Trust in Danger

In a storm at sea, when the deep seemed ready to devour the voyagers, one man stood composed and cheerful amid the agitated throng. They eagerly asked him why he feared not. Was he an experienced seaman? Did he see reason to expect that the ship would ride the tempest through? No, he was no expert sailor, but he was a trustful Christian. He was not sure that the ship would ride the storm, but the sinking could do no harm to him. His answer was, "Though I sink to-day, I shall only drop gently into the hollow of my Father's hand, for He holds all these waters there."—Arnot