Editorial June 27, 1903 Issue

The Illogic of Discouragement

At the sunset hour of his long earthly day, and as a climax to the earnest reminders, instructions, and appeals with which he had sought to prepare the people for future temptations and struggles, Moses uttered those memorable words of cheer which have been an inspiration and encouragement to fainting hearts through all the centuries: "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid: ... for the Lord thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee."

The great law-giver had experienced unnumbered trials during his life-long leadership of a nation of foolish, petulant, and heady children, and at the last, when within his reach, the satisfaction of his one great longing and aspiration was denied him; nevertheless, in this hour of supreme disappointment, he expressed a triumphant and reposeful confidence in God, and thus revealed how thoroughly he had learned his lesson, how well fitted he was to commend to others the truly courageous faith,—

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