Last Updated on : Saturday, October 11, 2014
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Chapter 9Overcoming Tribulation |
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It is into the green pastures and beside the still waters that the Shepherd Divine leads His flock. Often from the mountaintop of life 's experience we must be led into the lowly places, and there it is, among the humbler surroundings and the sweet fragrant stillness, that we learn the deeper and richer lessons of the valleys. "In returning and rest shall ye be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be your strength," says the Spirit in the prophet, and we well know that it is the still waters, that reflect the beauty of all surrounding objects, as well as the light of heaven, and the glory of the Sun and Moon. So it is the quiet soul that exercises the most influence on others, and the greatest works are accomplished in our quiet moments. Let us then cultivate stillness of mind and prayerful meditation, for it is also testified "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee." (Isa. 26:3). "This is my comfort in my affliction,That thy promise gives me life" Psalm 119:50.
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