Know then, and hold for certain that not all talents, natural or acquired, nor all graces freely bestowed, nor the knowledge of all Scripture, nor long habitual exercise in God’s service, will enable us to do His will; unless in every good and acceptable work to be performed, in every temptation to be overcome, in every danger to be avoided, in every cross to be borne according to His will, our heart be sustained and uplifted by His especial aid, and His hand be stretched out to help us. We must