Sidney Lanier once, at least, in dire extremity, while stricken
with a mortal malady, and almost lacking subsistence for his
family in this wealthy city (Baltimore), sent forth a cry of
agony that came perilously near to surrender of faith. He rose
from his abysmal despair to make another valiant effort at the
last, and never afterward questioned the goodness of God even in
hours of awful discouragement. And so he died, feeling that all
would be well with him and those he loved stronger than death.
Ye who are about to abandon the tumultuous and uneven contest,
think of this example, look to heaven and make another honest,
prayerful effort for relief!--Baltimore _American_.
(1008)
=Eye Measuring=--See TRAINING.