Nor do I ask of Him a sign, to tempt Him. [Luke 11:16]

I trust constantly in Him, however long He tarry, and do not prescribe

the goal, the time, the measure or the manner of His working, but in

bold, true faith I leave all to His divine will.

If He is almighty, what can I lack that He cannot give me and do for

me?

If He is Creator of heaven and earth and Lord of all things, who will

take anything from me, or harm me? [Rom. 8:28] Nay, how shall not all

things rather serve me and turn out to my good, if He to Whom all

things are obedient and subject wishes me well?

Because He is God, He can do the thing that is best for me, and knows

what that thing is.

Because He is Father, He wills to do what is best for me, and to do it

with all His heart.

Because I do not doubt, but put my trust in Him, I am assuredly His

child. His servant and His heir forever, and as I believe, so will it

be done unto me. [Matt. 8:13]

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