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Chapter 1 - On the Way to Rome (view source)
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====In the Hills====
====In the Hills====
While they were in the hills, Jesus met a young man who was [[depressed]]. As they met, Jesus said:
While they were in the hills, Jesus met a young man who was [[depressed]].
As they met, Jesus said:
*"Greetings, my friend! Why so downcast on such a beautiful day? If something has happened to distress you, perhaps I can in some manner assist you. At any rate it affords me real pleasure to offer my services."
*"Greetings, my friend! Why so downcast on such a beautiful day? If something has happened to distress you, perhaps I can in some manner assist you. At any rate it affords me real pleasure to offer my services."
*"This day, my son, you are to be reborn, re-established as a man of faith, courage, and devoted service to man, for God's sake. When you become so readjusted to life within yourself, you become likewise readjusted to the universe. You have been born again -- born of the spirit -- and henceforth will your whole life become one of victorious accomplishment. Trouble will invigorate you, disappointment will spur you on, difficulties will challenge you, and obstacles will stimulate you. Arise, young man! Say farewell to the life of cringing fear and fleeing cowardice. Hasten back to duty and live your life in the flesh as a son of God, a mortal dedicated to the ennobling service of man on earth and destined to the superb and eternal service of God in eternity."
*"This day, my son, you are to be reborn, re-established as a man of faith, courage, and devoted service to man, for God's sake. When you become so readjusted to life within yourself, you become likewise readjusted to the universe. You have been born again -- born of the spirit -- and henceforth will your whole life become one of victorious accomplishment. Trouble will invigorate you, disappointment will spur you on, difficulties will challenge you, and obstacles will stimulate you. Arise, young man! Say farewell to the life of cringing fear and fleeing cowardice. Hasten back to duty and live your life in the flesh as a son of God, a mortal dedicated to the ennobling service of man on earth and destined to the superb and eternal service of God in eternity."
====On The Way To Naples And Rome====
====On The Way To Naples And Rome====