78 The True Riches.

it rich, take what you will away. ‘True
happiness—and is not that only another
name for “true riches ?”—like life, ‘“‘ con-
sisteth not in the abundance. which a man
hath,’ but in a quiet, contented mind—a
mind satisfied in having Gop, in doing His
will, following the example of our Lord and
Master, who fulfilled so perfectly the path
of obedience that He was “obedient unto
death,” well knowing that “He will give
grace and glory, and no good thing will He
withhold from them who walk uprightly.”
The question is, What is good? Nor are
we at a loss for the answer :

“Good when He gives, supremely good
Nor less when He denies ;
F’en crosses in His sovereign hand
Are blessings in disguise.”

This has been realised by His people—those
who have really believed and trusted in
Him.
“ His purposes will ripen fast,
Unfolding every hour ;
The bud may have a bitter taste,
But sweet will be the flower.”