Which two themes are touched on in the hymn sung by Father Mapple

in this passage?

A) hope and joy

B)

despair and faith

()

freedom and control

D)

contemplation and action

B

Explanation:

The hymn includes lines like: "In black distress, I called my God, When I could scarce believe him mine, He bowed his ear to my complaints-No more the whale did me confine". This shows that Father Mapple believes wholly in the strength of God, but the hymn recognizes that there are struggles and they must be overcome.