We do not know the ultimate purpose of God; in the most we can do here is to see and to now “in part” (1 Corinthians xiii. 9, A.V.). But we can see the out-working in time and space of a vast plan whose roots are in eternity. It is something far greater, more far-reaching, more noble, more generous than most of our forefathers could imagine. We cannot shut our eyes to the breadth and depth of that purpose. The highest, the best and the most satisfying thing that we can do is to ask to be allowed to co-operate with God’s infinite patience in making men whole.

J.B. Phillips. MAKING MEN WHOLE.