"GRACIOUS IS THE LORD, AND RIGHTEOUS; YEA, OUR GOD IS MERCIFUL." He daily loadeth us with benefits. Are we thankful? This is a very suitable inquiry after a day's mercies. But though we attempt to render praise tonight, we ought not to confine our efforts to the day. Rather let us ask, "What has the Lord conferred upon us?" Benefits and blessings, without which we could neither be happy, useful, or holy, are from Him. He has given grace, scattered fears, wrought deliverances, sent supplies, confirmed our faith, and promised glory. Everything we receive from the Lord is a benefit. It springs from free grace, flows to the undeserving, suits our case, and puts us under deep obligations. The Father has given us His Son. The Son has given us His perfect work. The Holy Spirit has given us life. Then what shall we render? What are we willing to render? Have we gifts? Let us devote them to His service. Have we time? Let us employ it to His praise. Let us work in His vineyard, suffer in His cause, and give to His poor. What will be acceptable to God? That you walk closely with Him, spread His gospel, visit His sick ones, relieve His poor people, shew gratitude to Him as opportunity offers, and live the life of a consecrated disciple.

For Meditation:
What shall I render? Render praise,
Walk close with God in love;
Observe His precepts, keep His ways,
And all His will approve.