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of the Lord they find to be a strong tower, into which
they may enter and be safe from the power of affliction.
When Christians feel right, they can adopt the language
of Job: 'The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken
away, and blessed be the name of the Lord.'-' Though
he slay me, yet will I trust in him.' Such declarations
of faith, such exhibitions of submission to the will of
God, honor and glorify the riches of His grace in the
sight of an unbelieving world.
  " We can see what strong ground for comfort is af-
forded to the parents and kindred in the early removal
by death of one so dear. Though young in years, Wil-
liam seemed ripe in experience. We can adopt the
language of Dr. Young with all sincerity in regard to
him, 'Many fall as sudden, not as safe.'


          "'Servant of God, well done!
            Rest from thy loved employ:
          The battle fought, the victory won,
            Enter thy Master's joy.


          "i' Soldier of Christ, well done!
            Praise be thy new employ;
          And while eternal ages run,
            Rest in thy Saviour's joy.'"