May we rest in the confident

May we rest in the confident persuasion that You do all things well --and nothing but what is well. Enable us to exercise a child-like acquiescence in all Your dealings.

These may at times be mysterious; but when Your purposes of love are at last unfolded, we shall dwell with adoring gratitude on all the way by which You have led us. Give us grace, meanwhile, to be living as dying creatures.

Let us never forget our pilgrim character, nor dream away, in guilty unconcern, our fleeting moments. Enable us to take You as the strength of our hearts and our portion forever. Keep us from the absorbing power of earthly things. May . . .
Your Spirit be our teacher;
Your Word be our guide;
Your sovereign will be our motive;
Your glory be our ultimate end.

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