"FOR THE LORD HATH DEALT BOUNTIFULLY WITH THEE." There is no rest for the Christian but at the feet of Jesus; when we live near to Him, and exercise our faith upon Him, we are at rest. Conscience is silent or commends us. The law has nothing to say against us. Walking close to the Lord, the world has but little influence over us; and Satan is powerless to do us harm. But if we wander away, we become weak and lose courage; and darkness, perplexity, and trouble fill our minds. But we may return, for Jesus is still inviting us; we must return or we cannot enjoy peace; let us therefore return unto our rest this morning. O Jesus Lord, to Thee we come. Receive Thy wandering sheep, restore unto us the joy of Thy salvation, and let us find rest at Thy cross. O, to rest on Thy faithful word, with Thy faithful people! To rest from slavish fear, worldly care, and distressing anxiety; to rest in Thy boundless love, satisfied with the dispensations of Thy special providence. Return, return my soul from all your wanderings, and find your rest in Jesus, your faithful Friend and Saviour. Sweet assurance,"He will receive us graciously." O Jesus, be my rest, and the strength of my soul this day!

For Meditation:
Enclose me, Lord, in that repose
Which only he who loves Thee knows;
Lodged in Thy arms I fear no more
The tempest's howl, the billow's roar:
No storm can shake th' Almighty's seat,
None can violate the saint's retreat.