". . . He is a friend who loves at all times, a brother born for adversity. His love, in its immutability, fullness, and perfection, is the great bulwark of their safety; and His friendship, is the joy of their hearts. He sticks closer than a brother, and never will fail or forsake the soul that trusts in Him. He performs all the kind offices of friendship . . . in sickness and health, in plenty and poverty, in life and death. He has Heaven and earth at His command, as the friend of the defenseless soul. He has all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge, as the companion of the ignorant and fearful. He calls His people, friends, and presents Himself to them as their friend for their comfort, confidence, and joy. . ."