It is unsafe and improper to trust our feelings or fancies; to listen to suggestions, or judge by appearances; the Christian's guide is God's word, and this should be the object of his trust. If we cannot take God's word and depend upon it, what can we trust?
It is true; on all necessary points plain; it has been tried and always found faithful. We should believe it, rely on it, plead it, expect its fulfilment, and comfort ourselves with it; especially when surrounded with difficulties, when in darkness or filled with forebodings, because God delays and our prayers are not answered.
Trusting in God's faithful word will bring peace to the mind, experience to the soul, and deliverance in every time of trouble: if we trust God's word we may be confident, for our supply is certain. Trusting a naked promise is difficult, but it is attainable, and truly desirable. The promise is God's bond, and is intended to set our minds at rest; if we trust it calmly and implicitly, we shall enjoy peace, quietness, and confidence.
Trusting God's word, we need fear no foe, or dread any trouble; all is safe, and safe for ever.
In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust: Mighty and merciful, and just, Thy faithful word I prove; Thou canst, Thou wilt my helper be: My confidence is all in Thee, The faithful God of love.
Written by James Smith for his own flock around 1840, but such was the demand that by 1846 over thirty thousand copies where in circulation.
James Smith was a predecessor of Charles Spurgeon at New Park Street Chapel in London from 1841-1850. He also ministered with great blessing in Cheltenham. His devotional, The Believer's Daily Remembrancer, subtitled Pastor's Morning and Evening Visit, was very popular in its own day, and has received a new lease of life through recent republication.
It is unsafe and improper to trust our feelings or fancies; to listen to suggestions, or judge by appearances; the Christian's guide is God's word, and this should be the object of his trust. If we cannot take God's word and depend upon it, what can we trust?
It is true; on all necessary points plain; it has been tried and always found faithful. We should believe it, rely on it, plead it, expect its fulfilment, and comfort ourselves with it; especially when surrounded with difficulties, when in darkness or filled with forebodings, because God delays and our prayers are not answered.
Trusting in God's faithful word will bring peace to the mind, experience to the soul, and deliverance in every time of trouble: if we trust God's word we may be confident, for our supply is certain. Trusting a naked promise is difficult, but it is attainable, and truly desirable. The promise is God's bond, and is intended to set our minds at rest; if we trust it calmly and implicitly, we shall enjoy peace, quietness, and confidence.
Trusting God's word, we need fear no foe, or dread any trouble; all is safe, and safe for ever.
In Thee, O Lord, I put my trust: Mighty and merciful, and just, Thy faithful word I prove; Thou canst, Thou wilt my helper be: My confidence is all in Thee, The faithful God of love.