God never makes such mistakes
as this. He never fails us in need, but he loves us too well and is
too wise to relieve us of weights which we need to make our growth
healthful and vigorous. We should learn from God, and should help as
he helps, without over-helping.
CHAPTER XVI.
THE ONLY ONE.
"Before the monstrous wrong he sets him down--
One man against a stone walled city of sin.
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When the red dust has cleared, the lonely soldier
Stands with strange thoughts beneath the friendly stars."
--E. R. SILL.
There are a great many people in this world--hundreds of millions,
tables of population foot up. Yet in a sense each one of us is the
only one. Each individual life has relations of its own in which it
must stand alone, and into which no other life can come.
Companionships may be close, and they may give much comfort and
inspiration, but in all the inner meaning of life each individual lives
apart and alone. No one can live your life for you. No one but
yourself can answer your questions, meet your responsibilities, make
your decisions and choices. Your relations with God no one but
yourself can fulfil. No one can believe for you. A thousand friends
may encircle you and pray for your soul, but until you lift up your own
heart in prayer no communication is established between you and God.
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