Though dark my way, I will not be afraid, He holds my hand in His. These things play an important part in life. They are assets that may well give one a degree of assurance. But about them there is an element of uncertainty. One s health may fail, and that will break down or lessen his capabilities.
Financial resources are subject to a thousand accidents.
None of these assets, not all of them combined, can supply one with the confidence he needs to sustain him and carry him through life. Gladstone was one day showing a visitor through the grounds around his home. Pointing to those words, the great statesman said, There is my confidence.