Sufficient for us it is to abide by His all-wise
dispensations. When we are in circumstances that allow the usual means
of life, it is demanded of us to use them. But when we are brought
into situations where watching, fasting, and uncommon toils are not to
be avoided, then it is an essential part of our obedience to perform
our duties to the end, without any regard to the wants which may impede
our way. It is in such an hour, when the soul of man, resolved to
obey, looks down on human nature and looks up to God, that he receives
both the manna and the ever-living waters of heaven. By this faith and
perseverance, the uplifted hands of Moses prevailed over Amalek in
Rephidim; and by the same did the lengthened race of the sun light
Joshua to a double victory in Gibeon."
The morning vapors having dispersed from the opposite plain, and Helen
being refreshed by her long repose, Wallace seated her on horseback,
and they recommenced their journey. The helmets of both chiefs were
now open. Grimsby looked at one and the other; the countenances of
both assured him that he should find a protector in either. He drew
toward Helen; she noticed his manner, and observing to Wallace that she
believed the soldier wished to speak with her, checked her horse.
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