YEA, Christian, wherefore? Does not each promise still stand up, an unscathed pillar, upon the summit of which shines the pure, soft light of heaven? Are not God's strong-winged angels still all—aye, ALL—ministering spirits to the heirs of salvation? Does not Jesus still live, and does he not bear your name upon his heart as he maketh intercession? Is he not your sympathizing friend? And does not God reign? Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Is there not a home of sweet, sinless rest, where the battling soldiers of the cross shall by-and-by be crowned? Then why cast down? Right shall yet triumph. Dry up your tears. Look up—up! GOD REIGNS. There is enough in these two words for faith to fasten upon to give a present and permanent victory. Cheer up, and honor God by trusting in him. "Let the children of Zion be joyful in their king." "Live on the field of battle,
Be earnest in the fight;
Stand forth with manly courage,
And struggle for the right."