"BEHOLD, HIS REWARD IS WITH HIM. And they shall call them, The holy people, The redeemed of the Lord." The Lord's people may be sorely tried and often cast down; but the present is the worst state they will ever be in; they are hastening to the day of God, which is to them the day of deliverance. Their salvation is on the way: they will soon be freed from all disease which they now suffer; from all sin, under which they now groan; from all foes, of whom they are now afraid; and from all cares and troubles, with which they are now burdened. Beloved, why are you so fearful, and why do desponding thoughts arise in your hearts? Behold, your salvation cometh; behold, His reward is with Him, and His work before Him. He will free you from all that pains you, and raise you above all fear. The time of deliverance is at hand, the year of release is near; the trumpet of the Jubilee will soon be heard; our Saviour will arrive to lead us to our Father's house, to the mansions which He has prepared for us, and so shall we be ever with the Lord. Comfort one another with these words, "Behold, the bridegroom cometh, go ye out to meet Him!"

For Meditation:
Jesus beckons from on high,
Fearless to His presence fly;
Thine the merits of His blood,
Thine the righteousness of God!
Rise His triumphs to adorn,
Meet thy God, O glorious morn!