Witnesses to Truth

In this thoughtful essay, a nineteenth‑century clergyman invites believers to confront the puzzling questions that arise from the Christian Scriptures. He likens the Bible to a river, shallow enough for a child to wade yet deep enough to overwhelm the strongest intellect, and argues that both simple trust and serious doubt have a rightful place in faith. The writer’s tone is compassionate, acknowledging that many sincere seekers feel unsettled by doctrines that seem beyond human understanding.

He does not shy away from the most stubborn mysteries—Christ’s dual nature as both divine and human, the paradox of election and personal responsibility, even the promise of resurrection. Rather than demanding intellectual proof, he suggests that honest admission of our limits can coexist with a vibrant, child‑like devotion. Readers who crave both reason and reverence will find his gentle concession of mystery both reassuring and challenging, encouraging them to hold fast to the gospel while embracing the humility that true faith requires.