If God would forsake us

(James W. Alexander, "Consolation" 1852)

"Your enemy, the Devil, prowls around like a roaring
 lion, looking for someone to devour!" (1 Peter 5:8)

God does not forsake His people in their extremities. If
God would forsake us but an instant--we would be torn
to pieces by the fiery talons of a thousand hellish destroyers!

"I will never leave you nor forsake you." (Hebrews 13:5)

Indwelling corruption may rear its head, and sometimes
threaten to prevail--but the presence of the Holy Spirit,
working repentance and faith in the soul, will crush the
monster!

"The Lord knows how to deliver the godly out of
 temptation." (2 Peter 2:9)