one house to another, in every step of life, we act wisely when we say, “O Lord, let everything be as thou wilt; we bring hither the ephod that we may enquire what is thy will even as they did of old.” There ought to be a distinct recognition, on our part, that we desire that God should guide us; and we should constantly come to him to consult with him; for, if we do not, we shall be constantly making mistakes, and getting into confusion; and, then, who but ourselves shall bear the blame, in that