human
Not in your own strength. That is impossible.
gpt
Not in your own strength, but in God's, she said reverently.
human
You have tried your own strength many times, but it has failed as often. But his strength never fails.
gpt
Without me ye can do nothing, then added:
human
But in him we can do all things. Trusting in yourself, my friend, you will go forth from here to an unequal combat, but trusting in him your victory is assured. You shall go among lions and they will have no power to harm you, and stand in the very furnace flame of temptation without even the smell of fire being left upon your garments.
gpt
That is no reason why you should not trust in him now, she answered, quickly.
human
All other hope for you is vain, but in God there is safety. Will you not go to him now?
gpt
Oh, father, my father, my father!
human
Oh, Ethel, my child, my child!