And oft, when in my heart was heard

Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people; and walk ye in all the ways that I home commanded you, that it may be well unto you. Jer. 7:23.   And oft, when in my heart was heard Thy timely mandate, I deferred The task, in smoother walks to stray ; But thee I now would serve more strictly, if I may. Pray Him to give you what Scripture calls "an honest and good heart," or "a perfect heart"; and without waiting, begin at once to obey Him with the best heart you have. Any...