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<p> <em>&quot;The righteous shall hold on his way.&quot;</em> — Job 17:9<br><br>
Reader! How comforting to you amid the ebbing's and flowing's of your changing history — to know that the change is all with you, and not with your God! Your spiritual vessel may be tossed on <em>waves of temptation</em>, in many a dark midnight storm. You may think your Pilot has left you, and be ready continually to say, &quot;Where is my God?&quot;<br><br>
But fear not! The ship which bears your spiritual destiny, is in better hands than yours! A <em>golden chain of covenant love </em>links it to the eternal throne! That chain can never snap asunder. He who holds it in His hand gives you this as the pledge of your safety, &quot;Because I live — you shall live also!&quot;<br><br>
&quot;Why are you then cast down, O my soul? and why are you disquieted within me? hope in God!&quot; You will assuredly ride out these stormy surges, and reach the desired haven! But be faithful with yourself: see that there is nothing to hinder or impede your growth in grace. Think how little may retard your progress. One <em>sin </em>indulged — one <em>temptation </em>tampered with — one <em>bosom traitor</em> — may cost you many a bitter hour and bitter tear, by separating between you and your God. Make it your daily prayer, &quot;Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life!&quot;