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The throne of Russia was once occupied by two boy princes. They sat side by side and gave their decisions on the gravest questions; and their judgments were so wise and just, that men marveled that princes so young and inexperienced could know so much of statecraft, or speak with such discretion on questions so difficult. But the secret was that close behind the throne where they sat, hidden by a think veil, was the Princess Sophia. She heard the cases that were brought to them, and she gave the decisions which they delivered. They referred every question to her, and waited until she had whispered to them the wise answer which they gave out.
So the word of Christ should dwell in our heart. It is unseen, but only a thin curtain conceals it. We are to refer every matter to the divine Spirit and wait for his decision. Then what he bids us do we are to do. Thus Christ will rule every thought, every feeling and affection. He will settle every point of duty. He will mould our business methods. He will sit as infallible umpire in all questions of pleasure, of profit, of ambition. “The word is nigh thee.”