...