Thou art willing to be kept by him. Thou knowest thine own helplessness and ignorance; the power and malignity of the adversary; the sufficiency, love and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ; the reality of the Spirit; thou distinguishest his still, small voice; the word of God is a lamp to thy feet; thou meditatest therein day and night; thou hast the shield of faith. Thou knowest the voice of thy keeper, and knowest not the voice of strangers. In prosperity, in adversity, and in the intervening lulls, thou dost equally seek the guidance and help of the good Shepherd. He is now thy keeper; and therefore it is certain that in that day of unutterable wrath which is so fast hastening to break upon the earth, he will keep thee in all serenity and security.
A daily devotional written by a Baptist Missionary to India, Reverend George Bowen (1816-1888) over 150 years ago.
George H. Bowen (30 April 1816 at Middlebury, Vermont – 5 February 1888 at Bombay, India) was an American missionary, newspaper man, linguist, and translator in India. He was known as "The White Saint of India" for his resemblance in manner and dress to the Hindu holy men.
Thou art willing to be kept by him. Thou knowest thine own helplessness and ignorance; the power and malignity of the adversary; the sufficiency, love and faithfulness of the Lord Jesus Christ; the reality of the Spirit; thou distinguishest his still, small voice; the word of God is a lamp to thy feet; thou meditatest therein day and night; thou hast the shield of faith. Thou knowest the voice of thy keeper, and knowest not the voice of strangers. In prosperity, in adversity, and in the intervening lulls, thou dost equally seek the guidance and help of the good Shepherd. He is now thy keeper; and therefore it is certain that in that day of unutterable wrath which is so fast hastening to break upon the earth, he will keep thee in all serenity and security.