As a blind man has no idea of colors, so have we no idea of the manner by which the all-wise God perceives and understands all things.

Basic to our democratic civilization are the principles and convictions that have bound us together as a nation. Among these are personal liberty, human rights, and the dignity of man. All these have their roots in a deeply held religious faith -- in a belief in God.

It is an overflowing love, which seeks nothing in return. Theologians would say that it is the love of God operating in the human heart. And when one rises to love on this level, he is able to love the person who does the evil deed, while hating the deed that the person does.

If we make ourselves worthy of America's ideals, if we do not forget that our nation was founded on the premise that all men are creatures of God's making, the world will come to know that it is free men who carry forward the true promise of human progress and dignity.

God is not interested merely in freeing black men and brown men and yellow men, but God is interested in freeing the whole human race.

Human progress comes through the tireless efforts and the persistent work of dedicated individuals who are willing to be co-workers with God.