Then think of the example he sets us by his faith in human nature and in the ultimate triumph of goodness, Others might despair, but he despaired of no man. He saw in Peter's character those qualities which in the way of discipleship would make him a dependable follower and a mighty Apostle. He saw ihe hungry heart behind the face of Matthew, the Publican, and the gifts which could make him Matthew, the Evangelist, and the steadfastness that would make him #4 martyr for the faith. He saw gen-ersity hidden in the heart of little Zaccheus, the possibilities of goodness in Mary Magdalene.
"Now abide th faith, hope and love." After faith comes hope, Indeed, there can be no reasonable hope without faith. See, then, hope exemplified in Wont, 95 almost gone!
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