The existence of God and the immortality of the soul lie at the basis of Old Testament teaching. We have seen very, very, very great little people, and very, very little great people who have given themselves mighty airs; but we have never seen any good come of their greatness. When a man is no longer afraid, but is prepared to welcome whatever comes, because he sees in it the appointment of a loving Father, why, then he is in a happy state. A wise man will go to work in a sensible way, and will