Affirming of God,—He is certainly there.’
And did even Christ keep that much always?—
I believe Miss Cobbe is right,—in every Calvary there must be ‘darkness over the face of all the land’ for awhile.
Well, indeed, if we can always keep a firm grip of—
‘Only this, that He knoweth the way that I tread,
And His banner of crimson is over my head.’
And again,—
‘This only for solace,—God knoweth indeed
Where the poverty galls,—of what things we have need.’[need.’]
At 1.30 came Mrs. Evans with her clear good eyes and face. Much disposed at least to Botany. How I hope she will!”