Frederick William Faber, a gifted song writer, published over 140 hymns in the mid 18th century including the song titled “Souls of men why will ye scatter” The lyrics say – Souls of men! why will ye scatter, like a crowd of frightened sheep? Foolish hearts! Why will ye wander, from a love so true and deep? Was there ever a kinder shepherd, half so gentle, half so sweet, as the Savior who would have us come and gather round his feet? Farber tells us we are like a crowd of frightened sheep. Trying to find our place in this world is a time-honored quest all people embark upon at some point in their life. Eventually, we all ask the question – Self is? This letter in this chapter to David was written by his father to provide a few clues for the outcome of the quest. Additionally, you will find four essays from the Journal of David’s father and some study questions to help search for the answer – Self is?
Job 28: 20-24 says — Where then does wisdom come from? Where does understanding dwell? It is hidden from the eyes of every living thing, concealed even from the birds in the sky. Destruction and Death say, only a rumor of it has reached our ears. God understands the way to it and he alone knows where it dwells, for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens. [NIV]
