stood, and called as at other times, Samuel, Samuel. Then Samuel answered, Speak, Lord, for Thy servant heareth.” Such, again, is the temper of mind expressed by holy David in the 27th Psalm, “When Thou saidst, Seek ye My face, my heart said unto Thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.” And this temper, which in the above instances is illustrated in words spoken, is in the case of many other Saints in Scripture shown in word and deed; and, on the other hand, is illustrated negatively by being neglected