One more question must detain us. It is prompted by the long story of the church and is asked by Bishop Stephen Neill: "What kind of a stone could it be that, once thrown into the pool of human existence, could set in motion ripples that would go on spreading until the utmost rim of the world had been reached?"
My answer is: only the incomparable Christ. And if we are prepared to take the risk of familiarizing ourselves with his story and exposing ourselves to his personality, example and teaching, we shall not remain unscathed. Rather we too shall feel the power of his influence and say with Paul that the love of Christ tightens its grip upon us, until we are left with no alternative but to live--and die--for him (2 Cor. 5:14).
I do hope, dear one, that you have chosen this alternative for your own life and death. Then I shall look forward to seeing you as we reach Homeward.
