entered into combat with that experienced and mighty warrior. But the weaker he was in himself, the more confident was he in his God; and instead of being intimidated by the threatening aspect and boasting menaces of his adversary, he was as assured of victory, as if he had seen his enemy already under his feeta.] But the context will give the best clew to the Apostle’s meaning— [St. Paul laboured under a heavy trial, which he calls a thorn in his fleshb. Apprehensive that this would counteract