"In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." --- Colossians 2:3.

O my dear Saviour, eneable me to rest humbly and quietly in thee, avoiding all such novelties as might breed presumption, distract my thoughts, and cause my heart to swerve from thee. Whoever has tasted the sweetness of thy word will be satisfied with it; and better it is to improve in the life of faith, and power of godliness, than in new words, forms, and professions. "May the Lord quicken me by the old truths, and humble my heart evermore, so as to receive them better, and to abide in that which I have heard from the beginning!"

Novelty is the bane of souls, by which we are often greviously tormented and distracted. It is work enough for a meek and quiet soul to keep within the bounds of a settled mind, effectually to centre in God. How can such enjoy true rest, who, from a vain curiosity to know everything, are ever running after new doctrines, or prying into every man's business? Lord, save me from this unsettled mind, and make me determined to know nothing but Jesus Christ, and him crucified. Amen.

Oh that the Lord would guide my ways
To keep his statutes still;
Oh that my God would grant me grace
To know and do his will.

My soul has gone too far astray,
My feet too often slip;
Yet, since I've not forgot thy way,
Restore thy wandering sheep.

Devotion for September 22