Praise the Lord. I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart. In the company of the upright in the congregation, great are the works of the Lord. Studied by all who delight in them. Psalm 111:1-2.

We are often discouraged by the difficulties of the way and cast down to the weakness of our faith. We look to creatures instead of looking to the Lord and reflect upon our weakness instead of believing his promises and trusting his faithfulness. But the Lord our God should be the only and the constant object of our trust. His word warrants us to look to him for all we need, both temporal and spiritual, And his character assures us that we cannot be disappointed. He will appear for us and make all his goodness pass over us. James Smith.