A few years ago a United States submarine sank off the coast of New England. The rescue operation led to the discovery of the disabled vessel in the bottom of the ocean. When the divers approached the submarine, they heard a tapping sound from the inside. When they stopped to listen, they heard this message tapped in Morse code: "Is there hope?"

That is the question still tapped from within the depths of the human heart. In the hour of tragedy and of impending death it is most poignant, but hope is never a luxury that we can get along without. It is an absolute necessity if we are to have a zest for life. Hope is faith in the future, faith that gives courage and strength to face the present. Young people usually are full of hope. The future lies ahead of them and they set their sights on …