“_By faith Abraham_, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, _obeyed_; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.” Heb. 11:8. 16. With what, therefore, is the faith of Jesus joined? “Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep _the commandments of God_, and _the faith of Jesus_.” Rev. 14:12. 17. In what other statement is the same truth emphasized? “But wilt thou know, O vain man, that _faith without works is dead_?” James 2:20. 18. How is faith brought to perfection? “Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and _by works was faith made perfect_?” Verse 22. 19. What is the result of faith’s being put to the test? “The trying of your faith _worketh patience_.” James 1:3. 20. What relationship to God is established by faith? “For ye are all the _children of God by faith_ in Christ Jesus.” Gal. 3:26. 21. How do the children of God walk? “For _we walk by faith_, not by sight.” 2 Cor. 5:7. 22. Upon what condition may one expect answers to prayer? “But _let him ask in faith_, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” James 1:6. 23. To what parts of the ancient armor is faith compared? “Above all, taking the _shield_ of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.” Eph. 6:16. “Putting on the _breastplate_ of faith and love.” 1 Thess. 5:8. 24. What chapter in the Bible is devoted to faith? The eleventh chapter of Hebrews. In verses 33-38 are summarized the victories of the heroes of faith. 25. What gives victory in our conflicts with the world? “This is the victory that overcometh the world, _even our faith_.” 1 John 5:4. 26. What is the ultimate purpose of faith? “Receiving the end of your faith, even _the salvation of your souls_.” 1 Peter 1:8, 9. ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ ’Tis by the faith of joys to come We walk through deserts dark as night; Till we arrive at heaven, our home, Truth is our guide, and faith our light. The want of sight she well supplies; She makes the pearly gates appear; Far into distant worlds she pries, And brings eternal glories near. Though lions roar, and tempests blow, And rocks and dangers fill the way, With joy we tread the desert through, While faith inspires a heavenly ray. ISAAC WATTS Hope [Illustration.] Return Of The Dove. "Blessed be God ... which ... hath begotten us again unto a lively hope." 1 Peter 1:3. 1. What is the relation between faith and hope? “Now faith is the _substance_ of things _hoped for_, the evidence of things not seen.” Heb. 11:1. 2. Why were the Scriptures written?