[Sidenote: The works of man.] It is not impossible, then, for man to possess the power to do the works that Jesus did. Indeed, man may do even greater works than those Jesus performed. But to gain the power so to do, one must not only believe in Jesus, one must also keep His commandments. In short, one must add works to faith. Mere belief will save no man, just as mere confidence in one's own ability will never build a locomotive. But when our works make practical our faith, and prove it really true and worth while, then we may claim a realization--a fulfillment--of all that is promised through our diligence. {117} [Sidenote: Conclusion.] Now, it is no more difficult to prepare a mansion in the kingdom of our Father, than it is to build a locomotive. Should not every boy and girl, after having learned Christ's teaching, exclaim as Baldwin did, "I can do it?" Then go to undauntedly and do it. THE REFERENCES Matt. 7:21. James 2:26. Matt. 7:24-27. John 14:12, 15, 21. THE QUESTIONS 1. What element of character did Baldwin display in the building of the first American locomotive? 2. What principle of life and action made it possible for him to accomplish his work? 3. What did he have to add to this principle in order to make good? 4. Why will not everyone who crieth "Lord, Lord," be admitted into the kingdom of heaven? 5. Explain the Lord's parable of the wise and the foolish man. 6. Under what conditions may we be enabled to do works as great as those Jesus did? 7. What is the duty of every member of the Church? {118} PICTURE: THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE {119} XVI THE MEANING OF REPENTANCE [Sidenote: The irreverence and ruthlessness of Pilate.] Some time before the close of the ministry of Jesus, there occurred at Jerusalem two unfortunate incidents, both of which served to give Jesus an opportunity to preach one of the fundamental doctrines of the Gospel. Pilate, the Roman governor had undertaken to construct some great conduits to supply Jerusalem with a better and a larger supply of sweet water. The venture was apparently both difficult and costly; and he derived no support from the people, whom he hated, and who hated him and all pagan rule in return.