Weekly Bible Quote 141

For He shall give His angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways - (Ps 9:11)
God is my ever-present help and strength the whole day through

There was a picture, often seen in school-rooms and nursuries in days gone by, of a small child walking across a narrow bridge that spanned a deep gorge. The child was walking confidently ahead while overshadowing him was a splendid and most solicitous angel. Children were taught - and believed - that each one had a Guardian Angel sent by God Himself to watch over them.

Angels are not much in favour or in fashion nowadays, but the principle underlying their existence is the same. Whoever and wherever we are, we are surrounded by the Living, Loving Presence Who never leaves our side, day or night. We have but to turn within and become aware of this Presence to realize that we are safe, secure, guided and encouraged.

Older generations drew comfort from imagining radiant winged beings hovering about and affording heavenly protection. We can be thankful for the same loving watchfulness, understanding that in God we live, move, breathe and have our very existence.

The Path of Truth Sep/Oct 2010, p. 300.

The Uplifted Vision, Nicol Campbell lecture, read by andre

I think you are all familiar with the psalm "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hill,   from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the Lord Who made heaven and earth."

If we take that literally it immediately associates us with a personage somewhere up in the sky who made us and this world in which we dwell. The metaphysician, or student of Truth, however, sees it quite differently. He does not direct his gaze upon a place, but into his own consciousness, into a higher understanding, the awareness of spiritual Law that functions with the spiritual power of Love which brought forth the heavens and the earth.

A Prayer, by Joseph Benner

A Prayer
(Slightly adapted by me for our modern times - but with sincere reverence)

This Prayer is from The Way to the Kingdom by Joseph S Benner, who wrote all his books anonymously at the time. I believe his name was only revealed after his death in 1941. This prayer has wonderful power and it is presented here for your listening pleasure.