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Faraday's text is an ill-used text. It is frequently mis-quoted. It occurred one day in the course of a theological lesson over which Rabbi Duncan was presiding.
'Repeat that passage!' said the Rabbi to the student who had just spoken.
'I know in whom I have----'
'My dear sir,' interrupted the Rabbi, 'you must never let even a preposition come between you and your Saviour!'
And when Dr. Alexander, of Princeton, was dying, a friend endeavored to fortify his faith by reciting some of the most familiar passages and promises. Presently he ventured upon the words:
'I know in whom I have believed, and----'
But the sick man raised his hand.
'No, no,' exclaimed the dying Principal, 'it is not "I know in whom" but "I know whom"; I cannot have even the little word "in" between me and Christ. I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that He is able to keep that which I have committed unto Him against that day!'