"Return unto your rest, O my soul." Psalm 116:7',

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There is no rest for the Christian—but at the feet of Jesus! When we live near to Him, and exercise our faith upon Him—we are at rest. Then . . .
conscience is silent, or commends us; 
the law has nothing to say against us; 
the world has but little influence over us;
Satan is weak, and cannot overcome us.

But if we wander from Jesus . . .
we become weak;
we lose our courage; and
darkness, perplexity, and trouble frequently fill our minds. 

But we MAY return—for Jesus is still inviting us. 
We MUST return—or we cannot enjoy peace. 
Let us therefore return unto our rest this morning.

"O Jesus! we come to You! Receive Your wandering sheep, restore unto us the joy of Your salvation, and let us find rest at Your cross. Oh, to rest on Your faithful Word! To rest from slavish fear, worldly care, and distressing anxiety! To rest in Your boundless love, satisfied with the dispensations of Your special providence."

Return, return, my soul from all your wanderings—and find your rest in Jesus, your faithful Friend and Saviour!

Sweet assurance: "He will receive us graciously."

O Jesus, be my rest, and the solace of my soul this day!