August 27

Depart from evil, and do good; Seek peace, and pursue it. — Ps 34:14

Who are thy playmates, boy?
“My favorite is joy,
Who brings with him his sister Peace, to stay
The livelong day.
I love them both; but he
Is most to me!”

And where are thy playmates now,
O man of sober brow?
“Alas! dear joy, the merriest is dead,
But I have wed
Peace; and our babe, a boy
Newborn, is joy.”
— John B. Tabb.

Prayer

Lord God, may I realize more my dependence on thee for the joys of life. I pray that as I accept thy gifts I will not neglect to take the peace and happiness which thou dost give with them. Grant that I may have the bright hope and cheerful courage that is the experience of power and truth. Amen.