308 UNDER THE OPEN SKY 



Why does evolution mean life more abound- 

 ing, and degeneration mean atrophy and 

 death, if there be not, pervading the uni- 

 verse, a power, a principle, a stimulus, a 

 goal ? 



And shall we, as did the Hebrew tribes 

 of old, falter to speak the ineffable name? 

 Shall we not rather worship Him humbly 

 as we see His power, thank Him gratefully 

 that we have been permitted to think His 

 thoughts after Him, look up to Him con- 

 fidently for that we have come to see how 

 He has infused us with Himself, and lovingly 

 call Him Father and God? 



