On all of my life that is past, I look back with humility and gratitude; on what is to come, with confidence. He that has thus far been my preserver and guide will not forsake me in the end. ‘Being justified by faith, I have peace with God, through our Lord Jesus Christ.’ Nor can I reasonably doubt of the reality of the work; for ‘the Spirit itself beareth witness’ to my adoption, that I am a child of God. I desire, therefore, tremblingly, but in the exercise of steadfast reliance on the promises, to exult in a consciousness of the Divine presence; which, though invisible to mortal eye, is nigh to uphold and save. ‘Behold, I go forward, but He is not there; and backward, but I cannot perceive Him; on the left hand, where He doth work, but I cannot behold Him; He hideth Himself on the right hand, that I cannot see Him; but He knoweth the way that I take: when He hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.’ The Almighty sustained me when foremost in the files of war, and no weapon was permitted to give the fatal 256blow. To repress vanity, and prove my dependence upon the shield of His protection, I was struck at the breach of Badajos. But mercy was mingled with judgment; and though I fell, it was to rise again. The injury was not mortal. Space was given for repentance; and now, such is the goodness of the Lord, He hath placed me among the living in Jerusalem. ‘For who hath despised the day of small things? For they shall rejoice, and shall see the plummet in the hands of Zerubbabel, with those seven. His hands have laid the foundation, and His hands shall finish it. Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.’ ‘Contented now upon my thigh I halt, till life’s short journey end; All helplessness, all weakness, I On Thee alone for strength depend, Nor have I power from Thee to move; Thy nature and Thy name is Love.’ HAVMAN BROTHERS & LILLY, HATTON HOUSE, FARRINGDON ROAD, E.C. 257Standard & Popular Books PUBLISHED BY T. WOOLMER, 2, CASTLE STREET, CITY ROAD, E.C. PRICE FIVE SHILLINGS. Sermons by the Rev. W. Morley Punshon, LL.D. With a Preface by the Rev. W. Arthur, M.A. These Sermons contain the latest Corrections of the Author. Crown 8vo. ‘Here we have found, in rare combination, pure and elevated diction, conscience-searching appeal, withering exposure of sin, fearless advocacy of duty, forceful putting of truth,’ etc., etc.—London Quarterly Review. Lectures by the Rev. W. Morley Punshon, LL.D. Crown 8vo. ‘One and all of the Lectures are couched in the powerful and popular style which distinguished the great preacher, and they are worthy of a permanent place in any library.’—Daily Chronicle.