Written by Thomas Upham (1799-1872), an American philosopher, psychologist, pacifist, poet, author, and educator. He was an important figure in the Holiness Movement.
Be willing to live by believing and neither think nor desire to live in any other way. Be willing to see every outward light extinguished, to see the eclipse of every star in the blue heavens, leaving nothing but darkness and perils around, if God will only leave in thy soul the inner radiance, the pure bright lamp which faith has kindled.
Jesus said to him, ‘If you can believe? All things are possible for one who believes. [Mark 9:23]