three times the entire length of Palestine, I distinctly heard and
recognized my mother's voice. Oh, yes, I believe in miracles; but
that is a matter of small consequence. The important thing is that
we have faith in God and faith in Jesus Christ, his Son."

"Well, that's what troubles me," said the driver. "How's one to get
faith?"

"There are two methods of receiving faith," replied Percy. "Faith
cometh by prayer." "Yes, Sir, I believe that." "And, faith cometh by
hearing." "Hearing what?" "Hearing by the Word of God; hearing those
who have studied His Word and who testify of Him; and hearing with
an ear ready to receive the truth."






CHAPTER XXVII

EIGHTEEN TO ONE





TWO days later Percy was in Rhode Island visiting a farm owned by
Samuel Robbins, one of the most progressive and successful farmers
of that State.