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Faith is the key that unlocks the cabinet of God's treasures; the king's messenger from the celestial world, to bring all the supplies we need out of the fullness that there is in Christ. —.

Faith makes the discords of the present, the harmonies of the future. —.

Faith converses with the angels, and antedates the hymns of glory. —.

Faith draws the poison from every grief, takes the sting from every loss, and quenches the fire of every pain; and only faith can do it. —.

Faith is the backbone of the social and the foundation of the commercial fabric; remove faith between man and man, and society and commerce fall to pieces. There is not a happy home on earth but stands on faith; our heads are pillowed on it, we sleep at night in its arms with greater security for the safety of our lives, peace, and prosperity than bolts and bars can give. —.