Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 153, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 June 1915 — Look Aloft. [ARTICLE]

Look Aloft.

When a landlubber is climbing rigging for the first time he Is told to “look aloft”—not down. If he keeps his eye fixed on what is above him his nerves are steadied —otherwise the view of a cluttered deck, or of a billowing sea, may confuse or terrify him. It is so in toe moral life. When we “look aloft” with toe clear eye of faith, toward the immovable heavens, we are steadied in purpose, calmed in spirit, and nerved to strenuous ascent; but when, like Peter on Galilee of old, we look down at the surging billows, our courage fails, and we begin to sink in despondency. If we would mount in this world from stage to stage in safety, we must keep “looking unto Jesus, the author and. finisher of our faith.” —Zion’s Herald.