""By The Eternal"" is a novel written by Opie Percival Read and originally published in 1906. The story follows the life of a young man named Tom who is raised in a small town in the American Midwest. Tom is a devout Christian and his faith is tested when he falls in love with a woman who does not share his beliefs. As Tom struggles with his feelings and his faith, he is also faced with other challenges such as financial difficulties and the loss of loved ones. Throughout the novel, Tom's faith is a constant source of strength and guidance for him as he navigates the ups and downs of life. The book is a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the human experience, and is considered a classic of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.