Faith realizes that the work is Christ's; that his commission is its warrant; and that his presence in it is the assurance of its ultimate success. There may be times of discouragement; defeat may follow upon defeat; the enemy may come like a flood in his hour and in the power of darkness; but, knowing that Christ hath sent us and is with us, we will not despair, for "by faith, not by sight," is the word upon our banners. The waves may roar, and men's hearts may fail them for fear; but Christ is with us in the ship; all that is hazarded is his; and when the wind and the storm cease to subserve his interest and to fulfill his word, the voice of his power shall awe them into silence.

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