How? First, watch! and then the very instant you see the enemy coming,
look up and say, "Come, Lord, and fight for me;" and keep on looking up
and _expecting_ Him to fight for you. And _you will find_ that He does
fight for you and gives you the victory; and you too will be "saved that
day," and will see "the Egyptians dead upon the sea-shore." Try Him, and
trust Him; and you, even you, will be "more than conqueror through Him
that loved you."

"So, when you meet with trials,
And know not what to do;
Just cast the care on Jesus,
And He will fight for you.
Gird on the heavenly armor
Of faith, and hope, and love;
And when the conflict's ended,
You'll reign with Him above."




17. Seventeenth Day.

The Master's Voice.


"I will watch to see what He will say unto me."--Hab. ii. 1.


When the Lord Jesus said to Simon the Pharisee, "Simon, I have somewhat to
say unto thee;" he answered, "Master, say on!" When God was going to speak