Acts 8:40: But Philip was found at Azotus: and, &c

Jesus instructs His servants here
Detach'd from persons and from place.
Their providential course to steer,
And follow Him in all their ways:
To whom they shall dispense the word,
Or when, or where extend their line,
They leave entirely to their Lord,
And still adore the choice Divine.

Thy providence explains Thy will;
And where the pointing hand we see,
We run Thy counsel to fulfil,
And work the work prepared by Thee;
Spreading the odour of Thy love,
In journeys we pursue Thy plan,
Directed by Thy Spirit move,
Nor take a single step in vain.
2553- And Saul, yet breathing out threatening, &c: — i. 1.
i The wisdom of our God adore
Who laughs to scorn the rage of man,
Lets loose the persecutor's power,
Slackens the hellish murderer's chain,
But 1)' their vain designs o'erthrown
He serves and stablishes His own.

The sacrilegious power bestow'd
By priestly hate on furious Saul,
Marks out the instrument of God,
Just ready for his second call;
The mission dire by Satan given
Conducts him to his Lord from heaven.

The war against Thy people dear
Jesus, Thou turn'st into their peace,
And Satan's fiercest messenger
Deserting doth their joy increase,
Their souls with stronger comforts bless'd,
With stronger tastes of glorious rest.