August 8

But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.—ROM. viii, 25.

Be strong to hope, O heart,

Though day is bright,

The stars can only shine

In the dark night,

Be strong, O heart of mine,

Look toward the light.

ANONYMOUS.

Hope is the mainspring of human action; Faith seals our lease of immortality; and Charity and Love give the passport to the soul's true and lasting happiness.

STREET.

Hope never hurt any one, never yet interfered with duty; nay, always strengthens to the performance of duty, gives courage, and clears the judgment.

GEORGE MACDONALD.