To his wife he said in a firm voice but with a pathetic and impressive manner, 'Remember, my Eliza, that you are a Christian.' His words and the tone in which they were uttered, will never be effaced from my memory.
Stevenson recounts a poignant moment where a man reassures his wife of their faith amidst distress, highlighting emotional strength.
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In the presence of such majestic power we can only stand awed and silent.
In the presence of this wondrous fulfillment of predicted greatness, prophecy looks out upon the future and stands dumb.
We strive in vain to look beyond the heights.
Only those who believe attempt the seemingly impossible and, by attempting, prove that one with God can chase a thousand and two can put ten thousand to flight.