THE TRIAL OF OUR FAITH WORKETH PATIENCE.
Never was there a man of deep piety, who has not been brought into extremities—who has not been put into the fire—who has not been taught to say, Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him.—Cecil. If our faith were not tried, it would be valueless. The thought that if we are without chastisements, we have no claim to be called sons, should cheer our hearts under the most discouraging circumstances. Also the thought that God's most distinguished servants have been reduced to the greatest extremities should give us all patience and resignation, amid trials and discouragements.