The happier, and holier, and livelier we shall be!',

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"Quicken me in Your way." Psalm 99:37

What poor, dull, lifeless creatures we often feel ourselves to be! And how needful is this prayer. 

It is our duty to RUN in the way of God's commandments; it is our misery that through sin, weakness, and temptation—that we scarcely creep! 

We are dependent upon the Spirit for quickening. He alone can strengthen, animate and enliven us. Let us pray to Him to bring us near to God; for the nearer to God—the happier, and holier, and livelier we shall be! Let us ask Him to shed abroad the love of Jesus in our hearts; for the love of Christ will make us . . .
live well,
bear the cross well,
perform duties well,
and die well.
The presence of Jesus, and the communications of His grace, are daily necessary to keep us lively, devoted, and working for God. Lord, quicken me thus!