"For thy name's sake lead me, and guide me. Pull me out of the net," etc. --- Psalm 31:3, 4.
When the ark set forward, Moses said, "Rise up, Lord, and let thine enemies be scattered; and let them that hate thee flee before thee." --- Numbers 10:35.
Every one having his own particular gift, has also his own particular enemies, who lay various nets and hinderances in his way. But as everybody must clear the way for a king when he travels, much more so our enemies when the King of kings guides us and goes before us. Grant, O Lord, that all my goings and restings may be done at thy will. (Numbers 9:17, 23.
Be pleased to go always triumphantly before me, and to make room, that mine enemies may be scattered, and fall into their own nets; for thou, who dwellest in heaven, laughest at all, even mine inward, spiritual enemies, and art able to confound their deepest craft and strongest power. Enlighten my darkness, blessed Jesus, that I may see my enemies distinctly, and strengthen my faith in thee, that I may not fear them. Be the Captain of my salvation; lead me on praying and believing, and do thou fight all my battles for me. So shall I come off conqueror through thy love, and will give thee eternal praise.
Wash me from guilt, subdue my sin;
Thy love shall guard me from surprise,
Though threatening dangers round me rise.
My faith would seize some promise, Lord;
There's power and safety in thy word;
Not all that earth and hell can say
Shall tempt, to drive my soul away.