O God of my salvation
" Hide not Thy face far from me; put not Thy servant away in anger: Thou hast been my help; leave me not, neither forsake me, O God of my salvation." —Psalm 27:9 [KJV] "Love never faileth:" it ever worketh in the heart of disciples towards its beloved Object. Love cannot bear distance or separation from Jesus; the thought of it is grievous and painful; the dread of it makes the soul plead, fills the mouth with arguments, lest the poor heart should lose the sweet sense and comforting savour of the love of God. His presence is its heaven, His absence is its hell; His smiles create joy, His frowns bring gloom and sorrow on the mind. When the heart feels a sensible withdrawing of God, and the light of His countenance is hid, it cannot but be restless and uneasy. Real believers experience Christianity to be more than a name— doctrines more than mere speculations to fill the head and amuse the thoughts—in ordinances, somewhat more is enjoyed than a dull ...