108 The Fundamentals so clearly and sharply marked that he who runs may read. I t is a highway (unseen, it may be, by the worldling) in which a wayfaring man, though a fool, need not err (Isa. 35 :8 ), for it is everywhere marked by His commandments. More than that, we have an unseen Guide, even the Spirit of Truth, who leads us, and says to us, in places of doubt or uncertainty, “This is the way, walk ye in it” (Isa. 30:21). Thus, a pilgrim and a stranger, you may keep your onward way to the city of God in safety and confidence, following in the light of the Word, which is “a lamp to your feet, and a light unto your path” (Psa. 119:105), the path that no one knoweth save He that leadeth thee. Yea, and you will find that the way, over hills and through valleys, shines more and more unto the perfect day. (Prov. 4:18.) The Word of God is a chart that marks all the rocks and reefs in the sea of life; if we heed, and sail our frail bark by it, we shall come safely into the haven of rest at last. But if we are heedless and proud, and self-sufficient in our own conceits, we shall make shipwreck of our faith. A young lieutenant in the English navy discovered a small but dangerous rock in the Mediter ranean, never before known, and reported it to the admiralty. I t was telegraphed to all the stations, and ordered to be put down on all the charts. The first ship to sail over the spot was under command of an old captain, who, noting the warning newly placed on his chart, desired to know by whom the rock was reported. On being informed he replied: “There is no such rock there. I have sailed over this sea for twenty years, and if such a rock had been there I would have found it.” And then in his pride and conceit he gave orders to his sailing- master to steer directly over the spot indicated. The gallant ship was driven over the danger spot under full sail. There was a tremendous crash, and the noble vessel went down with all hands. Many a Christian suffers shipwreck through un heeding conceit or neglect of his infallible chart. May the
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