"What a wonderful blessing is this attribute of God! With what certainty we can rely upon his promises! We can be sure that his designs of mercy toward the children of men will never, never fail.
"We learn by this answer that God is without bounds as to space, and as to time, never varying in himself, nor in the counsels of his mind.
"Can you tell me, Walter, the meaning of the word wisdom?"
"I suppose it means very skilful, and able to do a great many things."
"Yes, Solomon says,—
"'The Lord by wisdom hath founded the earth.'
"God is infinite not only in wisdom, but also in power. He can not only devise wonderful things, but he can accomplish whatever he pleases. Luke, in his Gospel, says of the Jews,—
"'And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God.'
"They had been witnessing the miracles he had wrought, and their hearts were filled with wonder and awe.
"Anna, can you think of any thing which we call holy?"