Quietness . Job34 ; 29

Quietness amid the accusations of Satan . The great accuser points to the stains of our past lives , by which we have defiled our robes , and those of others ; he says we shall fail again and again ; he imputes evil motives to our holiest actions , and detects flaws in our most sacred services ; he raises so great a hub-bub that we can hardly hear another voice within our souls . Then the great Intercessor arises and says , " The Lord rebuke thee , O Satan; the Lord that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee ; I have loved thee with an everlasting love , I have paid the ransom."  So "He giveth quietness "
  Quietness amid the dash of the storm .   We sail the Lake with Him still , and as we reach its middle waters , far from land , under midnight skies , suddenly a great storm sweeps down . Earth and hell seem arrayed against us , and each billow threatens to overwhelm .  Then He arises from His sleep , and rebukes the wind and the waves ; his hand waves benediction and repose over the rage of the tempestuous elements . His voice is heard above the scream of wind in the cordage and the conflict of the billows . Peace be still!  Can you not hear it ? And there is instantly a great calm . "He giveth quietness."
 Quietness amid the loss of inward consolations .  He sometimes withdraws these , because we make too much of them . We are tempted to look to our joy , our ecstasies , our transports , or our visions , with too great complacency .  Then love , for loves sake , withdraws them . But , by his grace , He leads us to distinguish between them and Himself .  He draws nigh , and whispers the assurance of his presence . Thus an infinite calm comes to keep our heart and mind . " He giveth quietness ."