EVEN in what seem to be the darkest hours there are plenty of reasons for thankfulness. The statement is always true, “I have loved thee with an everlasting love.” There are no exceptions to the promise, “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.” In times of deepest trial our God still says unto us, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” The assurance of the risen Saviour as he was taken up into heaven is still spoken to every disciple, “Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” “O thou, my Saviour and my Lord,
'Tis good to trust thy name;
Thy power, thy faithfulness and love,
Will ever be the same.” “Weak as I am, yet through thy grace
I all things can perform,
And, smiling, triumph in thy name
Amid the raging storm.”