What sought they thus afar?
Bright jewels of the mine?
The wealth of seas, the spoils of read more

What sought they thus afar?
Bright jewels of the mine?
The wealth of seas, the spoils of war?--
They sought a faith's pure shrine!

It's not dying for faith that's so hard, it's living up to it.

It's not dying for faith that's so hard, it's living up to it.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of
things not seen.

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should read more

The thing that is incredible is life itself. Why should we be here in this sun- illuminated universe? Why should there be green earth under our feet?

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They read more

My parents shared not only an improbable love, they shared an abiding faith in the possibilities of this nation. They would give me an African name, Barack, or blessed, believing that in a tolerant America your name is no barrier to success.

I can believe anything provided it is incredible.

I can believe anything provided it is incredible.

When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and read more

When you wish to instruct, be brief; that men's minds take in quickly what you say, learn its lesson, and retain it faithfully. Every word that is unnecessary only pours over the side of a brimming mind.

O welcome pure-ey'd Faith, white-handed Hope,
Thou hovering angel, girt with golden wings!

O welcome pure-ey'd Faith, white-handed Hope,
Thou hovering angel, girt with golden wings!