fresh evidence of
the Lord's overshadowing care touched me deeply. Those who have never
known such tokens of the Lord's loving care in the little things of life
can scarcely understand the blessedness that such experiences bring.

"Whether it be so heavy that others cannot bear
To know the heavy burden they cannot come and share;
Whether it be so tiny that others cannot see
Why it should be a burden, and seem so real to me,
Either and both I lay them down at the Master's feet
And find them alone with Jesus mysteriously sweet."

* * * * *

As I attempt to recall the answers to prayer on this furlough, so many
come to mind it is impossible to record them all--help in keeping my
appointments, courage and power for public speaking, physical strength,
and guidance in facing many difficult problems.

It was at this time I formed a habit of getting a message for a meeting
on my knees. It often seemed to me very wonderful how, as in a flash,
sometimes, an outline for a talk on China would come. Never having kept
notes, nor even outlines of addresses, I have frequently been placed in
circumstances when I have felt utterly cast on the Lord. And I can
testify that he never failed to give the needed help, and the realized
divine power. Yet sad, sad is it that often at just such times, no
sooner would the address be ended than the Satan-whispered thought would
come, "I have done well to-day."

Oh, is not the goodness and forbearance of our God wonderful; wonderful
that he ever again would deign to give help when asked for it?

* * * * *

A short time since I asked a dear friend whose writings have reached and
inspired multitudes throughout the Christian world: "How did you do it?"

Softly, with deep reverence in look and tone, she replied: "It has been
done all in and through prayer!"

With deepest gratitude and praise to our ever faithful God, I too can
testify that any little service I have been able to do has been done by
his grace in answer to prayer.

"I stood amazed and whispered, 'Can it be
That he hath granted all the boon I sought,
How wonderful that he for me hath wrought!'

* * * * * *

Oh, faithless heart! _he said_ that he would hear,
And proved his promise, wherefore didst thou fear?