Cyrus Field had what many...
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Cyrus Field had what many thought was an impossible dream. When we think of faith and hope in Hebrews 11, we know it also applied later, applies now. Field's dream was to connect the U.S. and Europe by a telegraph cable. Field was a son of a Congregational preacher and was himself a devout Christian as well as a distinguished businessman. In a time lacking in integnity, Field had integrity.
Field needed everything he had. To get this job done, Field was the surveyor, engineer, promoter and business executive. Did I say it was easy? Quite the contrary, four times Field tried and failed. He said it was only his faith in God which kept him going. On August 9, 1866, Field was aboard the "Great Eastern" when he found the break in the cable which, when repaired allowed transoceanic telegraphy. Obviously, Field, who had been told the job was impossible, became a celebrity. He said his success really belonged to God who answered the prayer that Field had made. But note he went to work after he prayed.
--Richardson
Field needed everything he had. To get this job done, Field was the surveyor, engineer, promoter and business executive. Did I say it was easy? Quite the contrary, four times Field tried and failed. He said it was only his faith in God which kept him going. On August 9, 1866, Field was aboard the "Great Eastern" when he found the break in the cable which, when repaired allowed transoceanic telegraphy. Obviously, Field, who had been told the job was impossible, became a celebrity. He said his success really belonged to God who answered the prayer that Field had made. But note he went to work after he prayed.
--Richardson
