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<p> <em>&quot;He will not break a bruised reed, and He will not quench a smouldering wick!&quot;</em> — Matthew 12:20<br><br>
Will Jesus accept such a heart as mine? — this erring, treacherous, vile heart? The PAST — how many forgotten vows — broken covenants — prayer-less days! How often have I made new resolutions, and as often has the reed succumbed to the first blast of temptation!<br><br>
Oh! my soul! you are low indeed — the things that remain, seem &quot;ready to die.&quot; But your Saviour-God will not give you &quot;over unto death.&quot; The <em>reed </em>is bruised — but He will not pluck it up by the roots. The <em>wick </em>is reduced to a smouldering ember — but He will fan the decaying flame.<br><br>
Why wound your loving Saviour's heart — by these repeated declensions? He <em>will </em>not — <em>cannot</em> give you up! Go, mourn your weakness and unbelief. Cry unto the <em>Strong </em>for strength.<br><br>
Weary and faint one! You have an <em>Omnipotent arm </em>to lean on. &quot;He never grows faint or weary!&quot; Listen to His own gracious assurance: &quot;Do not be afraid — for I am with you. Do not be discouraged — for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with My victorious right hand!&quot; Leaving all your false props and refuges, let this be your resolve, &quot;I will trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock!&quot;