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times shadow the horizon of your experience; but the Christian’s hope
does not rest upon the sandy foundation of feeling. Those who act
from principle will behold the glory of God beyond the shadows and
rest upon the sure word of promise. They will not be deterred from
honoring God, however dark the way may seem. Adversity and trial
will only give them an opportunity to show the sincerity of their faith
and love.
When depression settles upon the soul, it is no evidence that God
has changed. He is “the same yesterday, and today, and forever.” You
are sure of the favor of God when you are sensible of the beams of the
Sun of righteousness; but if the clouds sweep over your soul, you must
not feel that you are forsaken. Your faith must pierce the gloom. Your
eye must be single, and your whole body shall be full of light. The
riches of the grace of Christ must be kept before the mind. Treasure up
the lessons that His love provides. Let your faith be like Job’s, that you
may declare, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” Lay hold
on the promises of your heavenly Father, and remember His former
dealing with you and with His servants; for “all things work together
for good to them that love God.”—
The Review and Herald, January
24, 1888
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