I may have told elsewhere the anecdote of the pious negro who was asked what he would do if the Lord were to order him to jump through a stone wall.

“I’d gird up my lines (loins) an’ go at it!” said Sam, stoutly.  “Goin’ at it is my business; puttin’ me troo is de Lord’s!”

The story is good enough to be repeated and called to mind many times during the day, which is absolutely all of life with which we have to do.

Try the principle—­and the practice—­recommended in this simple heart-to-heart talk, dear sister.  The habit of living by the day, rooted in faith in Him who guarantees grace for that time, and pledges no more, is better than the philosopher’s stone.  The peace it brings is deep-seated and abides, for it is founded upon a sure mercy and a certain promise.

FAREWELL!