Exodus 34:2-3 And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning to mount Sinai, and present yourself there to me in the top of the mount.… It is told in Sir Henry Havelock's "Life," how he always secured two hours for devotion before the business of the day began, even in his busiest time, by rising at five or four, as required .... Colonel Gardiner had the same habit. Early rising for the objects of this world is usual enough, and much to be commended; but the same industry that will advance a man's temporal interests will make him spiritually rich, and give him great treasure in heaven, if it be used towards God.... On the contrary, late rising in the morning, rapid dressing, curtailing even the few moments allotted to thanksgiving and prayer, before the plunge into the world's affairs, deafens our ears and hearts to things spiritual; we exchange an interview with our God, who can give us all good, for the miserable gratification of our indolence. Parallel Verses KJV: And be ready in the morning, and come up in the morning unto mount Sinai, and present thyself there to me in the top of the mount. |
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