Adversity and Absence

Patriots, the presence of adversity does not mean the absence of God.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. -- Psalm 23:4

When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. -- Isaiah 43:2

The underscore is from the song, "The Night The Master Comes," by Uli Jon Roth.