July 29

“Nevertheless, I am continually with Thee.” — P6. lxxiii. 23.

V.EVERTIIELESS. — As if, Lotwithstanding all the /vp foulishncsjs and ignorance wbitU David had just been confessing to God, not one atom the less was it tru« and certain that David was saved and accepted, and that the blessing of being constantly in God’s presence was undoubtedly his. Fully conscious of his own lost estate, and of the decciifulness and vilcncss of his nature, yet, by a glorious outburst of faith, he sings, “Nevertheless, I am continually with Thee.” Believer, you are forced to enter into Daniel’s confession and acknowledgment; endeavor in like spirit to say, “Nevertheless, since I belong to Christ I am continually with God! “By this is meant continually upon His mind; He is always thinking of me for my good. Continually before His eye; the eye of the Lord never sleepeth, but is perpetually watching over my welfare.” Continually in His hand, so that none shall be able to pluck me thence. Continually on His heart, worn there as a memorial, even as the high priest bore the names of the twelve tribes upon his heart forever. Thou always thinkest of me, 0 God. The bowels of Thy love continually yearn towards me. Thou art always making providence work for my good. Thou hast set me as a signet upon Thine arm; Thy love is strong as death; many waters cannot quench it, neither can the floods drown it. Surprising grace! Thou seest me in Christ, and, though in myself abhorred, Thou beholdest me as wearing Christ’s garments, and washed in His blood, and thus I stand accepted in Thy presence. I am thus continually in Th favor — “continually with Thee.” Here is comfort for the t/icd and afflicted soul; vexed with the tempest within — look at the calm without. Nevertheless’’ — O say it in thy heart, and take the peace it gives. “Nevertheless, I aia continually with Tbee.”