Strong mettle

The word mettle (as in "We'll see what kind of mettle he has now.") hasn't always been spelled that way.  In fact, in the 1500s and 1600s, it was just another way to spell metal.  That's a whole story of its own with applications.  But, tonight I want to say I have seen a great amount of metal or mettle.  With either spelling you get the fabric people are made of.  And I have seen very strong metal/mettle today.  I am proud to have seen it.  It's a beautiful sight, a brightly shining light, allowing others to walk a path when they can't see so well.