The Thirteenth of May.

WILL INSTRUCT THEE --- Psalm 32:8.

"Show me thy ways , O teach me thy paths." --- Psalm 25:4.

Show me now thy way, that I may know thee." --- Exodus 33:13.

Divine Answer: "I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go. I will guide thee with mine eye." --- Psalm 32:8.

"My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest." --- Exodus 33:14.

O Lord, suffer me not to step aside one inch from thy way, much less fall away from thee, the true Vine and Fortress of my soul, by plausible insinuation of my own brain and imagination.

May I never run before thou hast called me, to the hurt of my soul; but constantly and confidently abide in thee, always drawing first the necessary light and strength from thee by never-ceasing supplications. Grant that, my eye being fixed constantly upon thee, I may be guided into all truth, my doings being attended with thy blessings, and my whole life a constant progress towards heaven.

CHRIST'S ANSWER

I will keep thee as the apple of mine eye, that no evil shall come near thee. As a careful mother watches over her child, so have I undertaken to teach thee my path, and guide thee with my own eyes.

Whatever faintings and fastings may befall thee, yet I will be ever faithful, raising thee up again, and leading thee evermore in my ways. Nay, as a good Shepherd, I will carry thee in my own arms, whenever thy increasing weakness shall require.