"Salvation is of the LORD." -Jonah 2:9

" He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness, for His name's sake." — Psalm 23:3 [KJV] With gratitude and joy, every believer has daily cause to address his soul in the words spoken to Naomi at the birth of Obed, "Blessed be the Lord, who hath not left thee this day without a kinsman or redeemer, whose name is famous in Israel, who shall be unto thee a restorer of thy life." Ruth 4:14, 15. To the glory of Jesus be it ever remembered, that life once received from Him can never be lost. The soul once quickened from a death in trespasses and sins, dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over it; for it is delivered from the cause of death, sin. Partaking of the life of grace from Jesus, sin has no more dominion over it to kill and destroy it. But though the soul enjoys life in Jesus, yet sin is not dead. It dwelleth in us; it worketh in the members, and opposeth the life, peace and comfort of the new-born soul. Is there a

" The end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer." —I Peter 4:7 [KJV] The word of grace and truth, like a judicious physician for the body, prescribes different recipes for the soul. Sometimes the bitter draught of affliction; at others the strengthening, comforting balsam of faith, with the restorative mixture of love; but at all times a necessary regimen, whereby to rule and govern our lives, so that our souls may prosper and be in good health. To use means in faith is our bounden duty: to neglect them is a contempt of the wise Prescriber; whereby we suffer loss and receive hurt to our souls. As faith binds the soul to Jesus in the sweet bands of love, so it produces a conformity to Him in heart and life. As the Spirit enriches the soul with precious graces, so they are accompanied with His transforming influence. He ever directs to the word He has inspired, that we may be taught to avoid those things contrary thereto; and also