Article October 14, 1950 Issue

ABSOLUTE FAITH

ELLA H. HAY

An impressive list of accomplishments and instances of protection through faith is the eleventh chapter of Hebrews. The reading of this chapter enhances our courage and strengthens our faith.

The chapter begins with the well-known definition of faith as "the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen," and continues with a review of the works of Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, and other Scriptural characters who "through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens."

The first chapter of "Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures" by Mary Baker Eddy begins with the thought-arresting statement that absolute faith is a prerequisite for healing. Mrs. Eddy writes, "The prayer that reforms the sinner and heals the sick is an absolute faith that all things are possible to God,—a spiritual understanding of Him, an unselfed love."

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