Editorial April 22, 1944 Issue

Standing Upon Our Watch

Evelyn F. Heywood

We can learn a great deal from the prophet Habakkuk, whether we consider his wise example from the point of view of individual or collective problems.

Habakkuk had a national problem on his hands. His country was suffering grievously from the assaults and depredations of the Chaldeans—"that bitter and hasty nation," he called them. But Habakkuk had perceived something of the absolute divine nature of God. He was in fact a spiritual seer. Thus it was that he could declare: "Art thou not from everlasting, O Lord my God, mine Holy One? we shall not die;" and, "Thou art of purer eyes than to behold evil, and canst not look on iniquity."

Nevertheless, the fears and the horrors of war in the land were very great, and Habakkuk knew he must find a place of retreat. He found it, but not in escape. Three steps Habakkuk took, but they were all in the realm of Spirit. Humanly he remained where he was. But not spiritually. He stood upon his guard; he rose and entrenched himself above the conflict; and he listened for God's voice. Here are his own words: "I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will watch to see what he will say unto me."

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