The assaults of sceptics are a gain to believers, for they produce a clearing and opening up of the truth. Opposition directs attention to neglected doctrines, and heresy calls for orthodox replies, and so our defenses become stronger as our enemies become more furious. God has many very naughty children; they fall into quarrels with their Heavenly Father. “Ever since that dear child died,” says one, “I have never felt the same toward God.” “Ever since my mother was taken away,” cries another, “I