if we only pick up those that are on the surface. Other theories
may perhaps be found to have false bases; if so, we ought to know
it. It is well to take our surroundings in every direction to see
if there is deep water; if there are shoals we ought to find out
where they are. Therefore, when we come to difficulties, let us
not jump lightly over them, but let us be honest as seekers after
truth.

It may not be necessary for people in general to sift the doctrines
of Christianity for themselves, but a student is a man whose business
it is to think, to exercise the intellect which God has given him
in finding out the truth. Faith is never opposed to reason, thought
it is sometimes supposed by Bible teachers that it is; but you
will find it is not. Faith is opposed to sight, but not to reason,
thought it is not limited to reason. In employing his intellect
in the search for truth a student is drawing nearer to the Christ
who said, "I am the way, the truth and the life." We talk a great
deal about Christ as the way and Christ as the life, but there is
a side of Christ especially for the student: "I am the truth,"
and every student ought to be a truth-lover and a truth-seeker for
Christ's sake.

II.

Another element in life, which of course is first in importance,
is GOD.

The Angelus is perhaps the most religious picture painted this
century. You cannot look at it and see that young man standing
in the field with his hat off and the girl opposite him with her