"And it sustains you under every trial and temptation?"
"Assuredly. For that very purpose was it given, that man might not sink under the mystery of existence; that in its pages he should find hope."
"And you find in it the warrant of your salvation?"
"I strive to work out my salvation, with fear and trembling."
"There are many who strive to enter, who shall not be able. How may one be assured of safety?"
"There is a justification by faith. Hast thou never tasted of its sweetness?"
"Alas! no," exclaimed Armstrong. "I have prayed for it, and longed for it in vain. The threatenings of the Gospel and not its promises are mine."
"Father, dear father, how can you speak so wildly?" cried his daughter, throwing her arms around his neck and kissing his pale cheek.
He looked at her a moment, then putting her away, gently, again addressed Holden:
"Have you no word of comfort for me?"