The second part of a vigorous Christian’s life consists in gracious
activity. We are not always lying down to feed, but are journeying onward
toward perfection. What are the still waters but the influences and
graces of his blessed Spirit? His Spirit attends us in various operations, like
waters—in the plural—to cleanse, to refresh, to fertilize, to cherish. They are
still because the Holy spirit loves peace, and sounds no trumpet of
ostentation in his operations. He may flow into our soul, but not into our
neighbor’s, and therefore our neighbor may not perceive the divine presence.
Our Lord leads us beside these still waters; we could not go there of
ourselves, we need his guidance. He does not drive us. Moses drives us by the
law, but Jesus leads us by his example, and the gentle drawings of his love.
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