Morning Bells; Or, Waking Thoughts for Little Ones by Frances Ridley Havergal
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with God's own music, the bright words of faith that He puts into your
mouth, "Hold Thou me up, _and I shall be safe_!" So you will if you do not distrust Him, if you will but _trust_ Him to do just what you ask, and let Him hold you up. It would be hard to find a prayer in the Bible without a promise to match it; so David says, "Uphold me, according to Thy word." What has He said about it? More than there is room for on this page. "I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand." "Yea, I will uphold thee." "He will not suffer thy foot to be moved." "When thou runnest thou shalt not stumble." "Yea, he shall be holden up." "He shall keep thy foot from being taken." "He will keep the feet of His saints." Seven promises in answer to your one little prayer! "I the Lord am with thee, Be thou not afraid! I will help and strengthen, Be thou not dismayed! Yea, I will uphold thee With my own right hand; Thou art called and chosen In my sight to stand!" 4. Fourth Day. What can I do? |
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