"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves." (Rom. 12:19)

There are seasons when to be still demands immeasurably higher strength than to act. Composure is often the highest result of power. To the vilest and most deadly charges Jesus responded with deep, unbroken silence, such as excited the wonder of the judge and the spectators. To the grossest insults, the most violent ill-treatment and mockery that might well bring indignation into the feeblest heart, He responded with voiceless complacent calmness. Those who are unjustly accused, and causelessly ill-treated know what tremendous strength is necessary to keep silence to God.

St. Paul said, "None of these things move me."(Acts.20:24 Literal translation)

"Men may misjudge thy aim,

Think they have cause to blame,

Say, thou art wro............