04.18 - Revelation and the Hagiographa

(18) Revelation and the Hagiographa The Hagiographa comprise a variety of writings dealing with a variety of problems; problems affecting faith and doubt, life and destiny, the mystery of affliction and suffering, and of its probationary and vicarious value; problems relating to wisdom, goodness, devotion, and heart-loyalty; problems of joy, praise, and gratitude; of soul- rapture, soul-yearning, and communion with God, and that in times of loss, chastisement, and suffering, and these set forth in sapiential utterances, aphorisms, songs, and psalms, the noblest and grandest in the realm of literature. The wise sayings, the sagacious utterances, the ethical philosophy, the high toned piety and devotion, the perfect trust and confidence in God under the most distressing conditions exhibited in these writings, indicate a faith, an integrity, devotion, righteousness, and godliness, which imply a knowledge of God, of His character and relation to the children of men, of faith, love, and confidence of the most exalted character.