The steamer _Samaritan_, on the St. Lawrence, was suddenly
enveloped in a heavy fog, completely hiding the shore and
every object from view. Yet the ship continued in full speed.
The passengers became frightened and censured Captain Dutton
and complained to the first mate. He replied, smiling, “Don’t
be frightened; the fog only extends a certain height, and the
captain is up above the fog running the vessel.”
We who fear the dangers of time and the world, often forget that God,
the great Captain, is above the fog and knows just where and whither He
is steering the life ship.
(1254)