1. Judgeme, O Lord. Worried and worn out by the human injustice, the innocent spirit flies
from its false accusers to the throne of Eternal Right. Whoever dares take his
case to heaven needs a clear case. Such an appeal as this is not to be rashly
made; and as to the whole of our walk and behavior, it should never be made at
all, except as we are justified in Christ Jesus. A far more fitting prayer for
a sinful mortal is, “Enter not
into judgment with thy servant.” ForI have have walked in mine integrity. He had integrity as his principle,
and walked in it as his practice. David had not used any traitorous or
unrighteous means to gain the crown, or to keep it; he was conscious of having
been guided by the noblest principles of honor in all his actions with regard
to Saul and his family. What a comfort it is to have the approbation of one’s
own conscience! I have trusted also in the Lord.
Faith is the root and sap of integrity. Faith will work hard for the Lord, and
in the Lord’s way, but she refuses so much as to lift a finger to fulfill the
devices of unrighteous cunning. Faith trusts God to accomplish his own decrees.
Why should I steal when God has promised to supply my need? Why should I avenge
myself when I know that the Lord has espoused my cause? Therefore I shall not slide. Slippery as the way is, faith keeps my heels from tripping. The
ways of honesty, though often rough, are always safe. We cannot trust God if we
walk crookedly; but straight paths and simple faith bring the pilgrim to his
journey’s end.
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