EDINBURGH: PRINTED BY THOMAS NELSON

PREFACE.

THE great Shepherd has made ample provision for his sheep, and the pastures are always fresh and green; but too many neglect the provision made for them, and are therefore weak in faith, feeble in effort, and uncomfortable in their lives. This little work is intended to attract the flock to the pastures provided; it presents a portion of spiritual food for daily use. Here is an inspired text, a verse of poetry, and a brief sentence each calculated to inform the mind, cheer the soul, and regulate the life. In busy times like the

present, brevity is important; and in such a season of temptation, spirituality is necessary. Reader, turn every portion into prayer, then meditate upon it, and endeavour to reduce the whole to practice. This is the way to enjoy peace, obtain blessings, and do good. May the Holy Spirit, who alone can render any work effectual, bless this little volume to thousands, and exalt the Saviour through its feeble instrumentality.

JAMES SMITH.

LONDON, MDCCCXLVII.

GREEN PASTURES,

OR,

DAILY FOOD FOR THE LORD'S FLOCK.

January 1

MY grace is sufficient for thee; for my strength is made perfect in weakness.-2 Cor. xii. 9.

I am your sure Almighty friend,
Who loving, loves you to the end;
I'm ever near you, and will shew
My grace sufficient is for you.

The grace that is in Jesus is for us; and the weaker we feel the more

earnestly we should seek and expect it.