who
tells you that he believes in Jesus Christ, but not as God, only as
Man. Then comes another and declares that he does not believe in
eternal punishment. One says that he does not believe we are born
again in Holy Baptism, another will not believe in the Baptism of
infants. Some will not believe in Bishops, and others refuse to credit
any sect but their own. But the Church says plainly and boldly, I
_believe_. The Faith once delivered to the saints, the Faith which
Jesus taught to the first Apostles, the Faith which S. Paul preached,
and for which he died, is ours. Let us hold fast to it in unity of
spirit, in the bond of peace, and in righteousness of life. Be ready
to give a reason for the faith that is in you. There are mysteries
which none of us can understand, but, thank God, we can believe. And
we must show this faith of ours not only by believing in the doctrines
of the Church, but by putting our full trust and confidence in the
mercies of God. Where is the use of talking about our faith if we are
poor, fearful, unhappy people? If our faith is not strong enough to
let us trust God for to-morrow it is not worth having. It is the
melancholy, over-anxious, troubled about many things Christian, who is
always anticipating misfortunes, who does so much harm. Brethren,
trust God all in all, be strong in the Lord, be strong in your faith.

Next, brethren, be ye strong in _your language_. Now, do not
misunderstand me. I do not mean that you are to copy those who, in
pulpit and on platform, declare their favourite views and theories in
words of the most violent and intemperate kind. But I _do_ mean that
when the time comes to speak out, you should speak boldly and plainly.
Let the world know that you _do_ believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and
the doctrines of His Church, and that you are not ashamed to own it.
Never be afraid to show your colours, or to declare the name of your
Leader. When Lord Nelson was going into his last battle, they wished
him to cover, or lay aside, the glittering orders of victory which
adorned his breast. But the hero refused, and perhaps his refusal cost
him his life. Well, let us never hide the marks of our profession as
Christian soldiers, even if we have to suffer, let men know that we
bear about in our bodies the marks of the Lord Jesus Christ. Oh! we
want these strong Christians in shop, and factory, in omnibus, and
railway carriage, in soldiers' barrack-room, in scho