Hamilton Smith

Paul, speaking from his own experience, could say, "I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.” Further he tells us the secret of his strength, for he adds, "I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." He had proved by experience the support of Christ in days of need as in days of plenty.