As regards circumstances I believe that a person may be guided by them; scripture has decided that. It is what it speaks of as being held in with bit and bridle." " I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye "-such is the promise and privilege of him who has faith, is near enough to God to understand by a single glance from Him. God who is faith ful, has given the promise to guide him thus. He warns us not to be as the horse and the mule which have no understanding of the will, thoughts, or desires of their master. They must be held in with bit and bridle. Doubtless even that is better than to stumble, fall, and run counter to Him who holds us in; but it is a sad state‒and such it is to be; guided by circumstances. Undoubtedly, even then, it is merciful on God's part so to act, but very sad on ours., 376