Alan Keyes, former ambassador to the U. N. and presidential candidate, calls Americans to consider how God will respond to their cries for security and justice.

The following is taken from remarks Dr. Keyes delivered to a Respect for Life gathering at Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa., on Jan. 17. The editors wish to thank the Beaver County Charter of Pennsylvanians for human life and Geneva College for their assistance.

In the midst of people of the pro-life spirit, there is such a tremendous presence of grace that it is sometimes difficult to remember where our country really is. Yet I have to, because not all of us who are gathered here tonight might understand the true urgency of that which brings us together.

On the other hand, in light of the events of the last several months, maybe it shouldn’t be that hard for us to think of it. But even those events aren’t as present to mind as they were a litte while ago. That’s human nature. In ...