Man m the Light of Evolution 



the promises, but having seen them afar off, and 

 were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and 

 confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims 

 on the earth." Through this faith " out of 

 weakness they were made strong, and waxed val- 

 iant in light." 



Everyone saw a promise, everyone had his 

 own vision, no two exactly the same. Everyone 

 saw it at first dimly and afar, but kept looking. 

 He was not superstitious or credulous, but never 

 indifferent. After patient, careful attention he 

 became persuaded. The promise, which was so 

 dim and vague to others, had become clear and 

 cogent to him. He usually felt that he was the 

 last and least fitted of all to realize it; but, if 

 no one else would, he must. He gave up all for 

 its attainment, accomplished great things, but 

 died before its realization. 



Faith is not acceptance of outgrown and out- 

 worn superstitions. It is far more than belief; 

 more even than the working hypothesis of a 

 great soul. It demands and includes strength 

 not only of intellect, but of heart and will. A 

 tough, vigorous body is almost a prime requisite 

 for its existence and endurance. It exercises all 

 the powers of the whole man. It is an exceed- 



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