Maintain and finish Thy work within my soul.

Let me not falter for one instant.

If Thou withdraw Thy hand I fall into utter nothingness." So his soul stood a moment, with outstretched appealing hands, helpless and confident.

Then the will flickered in self-consciousness, and he repeated acts of faith, hope and love to steady it.

Then he drew another long breath, feeling the Presence tingle and shake about him, and began again.
"Lord; look on Thy people.