artisan-The Christian-The minister-How to avoid de- spondency-Napoleon-Shadows on the soul-Whence they come-What they teach-A first duty-A watchword-A voice of cheer-Despair of discouraged disciples rebuked- A LESSON OF COURAGE FOR THE HOUR OF Words of a Highland chief-The eye of the Saviour-Danger A LESSON OF PEACE UNDER PECULIAR TRIALS. The most difficult attainment-Absence of submission a cause for mourning-Unusual trials, what they express-Blanche An old legend-Deeds more acceptable to God than emo- CHAPTER XII. A LESSON CONCERNING FAITH. Consecrated banner and its influence-Faith and its relation to H! Thou didst die for me, Thou Son Thy naked feet the thorns of sorrow trod, And tempests beat Thy houseless head forlorn. Thou that wert wont to stand Before the ages were, the Eternal, Eldest-born. grief, Thy love's return, ingratitude and hate; The limbs Thou healedst brought Thee no relief, A The eyes Thou openedst calmly view'd Thou that wert wont to dwell No heart conceive the bliss of Thy celestial state. They lead Thee to the Roman's solemn hall, Where the proud judge in purple splendour sate; Thou stood'st a meek and patient criminal, Thy doom of death from human lips to wait; Whose throne shall be the world In final ruin hurl'd, With all mankind to hear their everlasting fate. Thou wert alone in that fierce multitude, When "Crucify Him!" yell'd the general shout: No hand to guard Thee 'mid these insults rude, Nor lips to bless Thee in that frantic route; Whose lightest whisper'd word The seraphim had heard, And adamantine arms from all the heavens broke out. |