But the truth is that the noblest developments of Christian character are grown in the wintry garden of hardship, struggle, and sorrow.
Trial should not, therefore, be regarded with discouragement, as something which will stunt and dwarf the life and mar its beauty.

It should be accepted rather, when it comes, as part of God's discipline, through which he would bring out the noblest and best possibilities of our character.

Perhaps we would be happier for the time if we had easier, more congenial conditions.

Children might be happier without restraint, without family government, without chastening--just left to grow up into all wilfulness and waywardness.

But there is something better in life than present happiness.