Give heed to me, O Lord. Jeremiah 18:19. Divine answer. Behold, he that keepeth Israel shall neither slumber nor sleep. Psalms 121:4. They that put their trust in him shall understand the truth, and such as be faithful, shall remain with him in lave, for grace and mercy is to his saints and he has care for his elect. Wisdom of Solomon 3:9.
The care of the Lord which he takes for his little ones, far and infinitely exceeds the care of the most tender mother over her weak and helpless child. Be I then never so weak, miserable, and foolish in my own eyes, the Lord being the guardian of such babes, will have patience with me. Nay, these are the very vessels of his grace. Therefore, considering myself always as a weak, ignorant child, I will keep close to him. He is the minister of the sanctuary, and will never let me want any thing; but defend, provide, and train me up in the best and most suitable manner.
Be thou my counsellor,
My pattern, and my guide;
And through this desert land
Still keep me near thy side.
O let my feet
Never run astray,
Nor rove, nor seek
The crooked way.
Should all the hosts of death,
And powers of hell unknown,
Put their most dreadful forms
Of rage and mischief on,
I shall be safe:
For Christ displays
Superior power
And guardian grace.