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<p>The fears of the Christian are . . .<br />
          a dishonour to his Lord, <br />
          a denial of his creed, and <br />
          a fruitful source of distress to his own soul. <br />
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          All things are of God; He works all things after the counsel of His own will, and in every event He says to us, &quot;It is I! Do not be afraid!&quot; <br />
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          If <em>friends </em>turn to foes and distress us, <br />
          if <em>death </em>enters our dwellings and bereaves us, <br />
          if <em>sickness </em>lays us aside and fills us with pain, <br />
          He says, &quot;It is I! Do not be afraid!&quot;<br />
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          If losses, crosses, and sore trials come upon us—and discourage, distress, and perplex us, He says, &quot;It is I! Do not be afraid!&quot;<br />
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          If death approaches, and calls upon us to leave the body and close our eyes upon our beloved relations, friends, and connections, He says, &quot;It is I! Do not be afraid!&quot; <br />
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          Should we hear the pillars of heaven crack, and feel the strong foundation of the earth give way; should the heavens be rolled up like a scroll, and the great white throne appear; still, amidst the wreck of matter and the crash of worlds, He cries, &quot;It is I! Do not be afraid!&quot; <br />
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          Happy Christian! your fears are groundless—and your brightest hopes well founded. Rejoice in Jesus.