"THE SAVIOUR IN THE TIME OF TROUBLE." Such is the God of Israel and our God. The Author of Israel's hope is begotten by the Spirit through the promises of His word. They hope because He has promised, because He is faithful, because His word is true from the beginning. He is the object of Israel's hope. "Let Israel hope in the Lord, for with the Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption." They cannot hope in man for he is poor, weak, fickle, and unable to help. But they do hope in God, for He is strong to deliver, wealthy to supply, present to help, pledged to befriend, ready to pardon, wise to direct, waiting to be gracious, and He delights in mercy. His compassion is a spring that never fails. His love is a sun that never sets. His word is as a mountain that cannot be moved. His grace is sufficient for us, and His strength is made perfect in our weakness. The hope of Israel is a refuge; let us repair to it. The hope of Israel is a fountain; let us satisfy our thirst from it. The hope of Israel is our Saviour; let us put our trust in Him. The hope of Israel is God; let us therefore worship, adore and believe Him. "Happy is he that has the God of Jacob for his help."

For Meditation:
Hope of Israel, hear my cry,
To Thee from self I flee;
Be Thou in every trial nigh
And I will hope in Thee.