victorious life.

But perhaps we should distinguish between trust and saving faith. Trust
gives the life to God; faith takes from God that which he has promised
in his Word. Trust is continuous; faith is a definite act. "Faith is
the giving substance to things hoped for, the evidence of things not
seen." (Heb. xi, 1.)

It is true that we walk by faith now; but faith has a clear eye. Faith
can see the clouds full of chariots and horses. Faith can see legions of
angels marshaling themselves for our defense. Faith can see that every
promise of God is steadfast, and will surely be fulfilled, and can claim
its fulfillment.

"Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees,
And looks to that alone;
Laughs at impossibilities,
And cries, 'It shall be done.'"

Of Barnabas it is said, "He was a good man, and full of the Holy Ghost
and of faith." The fullness of faith will make unbelief and moral
darkness impossible in the soul, and will generate a triumphant
confidence in God.

To have faith is to have power; and the little child, as well as the
grown man, may possess this power, and exercise it in winning souls for
Jesus. A little girl who had bowed at the altar and given her heart to
God, pulled the pastor's coat at the close of the service, and said,
"Will you please pray for my mamma?" "Certainly," said the pastor. And
the next evening the little girl brought her mother to the service. When