A Basis for Trust

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Dec 24, 1912

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 39, No. 50.

A Basis for Trust.

In Whittier's poem entitled "Tauler," 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?