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.
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?