That the eternal Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (who of nothing made heaven and earth, with all that is in them; [73] who likewise upholds and governs the same by his eternal counsel and providence) [74] is for the sake of Christ his Son, my God and my Father; [75] on whom I rely so entirely, that I have no doubt, but he will provide me with all things necessary for soul and body [76] and further, that he will make whatever evils he sends upon me, in this valley of tears turn out to my advantage; [77] for he is able to do it, being Almighty God, [78] and willing, being a faithful Father. [79]

[73] Gen. 1, 2; Job 33:4; Job 38, 39; Ps. 33:6; Acts 4:24; Acts 14:15; Isa. 45:7.

[74] Matt. 10:29; Heb. 1:3; Ps. 104:27-30; Ps. 115:3; Matt. 10:29; Eph. 1:11.

[75] John 1:12; Rom. 8:15; Gal. 4:5-7; Eph. 1:5.

[76] Ps. 55:23; Matt. 6:25, 26; Luke 12:22.

[77] Rom. 8:28.

[78] Rom. 10:12; Luke 12:22; Rom. 8:23; Isa. 46:4; Rom. 10:12.

[79] Matt. 6:25-34; Matt. 7:9-11.