section 69. Where then does Karma operate? "It is a case of ta-in-ji-kwa, 'others have laboured and ye have entered into their labours,' which is not the law of Karma." This objection is sometimes heard.

It is true that Faith is a gift which comes from Amida, given without our efforts. But it is our work to receive and accept it (just as it is the "work of God to believe on Him whom He hath sent"). Karma has three constituent parts, known as in--the primary cause--e.g. the seed, en--the secondary cause; e.g. the Sun and rain, and gwa the fruit. Amida's gift is in, our acceptance is en, our Salvation is gwa.