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There are three kinds of light; the light of opinion, the light of conscience and the light of God's Word. From the first we obtain light by learning what other people think of us; if we know that certain bad people approve of our ways then we can feel sure that we are not entirely free from wrong,- there is something in us in sympathy with evil...
...light of historical fates. The resurrection means to many of us merely that Christ arose as victor over death, and that we who are his followers will arise likewise; but the true meaning for us should be as Paul said it was-an actual experience of our present life. God is ever with us, and we should feel his presence and live our life for and in Him alone...
...should in every case give obedience to the laws, and always hold them sacred. The choir rendered in an appropriate manner, the following anthems: "There is spring up a light for the righteous," by Armes; "For his wrath endures but for a moment," by Smart; for adult voices; "God who madest earth and heaven...
...family of the prophet, and to bring universal peace. The last Imam, however, was born and died but things went on as before. His adherents then said that he was not really dead, but would return again and complete his work as El Mahdi, "he who is guided by God." Many have taken this title, but all have eventually met with defeat and death. The present Mahdi owes his success to a series of fortunate accidents, and to the fanaticism of the country where he has appeared. The intelligent Moslems, however, believe that he is only a clever adventurer...
...tendency of the Islam at present, is towards liberalism. Mohammed himself never claimed supernatural power. He said that he was only the messenger of God. His followers, however, embellished his life with signs and wonders. No worship is now addressed to him, nor is his intercession asked...