The saints should never be dismay’d, Nor sink in hopeless fear; For when they least expect His aid, The Savior will appear. Wait for His seasonable aid, And though it tarry, wait; The promise may be long delay’d But cannot come too late. — CowPER Fear in itself is a thing not sinful.

For is not fear a natural thing and wecessary for men’s preservation, implanted in us by the provident and most gracious Giver ot all good things, to the end that we might not run headlong upon those dangers which we are not able to encounter, but use the remedy of shunning those evils, which we have not ability to withstand? — Hooker Fear of God is that holy disposition or gracious habit formed in the soul by the Holy Spirit, whereby we are inclined to obey all God’s commands; and evidences itself — 1.

By a dread of His displeasure. 2. Desire of His favor. 3.

Regard for His ex- cellences. 4. Submission to His will. 5.

Gratitude for His benefits. 6. Conscientious obedience to His commands.