01 PREFACE

PREFACE
It is a pleasant sight to see the flock at eventide follow the shepherd from the field to the fold — that there they may rest and ruminate in safety. And it is both pleasant and profitable for the Christ’s sheep, after the toils and trials of the day — to follow Him into private, and there meditate for a few moments on some portion of His precious Word. It . . .
calms the agitated bosom,
soothes the troubled spirit,
brings back the wandering mind,
and awakens praise and prayer. To aid in doing this, is the design of the present little volume. A former volume provided for the morning, and we trust that many have been benefitted by its use; this is intended for the evening, and if properly employed, is calculated to do good. It leads to the Lord’s Word, and through the Word — to the Lord Himself. But if we would profit, we must . . .
mix faith with the Word;
seek to hold fellowship with God through every portion;
and realize the presence of the Holy Spirit, who alone can render the Word profitable. May every reader perceive the abundant provision which is made for us in Jesus, look to the Holy Spirit to unfold and apply the blessings of the gospel to the heart — and thus "grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen."

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