“This one thing”- saith the man
of God -“I do.”
He separates himself from all outward
hindrances, vain company,
trifling amusements or studies, needless
engagements, that he may seek and intermeddle
with all wisdom. Without it – Christian –
thy soul can never prosper.
How canst thou intermeddle with the great
wisdom of knowing thyself, if thy whole mind
be full of this world’s chaff and vanity?
There must be a withdrawal to “commune with
thine own heart” and to ask questions –
“Where art thou? What doest thou here?”
Much is there to be inquired into and pondered.
Everything here calls for our deepest, closest
thoughts. We must walk with God in secret, or
the enemy will walk with us, and our souls will die.
“Arise go forth into the plain, and I will walk
with thee.” Like thy Divine Master, thou wilt never
be less alone than when alone.
Charles Bridges (1794-1869)
