Submission to God’s Will

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Nov 4, 1889

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 15, No. 42.

Submission to God’s Will

In Whittier’s poem entitled “Traveler,” the good, white-haired old man is made to say:—

“And for the happiness of which I speak, I find it in submission to His will, And calm trust in the holy trinity Of Knowledge, Goodness, and Almighty Power.”

What a basis for faith is here expressed! God knows all things, therefore he can make no mistake in his designs. He is incarnate goodness and love; therefore there can be no evil in his plans; he will do only good to the creatures of his care. And he is omnipotent; therefore he can bring to pass all that his goodness and knowledge dictate. Who would not submit to God’s will?