""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...