,transcrib]'s note3 ,text enclos$ by und]scores is 9 italics 7italics74 ,small capital text has be5 replac$ ) all capitals4 99 99 99 99 99 ,illu/ration3 cov] ,,! ,,%eepfold ,,& ,,! ,,common4 ,illu/ration3 ,,drawn ,,by ,g4 ,h4 ,,?omas4 ,,engrav$ ,,by ,w4 ,l4 ,,?omas4 ,,! ,,old ,,%eph]d4 ,vol4 i4 page #b4 ,illu/ration3 ! ,%eepfold & ! ,common ,,or ,,)9 ,,)\t4 ,blackie ,son ,glasg[ ,ed9burgh & ,london4 ,,! ,,%eepfold ,,& ,,! ,,common3 ,,or1 ,,)9 ,,& ,,)\t4 ,,vol4 ,i4 ,my %eep he> my voice1 & ,i "k !m1 & !y foll[ me4--,,john x4 #bg4 ,!m t are )\t ,god judge?4--#a ,,cor4 v4 #ac4 ,illu/ration3 logo ,,blackie ,,& ,,son3 ,,glasg[1 ,,ed9burgh1 ,,london1 ,,& ,,new ,,york4 ,,mdccclxi4 ,,glasg[3 ,w4 ,g4 ,,blackie ,,& ,,co41 ,,pr9t]s1 ,,villafield4 ,,preface4 ,?is ,"w 0 orig9ally publi%$1 above ?irty ye>s ago1 "u ! title ( ! ,evangelical ,rambl]4 ,x has long be5 out ( pr9t2 & its republication at ! pres5t "t has be5 recomm5d$1 z calculat$ to assi/ 9 arre/+ ! progress ( "s popul> errors & dang]\s in/itutions1 & 9 aid+ ! advancem5t ( tru? & social happ9ess4 ,?is op9ion 0 /r5g!n$ by a k ( ! fact1 t1 accord+ to ! mo/ accurate calculations1 f sixty ?\s& to a hundr$ ?\s& copies ( ! ,"w1 "u its orig9al title1 7 issu$ f ! ,engli% press1 :il/ 9 ,am]ica x obta9$ an equally ext5d$ circulation2 & f ! /ill m important fact ( ! ,au?or hav+ receiv$1 f a l>ge numb] ( p]sons1 assurances1 bo? by lett] & p]sonal int]views1 ( _! hav+ d]iv$ _! fir/ religi\s impressions & convictions f p]us+ its pages4 ,a new & ?or\ghly-revis$ ,edition is1 !re=e1 n[ issu$1 "u ! title ( ,,! ,,%eepfold ,,& ,,! ,,common1 z be+ m descriptive ( ! aim & int5tion ( ! ,"w ?an its =m] "n4 ,! object ( ! ,"w is to af=d in/ruction & amusem5t1 convey$ by a simple n>ration ( ! ev5ts ( e-day life4 ,9 con/ruct+ 8 /ory1 ! ,au?or has avail$ himself occasionally ( ! conceptions ( 8 fancy1 & at o!r times he has cr[d$ into a n>r[ compass facts & incid5ts cull$ f an ext5d$ p]iod ( 8 hi/ory2 b reality =ms ! basis ( e n>rative & ( e sc5e he has describ$4 ,he has dep>t$ f ! common-place habit ( pres5t+ ! gr& tru?s ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? 9 didactic & dogmatic /atem5ts1 pref]r+ ! dramatic =m1 z m likely to arre/ ! att5tion & int]e/ ! feel+s1 especially ( ! y\?ful & imag9ative portion ( ! community4 ,9 adopt+ ?is /yle ( composition1 he has ?us endeav\r$ to foll[ ! foot/eps ( ! great ,prophet ( ,israel1 :o (t5 spake 9 p>ables1 veil+ tru? 9 a beaute\s ext]nal vehicle1 to captivate & tea* 8 he>]s1 :ile _! prejudices 7 ly+ dormant4 ,9 no book ( human au?or%ip c we f9d specim5s ( imag9ative composition t w comp>e ) ! foll[+ examples f ! ,new ,te/am5t1 :i* ! ,au?or quotes1 9 illu/ration & def5ce ( ! pr9ciple on :i* 8 ,"w is bas$4 ,on no occasion dur+ ! m9i/ry ( ,jesus ,*ri/ are we s ?or\ghly conv9c$ ( ! fatal dang] ( tru/+ 9 our own atta9m5ts & do+s = our salvation1 & ( ! absolute safety ( repos+ exclusive confid5ce 9 ,him = ?is ine/imable bless+1 z :5 he places u 9 imag9ation on ! %ore1 aft] ! desolat+ /orm has complet$ its "w ( de/ruction1 leav+ u to gaze on ! ru9s ( ! "o h\se erect$ on ! s&2 :ile we see ! o!r rema9+ secure on ! unmov$ & un%ak5 rock1 9 /]n & tranquil defiance ( all tempe/s & hurricanes4 ,see ,matt4 vii4 #bd-bh4 ,we h m def9ite & m vivid impressions ( ! invisible _w--( ! calm repose & frat]nal fell[%ip ( ! sav$1 & ( ! privations & angui% ( ! lo/1 :5 read+ our ,"l's description ( ! condition ( ,laz>us & ! ri* man1 ?an is produc$ on our m9ds by 8 ann\ncem5t ( ! issue ( ! day ( judgm5t1 :5 ! wick$ g away into ev]la/+ puni%m5t1 & ! righte\s into life et]nal4 ,luke xvi4 #ai-bf4 ,! ,"w1 "u its new title1 ,,! ,,%eepfold ,,& ,,! ,,common1 has und]gone a v c>eful revision2 _m portions ( ! orig9al h be5 re-writt51 & o!rs omitt$ to make room = new matt] ( m int]e/ & importance at ! pres5t "t4 ,:ile c>ry+ out ! ma9 object ( ! ,"w1 z already adv]t$ to--namely1 to pres5t ! gr& doctr9es ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? 9 a pleas+ & attractive mann]--! ,au?or has also endeav\r$ to elucidate v>i\s topics important to ! *ur* at l>ge & to ! well-be+ ( society 9 g5]al2 & ?\gh he has n plung$ into ! mazes ( controv]sy1 ) ! obscure & (t5 un9telligible advocates ( ! !ological h]esies ( ! age1 yet _m ( ! m prom95t ( ^! h be5 subject$ to a sev]e &1 he tru/s1 an imp>tial exam9ation4 ,if ! re-issue ( ?is ,"w %\ld prove z successful 9 convey+ spiritual life to ! spiritually dead--9 reliev+ ! anxi\s inquir] f 8 misgiv+s & p]plexities--& 9 adm9i/]+ ! consolations ( fai? & hope to ! dev\t believ]1 :ile pass+ ?r\gh ! v>i$ seasons ( 8 ev5tful hi/ory1 z x prov$ 9 its less p]fect & less attractive =m--!n1 :e!r liv+ or dy+1 ! ,au?or w indulge ! hope ( meet+ _m1 at ! com+ ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o w be to him a cr[n ( rejoic+ = ev]4 ,illu/ration3 decoration ,,cont5ts4 ,,vol ,i4 ,page ,! ,lonely ,wid[1 #a ,! ,wid['s ,son1 #aa ,! ,wid['s ,son ,reclaim$1 #ba ,fairm\nt1 #cb ,a ,morn+'s ,ramble1 #dc ,! ,horn+%am ,sailor1 #ec ,! ,rector ( ,broadhur/1 #fe ,a ,visit to ! ,rectory1 #gf ,saturday ,ev5+ at ,fairm\nt1 #ib ,a ,sabba? ,morn+ at ,fairm\nt1 #ajg ,sabba? ,ev5+ at ,fairm\nt1 #aba ,! ,bible ,disda9$1 #acb ,! ,bible ,preci\s1 #adi ,! ,family ( ! ,roscoes1 #aed ,! ,social ,p>ty1 #afd ,miss ,roscoe1 #agd ,a ,village ,fun]al1 #ahf ,miss ,roscoe )draws f ,gay ,life1 #aig ,fre% ,p]plexities1 #bji ,! ,religi\s ,p>ty1 #bag ,miss ,roscoe1 #bbf ,! ,family ( ! ,lawsons1 #bce ,calm ,discussion1 #bdf ,self-,delusion1 #beg ,a ,night ,calamity1 #bff ,a ,surprise1 #bgf ,! ,consultation1 #bhg ,! ,d>k ,vale ,illum9$1 #big ,intemp]ate ,zeal1 #cjg ,baptismal ,reg5]ation a ,fiction1 #cag ,! ,retir$ ,*ri/ian1 #cbh ,spiritual ,reg5]ation a ,reality1 #ccf ,! ,evid5ces ( ,spiritual ,reg5]ation1 #cdf ,on ,conv]sion1 #ceg ,! ,t5d5cy ( ,evangelical ,prea*+1 #cgj ,on ,att5d+ an ,evangelical ,m9i/ry1 #chc ,! ,unhappy ,"o1 #cig ,! ,sc5e ,*anges1 #daj ,! ,tract>ian at ,fault1 #dba ,! ,popul> ,delusion1 #ddc ,! ,*ur*man's ,lam5t1 #dee ,"r at ,la/1 #dgh ,! ,quak]ess1 #die ,an ,escape f a ,false ,refuge1 #eah ,*ri/mas1 #edd ,w9t] ,sc5es1 #efj ,on ,apo/olical ,succession1 #egd ,,li/ ,,( ,,illu/rations4 ,,vol4 ,i4 ,page ,,! ,,old ,,%eph]d1 ,frontispiece4 ,,)9 ,,& ,,)\t1 ,engrav$ ,title4 ,return ( ! ,wid['s ,son1 #bb ,a ,prospect ( ,fairm\nt1 #cb ,fir/ ,int]view ) ,f>m] ,pick=d1 #dg ,! ,*ur* ( ! ,neglect$ ,p>i%1 #ff ,mr4 ,guion's ,fir/ ,int]view ) ! ,misses ,br[njohn1 #hb ,a ,lamb ( ! ,flock ,borne to h] ,re/1 #hg ,! ,woodman's ,family 9 ,affliction1 #aje ,we ,"w on ,sunday till ,d9n]-"t1 #aaj ,mr4 ,t5n5t & ! ,tract-sell]1 #aea ,! ,h\se ( ,m\rn+1 #ahg ,ev5+ ,walk--,moonrise1 #bfa ,! ,lo/ ,*ild ,re/or$1 #bgj ,! ,d>k ,vale ,illum9$1 #cjj ,! ,discussion 9 ! ,/age ,coa*1 #dbc ,*ri/mas ,eve1 #eea ,! ,dea? ( ! ,woodman1 #egj ,,! ,,%eepfold ,,& ,,! ,,common4 ,,! ,,lonely ,,wid[4 ,9 ! summ] ( ! ye> #ah--1 ,i took an excursion ?r\gh "p ( ! we/ ( ,engl&2 & aft] travell+ on horseback sev]al days1 ,i resolv$ to t>ry at ! beautiful village ( ,/anmoor4 ,pass+ along1 ,i /opp$ 9 front ( a small b respectable look+ inn1 ^: honeysuckl$ por* & tidy ext]ior promis$ to af=d a tranquil & com=table place ( soj\rn1 & ,i made up my m9d to re/ = a season b5ea? its humble ro(4 ,hav+ tak5 my horse to ! /able1 & giv5 ! ho/l] in/ructions to take good c>e ( him1 ,i 0 %[n into a neat small back room1 :i* comm&$ a v beautiful view4 ,z ,i /ood gaz+ & mus+ :ile ! homely-look+ l&lady 0 prep>+ my c(fee1 ! l9es ( ,milton's ,morn+ ,hymn recurr$ to my recollection2 b nev]1 till t mom5t1 _h !y produc$ su* an excit+ effect3-- ,^! are ?y glori\s works1 ,p>5t ( good3 ,almighty6 ,?9e ?is univ]sal frame3 ,?us wondr\s fair6 ,?yself h[ wondr\s !n6 ,unspeakable3 :o sitt'/ above ^! heav'ns1 ,to u invisible1 or dimly se5 ,9 ^! ?y l[e/ works2 yet ^! decl>e ,?y goodness beyond ?\ght1 & p['r div9e4 ,my cogitations 7 int]rupt$ by ! l&lady1 :o1 z a m>k ( respect1 h]self br\ght 9 my c(fee1 c41 put a small bell on ! table1 & assur$ me1 ) a great deal ( good-natur$ ease1 t %e w\ld endeav\r to make me com=table z long z ,i *ose to hon\r h] h\se ) my company4 ,hav+ p>tak5 ( ! provision ( ! table1 ,i resolv$ on tak+ a walk1 & 0 told1 t if ,i turn$ %ort r\nd to ! "r :5 pa/ ! clump ( fir-trees1 ,i %\ld soon come to a pleasant valley4 ,?is direction ,i foll[$2 & 9 ab\t a qu>t] ( an h\r ,i ent]$ "o ( ! mo/ romantic vales ,i h ev] visit$4 ,! sun 0 /ill gild+ ! tops ( ! di/ant hills2 ! blue sky 0 enliv5$ by ! song ( ! ?ru%1 & ! respond+ notes ( ! yell[-hamm]4 ,z ,i walk$ on1 my att5tion 0 attract$ by ! bleat+ ( a flock ( %eep1 :i* ,i saw at a di/ance asc5d+ a /eep pa?1 lead+ to a neighb\r+ fold4 ,i quick5$ my pace1 t ,i might h "s conv]sation ) ! %eph]d1 :o1 ) 8 dog1 0 br++ up ! re>4 ,he 0 an old man ( a sw>?y complexion1 & /rongly m>k$ features2 8 gray hairs hung 9 locks ov] 8 %\ld]s1 & 8 mann]s seem$ to indicate ! pres5ce ( a sup]ior m9d4 ,he made a c\rte\s b[2 ,i salut$ him1 & rem>k$--,y are tak+ y\r flock home to re/1 :i* ,i hope sometimes rem9ds y ( ! approa* ( t h\r :5 y mu/ re/ f all y\r lab\rs4 ,yes1 x does2 &1 bless$ be ,god1 !re is a re/ provid$ = 8 p4 ,?is pi\s expression sprang a m9e ( exquisite feel+ 9 my brea/2 & ,i in/antane\sly felt a pr(\nd v5]ation & respect = ! old man1 :om ,i n[ look$ ^u z a son ( ,god 9 ! disguise ( l[ly & lonely humanity4 ,i presume y "k some?+ ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o is ! way to t place ( re/4 ,yes1 he is n[ my ,savi\r1 ?\gh = _m ye>s ,i liv$ )\t kn[+ any?+ ab\t him4 ,i (t5 feel sorry :5 ,i ?9k ( ! _m preci\s h\rs ,i h wa/$ by read+ ballads & fooli% books1 :i* ,i ought to h sp5t 9 read+ my ,bible4 ,d y ev] att5d a place ( wor%ip8 ,no1 ,i nev] leave my flock4 ,h[1 !n1 did y come to "k any?+ ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,he put 8 h& into 8 pocket1 & pull$ out a tract1 & said1 z ! big te> dropp$ ^u 8 *eek1 ,?is is ! bless$ book t made kn[n to me a bless$ ,savi\r2 & ,i w\ld n "p ) x = all ! _w4 ,feel+ anxi\s to hold 9 my h& ! in/rum5t :i* _h be5 employ$ by ! ,et]nal ,_s 9 turn+ ?is ag$ man f d>kness to light1 ,i ask$ him to let me see ! tract4 ,x bore ! foll[+ title1 :i* _h become ne>ly oblit]at$ by frequ5t use3--,! ,good ,old ,way2 or ! ,religion ( our ,=efa!rs1 z expla9$ 9 ! ,articles1 ,liturgy1 & ,homilies ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4 ,i said to him1 ,h[ did y get ?is tract8 ,a lady gave x me "o day1 ab\t ?ree ye>s ago2 ,i don't "k h]2 b ,i hope %e w be recomp5s$ at ! resurrection ( ! j4 ,h[ d y sp5d y\r leisure "t n[8 ,9 read+ my ,bible1 :i* tells me s mu* ab\t t de> ,savi\r1 9 :om1 ?r\gh grace1 ,i h believ$1 & :o is able to keep t :i* ,i h committ$ to him aga9/ ! great day4 ,i suppose y are mu* m happy n[ ?an y 7 be=e y knew him8 ,?is "q br\ght ov] 8 c\nt5ance "o ( ! f9e/ expressions ( delight ,i ev] beheld2 &1 aft] a %ort pause1 he said1 ,m happy1 ,sir6 ,i nev] 0 happy till ,i obta9$ m]cy2 b n[ ,i am happy1 & expect be=e long to jo9 t bless$ company we read ( 9 ! ,revelation1 :o s]ve ,god day & night 9 8 temple4 ,hav+ made a few unimportant inquiries ab\t 8 family1 ! /ate ( agriculture1 & ! population ( ! di/rict1 ,i wi%$ him a good night1 & left him4 ,z ,i pass$ along1 ,i said to myself1 ,i %\ld l to wat* ! c\nt5ance1 & li/5 to ! rem>ks ( ?is conv]t$ %eph]d1 :ile "s philosophic sceptic1 9 flippant /yle1 or 9 grav] tone & s>ca/ic sne]1 says to him1 ,:y1 %eph]d1 y h be5 long liv+ amid/ visible & spl5did realities2 b n[1 9 y\r old age1 y are liv+ "u ! spell ( leg5d>y delusions4 ,! ,deity :om y n[ adore is no?+ b ! idol ( y\r own creation4 ,! report$ facts & doctr9es ( ! ,bible1 :i* h _h su* an effect on y\r imag9ation1 are ei!r fabul\s tales or sup]/iti\s dogmas2 &1 not)/&+ y\r airy flights into ano!r _w1 y1 l y\r %eep1 w cease to be1 :5 dea? comes to release y f y\r lab\rs1 = !re is no o!r _w4 ,) :at indignant a/oni%m5t1 bl5d$ ) pity1 w\ld ! old %eph]d look on su* a man2 d\bt+1 = a few mom5ts1 :e!r he 0 n "s inf]nal _s 9 ! human =m4 ,i c easily imag9e he w\ld reply3 ,x is odd1 ,sir1 t su* a poor ignorant old man z ,i be1 t has liv$ = m ?an sixty ye>s )\t ?9k+ ab\t ,god at all1 %\ld all at once1 & )\t int5d+ to d x1 create by ! =ce ( my fancy su* a pure1 b5evol5t1 & glori\s ,be+1 z ,i n[ believe ,god to be2 :o /oops f 8 high & l(ty ?rone to li/5 to my poor pray]s1 & to answ] !m too4 ,& x is ma9ly odd1 ,sir1 me?9ks1 t ^! tales ( ! ,bible1 if !y be fabul\s1 & ^! doctr9es ( ! ,bible1 if !y be no?+ b sup]/iti\s dogmas1 z y call !m1 %\ld all at once1 & )\t my ?9k+ ( su* a ?+ be+ done1 "w su* a great & bless$ *ange 9 my h>d & wick$ he>t1 & %\ld make me s happy z ,i n[ be4 ,x is1 me?9ks1 a ma9 pity t !y h n work$ on y\r he>t z !y h on m9e1 & !n y w\ld be ab\t z unable & z unwill+ to d\bt _! tru? z ,i be4 ,y say1 ,sir1 !re is no o!r _w2 ,i %\ld l to "k h[ y happ5 to "k ?is8 h y be5 to ! sun1 & ! moon1 & all ! />s1 & e :]e else to see8 ,if y h n1 accord+ to my pla9 way ( ?9k+1 ,i ?9k x is a ma9 act ( presumption = y to say s4 ,y tell me t ,i %all cease to be at dea?1 j z ^! %eep w cease to be4 ,i %\ld l to "k h[ y happ5 to "k ?is4 ,has our ,mak] spok5 to y out ( heav51 & told y s3 or is x m]e guess-"w ) y8 ,no1 no1 ,sir2 ,i am n go+ to take y\r r&om guess-"w say+s z true gospel2 ,i l ,mat!w1 ,m>k1 ,luke1 & ,john too well = t2 & n[1 to let y "k my m9d1 ,i tell y pla9ly1 y come too late to make a poor man disbelieve 8 ,bible1 if y don't come be=e he has felt ! enlight5+ & r5ew+ & refre%+ p[] ( its bless$ tru?s on 8 s\l2 he has !n ! ,witness )91 & t's a witness t c't lie4 ,i won't give up ! tru?ful te/imony ( ?is liv+ ,witness = y\r r&om guess-"w say+s1 :i* y y\rself c't "k to be true4 ,i don't want1 ,sir1 to (f5d y2 b ,i look ^u y z a false prophet1 :o may deceive ! wick$1 b c't deceive a man :o fe>s ,god & loves ,jesus ,*ri/ z ,i d1 & %all d = ev]4 ,p]fect /illness prevail$ ar\nd2 no s\nds 7 he>d b my own foot/eps1 & ! occasional notes ( ! night+ale1 until ,i came to a brake1 :5 ,i he>d ! foll[+ v]ses ( a fav\rite hymn1 ?\gh ! s+] 0 conceal$3-- ,! calm retreat1 ! sil5t %ade ,) pray] & praise agree2 ,& seem by ?y sweet b\nty made ,= ^? :o foll[ !e4 ,!re1 if ?y ,_s t\* ! s\l1 ,& grace h] mean abode1 ,oh6 ) :at peace1 & joy1 & love1 ,%e communes ) h] ,god6 ,!re1 l ! night+ale1 %e p\rs ,h] solit>y lays2 ,nor asks a witness ( h] song1 ,nor ?ir/s = human praise4 ,au?or & gu>dian ( my life1 ,sweet s\rce ( light div9e1 ,&--all h>moni\s names 9 "o-- ,my ,savi\r6 ?\ art m9e4 ,:at ?anks ,i owe !e1 & :at love6 ,a b\ndless1 endless /ore1 ,%all e*o ?r\gh ! realms above ,:5 "t %all be no m4 ,i l+]$ "h "s "t aft] ! music _h di$ away1 luxuriat+ 9 my own hall[$ reflections2 & !n advanc+ a few /eps1 ,i p]ceiv$1 seat$ 9 a holl[1 a dec5t middle-ag$ woman1 &1 app>5tly1 h] daught]1 :o 7 ?us p\r+ =? _! ev5+ hymn ( praise4 ,i !n return$ to ! inn1 _h my supp]1 & aft] engag+ 9 pray] ) ! family1 retir$ to re/4 ,9 ! morn+ ,i rose e>ly & revisit$ ! vale1 humm+ ov]1 z ,i saunt]$ along1 ! foll[+ sugge/ive & consolatory l9es ( a mod]n poet3-- ,god is "h2 h[ sweet ! s\nd6 ,all ,i feel & all ,i see1 ,nature teems1 above1 ar\nd1 ,) univ]sal ,deity4 ,is !re dang]8 ,void ( fe>1 ,?\gh ! dea?-w+'d arr[ fly1 ,i c answ]1 ,god is "h1 ,& ,i move b5ea? 8 eye4 ,:5 ,i pray1 he he>s my pray'r2 ,:5 ,i weep1 he sees my grief3 ,d ,i w&]8 ,he is "h1 ,ready to af=d relief4 ,i rea*$ ! end ( ! walk be=e aw>e ( x2 :5 ,i saw a cottage1 t[>ds :i* ,i b5t my /eps4 ,x 0 small1 yet ta/efully adorn$ ) jessam9e1 honey-suckles1 & rose-trees1 ) a neat fl[]-g>d5 9 front1 inclos$ by a haw?orn h$ge2 & :ile admir+ its v>i$ beauties1 an eld]ly female made h] appe>ance1 ^: physiognomy & ^: mann]s 7 v prepossess+4 ,aft] a little desultory conv]sation1 z ,i /ood re/+ my arm on ! top ( h] little wicket-gate1 %e invit$ me to come 9 & re/ myself4 ,i accept$ h] invitation1 & soon f\nd t ,i 0 9 ! society ( "o ( ! ,"l's hidd5 ones4 ,my ho/ess 0 a wid[1 ^: husb& _h be5 dead ab\t sev5 ye>s4 ,%e in=m$ me t h] fa!r1 a man ( piety & ( weal?1 _h giv5 h] an education becom+ 8 /ation2 t at ! age ( sev5te5 %e yield$ h]self to ,god1 z "o alive f ! dead1 & be=e %e rea*$ h] tw5tie? ye>1 %e 0 m>ri$ to "o ( ! mo/ amiable & "o ( ! mo/ att5tive m5 t ev] became a husb&4 ,a k9d ,provid5ce smil$ ^u !m dur+ ! fir/ twelve ye>s ( _! w$d$ life1 :5 a s]ies ( disa/]s befell !m1 :i* turn$ _! p>adise ( bliss into a valley ( weep+4 ,h] fa!r hav+ made "s l>ge speculations 9 ! wool-trade1 lo/ ! :ole ( 8 prop]ty1 & n hav+ be5 inur$ to affliction 9 8 e>li] days1 8 vigor\s con/itution gave way1 & he di$1 exclaim+1 ,?\gh ,i h lo/ all my worldly sub/ance1 yet ! pe>l ( great price is /ill m9e4 ,! insolv5cy ( h] fa!r %ook public confid5ce 9 ! comm]cial respectability ( h] husb&1 :o 0 soon oblig$ to call toge!r 8 cr$itors2 & ?\gh !re 0 m ?an suffici5t prop]ty to meet _! dem&s1 yet1 by mak+ him a bankrupt1 !y did n receive q half _! am\nt4 ,:5 8 affairs 7 w\nd up1 & he _h obta9$ 8 c]tificate1 8 fri5ds rais$ a subscription = him1 & he recomm5c$ bus9ess2 b ! h& ( ! ,"l 0 aga9/ him1 & he c\ld n succe$4 ,an int]e/+ daught]1 :o1 f ! age ( sev5 ye>s1 _h be5 seek+ ! ,"l1 0 s ov]:elm$ by ! afflictions ( h] p>5ts1 t %e fell into a rapid decl9e2 & ?\gh !re 7 occasionally "s bright prospects ( h] recov]y1 yet at la/ ! night ( dea? came & seal$ up ! vision ( life4 ,! fa!r1 :o 0 a man ( a v delicate frame1 gradually sank b5ea? 8 accumulat$ trials1 & left 8 wid[ ) a son1 )\t any res\rces = _! future ma9t5ance4 ,h] son 0 s5t to a bo>d+-s*ool1 :]e he 0 educat$ at ! exp5se ( 8 uncle2 & z ! place ( h] nativity _h lo/ all its attractions1 %e *ose to retire to ! lonely cottage 9 :i* ,i f\nd h]1 :]e ,he :o multipli$ ! wid['s oil has nev] suff]$ h] to want any good ?+4 ,an occasional te> fell f h] eye :ile %e 0 relat+ ?is tale ( woe1 yet !re 0 a dignifi$ composure 9 h] c\nt5ance1 & t l$ me to rem>k--,i presume1 ,madam1 t ?\gh y h met ) su* sev]e losses1 y h n lo/ y\r confid5ce 9 ,god1 nor ! peace ( m9d x yields4 ,no1 ,sir2 ,i h enjoy$ 9 ?is cottage m ( ! ,div9e pres5ce ?an ,i ev] felt 9 ! days ( prosp]ity1 & w\ld n will+ly return to ! _w1 & haz>d ! loss ( my spiritual consolations1 c\ld ,i obta9 its highe/ prizes4 ,i "k t my afflictions h be5 s5t by my heav5ly ,fa!r1 :o is too wise to err1 & too good to act unk9dly4 ,he has designs to accompli%1 by 8 disp5sations1 :i* may appe> to u my/]i\s1 because to u !y are unkn[n2 b ?\gh cl\ds & d>kness are r\nd ab\t him1 yet righte\sness & judgm5t are ! habitation ( 8 ?rone4 ,i n[ f9d ! wells ( salvation yield sweet] wat]s ?an :5 resort$ to 9 =m] times1 & my prospect ( future glory is bright] & m animat+ ?an 9 ! days ( my greate/ prosp]ity4 ,on express+ my surprise t %e c\ld will+ly reside :]e ! means ( grace c\ld n be fully enjoy$1 %e in=m$ me t %e 0 n depriv$ ( ^! privileges4 ,if y look 9 t direction1 y w see a spire ris+ among ! trees on yond] hill4 ,9 t *ur* ! gospel is prea*$ 9 its purity & 9 its p[]1 & ! ,rector1 :o is an amiable man1 usually prea*es on ,sabba? morn+1 :5 ,i att5d4 ,9 ! aft]noon ,i /ay at home & m$itate on :at ,i h he>d2 & 9 ! ev5+ ,i g to he> an excell5t m9i/] ( ,*ri/1 :o prea*es 9 a small ,diss5t+ *apel at ! o!r end ( our hamlet4 ,!n y are no bigot8 ,no1 ,i love all :o love ,*ri/2 & to me x is immat]ial :]e ,i g1 if ,i c obta9 an int]view ) ,him1 :om unse5 ,i love4 ,z ! gospel is prea*$ 9 y\r village1 ,i hope y h met ) "s ) :om y c enjoy ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4 ,yes1 ! ,"l has a few 9 ?is mod]n ,s>dis :o h escap$ ! g5]al pollution1 & are walk+ wor?y _! high vocation4 ,we meet once 9 ! week = pray] & conv]sation1 & are (t5 fav\r$ ) times ( refre%+ f ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l4 ,h y ev] _h any conv]sation ) a pi\s %eph]d1 :o fe$s 8 flock 9 y\r beautiful vale8 ,o yes1 he is (t5 our *apla94 ,! ^w ( ,*ri/ dwells 9 him ri*ly4 ,he has an excell5t gift 9 pray]1 & is an ,israelite inde$2 a beautiful specim5 ( ! new-creat+ p[] ( ! ,almighty4 ,b d y nev] wi% to reside 9 a t[n1 :]e y c\ld enjoy an ext5sive int]c\rse ) ! religi\s _w8 ,o no2 ,i h liv$ long en\gh to "k t a few select fri5ds1 ^: m9ds are uncontam9at$ by ! c5sori\s _s ( ! age1 are a ri*] treasure ?an a promiscu\s ?rong1 enslav$ & gov]n$ by sect>ian prejudices4 ,! room 9 :i* we 7 conv]s+ 0 neatly furni%$2 a few pictures decorat$ "o ( ! side walls1 & a small libr>y 0 plac$ 9 ! c5tre ( ! opposite4 ,i f\nd among ! books a copy ( ,rob9son's ,village ,s]mons1 & on tak+ x f ! %elf1 ,i obs]v$1 ,rob9son 0 an extraord9>y man1 b ! ev5tide ( 8 life 0 comp>ative d>kness4 ,yes1 x 02 b ! productions ( 8 p5 h (t5 yield$ me pure m5tal enjoym5t2 &1 if y w p]mit me1 ,i w %[ y a passage 9 "o ( 8 s]mons1 :i* ,i nev] read )\t be>+ a p]sonal te/imony to its accuracy3--',is x a b5efit to und]/& ! _s & see ! beauty ( ! ,holy ,scriptures8 ,afflictions tea* ,*ri/ians ! wor? ( _! ,bibles1 & s wrap up _! he>ts 9 ! oracles ( ,god4 ,! ,bible is b an insipid book to u be=e afflictions br+ u to feel ! want ( x1 & !n h[ _m com=table passages d we f9d :i* lay neglect$ & unkn[n be=e6 ,i recollect an in/ance 9 a hi/ory ( "s :o fl$ f p]secution 9 ?is c\ntry to t !n wild des]t1 ,am]ica4 ,among _m o!r h>d%ips1 !y 7 sometimes 9 su* /raits = bread1 t ! v cru/s ( _! =m] tables 9 ,engl& w\ld h be5 a da9ty to !m4 ,necessity drove ! wom5 & *ildr5 to ! sea-side to look = a %ip expect$ to br+ !m provisions2 b no %ip = _m weeks appe>$2 h[ev]1 !y saw 9 ! s&s va/ quantities ( %ell-fi%1 s9ce call$ clams1 a sort ( mussels4 ,hung] impell$ !m to ta/e1 & at l5g? !y f$ almo/ :olly on !m1 & to _! own a/oni%m5t 7 z *e]ful1 fat1 & lu/y z !y _h be5 9 ,engl& ) _! fill ( ! be/ provisions4 ,a wor?y man "o day1 aft] !y _h all d9$ on clams )\t bread1 return$ ,god ?anks = caus+ !m to suck ( ! abundance ( ! seas1 & ( treasures hid 9 ! s&--a passage 9 ! #cc;d *apt] ( ,deut]onomy1 a "p ( ! bless+ ) :i* ,moses bless$ ! tribe ( ,zebulun be=e 8 dea?2 a passage till !n unobs]v$ by ! company1 b :i* ev] aft] ende>$ ! writ+s ( ,moses to !m4 ,j z %e f9i%$ read+1 a f>m]-look+ man came to ! door ) a lett]1 :i* ,mrs4 ,lewell9 took & op5$ ) eag]ness4 ,%e wept z %e read1 & involunt>ily exclaim$--,o ,george6 my son1 my son6 ,unwill+ to )hold consolation f "o :o _h pass$ ?r\gh su* fi]y trials1 ,i ask$ h] if %e _h receiv$ any intellig5ce ( a v pa9ful nature4 ,yes1 %e said1 :ile endeav\r+ to suppress ! ris+ grief ( h] he>t1 ,i h a lett] f my de> boy1 :o has resid$ 9 ,london = ! la/ two ye>s4 ,he is v ill4 ,o ,sir6 if----4 ,a long sil5ce ensu$1 :i* 0 int]rupt$ only by ! expressions ( /rong mat]nal grief4 ,if he _h felt ! p[] ( div9e grace *ang+ 8 he>t----4 ,%e wept aga94 ,b ,i fe> he has be5 drawn away f religion by evil companions4 ,oh6 if he 7 to die1 :]e c\ld ,i ev] f9d re/8 ,?is is a trial :i* pi]ces my he>t4 ,i am n surpris$ to witness su* excessive grief2 b may n ?is affliction be s5t to elicit ! mean+ ( "s obscure passage ( ! ,sacr$ ,volume8 ,unto ! upright !re arise? light 9 ! d>kness2 t is1 deliv]ance comes :5 mo/ ne$$1 b z (t5 :5 lea/ expect$4 ,! set "t = y\r son's conv]sion may be nigh at h&2 & ,he :o worke? all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( ,8 own w may n[ be mak+ ! necess>y prep>ations = ?is great ev5t2 s t y\r m\rn+ may v soon be turn$ into rejoic+4 ,if ! ,"l %\ld be pleas$ to r5ew ! s\l ( my de> boy1 ,i %all1 l ! fa!r1 :5 he saw 8 prodigal son retrac+ 8 /eps to 8 long-des]t$ home1 feel an ec/asy ( joy4 ,! crisis 9 8 moral hi/ory may be com+4 ,i w betake myself to special pray]1 & 9 fai? & hope wait ! issue4 ,no?+ is impossible ) ,god4 ,,! ,,wid[',s ,,son4 ,george ,lewell91 ! son ( ! lonely wid[1 at ! decease ( 8 fa!r 0 twelve ye>s ( age4 ,he f9i%$ 8 education "u ! direction ( 8 uncle2 &1 hav+ atta9$ 8 sev5te5? ye>1 he 0 plac$ 9 a m]*ant's c\nt+-h\se 9 ,london4 ,9 p]son he 0 tall & sl5d]1 prepossess+ 9 appe>ance & mann]s1 unres]v$ 9 disposition1 ( an amiable temp]1 & dispos$1 f ! +5u\s s9c]ity ( 8 he>t1 to reg>d e "o z 8 fri5d :o c\rt$ 8 society4 ,soon aft] 8 entrance on 8 new c\rse ( life1 he receiv$ an affectionate lett] f 8 "m1 caution+ him aga9/ ! _m temptations ( ! metropolis3-- ,z1 my de> ,george1 y are remov$ f "u ! imm$iate inspection ( y\r fri5ds1 & w be expos$ to a v>iety ( temptations1 p]mit me to urge ^u y ! importance ( read+ ! ,scriptures daily1 ( regul>ly att5d+ "s place ( wor%ip on ! ,sabba?-day1 & ( avoid+ ! company ( ! gay & dissipat$4 ,if companions entice y to ! play-h\se1 to c>d p>ties1 or to places ( public amusem5t1 d n all[ !m to prevail ^u y2 =1 if y once give way to _! entreaties1 y w soon be ov]come4 ,i h _h _m trials4 ,i h lo/ my prop]ty2 ,i h buri$ y\r lovely si/]2 ,i h wept ov] ! tomb ( y\r pi\s fa!r2 & to see y turn+ y\r back on religion1 w\ld br+ my gray hairs ) sorr[ to ! grave4 ,b ,i hope bett] ?+s ( y1 ?\gh ,i ?us write4 ,let me he> f y soon1 & (t52 & give me a fai?ful acc\nt ( h[ y sp5d y\r "t2 & believe me to be y\rs1 mo/ affectionately1 c4 ,8 reply w give ! read] "s insight into ! /ate ( 8 m9d & situation3-- ,,my ,,de> ,,"m1--,i ?ank y = y\r k9d lett]4 ,yes2 y h _h _m trials1 b ,i hope y h1 at lea/1 "o liv+ com=t left4 ,to promote y\r happ9ess w be1 ,i tru/1 ! con/ant ef=t ( my life2 & z ,i "k some?+ ( ! value ( pray]1 ,i hope y w always h me 9 remembrance :5 at a ?rone ( grace4 ,i h a good room at a ,mr4 ,jordan's1 9 ! ,city ,road4 ,mr4 ,jordan is a pla91 pi\s man1 & 8 wife appe>s v amiable4 ,!y h no *ildr51 & !y treat me z _! son4 ,i v mu* l ! situation :i* my uncle has procur$ = me4 ,!re are1 9 ! (fice1 ?ree cl]ks besides myself1 b !y are all my s5iors4 ,! olde/ is m>ri$1 & has a family4 ,! next is ! son ( a ,fri5d1 b he has ?r[n (f ! pla9 g>b1 & (t5 ridicules ! simple mode ( spee* = :i* t scrupul\s p are di/+ui%$4 ,! o!r is ! only son ( a c\ntry esquire ( l>ge =tune4 ,!y treat me ) ! greate/ k9dness2 & s does ! g5tleman 9 ^: s]vice ,i h ! hon\r ( be+ employ$4 ,my "t is fully occupi$2 & ?\gh bus9ess is new to me1 yet ,i beg9 to f9d ! difficulties att5d+ x giv+ way4 ,i w try to please1 & ,i hope %all be successful4 ,z ,i "k y feel m anxi\s ab\t my spiritual ?an my temporal prosp]ity1 ,i %all give y an acc\nt ( ! mann] 9 :i* ,i sp5d my ,sabba?s4 ,i regul>ly att5d *ur* twice a-day1 & h already he>d "s ( ! mo/ celebrat$ prea*]s 9 ,london1 b h n yet det]m9$ to :at congregation ,i %all atta* myself4 ,v>iety is *>m+1 b ,i r ?9k t a /at$ m9i/ry is ! mo/ pr(itable4 ,i (t5 ?9k ( y & y\r lovely retreat1 & wi% ,i c\ld pop 9 ^u y to receive ! mat]nal bless+4 ,a mat]ial *ange soon took place 9 ! pr9ciples & habits ( "y ,lewell91 & x may be prop] to give a brief acc\nt ( ^? to ^: influ5ce x may be ascrib$4 ,! s5ior cl]k 9 ! (fice 0 an amiable man1 b 8 m9d 0 deeply t9ctur$ by ! dei/ical s5tim5ts ( ! age4 ,he w\ld occasionally ?r[ out "s ins9uations aga9/ pr(essors2 b z he p]ceiv$ x gave ,lewell9 pa91 he 0 r sp>+ 9 8 rem>ks4 ,mr4 ,gordon1 ! semi-,quak]1 0 less gu>d$2 &1 be+ a "y man ( a ready wit & poli%$ mann]s1 he became a dang]\s companion4 ,hav+ be5 educat$ "u a sev]e discipl9e1 :i* taught him to reg>d ! cut ( ! coat & ! con/ruction ( a s5t5ce z important if n ess5tial bran*es ( religion1 he _h imbib$ deep-root$ prejudices aga9/ x2 &1 ?\gh /ill 9 regul> att5dance at meet+ on fir/-day morn+1 yet he usually sp5t ! o!r p>ts ( ! ,sabba? at "s place ( public resort4 ,8 respectability introduc$ him into ! be/ society1 & 8 pr9ciples fitt$ him = ! wor/4 ,he n>r[ly wat*$ ,lewell92 & resolv$ to emancipate him1 if possible1 f "u ! control ( 8 religi\s op9ions & habits2 & he proce$$ ) great caution 9 ?is "w ( moral de/ruction1 be+ aw>e t1 if 8 pr9ciples 7 /orm$ be=e !y 7 und]m9$1 he %\ld excite a p[]ful resi/ance4 ,hav+ laid 8 plan ( s$uction1 he soon began to c>ry x into execution4 ,on leav+ ! (fice "o ev5+1 he politely ask$ ,lewell9 to sp5d an h\r ) him4 ,lewell9 frankly accept$ 8 invitation1 & !y _h a long conv]sation toge!r1 dur+ :i* ,gordon display$ s mu* good-nature1 su* a fund ( anecdote1 & su* a ri* ve9 ( wit1 t he ga9$ an entire asc5d5cy ov] 8 fri5d1 :o express$ a desire t ! intimacy n[ =m$ might be p]petuat$4 ,! clock /ruck elev51 :5 ,lewell9 sudd5ly />t$ f 8 *air1 & took 8 hat & cane2 b 0 deta9$ two h\rs long] by ! p[]ful attractions ( 8 companion4 ,at l5g? he bade him good-night4 ,z he pass$ d[n ,fleet ,/reet1 8 consci5ce began to smite him4 ,:at w\ld my de> "m feel if %e knew :]e ,i am at ?is h\r6 ,b1 hav+ resolv$ t he w\ld nev] aga9 be guilty ( su* an act ( imprud5ce1 8 fai?ful monitor 0 hu%$ to sil5ce3--,he is a *>m+ man6--,:at an ext5sive k ( ! _w6--,:at a fund ( anecdote2 & h[ well he n>rates & describes6 ,a new sc5e is op5+ be=e me4 ,?us he talk$ to himself1 till he rea*$ 8 lodg+s1 :]e he f\nd ! family v mu* al>m$4 ,de> ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,jordan1 z soon z ! passage door 0 op5$1 we are v glad to see y4 ,we 7 fe>ful t y _h lo/ y\rself1 or t "s great] evil _h befall5 y4 ,i am sorry1 repli$ ,lewell91 t ,i h kept y up s late2 b ,mr4 ,gordon press$ me to sp5d ! ev5+ ) him1 & ! "t slipp$ by be=e ,i 0 aw>e ( x4 ,i am glad to see y home1 said ,mr4 ,jordan2 &1 z we h be5 expect+ y e m9ute = ! la/ ?ree h\rs1 we h n yet _h family pray]4 ,! good man knelt d[n1 & pray$ mo/ affectionately = 8 "y fri5d1 :o /ood expos$ to s _m temptations4 ,next day ,lewell9 w5t to ! (fice z usual1 b no?+ p>ticul> occurr$ till ! ev5+1 :5 ,gordon ask$ him to accept ! loan ( a book1 :i* he _h no d\bt w\ld amuse him4 ,he took x1 & ha/5$ home to p]use x4 ,imm$iately aft] tea he retir$ to 8 own room4 ,he op5$ ! volume1 read ! title-page1 ?rew ! book on ! table1 & exclaim$1 ,no2 ,i'll n read x4 ,i gave my ^w ( hon\r to my "m t ,i w\ld nev] read a novel2 & ,i w n sacrifice my hon\r to please any fri5d4 ,he pac$ ! room backw>ds & =w>ds = "s "t1 reflect+ on ! pa/ ev5+1 till ! ?\ghts ( 8 he>t tr\bl$ him1 :5 he seat$ himself 9 ! arm-*air :i* 0 /&+ ne> ! table4 ,z ! book 0 elegantly b\nd1 he took x up1 & exam9$ ! workman%ip2 read ! :ole ( ! title-page1 & !n ! preface2 &1 f9d+ no?+ v objectionable1 he read on1 till />tl$ by a knock at ! door4 ,:o is !re8 ,w y come d[n to supp]1 ,sir8 ,he took out 8 wat*1 & f\nd t he _h be5 read+ two h\rs1 & z x 0 ! fir/ novel he ev] read1 x _h s deeply fix$ 8 att5tion1 t he _h ne>ly f9i%$ x be=e he felt consci\s ( :at he 0 do+4 ,yes1 yes1 ,i'll come pres5tly2 b don't wait4 ,let me see1 !re are ?irty m pages2 ,i'll f9i% x4 ,he read on1 b ! *>m 0 brok5 by a recollection ( 8 v[2 & he aga9 ?rew ! book f him1 exclaim+1 ,fasc9at+ wret*1 ?\ ha/ beguil$ me ( my hon\r6 ,he ha/5$ out ( ! room1 t he might avoid ! reflections ( 8 own m9d2 & :5 he ent]$ ! p>l\r1 he f\nd an int]e/+ "y man1 ( :om he _h (t5 he>d ,mr4 ,jordan speak4 ,?is "y man 0 intellig5t & pi\s1 highly accompli%$ 9 8 mann]s1 & j on ! eve ( be+ m>ri$4 ,aft] supp] he engag$ 9 family pray]2 & :5 (f]+ up 8 dev\t ?anksgiv+s to ! ,god ( all grace1 = pres]v+ him f ! pa?s ( ! de/roy]1 & guid+ 8 feet 9 ! way ( peace1 he made a natural transition to ! situation ( ,lewell91 & mo/ f]v5tly pray$ t he might be enabl$ to escape ! pollution ( ! _w1 & consecrate himself to ! s]vice ( ! ,god ( 8 fa!rs4 ,lewell9 endeav\r$ to conceal 8 emotions1 b ! recollection ( 8 hav+ t night sacrific$ 8 hon\r1 ?rew su* a melan*oly air ov] 8 c\nt5ance1 t ,mrs4 ,jordan1 :o felt deeply int]e/$ 9 8 welf>e1 abruptly ask$ him if he 0 unwell4 ,! "q p]plex$ him2 b assum+ 8 ord9>y *e]fulness1 he repli$1 ,no1 ,madam4 ,hav+ sat a little long]1 he took leave ( ! company1 & retir$ to re/4 ,on ca/+ 8 eye on ! book1 z he /ood mus+1 he said1 ,well1 ,i don't "k t ,i h receiv$ any moral injury f read+ x2 & p]haps my "m did wrong to press me to pl$ge my ^w t ,i w\ld n read a novel4 ,next ,sabba? ,mr4 ,gordon call$ on him 9 ! aft]noon1 & ask$ him to accompany him to ! ,lock1 to he> a celebrat$ prea*]4 ,z !y 7 pass+ ?r\gh ,/4 ,james's ,p>k1 !y met ,mr4 ,phillips 7! o!r cl]k 9 ! (fice71 ) ?ree ladies4 ,! meet+ appe>$ accid5tal2 & z ,mr4 ,phillips press$ 8 fri5ds to d him & ! ladies ! hon\r ( _! company1 polit5ess induc$ a compliance1 & ! :ole p>ty took an excursion on ! riv]4 ,!y did n return till late2 & x 0 pa/ twelve be=e ,lewell9 rea*$ 8 lodg+s4 ,on ent]+ ! p>l\r he made an apology = n be+ home e>li]1 & to avoid be+ emb>rass$ by any que/ions1 took 8 c&le1 & retir$ to 8 own room4 ,he sat himself d[n2 b ! sight ( ! ,bible1 :i* lay on ! table1 agoniz$ 8 feel+s1 & he began to reproa* himself 9 ! bitt]e/ t]ms4 ,yes1 a new sc5e is op5+ be=e me2 b :at a sc5e6 ,no2 ,i w break ! *>m be=e ,i am completely enslav$6 ,my "m does n "k x4----,b ! eye ( ,god----,i _c conceal myself f him4 ,woe is me6 ,i am lo/6 ,i am undone6 ,no2 ,i w rep5t4 ,i w ask = m]cy4 ,he ?rew himself on 8 b$1 & aft] h\rs ( m5tal torture & bitt] lam5tation he fell asleep2 b he 0 sc>$ by ! visions ( ! night1 & :5 ! light ( ! morn+ dawn$1 x br\ght no tid+s ( peace4 ,at l5g? he arose1 & w5t to ! (fice1 :]e he met 8 companions 9 guilt1 b 8 m9d 0 too mu* depress$ to all[ him to be *e]ful2 & ! ref]5ces :i* 7 made to ! excursion ( ! prec$+ ev5+ aggravat$ 8 mis]y4 ,:5 ! bus9ess ( ! day 0 clos$1 he walk$ away 9 sil5t sadness2 b he _h n gone f> be=e ,gordon ov]took him1 & invit$ him to take "s refre%m5t 9 a c(fee-h\se4 ,he /rongly object$--& !n cons5t$4 ,i p]ceive1 said ,gordon1 t y are unhappy1 & ,i guess ! cause4 ,y suff] y\r noble m9d to be tortur$ by ! tales ( ! nurs]y4 ,treat !m ) contempt4 ,no1 ,i am n tortur$ by ! tales ( ! nurs]y1 b by ! reflections ( a guilty consci5ce4 ,consci5ce1 said ,gordon1 smil+2 ,i _h su* a ?+ once1 b z x /ood 9 ! way ( my love ( pleasure1 ,i got rid ( x1 & n[ ,i am happy1 because ,i am free4 ,& ,i assure y t y w nev] be fitt$ to enjoy life till y =m ju/] notions ( ! ,deity ?an religion inspires2 & till y op5 y\r he>t to ! sublime gratifications :i* ! society & amusem5ts ( ?is f>-fam$ city af=d4 ,come1 give way to ! impulse ( y\r g5]\s nature1 & accompany me ?is ev5+4 ,:]e8 ,:]e y %all h a m5tal fea/4 ,lewell91 expect+ t ,gordon 0 go+ to a ,philosophical ,society1 ( :i* he 0 a memb]1 gave 8 cons5t2 nor 0 he undeceiv$1 till he f\nd himself seat$ 9 a box at ,drury ,lane ,!atre4 ,8 consci5ce smote him2 b z he _h be5 decoy$ !re1 ! fai?ful reprov] 0 soon sil5c$2 ! curta9 0 drawn1 & ! /age exhibit$ a sc5e :i* 0 n only new b captivat+4 ,:5 ! play 0 ov]1 ,gordon said1 ,i h wat*$ y\r c\nt5ance dur+ ! :ole ( ! trag$y1 & ,i p]ceive t y h an in/9ctive ta/e = ! drama4 ,yes1 ,lewell91 ?is is ! s*ool to exalt ! g5ius & am5d ! he>t4 ,"h our mann]s are poli%$1 our ta/e is ref9$1 & ^? moral s5tim5ts are inculcat$ :i* make ! man ! g5tleman4 ,on leav+ ! !atre !y adj\rn$ to an hotel1 :]e !y ord]$ supp]1 & z !y sat conv]s+ toge!r till a v late h\r1 !y decid$ on sleep+ !re4 ,! ,rubicon 0 n[ pass$1 & ,lewell91 hav+ ta/$ ( ! =bidd5 fruit1 resolv$ to rid himself ( 8 ,puritanical notions 7z he began to t]m 8 religi\s s5tim5ts71 t he might enjoy life4 ,! fir/ /ep he took 0 to write a lett] to 8 k9d fri5d1 ,mr4 ,jordan1 to say t circum/ances r5d]$ x inconv5i5t = him to reside s f> f ! (fice1 & !re=e he 0 "u ! pa9ful necessity ( tak+ ano!r set ( rooms2 he add$1 ,i w call & settle ) y2 & ,i w ?ank y to s5d my dress+-case1 c41 by ! be>]4 ,he !n told 8 fri5d ,gordon :at he _h done1 :o congratulat$ him on 8 c\rage1 & assur$ him t he 0 welcome to accommodation 9 8 ap>tm5ts until he c\ld suit himself bett]4 ,! s$uc] hav+ n[ got 8 victim 9 8 own p[]1 hurri$ him ?r\gh ! v>i\s /ages ( vice ) almo/ brea?less impetuosity4 ,! !atre1 ! billi>d-room1 ! tav]n1 & o!r places1 7 alt]nately visit$2 & he :o a few mon?s be=e 0 horror-/ruck at ! sight ( a novel1 c\ld n[ occupy ! seat ( a scorn]4 ,b he 0 n suff]$ to rema9 !re undi/urb$4 ,consci5ce w\ld sometimes inflict ! mo/ poignant w\nds4 ,! ?\ght ( home1 ( 8 pi\s fa!r & si/]1 ( ! day ( judgm5t1 & ( 8 lov+ "m1 drove him at times almo/ frantic2 :51 aft] pron\nc+ a secret curse on 8 companion1 he w\ld plunge himself deep] 9 iniquity1 t he might ga9 a mom5t>y relief4 ,to foll[ him ?r\gh ! c\rse ( impiety :i* he ran = ! space ( two ye>s1 dur+ :i* "t he involv$ himself 9 debt & 9 hopeless mis]y1 w\ld af=d ! read] no gratification4 ,disease1 :i* _h be5 = "s "t de/roy+ 8 heal?1 & impair+ ! vig\r ( 8 con/itution1 n[ incapacitat$ him = bus9ess1 & he 0 oblig$ to keep to 8 ap>tm5ts1 :i* 7 ne> ^? ( ,mr4 ,gordon4 ,= sev]al days aft] 8 conf9em5t he receiv$ no att5tion f 8 fri5d1 & t left 8 m9d m at lib]ty to take ! black review4 ,he reproa*$ himself--he reproa*$ ! de/roy] ( 8 peace--he wept1 b he c\ld n pray4 ,he wrote a lett] to 8 pi\s "m1 b he burn$ x--he wrote ano!r1 & burn$ x4 ,he wrote to 8 fri5d1 ,mr4 ,jordan1 :om he _h n se5 s9ce he left 8 h\se1 &1 j z he 0 direct+ x1 ! s]vant ann\nc$ ,mr4 ,gordon4 ,well1 ,george1 h[ are y8 ,ill1 v ill1 & y are ! cause ( x6 ,i ! cause ( x6 ,yes1 y entic$ me f ! pa?s ( virtue into ! pa?s ( vice1 & ?\gh ,i reproa* myself = my folly 9 giv+ way to y\r entreaties1 yet1 ,sir1 y are ! s$uc]4 ,ah6 ,lewell91 y are got back to ! tales ( ! nurs]y4 ,come1 come1 pluck up y\r spirits4 ,y w soon get bett]4 ,:at does ! doctor say8 ,i 0 at ,drury la/ night1 & nev] _h a f9] treat4 ,! doctor gives me b little hope1 & y\r pres5t conv]sation gives me less pleasure4 ,if ,i die1 ,i mu/ appe> be=e my ,judge1 & am ,i 7wr++ 8 h&s7 prep>$8 ,no6 ,well1 !n1 ,i w be (f1 b don't play ! fool2 die l a man4 ,phillips says he'll call to see y to-morr[1 b ,i suppose a visit f "s ( ! godly w be m acceptable4 ,i want a visit f "s "o :o c m9i/] to a m9d diseas$4 ,well1 good-bye4 ,b die l a man1 if y are doom$ to dea?4 ,he 0 n[ left alone1 irresolute--al>m$4 ,he r+s4 ,put t lett] 9 ! po/ imm$iately4 ,is m compos$4 ,mr4 ,jordan call$ on him next morn+1 & :5 he saw him c\ld n refra9 f weep+4 ,lewell9 cauti\sly conceal$ f him ! cause ( 8 illness1 b in=m$ him t ! doctor gave b little hope ( 8 life4 ,does y\r de> "m "k h[ y are8 ,no1 ,i d n l to al>m h]2 b if ,i d n get bett] 9 a few days1 ,i ?9k ,i %all endeav\r to g d[n & see h]1 & if ,i mu/ die1 ,i hope to die 9 h] arms4 ,i h call$ sev]al times at y\r (fice s9ce y left my h\se1 b y 7 ei!r engag$1 or n )91 & we h (t5 wond]$ :y y nev] came to see u4 ,we h always _h y 9 remembrance at a ?rone ( grace4 ,ah6 _h ,i nev] left y\r h\se1 ,i %\ld n h be5 r$uc$ to t /ate ( wret*$ness & woe 9 :i* y n[ see me4 ,i 0 s$uc$ by a wor?less companion1 & n[--7he made a long pause7--,i h cut %ort my life2 ,i h ru9$ my s\l2 ,i %all break my "m's he>t4 ,o et]nity6 h[ ,i dread !e4 ,! t5d] feel+s ( ,mr4 ,jordan 7 s /rongly excit$ by ! looks & ! expressions ( ,lewell91 t he c\ld make no reply = sev]al m9utes4 ,at l5g? he said1 ,b ! *ief ( s9n]s may obta9 m]cy4 ,yes1 ,i "k t ! *ief ( s9n]s may obta9 m]cy1 if !y rep5t & believe2 b ,i _c d ei!r4 ,i h fitt$ myself = de/ruction1 & n[ ,i mu/ prep>e to g :]e ! worm die? n1 & :]e ! fire w nev] be qu5*$4 ,d n despair ( m]cy4 ,yes1 ,i mu/4 ,despair gives me m relief ?an hope4 ,%all ,i pray ) y8 ,x is too late4 ,cons5t4 ,!n pray = my de> "m2 pray t h] m9d may be prep>$ = ! di/ress+ news :i* w soon rea* h] e>s4 ,i h deceiv$ h]4 ,mr4 ,jordan knelt d[n & pray$2 b 8 importunity m]ely s]v$ to inve/ ! pang ( despair ) an additional degree ( t]ror4 ,all is useless-- ',! help ( m5 & angels jo9'd ,c nev] rea* my case4' ,t's true1 my de> "y fri5d1 b---- ,p>don me = int]rupt+ y1 b ,i d>e n ask = m]cy4 ,ju/ice dem&s a victim1 & ,i mu/ die4 ,b m]cy pleads4 ,yes1 b %e w nev] plead = me4 ,d try to pray4 ,no1 ,i am n dispos$ to (f] a fre% insult to ,god4 ,he has reject$ me4 ,i "k my doom4 ,x is irrevocably fix$4 ,i des]ve all ,i suff]1 & all ,i h to suff]4 ,mr4 ,jordan n[ left him1 b call$ aga9 ! next ev5+1 :5 he f\nd him r bett] & m compos$1 & 0 gratifi$ to he> t he _h writt5 a lett] to 8 "m1 in=m+ h] ( 8 indisposition1 & t %e might expect to see him 9 ! space ( a few days1 z he _h be5 recomm5d$ to try ! effect ( a *ange ( air4 ,,! ,,wid[',s ,,son ,,reclaim$4 ,! influ5ce ( ,div9e tru? on ! y\?ful m9d is (t5 v salut>y2 x keeps ! consci5ce t5d]1 ev5 :5 x does n keep x pure2 x inspires an awe ( ,god1 & a secret dread ( evil1 ev5 :5 x does n root out ( ! he>t a pr$ilection = x2 & secures an ext]nal consi/5cy ( moral deportm5t1 ev5 :ile ! m9d rema9s un*ang$4 ,b su* is ! extreme deg5]acy ( our nature1 t its s9ful appetites & prop5sities w (t5 bur/ ?r\gh ! mo/ p[]ful re/ra9ts1 & ! fasc9at+ temptations ( an ev5+1 or ev5 a s+le h\r1 w (t5 r5d] app>5tly useless all ! ef=ts ( a long & pa9/ak+ c\rse ( dome/ic in/ruction & discipl9e4 ,h5ce ! y\? :o has be5 tra9$ up 9 ! fe> ( ! ,"l1 on f9d+ himself remov$ f "u ! wat*ful eye ( p>5tal solicitude1 may1 aft] a mom5t>y hesitation1 yield to ! ensn>+ s$uctions ( ! _w1 & laun* =? into sc5es ( impurity & vice1 brav+ ! consequ5ces2 & ?\gh occasionally di/urb$ by "s compuncti\s visitations1 yet he passes on1 contemn+ 8 e>ly religi\s impressions1 & treat+ ) pr(ane levity ^? mom5t\s tru?s :i* once ov]aw$ & animat$ 8 s\l4 ,b c he proce$ )\t meet+ ) "s =midable resi/ances8 ,c he =get t ! pi]c+ eye ( ,god foll[s him ?r\gh all ! w9d+s & d\bl+s ( 8 c\rse8 ,c he %ake (f ! dread ( futurity1 & bid 8 d>k =ebod+s cease8 ,no2 consci5ce /&s 9 8 way1 & disputes 8 passage1 by turn+ aga9/ him ! sword ( tru?1 :i* (t5 inflicts a w\nd too deep ev5 = intemp]ance to heal or soo!4 ,he sighs = peace1 b peace comes n2 = !re is no peace to ! wick$4 ,to indulge ! hope ( reclaim+ su* a y\? by ! m]e =ce ( t]ror or p]suasion1 w\ld be a vision>y prospect2 yet1 h we nev] se5 ! prodigal return8 ,h we nev] he>d ! p>5t exclaim1 ,= ?is my son 0 dead1 b is alive aga92 he 0 lo/1 b is f\nd8 ,george ,lewell9 left ,london a few days aft] he _h communicat$ ! /ate ( 8 heal? to 8 "m1 & rea*$ h] home ! foll[+ morn+2 :5 %e saw him1 z he 0 op5+ ! wicket gate 9 front ( ! h\se1 %e sprang up1 ran1 fell on 8 neck1 & kiss$ him4 ,! int]view 0 affect+2 & x 0 "s mom5ts be=e ei!r ( !m c\ld speak4 ,on rais+ h] eyes to survey ! once lovely =m ( h] only son1 n[ emaciat$ by disease1 %e c\ld n refra9 f exclaim+1 z %e press$ him /ill clos] to h] agoniz$ bosom1 ,o1 ,george1 :at's ! matt]8 ,h[ long h y be5 ill8 ,:y did y conceal y\r illness f me8 ,be compos$1 "m2 ,i am bett]1 & h no d\bt b relaxation f bus9ess1 & ! fre% air ( ! c\ntry1 w be ! means ( br++ me ab\t aga94 ,! port] is wait+ ) my trunk2 ,i w ?ank y to satisfy him = 8 tr\ble1 z ,i h no *ange4 ,dur+ ! fir/ week aft] 8 arrival he began to m5d2 & all indulg$ a hope ( 8 spe$y recov]y2 b disease _h tak5 too deep root 9 8 con/itution to be sudd5ly eradicat$2 & )9 a =tnight ! fev] return$ ) increas+ viol5ce1 sett+ at defiance ! skill ( ! physician1 :o confess$ t 8 life 0 9 ! mo/ imm95t dang]4 ,he n[ took to 8 b$1 & said to a "y fri5d :o call$ to see him3 ,i %all nev] leave ?is room till ,i am c>ri$ out by ! m9i/]s ( dea?4 ,on ! foll[+ ,sabba?1 8 "m v5tur$ to ask him h[ he felt 9 prospect ( dea?4 ,?is "q agitat$ him4 ,he became re/less1 a sull5 gloom 0 ?r[n ov] 8 c\nt5ance1 & he rema9$ sil5t4 ,?is sil5ce inflict$ a deep] w\nd 9 h] t5d] bosom ?an ! mo/ pi]c+ cries ( m5tal angui%2 & ?\gh %e endeav\r$ to conceal h] grief1 yet %e 0 unable to d s4 ,o1 ,george1 d tell me4 ,:5 ,i lo/ y\r fa!r1 ,i _h ! consolation ( kn[+ t he 0 gone to heav52 & y\r de> dep>t$ si/] said1 j be=e %e left me1 ',weep n = me1 = ,i %all soon see ! ,k+ 9 8 beauty2' & w y die )\t all[+ me to indulge ! hope ( meet+ y 9 heav58 ,illu/ration3 ,,drawn ,,by ,g4 ,h4 ,,?omas4 ,,engrav$ ,,by ,w4 ,l4 ,,?omas4 ,,return ,,( ,,! ,,wid[',s ,,son4 ,vol4 i4 page #bc4 ,my de> "m1 ,i h deceiv$ y once1 b deception is n[ at an end2 ,i h 'trampl$ "u foot ! blood ( ! cov5ant1' & t blood is n[ cry+ = v5geance aga9/ me4 ,i "k my doom2 &1 h[ev] pa9ful x may be to y\r feel+s to see y\r own *ild l+]+ out ! few rema9+ days ( 8 life1 )\t "o *e]+ hope1 yet ,i d reque/ t y w n embitt] my la/ h\rs by mak+ any allusions to heav54 ,o1 ,george1 my *ild6 ,o1 my "m1 ,i am undone6 ,z 8 m9d 0 9 su* a p]turb$ /ate1 ,mrs4 ,lewell9 ?\ght x prud5t to turn ! curr5t ( conv]sation2 &1 aft] li/5+ to a detail$ acc\nt ( 8 c\rse ( life :5 9 ,london1 %e retir$ to try ! efficacy ( pray]4 ,9 ! ev5+ a pi\s "y fri5d call$ to see him1 to :om he said1 ,i w ?ank y to remove t ,bible out ( my sight1 = its v pres5ce agonizes me4 ,su* a book ought n to lie ne> su* a wret* z ,i am4 ,x is l compell+ ! crim9al to ride on 8 own c(f9 to ! place ( execution4 ,b1 my de> ,sir1 t holy book conta9s a revelation ( m]cy & grace to s9n]s1 & (f]s salvation to ! *ief4 ,i "k all t1 & !re=e ,i wi% x remov$2 = ,i h made sport ) ! revelation ( m]cy4 ,b ! ,"l waits to be graci\s4 ,no2 he is n[ laugh+ at my calamity2 & soon ! curta9 ( life w drop1 & !n 8 injur$ ju/ice w be glorifi$ 9 my condemnation4 ,give me a draught ( wat]4 ,he drank ! :ole 9 ha/e2 &1 on giv+ back ! cup1 said1 ,x w\ld af=d me "s relief if ,i c\ld hope to f9d a spr+ ( wat] 9 hell4 ,b1 no2 n "o drop !re to cool my p>*$ tongue6 ,o1 ,george1 d n put f y ! words ( peace4 ,! words ( peace1 to my s\l1 are l ! dragon's /+ or ! vip]'s bite2 & ! voice ( m]cy s\nds m awful 9 my e>s ?an ! foot/eps ( v5geance4 ,i "k my doom2 & if y wi% me to h a mom5t's calm :ile ! respite la/s1 talk ( e>?1 ( its joys1 or ( its sorr[s2 b br+ me n ne> ! spot :]e ,m]cy di$ = man4 ,! fev]1 :i* _h rema9$ /ation>y = sev]al days1 n[ rag$ ) uncontroll$ viol5ce1 )\t impair+ ! vig\r or acut5ess ( 8 intellect1 & all expect$ t a few h\rs w\ld t]m9ate 8 mortal c>e]4 ,8 "m hung ov] him1 brea?+ ! pure/ & mo/ ard5t affection2 b %e 0 n p]mitt$ to in/il ! consolations ( religion1 & t at l5g? s ov]p[]$ h] feel+s t %e 0 oblig$ to retire1 leav+ h] only son ! victim ( despair4 ,8 eye foll[$ h] z %e left ! room2 & :5 ! door clos$1 he bur/ into a flood ( te>s1 exclaim+1 ,! doom t awaits me w\ld be less t]rible1 if ,i c\ld h conceal$ x f my "m4 ,i h de/roy$ myself1 & plung$ ! fatal dagg] into h] brea/4 ,o1 ?\ holy1 ?\ righte\s ,god1 ?\ art cle> :5 ?\ judge/1 & j :5 ?\ condemne/6 ,h pity on my de> "m1 & support h] s\l "u ?is awful visitation ( ?y v5geance6 ,he n[ became m compos$2 b on he>+ ! clock /rike elev51 he />t$ up 9 b$1 ask$ = a l>ge draught ( cold wat]1 & express$ an ard5t wi% to see 8 "m once m1 z he 0 appreh5sive t life 0 j on ! eve ( dep>t+4 ,a female att5dant w5t to call h]1 b %e 0 asleep2 & on return+1 %e ask$ if %e %\ld awake h]4 ,aft] a long pause1 he said1 ,no2 let h] sleep on1 & take h] re/1 & ,i w die alone1 & sp>e h] ! agony ( he>+ ! la/ trem5d\s groan1 :i* is to ann\nce my entrance into hell4 ,he !n reque/$ t ano!r pill[ might be plac$ "u 8 head2 & turn+ himself on 8 left side1 he laid himself d[n to expire4 ,9 ab\t a qu>t] ( an h\r ! nurse1 :o 0 /&+ by 8 side1 g5tly :isp]$1 ,i ?9k he is gone2 b on feel+ 8 pulse1 %e soon asc]ta9$ t he 0 9 a pr(\nd sleep4 ,he slept = sev]al h\rs1 dur+ :i* "t ! fev] v mu* abat$1 & :5 he awoke he said1 ) a firm tone1 ,i n[ ?9k ,i %all recov]4 ,yes1 my *ild1 repli$ ,mrs4 ,lewell91 ! ,"l has he>d my pray]s1 & answ]$ !m1 by sp>+ y\r life2 & ,i h no d\bt b he w answ] !m fur!r by mak+ ?is affliction ! means ( br++ y to rep5tance1 & ! enjoym5t ( fell[%ip ) him4 ,?is appropriate rem>k made a deep impression2 he look$ at 8 "m1 b said no?+4 ,8 recov]y 0 z rapid z 8 relapse _h be5 dang]\s2 & ?\gh 8 /r5g? 0 greatly impair$1 yet he 0 able to leave 8 room 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! ensu+ week4 ,be+ n[ rescu$ f ! br9k ( dea?1 & animat$ ) ! hope ( return+ heal?1 z he sat alone mus+ ov] ! awful sc5e ?r\gh :i* he _h s rec5tly pass$1 he laid 8 h& on a hymn-book1 :i* 0 plac$ on ! table1 & read ! foll[+ hymn ) int5se int]e/3-- ,:5 ) my m9d dev\tly press'd1 ,de> ,savi\r1 my revolv+ brea/ ,w\ld pa/ (f5ces trace2 ,trembl+ ,i make ! black review1 ,yet pleas$ behold1 admir+ too1 ,! p['r ( *ang+ grace4 ,?is tongue ) blasphemies defil'd1 ,^! feet 9 err+ pa?s beguil'd1 ,9 heav5ly league agree4 ,:o c\ld believe su* lips c\ld praise1 ,or ?9k my d>k & w9d+ ways ,%\ld ev] lead to !e8 ,^! eyes1 t once abus$ _! sight1 ,n[ lift to !e _! wat'ry light1 ,& weep a sil5t flood2 ,^! h&s asc5d 9 ceaseless pray'r2 ,o wa% away ! /a9s !y we>1 ,9 pure r$eem+ blood4 ,^! e>s t1 pleas$1 c\ld ent]ta9 ,! midnight oa?1 ! lu/ful /ra91 ,:5 r\nd ! fe/al bo>d2 ,n[1 deaf to all ?' en*ant+ noise1 ,avoid ! ?rong1 dete/ ! joys1 ,& press to he> ?y ^w4 ,?us art ?\ s]v'd 9 ev'ry "p2 ,o w\ld'/ ?\ m trans=m my he>t1 ,?is drossy ?+ ref9e2 ,t grace might nature's /r5g? control1 ,& a new creature1 body1 s\l1 ,be1 ,"l1 = ev] ?9e4 ,:ile read+ ^! v]ses1 ! det]m9ation he _h =m$ to live & die )\t hope1 0 %ak52 b aft] a mom5t>y pause1 he involunt>ily exclaim$1 9 an "u tone ( utt]ance1 ,x w\ld be an act ( presumption = me to indulge a hope ( ev] feel+ ! p[] ( '*ang+ grace4' ,no1 x _c be2 my he>t is too h>d4 ,i am too impure1 too deprav$1 too guilty4 ,?is novel tra9 ( ?\ght 0 brok5 (f by ! entrance ( 8 "m into ! p>l\r1 :o 0 surpris$ & delight$ by see+ him ) ! hymn-book1 :i* he /ill held 9 8 h&4 ,)\t appe>+ to notice x1 aft] a casual ref]5ce to ! good prospect ( 8 spe$y re/oration to heal?1 %e said1 ,i hope1 my de> ,george1 z y are n[ able to visit y\r fri5ds1 t y w accompany me 9 ! ev5+ to *apel1 :]e y w he> a mo/ excell5t m9i/]4 ,i w g to oblige y1 b ,i c anticipate no o!r pleasure4 ,b y may d]ive "s pr(it1 = !re ! ,"l condesc5ds to make ! tru? effectual to ! salvation ( !m t believe4' ,b ,i _c believe1 no1 ,i _c2 ,i w\ld1 b ,i _c6 ,b fai?1 my de> *ild1 comes by he>+2 & :o c tell b ?is night y may feel ! p[] ( *ang+ grace4 ,aft] tea1 ,mrs4 ,lewell9 & h] son walk$ to ! *apel2 & ?\gh !re 7 no spl5did decorations to allure ! devotee ( sup]/ition1 nor any sculptur$ =ms to attract ! att5tion ( ! s5tim5tal wor%ipp]1 yet x 0 inve/$ ) unrivall$ *>ms 9 h] e/imation1 z ! place :]e ----,! ,fa!r sits supreme1 ,z ,k+ ,et]nal1 to receive ,petitions t 8 s]vants br+1 ,! homage :i* 8 subjects give4 ,! read+1 ! s++1 & ! pray] accord$ ) ! g5]al tone ( feel+ :i* a select congregation usually enjoy2 & ?\gh "y ,lewell9 conduct$ himself ) ! greate/ degree ( decorum1 yet x 0 n till aft] ! text 0 ann\nc$ t he appe>$ int]e/$ 9 ! s]vice4 ,! prea*] 0 a "y man1 ( a correct ta/e1 /rong intellectual p[]s1 & bold & animat$ address2 b ! subject :i* he _h *os5 = discussion 0 m adapt$ to e/abli% ! ,*ri/ian 9 8 fai?1 ?an reclaim ! s9n] f ! error ( 8 ways4 ,! text 0 tak5 f #a/ ,cor9?ians1 vi4 #ag3 ,he t is jo9$ unto ! ,"l is "o _s4 ,!re 7 no flights ( l(ty imag9ation 9 ! composition ( ! disc\rse2 no p[]ful appeals to ! consci5ce2 no ma/]-/rokes ( argum5t1 levell$ aga9/ ei!r ! root or bran*es ( infidelity2 no t]rific enunciations ( ! ,div9e displeasure2 b a calm & spiritual explanation & def5ce ( ! doctr9e ( our union ) ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! s]vice 0 conclud$ )\t hav+ produc$ any visible effects on ,lewell91 :o walk$ away ) 8 "m1 & ! only rem>k he made 01 ,i nev] he>d su* a s]mon be=e4 ,%e knew n h[ to int]pret ! mean+ ( ?is ambigu\s expression1 & made no reply1 le/1 by com+ 9 contact ) 8 dei/ical op9ions1 %e %\ld be incapable ( p]suad+ him to accompany h] at a future "t4 ,on ent]+ ! p>l\r1 he took a c&le & retir$ to 8 own room1 :i* gave 8 "m a private opportunity ( implor+ ! bless+ ( ,heav5 on ! s]vice ( ! ev5+4 ,aft] wait+ a consid]able "t1 %e began to feel uneasy1 & w5t to ! bottom ( ! /airs to li/52 b on he>+ 8 foot/eps z he pac$ 8 *amb]1 %e resum$ h] seat4 ,an h\r _h n[ elaps$ s9ce %e _h se5 him2 ! ambulat+ motion 0 no long] he>d1 h] fe>s 7 /rongly excit$1 & be+ unable to suppress !m1 %e /ole up s(tly to 8 door1 & li/5+ a :ile ) brea?less anxiety1 %e he>d1 or ?\ght %e he>d1 an indi/9ct s\nd2 %e !n look$ ?r\gh ! keyhole ( ! door1 & lo6 he 0 on 8 knees 9 pray]4 ,_h %e se5 visions ( ,god1 %e might h be5 m aw$1 b %e c\ld n h be5 m delight$4 ,%e wept z %e desc5d$ ! /airs1 b !y 7 su* te>s z sorr[ nev] %$s4 ,h] he>t 0 full1 & %e gave v5t to h] enraptur$ feel+ at ! foot/ool ( ,8 ?rone :o _h caus$ grace to ab\nd :]e s9 _h be5 reign+ nigh unto dea?4 ,at supp] h] son appe>$ v s$ate1 absorb$ 9 deep ?\ght2 yet !re 0 a s]5ity 9 8 c\nt5ance1 & an ease 9 8 mann]1 :i* bespoke ! composure ( 8 m9d4 ,i ?9k1 said 8 "m1 t ! disc\rse we he>d ?is ev5+ plac$ ! happ9ess & security ( ! ,*ri/ian on su* a firm basis1 t we might h conclud$ ! s]vice by s++ ! beautiful l9es ( ,toplady3-- ',yes1 ,i to ! end %all endure1 ,z sure z ! e>ne/ is giv51 ,m happy1 b n m secure1 ,! glorifi$ spirits 9 heav54' ,y might h sung ^! words1 because y are a ,*ri/ian1 b h[ c\ld ,i h respond$ to !m8 ,i hope1 my de> ,george1 y lik$ ! s]mon4 ,i nev] he>d su* a s]mon2 at lea/ ,i nev] he>d a s]mon :i* produc$ su* an effect on my m9d4 ,i c\ld h li/5$ till midnight4 ,i felt :at ,i nev] felt be=e4 ,yes6 t night he felt ! p[] ( *ang+ grace1 & ! *ange produc$ 9 8 op9ions1 ta/e1 & habits1 soon became conspicu\s2 & :ile x excit$ ! ridicule ( "s1 ! gratitude ( o!rs1 & ! a/oni%m5t ( all1 x 0 z a witness rais$ f ! dead to give a fre% te/imony to ! div9e orig9 ( ! tru? :i* _h be5 ! means ( effect+ x4 ,he :o _h be5 a bold blasphem]1 n[ became a man ( pray]2 ! intoxicat+ cup 0 ex*ang$ = ! w9e ( ! k+dom2 ! ,sabba? 0 hall[$ z a day ( re/2 & ! amusem5ts & dissipations ( ! _w 7 =sak5 = ! m ref9$ enjoym5ts ( devotion4 ,z soon z 8 heal? 0 re-e/abli%$1 he began to prep>e = 8 return to 8 situation 9 ,london2 & ?\gh he recoil$ f ! prospect ( be+ compell$ to associate ) 8 =m] companions1 yet he indulg$ ! hope ( be+ able to reclaim !m f ! de/ructive pa?s ( s94 ,he wrote to 8 fri5d1 ,mr4 ,jordan1 ) :om he lodg$ :5 he fir/ w5t to ,london1 to in=m him ( ! *ange :i* _h tak5 place1 & to reque/ p]mission to become once m an inmate 9 8 pi\s family4 ,to ?is lett] he receiv$ a v enc\rag+ reply2 & ! foll[+ week 0 fix$ on = 8 dep>ture4 ,b he c\ld n cons5t to leave ! place :]e he _h pass$ f dea? to life--f ! mis]ies ( "o _w to ! sublime anticipations ( ano!r--till he _h borne a public te/imony ( 8 gratitude to ! ,r$eem]1 by receiv+ ! memorials ( 8 dea?4 ,he wait$ on ! fai?ful m9i/] :o _h be5 employ$ z ! angel ( m]cy to 8 s\l1 to express 8 desire2 & on ! foll[+ ,sabba?1 ) 8 hon\r$ p>5t1 he sat d[n at ! ,"l's table1 ?us mak+ a public pr(ession ( ! fai? :i* he once scornfully reject$4 ,! morn+ aft] 8 return to ,london he w5t to ! (fice1 & on ent]+ e "o arose to (f] 8 congratulations2 b ,mr4 ,gordon exce$$ all 9 ! ard\r ( 8 expressions4 ,?is1 said he1 is "o ( ! happie/ days ( my life1 & ,i adore ! fate :i* has decre$ t dea? %all lose a victim to re/ore me my fri5d4 ,i adore ! m]cy1 repli$ ,lewell91 t has sp>$ my life2 & ,i tru/1 my de> ,sir1 t my fri5d%ip w n[ be a pur] flame ?an ev] burnt on ! alt> ( my he>t4 ,?is reply creat$ a little emb>rassm5t to ,mr4 ,gordon2 b he soon got ov] x1 & resum$ 8 accu/om$ vivacity ( disposition & ease ( mann]s4 ,9 ! ev5+ !y walk$ away toge!r1 :5 ,lewell9 in=m$ him t a mat]ial *ange _h tak5 place 9 8 s5tim5ts & 9 8 ta/e2 & t if he wi%$ = a r5ewal ( _! =m] intimacy1 x mu/ be on ! express condition ( pay+ a mo/ dev\t reg>d to ! tru?s & in/itutions ( revelation4 ,:at1 said ,gordon1 are y aga9 enslav$ 9 ! trammels ( sup]/ition2 & d y expect t ,i %all b[ my neck to su* an ignom9i\s yoke6 ,:at y deem ! yoke ( ignom9y1 ,i e/eem ! badge ( hon\r2 & :at y deem a cunn+ly devis$ fable1 ,i e/eem ,div9e tru?4 ,y won me ov] to y\r s5tim5ts1 & :at did !y d = me8 ,!y impair$ my heal?4 ,!y tore up ! f\ndation ( a good con/itution1 & !y plung$ me into despair4 ,i liv$ a sceptic1 b ,i f\nd t ,i c\ld n die "o4 ,i am n[ re/or$ to heal?1 to tru?1 to happ9ess2 & x is my det]m9ation to consecrate myself to ! s]vice ( ,god my ,savi\r4 ,ah1 ,i pity y4 ,pity me6 ,pity is = objects ( mis]y2 & _h y se5 me :5 ! t]rors ( dea? fell on me1 y might h piti$ me3 b n[ ,i want no pity1 = ,i am p]fectly happy2 happy1 because r$eem$ & reg5]at$2 & h ! prospect ( enjoy+ a /ate ( endless happ9ess 9 ! _w to come4 ,!n1 ,i suppose1 9 future our (fice is to become ! hot-b$ ( fanaticism1 :]e ! rank we$s ( an anci5t sup]/ition are to ov]%ade ! lovely plants ( reason's gold5 age8 ,z ,i %all n obtrude my religi\s s5tim5ts on ! att5tion ( o!rs1 y may calculate on pass+ ?r\gh y\r pr(essional duties )\t be+ annoy$1 unless y fir/ attack !m2 & 9 t case1 ,i %all c]ta9ly /& up 9 _! def5ce4 ,well1 well1 t is all v fair4 ,!n1 if ,i d n comm5ce ! assault1 y w n op5 y\r batt]y4 ,x w be my aim to make myself agreeable1 & to recomm5d my religion m by my example ?an by my argum5ts2 because ,i "k h[ y w evade ! "o1 b x is n q c]ta9 t ev5 y c )/& ! o!r4 ,ah1 ,i see y resolve to play (f ^u me 9 ! same way 9 :i* ,i triumph$ ov] y1 & ,i h no objection = ! exp]im5t to be tri$2 b x w n succe$4 ,! bold & decid$ mann] 9 :i* ,mr4 ,lewell9 met ! s>casms ( infidelity1 & av[$ 8 supreme reg>d to ! tru? ( revelation1 cut (f f 8 =m] companions all hopes ( gett+ him aga9 to jo9 _! ranks2 & !y1 z by mutual cons5t1 ab/a9$ f ei!r press+ or entic+ him to d s4 ,he n[ pursu$ 8 c\rse )\t mu* ob/ruction1 display+ an amiability ( temp]1 & a dignifi$ integrity ( pr9ciple1 :i* ga9$ him g5]al respect2 & ?\gh "s regrett$ ! *ange1 yet all ackn[l$g$ t x 0 b5eficial4 ,8 m9d 0 too p[]fully imbu$ ) ! love ( ! gr& & ess5tial tru?s ( revelation1 to admit ( 8 *]i%+ any undue pr$ilection = ! di/9ctive peculi>ities ( sect>ian op9ions2 & h5ce he v easily gu>d$ religion aga9/ ! obnoxi\s *>ges to :i* x is too (t5 expos$1 by ! dogmatism & intol]ance ( its injudici\s advocates4 ,he 0 n[ introduc$ by 8 fri5d1 ,mr4 ,jordan1 to ! ,rev4 ,w4 ,c----1 ( ^: *ur* he became a memb]2 & su* 0 ! vital en]gy :i* he ?rew into all 8 engagem5ts1 & su* ! unaffect$ humility :i* adorn$ 8 "*1 t he soon rose v high 9 ! e/eem ( all 8 religi\s associates4 ,z a ,sunday-s*ool tea*]1 z a visitor ( ! sick1 & z an ag5t ( ! ,tract ,society1 he 0 equall$ by few1 & surpass$ by none2 & he nev] appe>$ m delight$ ?an :5 engag$1 ei!r alone or ) o!rs1 9 devis+ plans = ! promotion ( ! spiritual & et]nal welf>e ( 8 fell[-m52 & 9 c>ry+ !m into execution he sp>$ nei!r "t1 lab\r1 nor exp5se4 ,,fairm\nt4 ,at a "t :5 ,i 0 recov]+ f a long & sev]e illness1 :i* _h int]rupt$ ! regul> dis*>ge ( my m9i/]ial lab\rs1 & ?reat5$ ! ext9ction ( life1 ,i receiv$ an invitation f my fri5d1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :o liv$ ne> ! romantic village ( ,watville1 & resolv$ to pay him a visit4 ,i travell$ by easy /ages2 & 9 ?ree days aft] ,i left home1 ,i became an inmate 9 8 hospitable villa4 ,! villa ( ,fairm\nt is situat$ on ! summit ( a hill1 comm&+ an ext5sive view ( a ri*ly-wood$ & picturesque c\ntry4 ,on ! ev5+ ( my arrival ! sc5e 0 "o ( extreme beauty4 ,at ! base ( ! hill fl[$ a me&]+ riv]1 /ret*+ away into ! f> di/ance1 sometimes lo/ amid/ ! luxuriant foliage1 & aga9 sudd5ly reappe>+2 "h repos+ 9 cool %ad[1 !re gleam+ ) ! rays ( ! sett+ sun4 ,on ! "r1 a small p>i% *ur*1 ) its po9t$ ar* & tap]+ spire1 peep$ ?r\gh an inclosure ( ag$ elms & sycamores2 on ! left1 ne> ! public road1 a few :ite cottages1 ) trim g>d5s1 :]e *ildr5 7 sport+ gleefully4 ,m di/ant1 films ( smoke m>k$ ! positions ( v>i\s hamlets2 &1 /ret*+ f> z ! eye c\ld rea*1 ! hills ( ano!r c\nty rose 9 purple masses aga9/ ! ev5+ sky4 ,9 ! mead[1 ! c[ & ! ox 7 fe$+ toge!r1 & f ! %eepfold ! bleat+ ( ! flock fell s(tly on ! e>4 ,a ho/ ( e>ly associations ru%$ ^u me1 & fill$ me ) pleasant recollections ( days long pa/1 & ,i felt reliev$ f ! pressure & p]plexities ( my ord9>y avocations4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ) :om ,i 0 n[ domicil$1 0 a v intellig5t & pi\s man4 ,9 e>ly life1 l _m o!rs1 he _h imbib$ ! sceptical op9ions ( ! age1 b z !y 7 inve/$ ) no p[] to ,heal ! sorr[s ( ! he>t1 or allay its fe>s1 he r5\nc$ !m :5 ! t]rors ( dea? fell ^u him1 & s\ght consolation at ! cross ( ,*ri/4 ,f t h\r he became a decid$ ,*ri/ian1 *oos+ r to suff] ! reproa* :i* is too (t5 ca/ on g5u9e piety1 ?an endure ! pleasures ( s91 :i* are b = a season4 ,soon aft] 8 translation f d>kness to light1 he 0 introduc$ to ! amiable & pi\s ,miss ,ba?ur/1 ) :om he =m$ t sacr$ union1 :i* has be5 ?r\gh life a s\rce ( mutual felicity4 ,! fir/ few ye>s aft] _! m>riage !y 7 extremely anxi\s = an heir1 b z ,provid5ce d5i$ !m ?is gratification1 !y 7 dispos$ to acquiesce 9 8 decision1 & to r$uce to a practical op]ation ! pray] :i* !y _h long be5 accu/om$ to repeat3 ,?y w be done on e>?1 ev5 z x is 9 heav54 ,be+ exempt$ f ! *>ge & ! exp5se ( a family1 !y 7 m at lib]ty to promote ! welf>e ( o!rs2 & r>ely a day elaps$ :i* did n be> te/imony to _! b5evol5t ex]tions4 ,illu/ration3 ,,drawn ,,by ,s4 ,,read ,,engrav$ ,,by ,w4 ,l4 ,,?omas4 ,a ,,prospect ,,( ,,fairm\nt4 ,vol4 i4 page #cb4 ,! morn+ aft] my arrival1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s ask$ me if ,i w\ld accompany h] to see a poor pi\s "y woman :o 0 v ill2 &1 le/ ! di/ance %\ld be an objection1 %e told me %e _h giv5 ord]s = ! c>riage to be ready exactly at half-pa/ t54 ,& z1 ,sir1 %e rem>k$1 y take great] pleasure 9 trac+ ! op]ations ( ,div9e grace 9 ! r5ovation ( ! human s\l ?an 9 explor+ ! wond]s ( ! mat]ial univ]se1 & feel a pur] delight on see+ a rep5t+ s9n] ?an 9 gaz+ on ! en*ant+ sc5]y to :i* y h made su* frequ5t allusions1 ,i ?9k ,i c gratify y4 ,z we 7 pass+ along ! road1 %e gave me ! foll[+ n>ration3--,9 ! cottage to :i* we are go+ reside a poor man & 8 wife1 :o h _h a l>ge family1 b all h di$ 9 infancy except "o beautiful daught]4 ,%e1 :5 only sixte51 ent]$ ! family ( a respectable f>m] 9 ! adjo9+ p>i%1 :]e %e cont9u$ f\r ye>s1 & w\ld1 9 all human probability1 h cont9u$ !re till n[1 _h x n be5 = a da%+ ,london s]vant1 :o1 :5 on a visit to h] own fa!r1 got acqua9t$ ) h]2 & by tell+ h] ( ! high wages1 & ! little "w :i* t[n s]vants h1 made h] dissatisfi$ ) h] place2 &1 9 opposition to ! advice ( all h] fri5ds1 %e gave notice to leave1 & actually w5t to ,london to try h] =tune4 ,:5 %e arriv$ !re %e call$ on h] fri5d1 :o _h promis$ to procure h] a situation2 b 0 in=m$ t no good "o _h yet turn$ up4 ,%e 0 recomm5d$ to take a lodg+1 = :i* %e w\ld h to pay only two %ill+s a-week1 & no d\bt1 if %e made prop] inquiry1 %e w\ld he> ( some?+ t w\ld be = h] advantage4 ,?us ?r[n on ! _w1 )\t a home1 & )\t a fri5d1 %e w\ld h fall5 a victim to h] folly1 _h n ,provid5ce int]pos$ to protect h]4 ,z %e 0 pass+ along ! ,/r&1 ) h] bundle "u h] arm1 a lady1 :o _h once se5 h] at my h\se1 recogniz$ h]1 & ask$ h] :]e %e 0 go+4 ,! poor girl relat$ h] m\rnful tale1 & implor$ pity4 ,?is lady took h] to h] own home1 b z %e 0 n 9 want ( a s]vant1 %e c\ld n reta9 h]2 yet %e procur$ = h] ! be/ situation 9 h] p[]4 ,b1 in/ead ( high wages1 %e _h n s mu* z :5 9 ! c\ntry2 & h] "w 0 mu* m labori\s4 ,?us disappo9t$1 & hav+ too high a _s to return home1 %e gave h]self up to grief2 & tak+ a sev]e cold1 :i* %e neglect$1 h] /r5g? soon wa/$ away1 & %e 0 oblig$ to ?r[ up h] situation1 & g into lodg+s = ! recov]y ( h] heal?4 ,b disease _h made too great progress to be arre/$2 & aft] p>t+ ) ne>ly all h] clo!s to defray ! exp5ses %e _h incurr$1 %e 0 r$uc$ to ! alt]native ( dy+ = want or return+ home4 ,%e wrote to h] fa!r1 tell+ him %e 0 v ill1 & did n expect to live1 & desir+ z a fav\r t he w\ld p]mit h] to come home1 & die 9 ! room :]e %e 0 born4 ,z soon z ! old man receiv$ h] lett] he ha/5$ to our h\se2 nev] did ,i witness su* a bur/ ( feel+4 ',o ,madam6 my de> ,h>riet is v ill2 %e has s5t u ?is----1 & wants to come home1 %e says1 to die4' ,he wept1 l ! old patri>*1 :5 he saw ! bloody coat in/ead ( 8 d>l+ son4 ,i endeav\r$ to console him z well z ,i c\ld1 & imm$iately made an arrangem5t = h] return4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! next week1 ! grief-worn p>5ts _h ! melan*oly gratification ( embrac+ _! *ild4 ,%e 0 oblig$ to take to h] b$ on ! v day ( h] arrival4 ,i saw h] ! day aft]1 & receiv$ f h] a fai?ful n>rative ( h] life4 ,! wreck ( beauty 0 /ill visible amid/ ! ru9s ( h] con/itution2 & ! hectic flu% gave1 at int]vals1 a sup]human expression to h] c\nt5ance4 ,i felt consci\s t %e 0 ha/5+ to ! grave2 & ?is circum/ance deeply depress$ ! feel+s ( h] pi\s p>5ts1 :o 7 fe>fully appreh5sive t %e 0 n prep>$ = dea? & ! f9al judgm5t4 ,i reque/$ !m to leave u alone toge!r1 :5 ,i began to conv]se ) h] on ! value ( h] s\l1 & on ! only way ( salvation4 ,%e wept1 & said t %e 0 fully aw>e ( h] dang] & des]t2 b add$1 ',i hope t ! ,fri5d ( s9n]s w h m]cy on me4 ,my consci5ce has (t5 smote me2 ! angui% ( my m9d ,i _c describe2 b ,i lay myself at ,8 feet1 & cry1 ,god1 be m]ciful to me1 a s9n]6' ,i h1 add$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 regul>ly r5ew$ my visits almo/ e day2 & ,i hope t my feeble ef=ts h be5 made ! means ( lead+ h] to ! ,savi\r4 ,we n[ alight$ f ! c>riage1 & ent]$ ! cottage4 ,its cleanl9ess & ord] bespoke ! pres5ce ( ta/e & religi\s feel+4 ,z soon z ! poor girl he>d t !re 0 a m9i/] ( ! gospel 9 ! h\se1 %e express$ an ard5t desire to see me4 ,:5 ,i approa*$ h] b$side1 %e exclaim$1 ',?is is a fai?ful say+1 & wor?y ( all acceptation1 t ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s2 ( :om ,i am *ief4' ,my pi\s p>5ts impress$ ?is fact on my memory 9 ! days ( my *ildhood1 yet x nev] rea*$ my he>t till s9ce ,i h be5 conf9$ 9 ?is *amb]4 ,i h sp5t ! prime ( my days 9 vanity & s91 neglect+ ! means ( grace1 & disreg>d+ ! remon/rances ( my own consci5ce2 &1 _h n an invisible h& arre/$ me 9 my progress1 ,i %\ld h gone on till ,i _h lo/ my s\l4 ,b "h ,i am1 a monum5t ( m]cy2 a s9n] sav$ ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ,lamb4 ,t k9d lady is ! be/ e>?ly fri5d ,i ev] _h4 ,%e has be5 ! means ( mak+ kn[n to me ! way ( life2 & n[ ,i c say1 ',i "k 9 :om ,i h believ$1 & am p]suad$ t he is able to keep t :i* ,i h committ$ unto him aga9/ t day4' ,i express$ ! pleasure ,i felt at he>+ ^! joyful tid+s1 m+l$ my te>s ( gratitude ) ^? ( h] relatives & fri5ds1 & aft] comm5d+ h] s\l to ! c>e ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 ,i bade h] adieu1 till we meet 9 t _w :]e no disease w invade ! con/itution1 :]e dea? w nev] bur/ asund] ! bonds ( social union1 & :]e ,adieus & f>ewells are a s\nd unkn[n4 ,z we rode back to ,fairm\nt1 ,i congratulat$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s on ! hon\r :i* ,god _h conf]r$ on h]1 9 employ+ h] z ! in/rum5t ( sav+ ?is dy+ girl f ! pangs ( ! second dea?4 ,x is an hon\r :i* ,i prize m ?an gold & silv]1 & :i* imp>ts a pur] joy to my m9d ?an ev] heav$ ! bosom ( a m]e e>?ly philan?ropi/2 x inve/s ! et]nal _w ) a fre% *>m1 z ,i expect to embrace my ,h>riet1 z my own *ild 9 ! fai?4 ,i h (t5 ?\ght1 t if ! infidel c\ld p]ceive ! s\rces ( pleasure :i* ,*ri/ianity op5s to ! pi\s m9d1 he w\ld be less dispos$ to reproa* h] z ho/ile to human happ9ess4 ,yes1 b su* is ! degree ( 8 m5tal av]sion to pure ,*ri/ianity1 t h] m sublime doctr9es are turn$ into !mes ( ridicule2 ! _s :i* %e inspires 9 h] fri5ds is reg>d$ z ! wild-fire ( fanaticism1 & our ef=ts to save a s\l f dea? are /igmatiz$ z a paltry manoeuvre to ga9 a proselyte to our p>ty2 & ?\gh we may attempt to ju/ify our conduct on ! admitt$ pr9ciples ( social b5evol5ce1 yet we c b r>ely succe$4 ,our conv]sation 0 unexpect$ly int]rupt$ by a g5tleman1 :o /epp$ out ( 8 g>d51 & in=m$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s t ! poor wid[ 0 worse1 & 0 n expect$ to live ?r\gh ! day4 ,?is communication v deeply affect$ h]4 ,%e paus$1 & !n said1 ,d y ?9k t ,i may be p]mitt$ to see h]8 ,:y1 ,madam1 repli$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ! m$ical att5dant has giv5 express ord]s t no "o be all[$ to see h] except ! nurse4 ,i he> t %e has made h] peace ) ,god1 & is n afraid to die4 ,x w be a happy release = h]4 ,i hope ,mrs4 & ,miss ,roscoe are well2 y w make my complim5ts to !m1 & say t we hope to see !m at ,fairm\nt v soon4 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 is our ne>e/ neighb\r1 b ,i fe> t he has no j p]ception ( ! nature ( true religion2 ?\gh he is1 9 8 own e/imation1 a v religi\s man4 ,he is s amiable 9 temp]1 s k9d 9 disposition1 & s b5evol5t 9 _s1 t e "o e/eems him :o kn[s him2 b ,i fe> t he sub/itutes ?is ext]ior amiability 9 ! place ( ! atonem5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & ?9ks t no?+ m is necess>y = salvation except an att5dance at 8 p>i% *ur*4 ,b ,i feel = ! dy+ wid[4 ,i saw h] at ! comm5cem5t ( h] illness2 b :5 ,i told h] t %e 0 a s9n]1 & t %e c\ld n be sav$ b ?r\gh fai? 9 ! m]its ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 %e told me t %e _h nev] done any h>m 9 h] life1 & t %e did n d\bt ( ! m]cy ( ,god4 ,i h call$ sev]al times s9ce2 b1 z ,i attempt$ to di/urb h] peace 9 h] dy+ mom5ts1 ,i h n be5 p]mitt$ to see h] aga92 & ,i und]/& "s v sev]e rem>ks h be5 made on :at is call$ my cruel conduct4 ,yes1 ,madam1 ,i repli$1 ! _s ( ! _w w (t5 =bid ! h]ald ( m]cy ent]+ ! *amb] ( affliction1 & w wrap up ! dep>t+ s\l 9 ! w9d+-%eet ( self-security be=e x ent]s ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?4 ,! language ( ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ref]5ce to su* a /ate ( m9d is v1 v awful3 ',_m w say to me 9 t day1 ,"l1 ,"l1 h we n prophesi$ 9 ?y "n2 & 9 ?y "n h ca/ out devils2 & 9 ?y "n done _m wond]ful works8 ,& !n ,i w pr(ess unto !m1 ,i nev] knew y3 dep>t f me ye t "w iniquity4' ,i grant1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 t prud5ce (t5 r5d]s x necess>y to exclude ev5 intimate fri5ds f ! sick *amb]1 le/ ! pati5t %\ld h too mu* excitem5t2 b to exclude fri5ds m]ely because !y are religi\s1 & :o may be dispos$ to say some?+ 9 relation to t trem5d\s sc5e :i* et]nity op5s on ! disembodi$ _s1 is a crime ( no ord9>y magnitude2 & if ! _s 7 p]mitt$ to /ep back1 aft] t sc5e has be5 beheld1 9 :at indignant language w\ld %e condemn su* an act ( fatal cruelty4 ,x is a mo/ mom5t\s ev5t 9 ! hi/ory ( a human be+1 :5 he passes f "o _w to ano!r2 :5 he /eps out ( "t into et]nity2 b h[ p]il\sly awful to make ! passage :5 unprep>$ to g4 ,i recollect go+ to see "o ( my he>]s :o 0 dang]\sly ill2 b on recogniz+ my well-kn[n foot-tread z ,i ent]$ 8 *amb]1 he conceal$ himself "u ! b$-clo!s1 & we spoke n = sev]al m9utes2 no s\nds 7 he>d1 b 8 heavy sighs & pi]c+ groans4 ,he put out 8 h&1 :i* ,i took1 & g5tly press$2 we /ill rema9$ sil5t1 bo? be+ too highly sur*>g$ ) m5tal emotion to give utt]ance to :at we felt4 ,at l5g? he ?rew (f ! b$-clo!s1 look$ on me ) int5se e>ne/ness1 & exclaim$1 ',o ,sir1 ,i am lo/2 ,i %all be 9 hell be=e ! morn+4' ,:at a t]rific vision6 7 y able to speak any words ( peace to 8 s\l8 ,i did speak words ( peace1 b !y gave him nei!r peace nor com=t4 ,did he die1 ,sir8 ,yes1 he di$ ! v next day2 & 8 la/ words 71 ',i ,,am ,,lo/2 ,,lo/ ,,= ,,ev]6' ,h[ v awful6 ,9 su* a case ! trem5d\s cata/rophe is expect$2 b n[1 let u ?9k = a mom5t ( a p]son pass+ out ( "o _w to ano!r 7z _m alas6 d7 "u a delusive expectation ( go+ to heav52 b on /epp+ out ( "t into et]nity1 he f9ds himself 9 hell4 ,:at mu/ be 8 surprise2 8 t]ror-/ruck angui%2 8 fe>ful1 8 t]rific exclamations ( agoniz$ woe2 8 condition1 be>+ "s analogy1 ?\gh inf9itely m trem5d\s & appall+1 to t ( a culprit tri$ & ca/ = dea?1 :5 9 a trance1 kn[+ no?+ ( ! process or ! issue1 till he feels ! m9i/] ( dea? adju/+ ! rope on ! fatal plat=m2 awak5+ up to a /ate ( consci\sness j be=e ! drop falls4 ,:ile 9 a trance1 he might be mov+ amid/ ! congratulations ( 8 family & 8 fri5ds1 to take possession ( a newly bequea!d inh]itance2 ) :at t]rific con/]nation w\ld he1 on recov]+ ! use ( 8 reason1 f9d himself "u ! gall[s ( infamy1 ti$ to its cross beam1 ! execution] by 8 side1 /epp+ back to draw ! bolt :i* is to give him to dea? /ruggles & to dea?4 ,y\r illu/ration is t]rific2 b x is n equal to ! trem5d\s reality--a s\l lo/1 :51 "u a fatal delusion1 expect+ to be sav$4 ,we n[ came 9 sight ( ,fairm\nt1 & t turn$ ! curr5t ( our conv]sation to a m int]e/+ !me4 ,i rem>k$1 t ,i ?\ght ! c\ntry m fav\rable to devotional feel+ ?an ! city4 ,! gaiety & ! bu/le ( ! "o di/ract ! m9d2 :]eas ! quietude ( ! o!r composes x4 ,true1 ,sir1 b ! _s ( devotion w\ld soon langui% beside ! murmur+ /ream1 or b5ea? ! sil5t %ade1 unless invigorat$ by ! unction :i* come? f above4 ,if we1 :o live 9 ! c\ntry1 h few] temptations ?an ^? :o live 9 cities1 yet 9 g5]al we h few] religi\s advantages2 & ?\gh n altoge!r depriv$ ( ! society ( ,*ri/ian fri5ds1 yet x is b seldom t we are surr\nd$ by a suffici5t numb] to admit ( mak+ a selection4 ,on ent]+ ! p>l\r1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s soon jo9$ u1 & seem$ mu* int]e/$ by ! report ( our morn+'s excursion4 ,hav+ p>tak5 ( a pla9 d9n]1 he & ,i adj\rn$ to a seque/]$ arb\r1 at ! extreme po9t ( 8 %rubb]y1 :]e we sat conv]s+ ! great] "p ( ! aft]noon4 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 he obs]v$1 to :om y 7 introduc$ ?is morn+1 is a mo/ int]e/+ companion4 ,he is a man ( v ext5sive read+1 ( deep & close reflection1 ( a f9e ta/e1 v b5evol5t 9 disposition1 ( /rict integrity1 & v religi\s 9 8 own way4 ,he is r too fond ( disputation1 & !re is no subject :i* he likes to discuss m ?an ! subject ( religion1 ?\gh ,i ?9k he does n und]/& x s well z he does _m o!rs4 ,is he fond ( introduc+ religi\s subjects 9 conv]sation8 ,v4 ,does he introduce !m m]ely = discussion1 or 9 relation to _! practical t5d5cy8 ,:y1 8 uni=m design1 if ,i may be p]mitt$ to judge ( 8 motive1 is to excite a g5]al feel+ ( disgu/ aga9/ :at he calls ! ,me?odi/ical or ,calv9i/ic delusions ( ! age1 :i* he reg>ds z m injuri\s to our national "*1 & m de/ructive to our happ9ess1 ?an ev5 ! _s ( infidelity itself4 ,!n ,i presume t y are n v intimate4 ,o yes1 we are4 ,we (t5 protract ! debate till our wives int]f]e1 & reque/ u to rememb] ! h\r4 ,b are n "s ( 8 prejudices aga9/ ! demoraliz+ t5d5cy ( ! ,me?odi/ical delusion 7to use 8 own phraseology7 %ak5 by y\r conduct8 ,o no2 he has1 l _m o!rs1 an +5i\s exp$i5t1 by :i* ! =ce ( individual example aga9/ 8 sweep+ *>ge is repell$4 ,he says t our sup]ior good s5se1 & our sup]ior virtue1 prev5t ^! delusions f op]at+ on u z !y op]ate on o!rs4 ,s y see t 8 complaisance nullifies ! argum5t :i* he _c refute2 & ! m9e :i* ,*ri/ian consi/5cy spr+s b5ea? an errone\s op9ion1 is c\nt]m9$ by ! artifice :i* fri5d%ip employs4 ,is he v dogmatical 9 conv]sation8 ,r s2 b he nev] loses 8 temp]4 ,inde$1 he is a mo/ valuable man2 & if x %\ld please ,god1 :o comm&$ ! light to %9e out ( d>kness1 to %9e into 8 he>t1 to give him ! light ( ! k ( ! glory ( ,god 9 ! face ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 he w\ld1 ,i h no d\bt1 c>ry ! atta9m5ts ( ! ,*ri/ian "* to ! highe/ po9t ( excell5ce4 ,is ,mrs4 ,roscoe ( ! same way ( ?9k+ ) h] husb&8 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i d n ?9k t %e ev] ?9ks on ! subject ( religion4 ,%e goes to *ur*1 reads ! ,week's ,prep>ation1 takes ! sacram5t1 fe$s & clo!s ! poor1 & says t1 9 h] op9ion1 no?+ m is requir$ ( h]4 ,%e sometimes li/5s1 x is true1 to our discussions1 b x is m1 ,i appreh5d1 f ! respect :i* %e feels = ! laws ( polit5ess1 ?an f any int]e/ :i* %e takes 9 ! subject4 ,miss ,roscoe1 :o is a mo/ amiable creature1 v5tures occasionally to make a few obs]vations1 & sometimes to ask a few que/ions1 b %e is v gu>d$4 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s pres5t$ h] ) a copy ( ,doddridge's ,rise & ,progress ( ,religion 9 ! ,s\l ! la/ "t %e gave u a call2 & f ! _s 9 :i* %e receiv$ ! pres5t1 & ! assurance %e gave t %e w\ld read ! book1 we ent]ta9 "s hope t ! light ( tru? w lead h] to ! well-spr+ ( true happ9ess4 ,f a rem>k :i* ,mrs4 ,/ev5s made to ,mr4 ,roscoe1 :5 we p>t$ ) him1 ,i hope t ,i %all h ! pleasure ( sp5d+ an h\r or two 9 8 company be=e ,i leave ,fairm\nt4 ,yes1 he & 8 family d9e ) u next week2 b y mu/ contrive to hide ! col\r ( y\r clo? if y wi% to draw him out 9 conv]sation1 especially religi\s conv]sation1 = y ,diss5t+ m9i/]s d n /& v high 9 8 e/eem4 ,he ?9ks t y h obtrud$ y\rselves on an (fice :i*1 = want ( le>n+ & episcopal ord9ation1 y are n qualifi$ to fill4 ,he c reli% none b ,ox=d or ,cambridge m54 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 accompani$ by a little niece1 :o 0 a weekly bo>d] at a ladies' s*ool on ! o!r side ( ! hill1 came to invite u to tea 9 ! alcove4 ,we took a circuit\s r\te ?r\gh ! %rubb]y1 till we ent]$ on ! lawn1 at ! bottom ( :i* nature & art _h comb9$ _! skill 9 ! beautify+ ( ?is rural retreat4 ,:ile sitt+ !re1 receiv+ ! refre%m5t :i* ! h& ( an indulg5t ,provid5ce _h provid$1 & li/5+ to ! sweet h>mony ( ! fea!r$ tribe1 ! s]vant1 :o _h j return$ f ! neighb\r+ t[n1 deliv]$ to 8 ma/] a newspap] & a packet ( lett]s4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 hav+ apologiz$ = 8 rud5ess 7z he call$ x71 proce$$ to op5 ! lett]s1 &1 to neutralize my displeasure1 he plac$ ! pap] 9 my h&s4 ,my de>1 address+ himself to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ,i h "s good news to tell y4 ,mr4 ,lewell9 has accept$ our invitation1 & w be "h1 if ,provid5ce p]mit1 next ,?ursday4 ,"o m]cy1 l "o affliction1 repli$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 seldom comes alone4 ,address+ h]self to me1 ,i hope to h ! pleasure ( introduc+ to y a nephew1 :o has rec5tly felt ! p[] ( ! tru?1 :i* he once affect$ to despise4 ,! society ( ,*ri/ian fri5ds is always animat+1 b p>ticul>ly ! society ( ^? :o h rec5tly pass$ f dea? to life1 :o h j be5 r$eem$ f ! dom9ion ( ,satan1 & br\ght into ! glori\s lib]ty ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,!re is usually su* an expressive animation 9 _! look & 9 _! utt]ances2 !y h ! fre%ness ( _! new life gl[+ ^u !m2 & :5 speak+ ( :at !y "k1 & te/ify+ ( :at !y h se5 & felt1 !y d x ) a simplicity & e>ne/ness :i* has a f9e & p[]ful influ5ce ov] our spirits4 ,we glorify ,god 9 !m4 ,my nephew is ! only son ( a pi\s "m1 & %e is a wid[4 ,he 0 p]mitt$ to run to great l5g?s 9 ! pa?s ( evil1 b ! ,"l has _h m]cy on him1 & 8 conv]sion is1 9 my op9ion1 z great a pro( ( ! div9ity ( ?is ,*ri/ian fai? z ! conv]sion ( ,/4 ,paul4 ,pray1 is he ! son ( ,mrs4 ,lewell91 :o lives 9 ! village ( ,/5moor1 t y ref] to8 ,yes2 d y "k him8 ,i h ! pleasure ( kn[+ ,mrs4 ,lewell91 b n h] son1 only by "*4 ,to meet ) him w be no small addition to ! gratification ,i feel f my visit to y\r lovely villa4 ,a ,,morn+',s ,,ramble4 ,:5 ! devotions ( ! morn+ 7 dis*>g$1 ,i /roll$ out alone1 int5d+ to amuse myself = a few h\rs 9 collect+ "s fossils1 out ( ! qu>ry ne> ! ,rectory4 ,z ,i 0 pass+ ?r\gh a ?ick coppice1 ,i met a little boy1 v neatly dress$1 :o politely made me a c\ntry b[4 ,well1 my little fell[1 :at is y\r "n8 ,jemmy ,all54 ,& :]e d y live8 ,9 ! cottage j at ! end ( ?is wood4 ,& h[ _m bro!rs & si/]s h y8 ,none1 ,sir4 ,& :at is y\r fa!r8 ,a pl\ghman4 ,& :]e are y go+8 ,up to ,squire ,/ev5s'1 to get a little gruel = "m1 :o is v poorly4 ,c y read8 ,yes1 ,sir1 ,i c read ! ,te/am5t1 :i* ,squire ,/ev5s gave me4 ,c y tell me :o made y8 ,god4 ,:o came into ! _w to save s9n]s8 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:at mu/ y d to be sav$8 ,i mu/ be sorry = my s9s2 ,i mu/ pray to ,god to =give me :at is pa/1 & s]ve him bett] = ! "t to come4 ,i proce$$ 9 que/ion+ him1 & 0 pleas$ to f9d t he c\ld repeat ! :ole ( ,watt's ,cate*ism1 & also a great "p ( t compos$ by ! ,assembly ( ,div9es4 ,8 k ( ! ,scriptures 0 ext5sive1 consid]+ 8 ye>s2 & he repeat$ to me ! :ole ( ! comm&m5ts1 ) our ,"l's summ>y ( !m1 z record$ 9 ! tw5ty-second *apt] ( ! ,gospel by ,mat!w4 ,hav+ giv5 him a trifle1 z a rew>d = 8 pa/ dilig5ce1 & z a /imulus = ! future1 ,i mov$ on1 & soon came )9 sight ( 8 "m's cottage1 :i* pres5t$ to my imag9ation m p[]ful attractions ?an ! qu>ry ,i _h int5d$ to visit4 ,on ent]+1 :i* ,i did )\t c]emony1 ,i beheld an int]e/+-look+ female1 app>5tly v ill1 seat$ 9 an arm-*air4 ,i apologiz$ = my intrusion1 :i* occasion$ h] a little emb>rassm5t4 ,aft] ?ank+ me1 z a m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 = ! hon\r ,i _h done h]1 %e ask$ me to take a seat4 ,h] cottage /ood alone1 almo/ entirely surr\nd$ by tall elm trees1 & seem$1 by its sacr$ furniture1 consi/+ ( a ,bible1 hymn-books1 tracts1 c4 7! symbols ( ! ,div9e pres5ce71 set ap>t z a local habitation = an heir ( glory4 ,a few l9es1 once address$ to a seclud$ sa9t1 involunt>ily occurr$ to my recollection3 ,our ,"l has _m jewels4 ,among ! numb]1 !re are "s ( su* peculi> prop]ties t he does n *oose to expose !m to public obs]vation4 ,he sep>ates !m f ! g5]al assemblage1 seclud+ !m = 8 own complac5t contemplation1 & sets !m z a seal ^u 8 he>t4 ,y h a lovely retreat f ! _w1 b ,i suppose1 l o!rs1 y are sometimes di/urb$ by its c>es4 ,i h be51 b n[ ,i h ca/ all my c>es on him :o has promis$ to su/a9 me4 ,!n y h rea*$ "o ( ! highe/ po9ts ( exp]im5tal religion1 & may look d[n on ?is tumultu\s sc5e ) an eye ( comp>ative indiff]5ce4 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i w\ld n ex*ange my situation or my prospects = any o!r t c\ld be (f]$ me4 ,i h n mu* ( ?is _w's goods1 nor yet _m wants2 b ,i h an uncl\d$ prospect ( future happ9ess1 :i* reconciles me to my lot4 ,b h y be5 always s highly fav\r$6 ,o no1 ,sir4 ,= _m ye>s ,i 0 kept 9 a /ate ( spiritual bondage1 sigh+ = lib]ty :i* ,i c\ld n obta91 & pray+ = peace1 b _h great bitt]ness4 ,at l5g? x pleas$ ,god to %9e 9 ^u my m9d ') beams ( heav5ly grace2' & ! plan ( salvation1 ( :i* ,i c\ld previ\sly =m no j ideas1 0 exhibit$ ) su* cle>ness1 t ! burd5 ( guilt fell (f my consci5ce2 & f t bless$ h\r to ! pres5t1 ,i h n _h a d\bt ( my int]e/ 9 ! m]its ( my ,r$eem]4 ,! long affliction ) :i* ,i h be5 visit$ has br\ght me into m intimate communion ) ,him2 my s\l is z a wean$ *ild2 & ,i am wait+ ! summons to dep>t4 ,b :at a *asm w y\r dep>ture make 9 ! happ9ess ( y\r little family6 ,yes1 my de> husb& w feel ! /roke2 & s w my de> little boy4 ,nature /ill ye>ns ov] !m1 b ,i am enabl$ to leave !m1 z a dy+ legacy1 to ! ,"l ( life4 ,my husb&1 ,i believe1 is on ! way to ! k+dom ( heav52 & my boy1 ,i hope1 ?\gh v "y1 fe>s ! ,"l ,god ( 8 p>5ts2 s t ,i die "u a firm p]suasion t our int]c\rse w n be de/roy$1 b only susp5d$ = a season4 ,!n y c die 9 peace8 ,9 peace1 ,sir6 paus+ z ?\gh h] r$eem$ _s lab\r$ = "s m ?an common =m ( expression z ! vehicle ( h] utt]ance1 t ^w is n descriptive ( my /ate ( m9d2 ,i feel a joy :i* is full ( glory1 & su* an int5se long+ ( s\l to be introduc$ into ! pres5ce ( my ,"l1 t at times ,i fe> ,i am too impati5t = ! desc5t ( ! cele/ial *>iot 9 :i* ,i am to ent] ?r\gh ! gates into ! city4 ,i suppose t1 ?\gh y live seclud$ f ! _w1 y are sometimes visit$ by pi\s fri5ds8 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 ! v5]able rector ( ,broadhur/1 f :om ,i receiv$ ! ^w ( tru?1 (t5 comes & sp5ds an h\r ) me4 ,he consid]s me z ! fir/-fruits ( 8 m9i/ry2 & ,i rejoice1 z only ! fir/-fruits1 = s9ce x pleas$ ! ,"l to call me by 8 grace1 !re h be5 _m to :om he has be5 ! in/rum5t ( convey+ ! grace ( life4 ,our hamlet 0 ! l& ( d>kness be=e t bright light rose ^u u2 b n[ x is z ! l& ( ,go%54 ,:at a glori\s *ange has be5 made 9 ,squire ,/ev5s & 8 lady1 :o live at ,fairm\nt villa6 ,:5 !y came to live !re1 !y took ! lead 9 all ! fa%ions & amusem5ts ( ! gay & ungodly2 v seldom att5d$ *ur* on a ,sunday1 & (t5 utt]$ _m h>d spee*es aga9/ ,mr4 ,+leby2 b _! prejudices vani%$ z soon z !y he>d him1 & n[ !y are become ! mo/ spiritual & zeal\s family 9 our p>ts4 ,!re 0 a f9e /ir :5 !y left _! own p>i% *ur* to att5d ! m9i/ry ( ,mr4 ,+leby1 :o prea*es ab\t a mile & a half (f2 b !y h display$ s mu* ( ! sup]ior excell5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian "*1 & conduct$ !mselves ) s mu* godly consi/5cy1 t ev5 ! enemies ( ! cross are l\d 9 _! praise4 ,!y sometimes call to see me1 & :5 !y d n call !y (t5 s5d2 & ! o!r day1 :5 ,i 0 express+ my gratitude to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s = ! num]\s fav\rs ,i _h receiv$1 %e repli$1 ) an emphasis :i* ,i %all nev] =get1 ',! /ew>d %\ld wait 9 ! hall aft] he has deliv]$ ! pres5t2 & !n return & deliv] ! note ( ?anks to 8 "l :o s5t x4' ,i hope1 z y are a /rang] among u1 y w call at ,fairm\nt1 :]e1 ,i am sure1 y w meet ) a v k9d reception4 ,i made no reply1 b propos$ read+ a *apt] & go+ to pray]4 ,i read ! #bc;d ,psalm1 on :i* ,i made a few appropriate rem>ks1 & !n b[$ be=e ! foot/ool ( ! ,div9e ?rone4 ,x is true ,i _h no s(t cu%ion to kneel on1 b ,i felt t ! gr\nd 0 r5d]$ sacr$ by ! pres5ce ( ! ,holy ,"o2 ,i _h no prescrib$ =m to aid my devotion1 b ,i felt "u ! peculi> dictations ( ! ,_s1 :o make? int]cession )9 ! sa9ts2 & arose1 n to lose a recollection ( ! int]view amid/ ! d9 ( bus9ess1 or ! dissipations ( life1 b to *]i% x z a lat5t pro( ( ! connection :i* subsi/s betwe5 ! spiritual & mat]ial _w1 & z supply+ me ) a fre% evid5ce ( ! imm5se value ( t s*eme ( r$emption :i* admits s9n]s into fell[%ip ) _! sov]eign ,"l4 ,illu/ration3 ,,fir/ ,,int]view ,,) ,,f>m] ,,pick=d4 ,vol4 i4 page #dg4 ,soon aft] ,i left ?is lonely cottage1 on cross+ ov] a neighb\r+ field1 ,i saw a f>m-h\se at a di/ance1 & f9d+ f my wat* t ,i _h two h\rs m at my disposal1 ,i resolv$ to visit x4 ,on ent]+ ! y>d ,i met ! f>m]1 ,mr4 ,pick=d1 a respectable-look+ man1 :o invit$ me1 9 ! true _s ( rural hospitality1 to walk 9 & take a mug ( ale4 ,i _h n be5 seat$ _m m9utes be=e ! cru/y br[n loaf1 ! delicate cream *eese1 & ! c ( fre% ale made _! appe>ance1 & z my appetite 0 r ke51 ,i reli%$ my lun*4 ,b z my pr9cipal design 0 ! survey ( human "*1 ,i easily contriv$ to induce my ho/ to exhibit himself1 :i* he did 9 pure native /yle4 ,i h be5 admir+1 f>m]1 ! neatness ( y\r h$ges1 & ! cleanl9ess ( y\r fields1 :i*1 add$ to ! ri*ness ( ! foliage & ! luxuriance ( ! crops1 gives a f9e effect to ! sc5]y ar\nd4 ,ay1 ay1 ,sir1 a c\ntry life = me4 ,i %\ldn't l to be p5t up 9 ! smoke ( a city all my days1 ?\gh my fooli% girls are always say+ t !re are m pa/imes 9 a t[n ?an 9 a village4 ,:y1 yes1 we h _m s\rces ( amusem5t 9 a city :i* y _c h 9 ! c\ntry2 b we are expos$ to m dang]1 f ! temptations to :i* we are liable4 ,t makes good :at ,i h (t5 said1 t t[n-folks are worse ?an c\ntry-folks4 ,b if a man be incl9$ to be wick$1 he w be wick$ any:]e4 ,i suppose y h "s ab\t y :o are n q s good z !y ought to be4 ,yes1 !re are a few ( t sort1 ! worse luck2 b !n we h "s :o are bett] ?an !y ne$ be1 & s ! quantum ( goodness is made up to ! full ,w9*e/] measure4 ,inde$6 ,i nev] saw a man bett] ?an he ought to be4 ,:y1 ,sir1 p]haps ,i made a mi/ake4 ,i %\ld h said1 we h "s :o pret5d to be bett] ?an !y ne$ be2 b y "k t a man may pret5d to :at he a'n't got4 ,true2 b :at sort ( p]sons d y n[ ref] to8 ,to ^! ,me?odi/s2#a be=e !y came we 7 z peaceable z a flock ( %eep 9 a fold2 b n[ we are always wrangl+2 &1 9 spite ( u1 !y h put d[n all ! little m]ry-mak+s :i* we us$ to h among u4 #a ,! epi!t ,me?odi/ is tak5 9 its popul> acceptation1 z employ$ by ! antievangelical "p ( society4 ,b h[ h !y put d[n y\r m]ry-mak+s8 ,:y1 ,sir1 we us$ to h z good a pit ( cocks z any 9 ! c\ntry2 b n[ ! v m5 :o us$ to bre$ ! be/ sort are turn$ ,me?odi/s2 & :5 ,i ask$ "o ! o!r day if he _h any "y ones hat*$ yet1 he told me t he _h se5 8 wick$ness1 & hop$ nev] to be p]mitt$ to fall into ! s9 aga92 z ?\gh ,god ,almighty w\ld be (f5d$ at ! innoc5t pa/imes ( a village4 ,b d y n suppose t ! cocks :i* fight inflict pa9 on ea* o!r2 & c a humane p]son d]ive any amusem5t f ! agonies ( a dumb animal8 ,true1 ,sir2 "s1 ,i "k1 are aga9/ su* sports1 b ,i mu/ confess t ,i h a bit ( a lik+ = !m4 ,i believe1 f :at little ,i "k ( rural life1 t ! innoc5t pa/imes ( ! village usually t]m9ate 9 sc5es ( drunk5ness1 riot+1 & lewdness2 & pray1 f>m]1 h y nev] se5 ! bad effects ( !m on y\r fri5ds1 & on y\r s]vants8 ,ay1 ay1 ,sir1 y n[ /rike home1 b :at are p to d2 !y mu/ h a little 'laxation f h>d "w sometimes4 ,b y say '^! ?+s are put d[n by ! ,me?odi/s1 9 spite ( y2' :at d ! p d n[8 ,o1 ne>ly all ( !m are turn$ ,me?odi/s1 & ,squire ,/ev5s1 :o lives up at ,fairm\nt yond]1 is at ! head ( !m4 ,:at sort ( a g5tleman is he8 ,he is v well 9 8 way1 only he has too mu* religion4 ,:at d y mean by too mu* religion8 ,:y1 he is always talk+ ab\t x1 & giv+ away little books1 & visit+ ! poor1 & pray+ ) !m 9 _! h\ses1 & prea*+ to !m 9 8 *apel :i* he built = !m4 ,& "s p say he c prea* a bett] s>munt ?an p>son ,cole1 :o is a regul> ,ox=d man4 ,8 wife is a clev]i% sort ( a woman2 %e look$ 9 "h "o day1 & talk$ away at a f9e rate ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/ & salvation by grace2 & ,i h _h ma9 h>d "w ev] s9ce to keep my wife f runn+ aft] ?is new sort ( religion4 ,pray1 f>m]1 h y ev] s]i\sly reflect$ on ! wor? ( y\r s\l8 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i h some?+ else to reflect on4 ,b h y any subject to reflect on ( equal importance8 ,d y n "k t y\r s\l1 :5 x leaves ! body1 w exi/ = ev] 9 a /ate ( happ9ess or mis]y8 ,s ! p>sons tell u1 b !y may be out 9 _! judgm5t z well z o!r p4 ,i don't believe all !y say4 ,i /rike (f "o-half1 & !n !re's pl5ty left4 ,d y ev] ?9k on ! subject ( dea?8 ,no1 ,i don't l to ?9k on su* a gloomy subject4 ,b :y n1 :5 y "k y mu/ die soon1 & may die to-night8 ,i hope n1 = ,i a'n't fit to die4 ,& are y consci\s t y are n fit to die1 & yet neglect to ?9k ab\t x8 ,is x possible8 ,:y1 ,sir1 me?9ks x's "t en\gh to ?9k ab\t x :5 x comes4 ,b x may come sudd5ly1 l a ?ief 9 ! night1 & be> (f y\r s\l to ! great _w ( spirits4 ,if x %\ld1 !n ! ,"l h m]cy on my s\l4 ,i suppose he w1 z he likes to save s9n]s1 s ! p>sons say4 ,i !n describ$ to him ! frame ( m9d 9 :i* ,i _h left ,mrs4 ,all5--8 wife be+ pres5t ! :ole ( ! "t4 ,he c\ld n refra9 f weep+1 ?\gh he endeav\r$ to conceal 8 te>s2 & :5 ,i _h f9i%$1 he said t he knew h] v well1 b z %e 0 a ,me?odi/1 he _h be5 prejudic$ aga9/ h]1 b add$1 ,if ?is be a sample ( _! religion1 x is ( a bett] sort ?an ,i imag9$4 ,& turn+ to 8 wife1 he said1 ,d z y l1 ,i w nev] oppose !e aga94 ,t's ! be/ news ,i h he>d to-day4 ,i'll g to *apel on ,sunday4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 t y w /ay & take a pot-luck d9n] ) u2 x w be pla9i% f>e1 b a he>ty welcome4 ,yes1 ,sir1 d1 said 8 mode/-look+ wife2 we h j kill$ a pig1 & ,i h a nice pork pie1 & "s apple sauce & cream4 ,i ?ank$ !m bo? = _! k9dness1 b decl9$ accept+ ! invitation1 hav+ engag$ to d9e ) a fri5d 9 ! neighb\rhood4 ,pray1 ,sir1 if a body may be s bold1 d ,i "k y\r fri5d8 ,y d "k him2 & p]haps if ,i m5tion 8 "n1 y w feel a mom5t>y emb>rassm5t4 ,i fe> no man2 & ,i don't ?9k ,i h got an enemy 9 all ^! p>ts4 ,i am go+ to d9e ) ,mr4 ,/ev5s4 ,hollo6 ,i sometimes talk a bit too fa/2 ! worse luck2 h[ev]1 don't say :at ,i h said4 ,he is a g5tleman2 ,i w\ld n (f5d him = ! _w4 ,we live on v good t]ms2 & a bett] man does n exi/1 & ,i am sure 8 wife is ! be/ woman 9 all ! p>i%4 ,i told him t he might make himself v easy1 z x 0 n my habit to s[ discord among neighb\rs4 ,i promis$ to call aga9 be=e ,i left1 :i* appe>$ to give him pleasure4 ,z ,i 0 walk+ up ! hill :i* leads t[>ds ! villa1 ,i met a v5]able-look+ g5tleman1 9 ! co/ume ( a cl]gyman4 ,we b[$2 &1 ) an air ( peculi> k9dness1 he said1 ,i presume ,i am address+ ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,s----s8 ,my "n1 ,sir1 is ,s----s4 ,i am happy to see y 9 ^! p>ts2 b ,i %all be m happy by see+ y at ! rectory4 ,we are bo?1 ,i tru/1 m9i/]s ( ! gospel2 & ?\gh we lab\r 9 diff]5t communions1 yet1 z we expect to dwell toge!r 9 heav51 ,i see no reason :y we %\ld %un ea* o!r's society on e>?4 ,our ,"l has brok5 d[n ! middle wall ( p>tition1 b bigotry has be5 endeav\r+ almo/ ev] s9ce to rebuild x2 & ?\gh %e has succe$$ 9 rais+ x up imm5sely high 9 "s p>ts ( h] empire1 yet1 z %e _c always secure a good f\ndation1 we occasionally f9d an op5+ ?r\gh :i* we c pass to enjoy ! fell[%ip ( ! sa9ts4 ,ay1 ,sir1 ,i (t5 pray1 ',raze x1 raze x1 ev5 to ! f\ndation !re(4' ,& to su* a pray] ,i c mo/ *e]fully respond1 ,am54 ,b d y n ?9k1 add$ ,mr4 ,+leby1 t ! _s ( lib]ality is ga9+ gr\nd among u8 ,i hope x is2 b !re is v mu* l& yet unoccupi$4 ,true1 b !re h be5 "s l>ge inclosures made )9 ! la/ half-c5tury4 ,y\r ,london ,mission>y ,society1 :i* brea!s su* a ca?olic _s1 has br\ght toge!r _m ( ! *ildr5 ( ,god :o 7 scatt]$ abroad2 & ! ,briti% & ,=eign ,bible ,society has b\nd !m toge!r z ) a ?reefold cord1 :i* ! demon ( bigotry w nev] be able to bur/ asund]4 ,i ?9k y\r rem>ks are correct2 b ,i want to see m ( ! _s ( lib]ality ( s5tim5t & feel+ :i* is (t5 express$1 & (t5 applaud$ at our public meet+s1 br\ght into expression & practical op]ation 9 social life4 ,i want to see ,*ri/ians ( e d5om9ation m+l+ toge!r1 n 9 ! co/ume & ) ! _s ( _! di/9ctive ord]1 b 9 _! m dignifi$ & exalt$ "*1 z disciples ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,i want to see !m dispos$ to m]ge ! trifl+ di/9ctions 9 ! m important consid]ation ( _! relative union to ea* o!r2 & if ! _s ( cont5tion is to prevail among u1 let x be ! _s :i* ,paul inculcates1 :5 he exhort$ ! ,hebrews to provoke "o ano!r to love & good works4 ,y\r s5tim5ts1 repli$ ! pi\s rector1 exactly accord ) my own2 & ?\gh ,i d n expect t ! _s ( bigotry w die & be buri$ be=e ,i am call$ to re/ ) my fa!rs1 yet ,i hope1 :5 /&+ on ! top ( ! cele/ial hills1 to witness h] int]m5t1 & !n1 9 ec/asy1 ,i w respond to ! joy\s %\t :i* e>? w raise1 :5 %e exclaims1 ',bigotry is fall5--is fall56' ,i h j _h ! pleasure ( an int]view ) ,mrs4 ,all54 ,ay1 %e is an em95t sa9t4 ,h[ is %e1 ,sir8--,i am n[ go+ to see h]4 ,%e appe>s to be draw+ ne> h] latt] end1 b ,i d n ?9k !re is any prospect ( an imm$iate *ange2 %e is 9 a mo/ heav5ly frame ( m9d4 ,:5 ,i fir/ knew h]1 :i* is n[ ne> tw5ty-five ye>s ago1 %e came to live ) me2 b h] temp] 0 s viol5t1 & h] enmity to ! gospel s invet]ate1 t ,i 0 oblig$ to "p ) h]4 ,aft] %e left me1 %e w5t to live ) a dissolute g5tleman 9 ! neighb\rhood1 :5 ! se$ ( ! k+dom1 :i* _h be5 unconsci\sly deposit$ 9 h] he>t1 sprang up2 & aft] rema9+ 9 h] situation = a few mon?s1 %e return$ to my s]vice1 & nev] h ,i se5 a m manife/ pro( ( ! efficacy ( ,div9e grace4 ,religion w sometimes re=m a vici\s life1 & *eck ! evil prop5sities ( ! he>t1 :ile ! temp] is left unsubdu$4 ,:at influ5ce h h] religi\s pr9ciples ov] h] temp]8 ,i am happy to say t ! lion became a lamb1 & 9 meekness & g5tl5ess ( _s %e surpasses mo/4 ,b ,i p]ceive1 look+ at 8 wat*1 t ,i _c prolong our conv]sation1 z ,i h an appo9tm5t2 & !re=e ,i beg y w d me ! hon\r ( a visit be=e y leave4 ,come e>ly 9 ! morn+1 or cons5t to /ay ! :ole ( ! night4 ,i rea*$ ,fairm\nt ab\t half-an-h\r be=e d9n]1 :i* gave me an opportunity ( record+ 9 my di>y ! incid5ts ( ! morn+4 ,z ,i sat mus+ on ! raptures ( ! dy+ ,*ri/ian1 ! ignorance ( ! wor?y f>m]1 & ! lib]ality ( ! v5]able cl]gyman1 ! s]vant tapp$ at my door1 & in=m$ me t ! family 7 wait+4 ,i imm$iately made my appe>ance 9 ! p>l\r1 :5 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said1 ,i h ! pleasure1 ( introduc+ to y my nephew1 ,mr4 ,lewell94 ,i took 8 h& ) m+l$ emotions ( surprise & joy1 (f]$ him my congratulations on ! great *ange :i* _h tak5 place 9 8 moral & spiritual "*1 inquir$ aft] 8 pi\s "m1 & !n sat d[n to refre% myself ) ! provisions ( hospitality4 ,,! ,,horn+%am ,,sailor4 ,d9n] be+ end$1 we adj\rn$ to ! back p>l\r1 ^: fold+ doors op5$ on ! lawn1 & exhibit$ a sweet sc5e ( tranquil beauty4 ,! he>t t is ins5sible to ! *>ms ( nature1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 mu/ be devoid ( ta/e & feel+4 ,true1 repli$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 b h[ _m feel ^! *>ms :o nev] hold communion ) ,him :o has inve/$ !m ) _! magic p[]4 ,!y pr(ess to rise up ?r\gh nature1 'to nature's ,god2' b _! conceptions ( ,8 "* are ess5tially defective2 !y admire ,8 gr&eur & ,8 greatness1 b !re is no recognition ( ,8 purity2 !y extol ,8 b5evol5ce1 b are n aw$ by ,8 ju/ice4 ,i recollect be+ 9 company ) a g5tleman1 :o 0 an impassion$ admir] ( nature1 & aft] an eloqu5t descant on its magnific5t sc5]y1 he conclud$ by say+1 ',! ,deity1 :o has giv5 exi/5ce to su* physical wond]s1 w\ld act a v undignifi$ "p to /oop s l[ z to notice ! little frailties ( humanity2 b to suppose he w\ld puni% !m1 w\ld be to (f] ,him an insult4' ,h5ce !y v naturally1 f _! assum$ premises1 scornfully reject ! rem$ial s*eme ( salvation t is reveal$ to u 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,our reception or rejection ( ! ,scripture s*eme ( salvation1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 dep5ds on ! op9ion we =m ( ! "* ( ,god2 = if 8 purity & equity be n recogniz$1 ! law :i* comm&s ob$i5ce w be d5\nc$2 ! di/9ction betwe5 virtue & vice1 :i* ! ,scriptures m>k ) su* precision1 w be conf\nd$2 & ! :ole s*eme ( ,div9e m]cy w be reg>d$ z a cunn+ly devis$ fable4 ,i rememb] ! "t :5 ,i liv$ )\t any habitual rev]5ce = ! ,supreme ,be+4 ,i admir$ ! wisdom & ! b5evol5ce :i* ,i c\ld trace 9 ! con/ruction ( ! univ]se2 b x nei!r excit$ gratitude1 nor l$ to any dep5d5ce on ,god = pres]vation f evil1 or = happ9ess4 ,x is true :5 ! elem5ts 7 di/urb$1 :5 ! tempe/ rag$1 :5 ! lightn+ fla%$1 & :5 ! ?und] ro>$1 ,i trembl$2 b no soon] _h ^! commotions ceas$1 ?an all 0 tranquil )92 yet x 0 n peace ( m9d1 x 0 a moral torpor1 a judicial ins5sibility1 ! ease :i* prec$es ! moral pangs ( ! second dea?4 ,?is ref]5ce to 8 =m] /ate induc$ me to ask him to give u an acc\nt ( 8 conv]sion4 ,he compli$ ) my reque/2 b z ! m prom95t incid5ts h be5 already n>rat$1 ,i ne$ n detail ! :ole ( 8 /atem5t4 ,my m9d1 he obs]v$1 0 9 a peculi>ly s]5e frame :5 ,i cons5t$ to accompany my "m to *apel4 ,i _h be5 t morn+ on a visit to a fri5d1 9 ^: society ,i _h pass$ _m h\rs ( pleasant int]c\rse2 & our conv]sation unexpect$ly took a religi\s turn4 ',i h rec5tly1' said my fri5d1 '_h my m9d v mu* occupi$ & p]plex$ ab\t ! tru? or falsehood ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,if ,*ri/ianity be a cunn+ly devis$ fable1 we are safe2 b if x be a true revelation f heav51 we are undone4' ',x is no fable1' ,i repli$2 'x is too true4' ',!n h[ c we ju/ify t indiff]5ce :i* we pay to x8' ',to ju/ify x is impossible2 b su* is ! native ins5sibility ( our he>ts to unse5 & et]nal realities1 t no?+ b an extraord9>y disp5sation ( ,heav5 c r\se u to a /ate ( prop] feel+4' ',pray1 ,sir1' said my fri5d1 ':at 0 ! /ate ( y\r m9d 9 ! imm$iate prospect ( dea?8' ',i 01' ,i repli$1 '9 great agony1 & its int5sity increas$ z ! symptoms ( com+ dea? became m decisive4 ,i drew back ) horror f ! sc5e :i* 0 be=e me2 b yet at times ,i long$ to plunge into ! d>k abyss1 t ,i might "k ! utmo/ ( my mis]y4' ',b c\ld y d]ive no hope f ! consolations :i* ,*ri/ianity holds out to man8' ',none2 m9e appe>$ a hopeless case4 ,an allusion to m]cy _h a m t]rific effect ?an ! utt]ance ( ! trem5d\s ^w1 ,dep>t6' ',i ?9k1' he repli$1 't religi\s p are g5]ally m happy ?an ^? :o are irreligi\s2 & x is c]ta91 if ! te/imony ( ! mo/ respectable witnesses c be receiv$1 t !y are inf9itely m happy 9 ! prospect ( dea?4' ',yes1 ,sir1 !y are1 & v naturally s4 ,!y expect by ! loss ( life to ga9 ! prize ( a glori\s immortality4 ,we h no su* a prospect6' ',t's true4 ,to u a h]eaft] is a dead blank1 or torm5ts = ev]4 ,:at a diff]5ce6' ,z ,i 0 return+ to my "m's cottage1 ,i felt an unusual elevation ( s\l1 = :i* ,i c\ld assign no real cause4 ',is ?is1' ,i involunt>ily exclaim$1 '! fir/ beam+ ( m]cy8 ,impossible6 ,b :y8' ,! tra9 ( ?\ght :i* n[ pass$ ?r\gh my m9d necess>ily p>took ( ! s+ul> "* ( my feel+s2 & ?\gh ,i c\ld n fix my att5tion on religi\s subjects1 yet ,i felt no incl9ation to dismiss !m4 ,aft] ,i rea*$ home1 z ,i sat mus+ ov] ! rec5t occurr5ces ( my life1 ,i op5$ a hymn-book :i* 0 ly+ ne> me1 & felt deeply impress$ by a hymn to :i* ,i *anc$ to turn1 & :i* 0 v appropriate to ! /ate ( my m9d4 ,! same aft]noon my "m ask$ me to accompany h] to *apel1 :i* gave me m pleasure ?an ,i wi%$ to discov]4 ,i 0 delight$ ) ! f]v\r ( ! s++1 & ! *a/e simplicity ( ! pray]1 & a few petitions :i* 7 utt]$ /ruck me ) great =ce4 ,d y recollect ^! petitions8 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4 ,i %all nev] =get !m--',enlight51 we besee* y1 ,o ,"l1 our d>k und]/&+s6--r5ovate our deprav$ nature6--deep5 ! impressions :i* ?y tru? has already made on our he>ts6--& admit u1 ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 into communion ) !e1 ! only s\rce ( pure & sub/antial bliss6' ,nev] did words1 utt]$ by human voice1 produce a m p[]ful effect2 b x 0 n till ! m9i/] began to enl>ge on ! condesc5sion & dea? ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 t ,i felt my guilt & p]ceiv$ my dang]4 ,i retir$ f ! *apel ) a class ( feel+ :i* _h nev] be5 previ\sly excit$ )9 my brea/2 yet ,i _c say :e!r joy or sorr[ mo/ prepond]at$4 ,i wept z my s9s came to my remembrance1 b my mo/ sacr$ te>s 7 %$ 9 gratitude to ! ,r$eem] = ! ?rill+ manife/ation ( 8 pity & 8 love4 ,i felt ! *ange1 on pass+ f a /ate ( spiritual dea? to newness ( life1 z consci\sly z ,i n[ feel ! action ( life 9 my vital sy/em2 nor c\ld any species ( sophi/ry induce me to d\bt x--a *ange :i* produc$ an entire revolution 9 my s5tim5ts & pr9ciples2 9 my habits & 9 ! objects ( my pursuit2 & ?\gh x has call$ d[n ^u me ! s>casms ( ! sceptic1 yet ,i am n a%am$ to own t x is 'by ! grace ( ,god ,i am :at ,i am4' ,my "m1 :5 ,i told h] ( x1 fell on my neck & kiss$ me2 %e wept te>s ( joy1 & !n knelt d[n & return$ ?anks to ,god = 8 abundant m]cy t[>ds me4 ,nev]1 till t ev5tful ev5+1 _h ,i ta/$ ( su* pure1 su* unm+l$ felicity4 ,e "o pres5t 0 deeply affect$ by ?is n>ration4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s 0 ab\t to cont9ue ! conv]sation1 :5 our att5tion 0 attract$ by an ,engli% sailor1 :o approa*$ & ask$ an alms4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :o 0 fond ( see+ all ! v>ieties ( human "*1 invit$ him to take a seat1 & aft] inquir+ :]e he _h come f1 & h[ long he _h be5 at sea1 said1 ,i d>e say y h endur$ _m h>d%ips 9 y\r dang]\s pr(ession2 x w\ld be int]e/+ to u if y w\ld give u "s acc\nt ( y\r life4 ,my life1 please y\r hon\r1 repli$ ! wea!r-beat5 t>1 has be5 a *equ]$ life4 ,i 0 born at ,horn+%am1 a small village 9 ,wilt%ire4 ,my fa!r _h ?ree *ildr54 ,he 0 v religi\s1 & s 0 my "m4 ,!y taught u to read ! ,bible & to pray1 & took u to *apel e ,sunday4 ,b ,i 0 always a wildi% lad1 & s 0 bro!r ,george1 :o 0 a ye> y\ng] ?an ,i4 ,"o night1 :5 we 7 ab\t sev5te5 ye>s old1 we set (f1 unkn[n to fa!r or "m1 to g to sea4 ,we walk$ all night1 & all ! next day1 till we got to ,botley1 betwe5 ,s\?ampton & ,ti*field1 :]e we /opp$ = "s refre%m5t1 & to re/ ourselves4 ,! next day we 7 jo9$ by ?ree soldi]s1 :o said !y w\ld take u across ! fields to ,gosport2 b :5 !y got u into a lonely place1 !y robb$ u ( our wat*es & all our money4 ,?is 0 ! beg9n+ ( our sorr[s1 & we began to rep5t ( our folly2 b we did n l to g back home4 ,z we 7 walk+ up & d[n a /reet 9 ,portsm\?1 a g5tleman came & ask$ u if we %\ld l to g to sea4 ,i repli$ ,i w\ld l no?+ bett]4 ,he gave u five %ill+s ea*1 provid$ a lodg+ = u1 & ! next morn+ we w5t on bo>d %ip4 ,we (t5 wi%$ ourselves at home1 b x 0 no use2 s1 aft] s5d+ a lett] to fa!r1 to let him "k :at 0 become ( u1 we set sail4 ,aft] cruiz+ ab\t ! *annel = "s mon?s1 we fell 9 ) ! ,dut* (f ,camp]d[n4 ,?is 0 ! fir/ battle ,i ev] f\ght2 & x 0 a desp]ate "o4 ,_m a /ream ( ,engli% blood fl[$ t day2 &1 j z we 7 hail+ victory1 a sp5t %ot /ruck my poor bro!r ,george 78 voice falt]+ z he spoke71 :o 0 /&+ by my side2 he fell2 we c>ri$ him d[n to ! cockpit1 :5 he took me by ! h&1 & said1 ',f>ewell1 bro!r6 ,i am dy+4 ,give my love to "m1 & fa!r1 & si/]1 & tell !m t ,i die 9 ! arms ( victory4' ,he sc>cely f9i%$ ! words be=e he heav$ a dismal groan1 & di$4 ,! %\ts ( victory gave me no pleasure2 = ,i _h lo/ my bro!r4 ,poor fell[1 he 0 ?r[n ov]bo>d ! same day2 & _m a te> 0 %$1 ,sir1 z we let him d[n1 = he 0 mu* lik$ by ! crew4 ,:at %ip1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 7 y on bo>d (8 ,! ,v5]able1 please y\r hon\r2 ,admiral ,duncan's %ip4 ,did y "k ,covey1 :o 0 w\nd$ 9 t engagem5t8 ,yes1 please y\r hon\r2 ,i 0 on deck :5 he fell4 ,he 0 z brave a fell[ z ev] f\ght2 & he 0 z g5]\s z he 0 brave4 ,b 0 he n v wick$8 ,he 0 a good sailor1 please y\r hon\r1 & he 0 g5]\s to a prov]b2 b he _h no s5se ( religion1 ?\gh at times1 ,i believe1 he suff]$ mu* 9 8 consci5ce4 ,d y "k :at became ( him8 ,i h he>d t he 0 s5t to ,hasl> hospital aft] he left ! ,v5]able1 & ,i suppose he di$ !re2 & !re1 ,i suppose1 he 0 buri$4 ,god re/ 8 s\l6 ,mr4 ,/ev5s rose & left ! room1 b soon return$ ) ! tract :i* gives su* an int]e/+ acc\nt ( ,covey4 ,he read "s passages f x1 & :ile he 0 read+1 ,i wat*$ ! c\nt5ance ( ! sailor1 :i* betray$ alt]nately symptoms ( a/oni%m5t1 ( joy1 & ( ! deepe/ solemnity4 ,i am "r glad1 said ! hone/ t>1 to he> t my old %ipmate is got safe into su* a port4 ,he _h a r\ghi% voyage2 b ! /orm is ov]2 & f t acc\nt1#b he is n[ safe l&$4 #b ,covey 0 "o ( ! brave/ ( ! brave1 & z wick$ z he 0 brave4 ,mr4 ,pratt1 9 ! second volume ( 8 ,glean+s1 gives u ! foll[+ acc\nt ( him3-- ,z ! two fleets 7 com+ into action1 ! noble admiral1 to save ! lives ( 8 m51 ord]$ !m to lie flat on ! deck1 till1 be+ ne>] ! enemy1 _! fir+ might d ! m execution4 ,! ,dut* %ips at ?is "t 7 p\r+ _! broadsides into ! ,v5]able z %e pass$ d[n "p ( ! ,dut* fleet1 9 ord] to break _! l9e4 ,?is /\t-he>t$ & wick$ ,covey1 heap$ 9 rapid succession ! mo/ dreadful imprecations on ! eyes1 & limbs1 & s\ls ( :at he call$ 8 c[>dly %ipmates1 = ly+ d[n to avoid ! balls ( ! ,dut*4 ,he refus$ to obey ! ord]1 till1 fe>+ ! au?ority ( an (fic] n f> f him1 he 9 "p compli$1 by lean+ ov] a cask :i* /ood ne>1 till ! ^w ( comm& 0 giv5 to fire4 ,at ! mom5t ( ris+1 a b>-%ot c>ri$ away "o ( 8 legs1 & ! great] "p ( ! o!r2 b s in/antane\s 0 ! /roke1 ?\gh he 0 s5sible ( some?+ l a j> 9 8 limbs1 he knew n t he _h lo/ a leg till 8 /ump came to ! deck1 & he fell4 ,he 0 s5t home to ,hasl> hospital1 ) _m o!rs2 & soon aft] he left x1 he w5t on a ,sabba? ev5+ to ,orange ,/reet ,*apel1 ,portsea1 :]e he he>d ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,griff9 prea* f ,m>k v4 #ae4 ,he li/5$1 says 8 biograph]1 ) att5tion & surprise1 wond]+ h[ ! m9i/] %\ld "k him among s _m hundr$ p2 or :o c\ld h told him 8 "* & /ate ( m9d4 ,?is a/oni%m5t 0 /ill m increas$ :5 he f\nd him describe1 z he ?\ght1 ! :ole ( 8 life1 & ev5 8 secret s9s4 ,"s weeks aft] ?is1 says ,mr4 ,griff91 he call$ & relat$ to me ! :ole ( 8 hi/ory & exp]i5ce4 ,he 0 surpris$ to f9d t ,i _h nev] receiv$ any in=mation ab\t him at ! "t ! s]mon 0 prea*$ :i* s exactly met 8 case4 ,some?+ m ?an twelve mon?s aft] ?is "t he 0 receiv$ a memb] ( our *ur*1 hav+ giv5 satisfactory evid5ces ( be+ a g5u9e & consi/5t ,*ri/ian4 ,a few weeks s9ce1 he>+ he 0 ill1 ,i w5t to visit him4 ,:5 ,i ent]$ 8 room1 he said1 ',come 91 ?\ man ( ,god6 ,i h be5 long+ to see y1 & to tell y ! happy /ate ( my m9d4 ,i believe ,i %all soon die2 b dea? n[ has no t]rors 9 x4 ,! /+ ( dea? is s92 b1 ?anks be to ,god1 he has giv5 me ! victory ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i am go+ to heav56 ,o6 :at has ,jesus done = me1 "o ( ! vile/ s9n]s ( ! human race4' ,a little be=e he di$1 :5 he ?\ght himself )9 a few h\rs ( dissolution1 he said1 ',i h (t5 ?\ght x 0 a h>d ?+ to die1 b n[ ,i f9d x a v easy ?+ to die4 ,! pres5ce ( ,*ri/ makes x easy4 ,! joy ,i feel f a s5se ( ! love ( ,god to s9n]s1 f ! ?\ght ( be+ ) ! ,savi\r1 ( be+ free f a s9ful he>t1 & ( enjoy+ ! pres5ce ( ,god = ev]1 is m ?an ,i c express6 ,o6 h[ diff]5t my ?\ghts ( ,god1 & ( myself1 & ( ano!r _w1 f :at !y 7 :5 ,i lo/ my preci\s limbs on bo>d ! ,v5]able6 ,x 0 a preci\s loss to me6 ,if ,i _h n lo/ my legs1 ,i %\ld p]haps h lo/ my s\l4' ,) elevat$ & clasp$ h&s1 & ) eyes gli/5+ ) e>ne/ness1 ?r\gh ! te>s :i* fl[$ d[n 8 face1 he said1 ',o1 my de> m9i/]6 ,i pray y1 :5 ,i am dead1 to prea* a fun]al s]mon = a poor sailor2 & tell o!rs1 especially sailors1 :o are z ignorant & wick$ z ,i 01 t poor blasphem+ ,covey f\nd m]cy ) ,god1 ?r\gh fai? 9 ! blood ( ,*ri/6 ,tell !m1 t s9ce ,i h f\nd m]cy1 none t seek x ne$ to despair4 ,y "k bett] ?an ,i d :at to say to !m4 ,b1 ,o6 be 9 e>ne/ ) !m2 & may ! ,"l grant t my wick$ neighb\rs & fell[-sailors may f9d m]cy z well z ,covey6' ,he said mu* m2 b ! la/ words he utt]$ 71 ',hallelujah6 hallelujah6' ,!re is no refuge f ! /orm b 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s4 ,ah1 !re is no gett+ into ! port ( heav5 b ?r\gh ,*ri/2 ?is ,i h kn[n = _m ye>s2 b x han't done me mu* good2 b ,i hope x w4 ,h y n[ left ! navy8 ,yes1 & please y\r hon\r4 ,i 0 w\nd$ at ! battle ( ,trafalg>1 :5 our ,nelson di$2 & ,i 0 s5t home1 along ) _m o!rs1 to ! hospital4 ,aft] ,i left ! hospital1 ,i w5t back to sea1 b ,i got my dis*>ge a little m ?an two mon?s ago4 ,"h x is1 & please y\r hon\r4 ,:]e h y be5 s9ce y got y\r dis*>ge8 ,i w5t home to ,horn+%am z fa/ z ,i c\ld travel1 to see my fa!r1 & "m1 & si/]2 = ,i _h n se5 !m = _m ye>s4 ,i got !re ab\t five o'clock 9 ! ev5+1 & :5 ,i op5$ ! door1 ,i saw a /rang] sitt+ 9 ! *imney-corn]1 :o turn$ out to be my bro!r-9-law2 b poor si/] ,susan 0 dead4 ,i 0 afraid to ask ab\t fa!r1 = ,i began to ?9k t dea? _h be5 on bo>d1 & capsiz$ all ( !m4 ,i saw 8 /ick hang+ ov] ! mantle-piece2 & aft] a :ile 7te>s fall+ z he spoke71 ,i ask$ if he 7 alive4 ',no1 ,william1' said my bro!r-9-law1 'y\r fa!r has be5 dead five ye>s4' ',is "m alive8' ',%e is alive1 b ,i fe> %e won't live till ! morn+4' ',!n ,i'll put on %ore1 & see h] be=e %e goes d[n4' ,s ,i w5t up /airs1 & z soon z "m saw me1 %e knew me1 & %e wept = joy to see me back2 & z soon z %e _h giv5 me a salute1 %e ask$ if bro!r ,george 7 liv+2 & :5 ,i told h] ( 8 dea?1 %e wept aga91 b !y 7 n te>s ( joy4 ,%e di$ 9 ab\t ?ree h\rs aft] ,i got home2 & ,i /aid !re a few weeks aft] %e 0 buri$1 b ! place be+ des]t$ by ^? ,i lov$1 ,i made up my m9d to slip my cable & %e] (f4 ,i c\ldn't lay at an*or 9 su* a des]t$ port4 ,0 y ) y\r "m :5 %e di$8 ,yes1 & please y\r hon\r2 ,i hove to z soon z ,i saw h]1 & ,i did n leave h] until %e w5t d[n4 ,h[ did %e die8 ,j 9 ! same way z ,i hope to die1 :5 x pleases ,god to call me4 ,%e said1 ',william1 ,i am n[ go+ to heav51 & ,i hope y w foll[ me4' ,well1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ,i hope y w2 b :at d y int5d to d = a livelihood8 ,:y1 please y\r hon\r1 ,i don't "k :at to d4 ,c y "w 9 a g>d58 ,i ?9k ,i c1 & ,i'm will+ to try4 ,i us$1 :5 a lad1 to "w 9 ! ,m>quis ( ,ba?'s g>d51 along ) my fa!r1 & ,i h n q =got :at he le>n$ me4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 be+ 9 want ( an "u-g>d5]1 took ! sailor into 8 s]vice1 & he long rema9$ ) him1 a v fai?ful & indu/ri\s s]vant2 an ,israelite inde$1 9 :om 0 no guile4 ,aft] ! sailor left ! p>l\r1 ,mr4 ,lewell9 rem>k$1 t ! adaptation ( ! gospel to man1 ( e ord] ( intellect1 ( e %ade & complexion ( "*1 ( e age & ( e c\ntry1 0 to him a mo/ decisive evid5ce ( its ,div9e orig94 ,_h x be5 a human inv5tion x w\ld h be5 incumb]$ ) "s local or national cu/oms1 & h5ce x w\ld h discov]$ "s radical defect2 b in/ead ( ?is1 ! clos] x is exam9$ ! m its adaptation to ! moral condition ( humanity is p]ceiv$2 its rites are su* z all may practise2 its precepts are z suit$ to an ,asiatic or an ,african z to an ,european2 & its lead+ fact1 t ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 is wor?y ( all acceptation4 ,z y h s rec5tly left ! ranks ( infidelity1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 let me ask y--,are infidels 9 g5]al s9c]e 9 ! opposition :i* !y make to ,*ri/ianity8 ,!y are z s9c]e z a crim9al w\ld be 9 8 ef=ts to prev5t ! judge ent]+ ! c\rt2 b1 9 g5]al1 !y h a /rong impression t _! opposition w be useless4 ,i see t ,i h n giv5 my "q precisely t =m ( mean+ :i* ,i int5d$4 ,d y ?9k t !y really disbelieve ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity8 ,we h _m 9 ?is c\ntry1 z !re are _m 9 all o!r c\ntries1 :o are z ignorant ( ! nature & design ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? z !y are ( ! sci5ce ( a/ronomy or ( m$ic9e1 & !y disbelieve x1 if x be prop] to say a ?+ c be disbeliev$ :i* is n kn[n2 b ,i d n ?9k t any really disbelieve x :o h receiv$ a prop] religi\s tra9+4 ,!y w1 :5 toge!r1 *e] up ea* o!rs' spirits1 & affect contempt = ! religion ( ! ,bible2 b ,i h se5 a :ole company disconc]t$ by a clap ( ?und]1 & retire1 n to enjoy ! pleasures ( reflection1 b1 if ,i may judge f :at ,i h felt1 to wri! b5ea? ! agonies ( anticipation4 ,d y "k if y\r conv]sion to ! ,*ri/ian fai? produc$ any good effect on any ( y\r =m] associates8 ,i recollect on "o occasion1 :5 sev]al ( u 7 sp5d+ a ,sabba? ev5+ 9 an hotel1 aft] ,i _h deliv]$ a spee* at "s l5g? 9 fav\r ( ,deism1 & aga9/ ,*ri/ianity1 ,i 0 s mu* applaud$1 t !y clapp$ me1 & said1 ',well1 ,lewell91 if y ev] turn1 !re mu/ be some?+ 9 x4' ,aft] ,i did turn1 or r aft] ,i 0 turn$1 ! majority reproa*$ me z a hypocritical fanatic2 b "o came & congratulat$ me on hav+ escap$ ! de/ructive sn>e 9 :i* he 0 entangl$2 b add$1 ',my doom is irrevocably fix$1 & x w\ld be only an aggravation ( my mis]y to indulge a hope ( salvation4' ,poor fell[6 he 0 hurri$ on1 ev5 aga9/ ! /rong convictions ( 8 judgm5t1 & ! reproa*es ( 8 consci5ce1 ?r\gh almo/ e sc5e ( dissipation1 till at l5g? ! /rong arm ( dea? /opp$ 8 progress4 ,z soon z ,i he>d ( 8 illness1 ,i w5t to see him4 ,i nev] %all =get ! int]view4 ,x br\ght to my recollection my own /ate ( mis]y1 :5 ! t]rors ( ! et]nal _w1 l ! vivid lightn+1 7 play+ ar\nd my di/ract$ _s4 ,on ent]+ 8 room1 he endeav\r$ to avoid see+ me1 by conceal+ 8 face "u ! b$-clo!s4 ,i approa*$ 8 b$side1 & spoke1 b he 0 dumb ) sil5ce4 ,i endeav\r$ to r\se him by ! k9de/ expressions ( fri5d%ip1 & at l5g? he uncov]$ 8 horror-/ruck c\nt5ance1 & said 7z ne>ly z ,i c rememb]71 ',i don't d\bt y\r k9dness2 x is indelibly impress$ on my call\s he>t4 ,b :y come to torm5t me8 ,! damn$ _c be sav$6' ',b1' ,i add$1 '! *ief ( s9n]s may4' ',n aft] _! doom is fix$4 ,i h pass$ ! l9e :i* divides ! sav$ f ! lo/2 & ,i _c retrace my /eps4' ',b1----' ',b1 ,sir1' int]rupt+ me1 'excuse my abruptness2 ,i feel z ?\gh ,i 7 n[ rid+ on ! elem5ts ( woe2 ! voice ( peace ,i _c he>4 ,my s\l is 9 a :irlw9d ( despair6 ,! /orm w ne'er subside6 ,! cl\ds ( ! ,div9e displeasure are highly *>g$2 !y are ga!r+ blackness6 & soon--yes1 ,i feel dea? n[ creep+ up to /rike my he>t6--soon1 v soon ,i %all be ca/ into out] d>kness6' ',b1----' ',b sp>e me6' ',b1 d li/5--,i may be ! means ( di/ill+ consolation2 = ,i h suff]$ all y n[ suff]1 & yet h obta9$ m]cy4' ',yes1 y h1 & ,i am glad ( x = y\r sake2 b t feel+ aggravates my agony4 ,di/il consolation6 ,yes1 y may2 b e av5ue ( my s\l is fill$ up ) angui%2 x _c ent]4 ,tell me n ( a ,savi\r1 = ,i h slight$ him6 ,tell me n ( 8 compassion1 = ,i h made x a subject ( ridicule6 ,tell me n ( heav51 = ,i %all soon see x1 b at an immeasurable di/ance6 ,dea? is come1 my he>t/r+s are break+6 ,i lie d[n 9 mis]y1 to rise----' ,he c\ld add no m4 ,i left him 9 ! agonies ( despair1 & soon aft] he di$4 ,h[ awful6 exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s2 0 x n too mu* = y\r feel+s8 ,too mu*6 repli$ ,lewell91 deeply affect$1 ,i sc>cely knew h[ to rema91 or h[ to move2 &1 _h x n be5 = ! nurse1 :o ent]$ ! room j at ?is crisis1 ,i ?9k t ,i %\ld h sunk4 ,x has left a horrify+ impression on my m9d1 :i* reflection increases2 = he 0 ! only son ( a pi\s fa!r1 :o 0 ignorant ( 8 "* till he came up f ! c\ntry to att5d 8 fun]al4 ,! good man wait$ on me be=e ! rites ( sepulture 7 p]=m$2 & ?\gh ,i suppress$ ! /rong descriptive language ( 8 son1 yet x 0 n 9 my p[] to alleviate 8 fe>s4 ,he wept al\d4 ,he pac$ backw>ds & =w>ds 9 my room1 l a man b]eft ( 8 s5ses4 ',_h ,i lo/ my prop]ty1 ,i _h m]ely lo/ :at w melt 9 ! g5]al burn+2 b ,i h lo/ my *ild1 :o w nev] see----4 ,woe is me6' ,i w5t to see ! good man a few mon?s ago1 b 8 c\nt5ance has nev] s9ce worn a smile--8 food is ! wormwood1 & 8 dr9k ! gall4 ,:at angui%1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 does an irreligi\s *ild (t5 inflict 9 a p>5t's brea/6 ,i h (t5 griev$ because ,i h n _h a family1 b ,i am sure t ,i %all nev] grieve aga94 ,i n[ obs]v$3 ,god (t5 employs ! religi\s education ( *ildr5 z ! means ( _! conv]sion2 b :5 !y leave _! fa!r's h\se1 if !y are n plac$ 9 a pi\s family1 !y (t5 turn out ! mo/ deprav$4 ,h5ce we d]ive an argum5t = our enc\ragem5t1 to tra9 !m up 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l2 & also a beacon to w>n u ( ! dang] to :i* we expose !m1 :5 we introduce !m into situations :]e !y are "u no religi\s control4 ,?is good man dem&s our pity2 b1 p]haps1 if we knew ! :ole hi/ory ( 8 conduct to 8 *ild1 we %\ld be dispos$ to blame him4 ,& :at a w>n+ is ?is fact to ! y\? :o has receiv$ a religi\s tra9+4 ,he may indulge himself 9 a c\rse ( s91 b consci5ce w rebuke him2 he may suppose t 8 fa!r is ignorant ( 8 conduct1 b he _c conceal himself f ! eye ( ,god2 & he may presume on a future day = rep5tance1 b t day may be a day ( d>kness1 ( lam5tation1 & ( woe4 ,rejoice1 ,o "y man1 9 ?y y\?2 & let ?y he>t *e] !e 9 ! days ( ?y y\?1 & walk 9 ! ways ( ?9e he>t1 & 9 ! sight ( ?9e eyes2 b "k ?\1 t = all ^! ?+s ,god w br+ !e into judgm5t4 ,,! ,,rector ,,( ,,broadhur/4 ,my de>1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 "h is an invitation f ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 reque/+ u & our visitors to take tea at ! rectory to-morr[ ev5+1 :5 he w introduce u to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion2 & z we h no engagem5t1 ,i presume ,i may s5d an answ] 9 ! affirmative4 ,mo/ c]ta9ly1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s2 to meet ,mr4 ,+leby & ,mr4 ,guion toge!r w be a great treat2 !y are bo? m5 ( sup]ior intellig5ce & piety1 & ( great conv]sational p[]s4 ,i d n "k ,mr4 ,guion1 ,i rem>k$1 b ,i h a v high op9ion ( ,mr4 ,+leby2 he brea!s a f9e ca?olic _s1 & prea*es ! gospel ) great simplicity1 purity1 & p[]4 ,i ?9k1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ,i "k a few :o excel our v5]able fri5d 9 "s sep>ate m9i/]ial qualifications & atta9m5ts2 b 9 t r>e union ( excell5cies :i* meet 9 him1 he /&s1 9 my op9ion1 unrivall$4 ,he has a voice :i* is cle> & p[]ful1 8 action is natural1 he comm&s att5tion1 & he always rew>ds x2 =1 by an extraord9>y aptness ( mann]1 he compels 8 he>]s to believe t he is address+ !m individually4 ,& ,i h (t5 be5 a/oni%$ by ! extraord9>y f]tility ( 8 m9d2 = :ile he is p]petually exhibit+ ! same tru?s1 ! modes ( _! exhibition are p]petually v>y+2 8 argum5ts1 if !y are n always new1 yet !y are always put 9 a new =m2 & 8 figures ( illu/ration1 :i* are beautifully *a/e1 h1 if ,i may use su* an expression1 ! fre%ness & fragrance ( novelty ^u !m4 ,b1 aft] all1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 mu* z ,i admire him :5 he is 9 ! pulpit1 x is 9 ! p>l\r & 9 ! walks ( private life t he unconsci\sly unfolds ! entire ( 8 real "*4 ,he appe>s m amiable & lovely 9 ! undress ( social intimacy1 ?an :5 attir$ 9 ! co/ume ( 8 ord]4 ,9 my op9ion1 he approa*es ne>] ! p]fect & upright man ( ! ,bible ?an any cl]gyman ,i "k4 ,i _h he>d mu* ( ,mr4 ,+leby s9ce ,i _h be5 a visitor at ,fairm\nt1 & ,i n[ look$ =w>d ) great pleasure to ! prospect ( be+ m fully acqua9t$ ) him4 ,i %all "h introduce "s p>ticul>s ( 8 hi/ory1 mu* ( :i* ,i aft]w>ds le>n$4 ,on 8 leav+ college1 :]e he 0 greatly belov$ by ^? :o 7 admitt$ into 8 intimacy1 ,mr4 ,+leby w5t into ,york%ire1 & took ! curacy ( a c\ntry p>i%2 & !re he exhibit$ 9 fa9t m9iature ! f9e "* :i*1 9 aft]-life1 he m cle>ly & broadly develop$4 ,to ?is spiritual cure he 0 mu* atta*$2 & x is probable t he w\ld h cont9u$ 9 x1 b he m>ri$ a niece ( ! g5tleman :o _h ! liv+ ( ,broadhur/ 9 8 gift1 & :o pres5t$ x to him on ! day ( 8 m>riage4 ,to ?is liv+ he 0 induct$ 9 ! ye> #agif2 & ?\gh he subsequ5tly _h sev]al (f]s ( pref]m5t1 yet he decl9$ !m1 pref]r+ cont5tm5t & ! affectionate reg>ds ( ! atta*$ & devot$ p among/ :om he lab\r$1 to ! great] hon\rs & emolum5ts :i* 7 held out to him4 ,:5 he comm5c$ 8 m9i/]ial lab\rs1 he f\nd ! *ur* 9 a mo/ dilapidat$ condition2 its /eeple _h fall52 its walls 7 r5t 9 sev]al p>ts1 & ov]gr[n ) rank vegetation2 ! ra9 ooz$ ?r\gh its ro(2 ! grass _h gr[n high on e walk :i* l$ to its antique doors2 & ?\gh ! face ( ! clock 0 p>tly visible1 ! clock itself _h long ceas$ to tell ! h\rs4 ,almo/ ! :ole p>i% 0 liv+ 9 a /ate ( absolute ignorance & moral b>b>ism4 ,8 he>t sunk )9 him z he survey$ ! moral wa/e :i* he 0 appo9t$ to cultivate2 b recollect+ t he 0 n appo9t$ to lab\r 9 8 own /r5g?1 he resolv$ to consecrate 8 life to its improvem5t4 ,hav+ =m$ ?is resolution1 no (f]1 h[ev] flatt]+1 c\ld = a mom5t %ake x4 ,! fir/ ?+ he attempt$ 01 n to raise ! ti!s1 :i* he knew w\ld inflame ! prejudices ( ! p aga9/ him1 b to get ! *ur* repair$4 ,he call$ a meet+ ( ! p>i%ion]s1 /at$ 8 wi%1 & urg$ !m1 9 su* a mild & p]suasive mann]1 to comply ) x1 t ! utmo/ degree ( unanimity prevail$2 & !y retir$ congratulat+ ea* o!r on ! resid5ce ( a cl]gyman among/ !m :o seem$ to manife/ a conc]n = _! spiritual welf>e4 ,?\gh ! p>sonage h\se 01 if possible1 9 a m dilapidat$ /ate ?an ! *ur*1 yet he prud5tly decl9$ allud+ to x1 :i* gave a few ( ! lead+ m5 su* a high idea ( 8 dis9t]e/$ness1 t !y call$ ano!r meet+1 & resolv$ t ! h\se & ! *ur* %\ld be repair$ at ! same "t4 ,:5 ! *ur*1 ?or\ghly repair$1 0 reop5$ = div9e wor%ip1 !re 0 su* a conc\rse ( att5dants t x 0 n l>ge en\gh to conta9 !m4 ,! cl]k1 :o _h gr[n old 9 ! s]vice1 hav+ repeat$ ! ,am5 )9 its walls = ne>ly half a c5tury1 said to 8 rector1 :ile he 0 assi/+ him 9 putt+ on 8 sacr$ ve/m5ts1 ,!re is a ma9 lot ( p come1 ,sir1 to see our beautiful *ur*2 "o %\ld almo/ ?9k t ! dead _h got leave to come out ( _! graves to see x4 ,illu/ration3 ,,drawn ,,by ,s4 ,,read4 ,,engrav$ ,,by ,w4 ,l4 ,,?omas4 ,,! ,,*ur* ,,( ,,! ,,neglect$ ,,p>i%4 ,vol4 i4 page #ff4 ,x 0 ) "s difficulty t ,mr4 ,+leby c\ld get to ! desk2 & :5 he comm5c$ ! s]vice1 in/ead ( read+ ! pray]s1 l 8 pr$ecessors1 9 a hurri$ & irrev]5t mann]1 !re 0 s mu* gravity 9 8 appe>ance1 s mu* solemnity 9 8 deportm5t1 & su* a cle>ness & impressiv5ess 9 8 enunciation1 t ! :ole congregation 7 a/oni%$ & delight$4 ,b x 0 9 ! pulpit1 :]e he _h to proclaim ! glad tid+s ( salvation1 t he comm&$ mo/ att5tion1 & excit$ ! deepe/ int]e/4 ,he select$ = ! occasion ! memorable words ( ,/4 ,paul1 ,= ,i am det]m9$ n to "k any?+ among y1 save ,jesus ,*ri/1 & him crucifi$ 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #b74 ,aft] dwell+ "s "t on ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 & its gr& design1 he said1 ,my bre?r51 ,i am appo9t$ to lab\r among/ y2 & ,i h n[ in=m$ y :at w be ! pr9cipal subject ( my m9i/rations4 ,i %all prea* ,*ri/2 & c ,i prea* on any subject s important8 ,z y are s9n]s1 involv$ 9 a /ate ( deg5]acy1 guilt1 & condemnation1 y ne$ a ,savi\r :o is able to absolve y f y\r guilt1 & br+ y into a /ate ( reconciliation ) ,god1 & save y f ! wra? to come4 ,su* a ,savi\r ,i n[ proclaim to y2 a ,savi\r :o is able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come to ,god by him1 see+ he ev] live? to make int]cession = !m4 ,on ! m]it ( 8 ob$i5ce & dea? y mu/ rely = p>don & et]nal life2 & ,i besee* y to r5\nce at once e o!r object ( dep5d5ce1 & come to him1 by fai?1 ) brok5 he>ts & contrite spirits1 & he w save y4 ,?is s]mon produc$ a p[]ful impression1 p>ticul>ly ! foll[+ v simple illu/rative argum5t3--,if a man1 ^: tongue is cleav+ to ! ro( ( 8 m\?1 7 to put ?is "q to me--,w a draught ( pure wat] qu5* my ?ir/8 ,i %\ld v naturally say--,try x4 ,or if a man1 :5 /&+ on a wreck1 %\ld ask me--,w y\r life-boat take me 9 safety ?r\gh ?is fe>ful /orm8 in/ead ( philosophiz+ on ! causes ( /orms1 or on ! art ( boat-build+1 ,i %\ld say--,jump 91 ,sir1 & try x4 ,& ,i h ! same reply to make to y1 :o may feel dispos$ to ask me if com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/ to save y w make y happy--,try x4 ,?\s&s & millions h made ! trial1 & f\nd x a successful "o2 & n[ ,i say to ea* "o ( y--,try x4 ,?is /yle ( bold1 yet simple address1 0 z novel among/ ! p z x 0 impressive2 x comm&$ & secur$ att5tion2 & x 0 evid5t to all t ! prea*] 0 9 e>ne/1 = he spake z "o hav+ au?ority4 ,"s 7 delight$ ) ! s]mon1 & said t !y _h nev] se5 ! tru? 9 su* a cle> light be=e1 & t !y _h nev] be=e felt x op]ate s p[]fully on _! m9ds2 & aft] ! s]vice 0 ov]1 !y l+]$ ab\t ! *ur*1 z ?\gh !y 7 unwill+ to leave ! place 9 :i* !y _h be5 li/5+1 ) s mu* pleasure1 to ! glad tid+s ( salvation4 ,b !re 7 a few ( ! m respectable "p ( ! p :o 7 (f5d$1 & :o did n hesitate to say1 t if morality 0 to be exclud$ f ! pulpit1 to admit ( ! introduction ( ?is evangelical /yle ( prea*+1 !y %\ld decl9e att5d+ ! *ur*4 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! week ,mr4 ,+leby receiv$ a lett] f ,mr4 ,porte\s1 a c\nty magi/rate1 ( :i* ,i aft]w>ds obta9$ a copy1 & also ( 8 reply4 ,i "h introduce !m z curiosities3-- ,,rev]5d ,,sir1--,i 0 n a little delight$ & a/oni%$ on ,sunday la/2 ,i 0 delight$ ) y\r v eloqu5t mann] ( read+ our incomp>able ,liturgy2 b ,i 0 a/oni%$ by ! v ungu>d$ expressions :i* y made use ( 9 y\r s]mon4 ,y said1 if my memory s]ves me1 'good works h no?+ to d ) our salvation--t if we are sav$1 x mu/ be by fai? 9 ,*ri/ crucifi$4' ,n[1 if our good works h no?+ to d ) our salvation1 %all we n ab/a9 f p]=m+ !m8 ,i ne$ n1 ,i am sure1 to a g5tleman ( y\r le>n+1 po9t out ! dang]\s consequ5ces :i* mu/ result to ! int]e/s ( morality f su* s5tim5ts2 b consid]+ t y h be5 s mu* engag$ 9 att5d+ to ! repairs ( ! *ur*1 etc41 ,i c v easily believe1 f y\r habit ( prea*+ extempore1 t y let fall _m expressions :i*1 on mature consid]ation1 y w condemn z unequivocally z ,i d4 ,y w excuse ! lib]ty :i* ,i h tak5 9 (f]+ ^! rem>ks1 b z ! morals ( ! p are some:at "u my sup]vision1 ,i c\ld n rema9 sil5t :5 ,i appreh5d$ dang]4 ,assur+ y1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 t ,i h a great e/eem = ! cl]gy1 &1 z y are appo9t$ our rector1 ,i %all be happy to see y at my mansion1 & wi%+ y heal? & happ9ess among u--,i am1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 y\r ob$i5t s]vant1 ,j4 ,p4 ,mr4 ,+leby's reply3-- ,,de> ,,sir1--,i receiv$ y\rs ( ! #aj?1 & ,i presume t a reply is expect$4 ,i did say1 9 ! c\rse ( my s]mon1 t good works w\ld nev] m]it ! =giv5ess ( our s9s1 nor procure = u a /ate ( f9al happ9ess4 ,& ,i did say t we mu/ be sav$1 if we are ev] sav$1 by fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i did /ate1 mo/ expressly1 t ! ob$i5ce & dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ con/itute ! only m]itori\s cause ( our et]nal salvation4 ,& if y read ! foll[+ passages ( ,scripture1 y w p]ceive t ,i am correct3--',b :at ?+s 7 ga9 to me1 ^? ,i c\nt$ loss = ,*ri/4 ,yea d\btless1 & ,i c\nt all ?+s b loss = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l3 = :om ,i h suff]$ ! loss ( all ?+s1 & d c\nt !m b dung1 t ,i may w9 ,*ri/1 & be f\nd 9 him1 n hav+ m9e own righte\sness1 :i* is ( ! law1 b t :i* is ?r\gh ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 ! righte\sness :i* is ( ,god by fai?' 7,phil4 iii4 #g-i74 ',= by grace are ye sav$ ?r\gh fai?2 & t n ( y\rselves3 x is ! gift ( ,god3 n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/4 ,= we are 8 workman%ip1 creat$ 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus unto good works1 :i* ,god ha? be=e orda9$ t we %\ld walk 9 !m' 7,ephesians ii4 #h-aj74 ,&1 fur!r1 if y consult ! ,elev5? ,article ( our *ur* y w f9d t ,i advanc$ no new doctr9e3--',we are c\nt$ righte\s be=e ,god only = ! m]it ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/1 by fai?1 & n by our own works or des]v+s3 :]e=e1 t we are ju/ifi$ by fai? only is a mo/ :olesome doctr9e1 & v full ( com=t1 z m l>gely is express$ 9 ! ,homily ( ,ju/ification4' ,:5 ^! doctr9es are prea*$ ) simplicity & e>ne/ness among a p :o h n be5 accu/om$ to he> !m1 x is no unusual ?+ = "s to imag9e t !y w be foll[$ by ! mo/ dang]\s results2 b if y w only wait to see _! practical influ5ce1 y w be conv9c$ t !y w incl9e1 z well z tea* m51 to 'd5y ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1 & to live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly1 9 ?is pres5t _w4' ,assur+ y t ,i am n (f5d$ by y\r free communication1 & t ,i %all be happy to avail myself ( y\r v fri5dly invitation--,i am1 y\rs truly1 ,j4 ,i4 ,! *ur*1 :i* 9 =m] times _h be5 almo/ z dre> z ! mansions ( ! dead1 0 n[ cr[d$ to excess2 ! p flock$ to x f all ! adjac5t p>i%es1 & _m1 :o came to sc(f1 return$ to pray4 ,a visible *ange soon took place 9 _! habits2 ! drunk>d became sob]1 ! ,sabba?-break] visit$ ! h\se ( pray]1 ! village games 7 ex*ang$ = ! hall[$ ex]cises ( devotion1 & ! moral des]t display$ ! beauties ( hol9ess4 ,:5 x 0 f\nd t ^! effects 7 ! result ( 8 m9i/ry1 ?\gh ! _s ( scepticism1 :i* (t5 lurks "u a pr(ession ( religion1 c\ld n be conciliat$1 yet its op5 ho/ility ceas$1 & ! amiable & zeal\s rector 0 all[$ to pursue ! ev5 t5or ( 8 way1 belov$ by ! pi\s1 & respect$ by ! pr(ane4 ,b he 0 n m att5tive to ! duties ( 8 (fice ?an to ! virtues ( 8 private "*4 ,:at he en=c$ on o!rs1 he himself practis$2 :at he inculcat$ f ! pulpit1 he exemplifi$ 9 8 family4 ,!re religion unfold$ h] sweete/ *>ms1 & s5t =? an influ5ce :i* op]at$ ) resi/less =ce on e inmate 9 8 h\se2 & z 8 wife 0 end[$ ) an unusual %>e ( prud5ce1 %e became inde$ an help meet = him4 ,%e involv$ him 9 no pecuni>y emb>rassm5ts by ! extravagance ( h] habits2 occasion$ no discord by ! (fici\sness or bitt]ness ( h] temp]2 b by manag+ 8 temporal affairs ) discretion1 left him m at lib]ty to devote himself to ! duties ( 8 sacr$ avocation4 ,! rector ( ,broadhur/ 0 in/ant 9 season & out ( season1 s]v+ ! ,"l1 & 8 lab\rs 7 bless$ 9 ! conv]sion ( n a few ( 8 p>i%ion]s4 ,8 e>ne/ness 9 ! "w ( ! m9i/ry1 8 evangelical prea*+1 & 8 popul>ity ) ! common p1 /irr$ up ! jeal\sy & opposition ( ! neighb\r+ cl]gy1 :o 7 prea*]s ( morality1 b n ( ! gospel4 ,"s ( !m ev5 w5t s f> z to d5\nce him f ! pulpit z a fanatical devotee1 :o 0 di/urb+ ! peace ( society1 & ought to be expell$ f ! *ur*4 ,none 7 m sev]e 9 _! rem>ks1 or m det]m9$ 9 _! opposition1 ?an ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion1 ! rector ( ,norton4 ,?is cl]gyman _h pass$ ?r\gh ! ,univ]sity ( ,ox=d ) great eclat1 0 a mo/ accompli%$ s*ol>1 possess$ ( a v sup]ior und]/&+1 an admir] ( polite lit]ature 9 all its bran*es1 & inh]it$ a l>ge =tune :i* 8 fa!r bequea!d him2 b :5 he ent]$ on ! dis*>ge ( 8 sacr$ functions he 0 an entire /rang] to ! p[] ( vital religion4 ,8 zeal = ! *ur* burnt ) an ard5t1 if n a pure flame1 :i* l$ him to look ) sup]cili\s contempt on all :om he deem$ innovators2 8 rev]5ce = ! consi/5cy ( ! cl]ical "* pres]v$ him f ! vices & follies 9 :i* too _m indulge2 & ! indep5d5t tone ( 8 m9d induc$ him to compose 8 own disc\rses1 r ?an read ^? :i* 7 compos$ by o!rs4 ,by ! ri* he 0 admir$ = ! elegance ( 8 mann]s1 by ! intellig5t = ! ext5t & v>iety ( 8 k1 & by ! poor = 8 pr(use b5evol5ce4 ,on 8 settlem5t at ,norton he call$ on ,mr4 ,+leby1 b f9d+ t he 0 7:at ! _w calls7 a ,me?odi/1 he decl9$ an intimacy1 & !y r>ely met1 except on public occasions4 ,mr4 ,+leby hav+ be5 appo9t$ to prea* a visitation s]mon1 ,mr4 ,guion & sev]al o!r cl]gym5 amus$ !mselves ) ! prospect ( he>+ an en?usia/ic & un9telligible disc\rse4 ,he *ose 8 text f ,isaiah lii4 #aa3 ,be ye clean t be> ! vessels ( ! ,"l4 ,aft] a few introductory rem>ks1 he said t ! m9i/]s ( religion ought to be m5 ( piety t[>ds ,god1 & ( purity 9 ! sight ( m52 & z !y are intru/$ ) ! tru?s ( revelation1 !y ought to proclaim !m ) impassion$ ard\r4 ,hav+ be5 fav\r$ ) a sight ( ?is manuscript s]mon1 ,i h tak5 a few extracts f x3-- ,z1 my bre?r51 ! ult]ior design ( our public m9i/ry is to recov] s9n]s f _! apo/asy f ,god1 into a /ate ( fell[%ip ) him1 ought we n ourselves to live 9 an habitual contemplation ( 8 excell5cies1 & 9 ! ex]cise ( spiritual communion ) him8 ,ought we n to rise above ! m]e =ms & c]emonies ( devotion1 into t imm$iate int]c\rse ) ! ,holy ,"o :i* ! ,scriptures describe by ! appropriate phrase ( 'walk+ ) ,god8' ,may we n fairly presume t su* an hall[$ ex]cise w h a mo/ mat]ial influ5ce 9 induc+ )9 u t pure & ard5t _s ( devotion1 )\t :i* ! duties ( our sacr$ pr(ession w be dis*>g$ 9 a cold1 =mal1 & unimpressive mann]8 ,& c we expect to %$ ! lu/re ( piety ar\nd u unless we are imbu$ ) its _s1 by a con/ant association ) ,him :o alone c infuse x into ! m9d1 & keep x f a /ate ( relaxation & decay8 ,x has be5 rem>k$ t ! copy :i* ! re/ ( mank9d write aft] %\ld be rem>kably correct4 ,h5ce ! exhortation :i* ,/4 ,paul address$ to ,timo?y is /rictly applicable to ea* ( u3 ',be ?\ an example ( ! believ]s1 9 ^w1 9 conv]sation1 9 *>ity1 9 _s1 9 fai?1 9 purity' 7#a ,tim4 iv4 #ab74 ,! apology :i* has sometimes be5 (f]$ = m9i/]ial irregul>ity _c be admitt$--',d z we say1 b n z we d2' = is n example m p[]ful ?an precept8 ,if ! prie/ be pr(ane1 w n ! p abhor ! sacrifice8 ,if we addict ourselves to ! vices ( ! age1 c we w>n ! p aga9/ !m ) any hope ( success8 ,if we foll[ ! amusem5ts & div]sions ( ?is _w1 w !y believe t we are 9 e>ne/ :5 we exhort !m to ab/a9 f ! appe>ance ( evil8 ,if we secul>ize our habits1 ent] ) _s into ! intrigues ( ! politician1 & discov] a re/less ambition to rea* ! summit ( human fame1 w !y give u cr$it = be+ s9c]e1 if we exhort !m1 z we ought to d1 to set _! affections on ?+s above1 & n on ?+s on ! e>?8 ,9 ! dis*>ge ( y\r public functions1 ,i w\ld recomm5d y to press ^u ! att5tion ( y\r he>]s ^? tru?s :i* belong to ! great s*eme ( r$emption1 ! lo/ & helpless /ate ( man1 salvation by ! free grace ( ,god1 ju/ification & acceptance ?r\gh ! righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! necessity ( ! new bir?1 & ( ! enlight5+ & purify+ op]ations ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,^! doctr9es1 :i* are express$ ) s mu* cle>ness 9 ! ,articles ( our *ur*1 are ! ess5ce & glory ( t gospel :i* we are commission$ to prea*2 & ?\gh !y are reject$ by _m z ! corruptions ( ,*ri/ianity1 yet ,i presume t y w cont5d = !m z ! fai? :i* y are to deliv] = ! conv]sion ( s9n]s & ! edification ( sa9ts4 ,if ^! tru?s are reject$ because !y are evangelical1 & ! m fa%ionable doctr9e ( a s9c]e ?\gh imp]fect ob$i5ce1 comb9$ ) a submission to a prescrib$ =mula ( religion1 :i* leaves ! he>t unr5ew$1 be sub/itut$ 9 _! room1 we may ga9 ! applause ( ^? :o tru/ 9 !mselves t !y are righte\s1 b we %all be guilty ( an awful dep>ture f ! _s & ! design ( our commission1 & ju/ly incur ! displeasure ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,to conclude3 ! h\r is rapidly approa*+ :5 we1 :o are appo9t$ z ! /ew>ds ( ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom1 %all be summon$ into ! pres5ce ( our invisible ,"l1 to give an acc\nt ( our /ew>d%ip1 :5 ! motives :i* induc$ u to take ^u ourselves ! prie/'s (fice & :i* induc$ u to reta9 x1 ! mann] 9 :i* we h sp5t our "t1 employ$ our influ5ce & our weal?1 & conduct$ ! public solemnities ( religion1 w und]go a close & a sev]e inve/igation2 & if we1 ! m9i/]s ( ! sanctu>y1 %\ld1 :5 weigh$ 9 ! balance1 be f\nd want+1 h[ awful w be our doom6 ,ezek4 xxiii4 #g1 #h4 ,happy1 ?rice happy t m9i/] :o1 amid/ all 8 infirmities1 w be able to give up 8 acc\nt ) joy2 b woe1 woe1 woe to u if we be f\nd unfai?ful6 ,?is s]mon produc$ a v consid]able effect on ! audi5ce1 b no "o 0 m deeply affect$ by x ?an ,mr4 ,guion4 ,he li/5$ ) pr(\nd att5tion1 & ?\gh he mu/]$ all 8 prejudices aga9/ ! prea*]1 & endeav\r$ to avoid ! =ce ( 8 solemn appeals1 yet he 0 n able to resi/ ! wisdom & ! _s by :i* he spake4 ,aft] ! s]vice 0 conclud$ he retir$ to m$itate on :at he _h he>d1 b 8 m9d 0 too deeply w\nd$ to admit ( calm m$itation4 ,8 p]sonal guilt1 8 dang]1 8 m9i/]ial infidelity1 8 di%on\r$ ,"l1 ! future judgm5t pass$ 9 review be=e 8 m9d1 greatly agitat+ 8 feel+s2 & be+ unconsci\s ( ! imm$iate cause & design ( ?is extraord9>y m5tal excitem5t1 he knew n :]e to obta9 relief4 ,z ! ,sabba? approa*$ he attempt$1 z usual1 to compose a s]mon1 b aft] por+ ov] ! text on :i* he _h fix$1 he ab&on$ x1 because he c\ld n und]/& x4 ,he !n select$ ano!r1 !n ano!r1 !n ano!r1 till1 9 despair1 he resolv$ t he w\ld n make a fre% ef=t till 8 m9d 0 m compos$4 ,i'll prea*1 said he1 an old s]mon1 b he c\ld n f9d "o t he c\ld prea*4 ,at l5g? he took a volume ( s]mons f (f "o ( ! %elves ( 8 libr>y1 & see+ "o on ^! words1 ,turn y to ! /ronghold1 ye prison]s ( hope3 ev5 to-day d ,i decl>e t ,i w r5d] d\ble unto !e 7,ze*4 ix4 #ab71 he transcrib$ x4 ,! foll[+ p>agraph1 :5 he read x f ! pulpit1 d>t$ a ray ( light across 8 m9d1 b he 0 n !n able to discov] ! tru? :i* x s beautifully exhibits3 ,y :o are ly+ 9 ! prison ( an unconv]t$ /ate1 come hi!r to ?is sanctu>y1 ^: gates /& op5 to receive y4 ',x is a fai?ful say+1 & wor?y ( all acceptation1 t ,*ri/ ,jesus came into ! _w to save s9n]s4' ,he ha? %$ t blood :i* 'cleanse? f all s91' & ha? seal$ t graci\s & well-ord]$ cov5ant :i* (f]s p>don & et]nal life to e p5it5t believ+ s9n]4 ,& n[ all ?+s are ready = y\r reception2 ! ,fa!r is ready to embrace y1 ,*ri/ is ready to wa% y 9 8 blood1 ! ,_s is ready to heal y\r diseas$ natures1 angels are ready to rejoice at y\r return1 & we1 z ! s]vants ( ?is ,k+ ( ,zion1 are ready to welcome y into ?is family ( ,god1 & d n[ exhort y1 & pray y1 9 ,*ri/'s /ead1 'to flee = refuge1 to lay hold on ! hope set be=e y4' ,on ! next ,tuesday he rode ov] to ,broadhur/1 & he>d ,mr4 ,+leby prea* 8 ev5+ lecture1 b contriv$ to return )\t be+ se54 ,he n[ felt consci\s t ,mr4 ,+leby 0 qualifi$ to become 8 religi\s in/ructor1 & !re=e resolv$ to op5 a correspond5ce ) him1 :i* he did by writ+ to him z foll[s3-- ,,rev4 ,,& ,,de> ,,sir1--,! s]mon :i* ,i _h ! hon\r ( he>+ y deliv] at y\r visitation1 has made su* a deep impression on my m9d1 t ,i h be5 uneasy ev] s9ce4 ,x has /ripp$ me ( all my imag9>y excell5ce1 de/roy$ ! f\ndation on :i* ,i 0 build+ my hope ( future happ9ess1 conv9c$ me ( my p]sonal guilt & deg5]acy1 r5d]$ me unfit to dis*>ge ! functions ( my sacr$ (fice1 & ?r[n my feel+s into su* a p]turb$ /ate1 t ,i "k n h[ to calm !m1 nor h[ to be> up "u !m4 ,z y h be5 ! means ( inflict+ ! w\nd1 probably y c adm9i/] "s consolation2 &1 if y w p]mit me1 ,i w ride ov] & avail myself ( ! hon\r & felicity ( an int]view4 ,a reply by ! be>] w greatly oblige1 y\rs truly1 ,,oliv] ,,guion4 ,! int]view took place z propos$1 & f t h\r to ! pres5t1 ^! two labori\s m9i/]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/ h liv$ 9 ! un9t]rupt$ enjoym5t ( ,*ri/ian fell[%ip1 animat+ ea* o!r 9 _! sacr$ "w1 &1 by unit+ _! influ5ce1 h succe$$ 9 diffus+ ! leav5 ( tru? ?r\gh ! great] "p ( _! ext5sive p>i%es4 ,a ,,visit ,,to ,,! ,,rectory4 ,we rea*$ ! rectory e>ly 9 ! aft]noon1 & f\nd ! v5]able rector wait+ our arrival4 ,!re 01 9 ! mann] & /yle ( our reception1 a f9e bl5d+ ( dignity ) k9d & b5evol5t feel+4 ,9 8 p]son he 0 tall & sl5d]1 ab\t sixty ye>s ( age2 8 silv] locks fell 9 curls on 8 %\ld]s2 9 8 c\nt5ance !re 0 a m>k$ expression ( b5ignity2 & 8 :ole appe>ance 0 9 keep+ ) 8 sacr$ pr(ession4 ,mrs4 ,+leby 0 equally free & easy 9 h] mann]s1 b %e 0 r res]v$2 yet x 0 ! res]ve ( con/itutional timidity--hauteur 0 ali5 to h] nature4 ,aft] t>ry+ a:ile1 exam9+ 8 cab9et ( natural curiosities1 select$ & arrang$ ) ta/e & judgm5t1 we adj\rn$ to ! moss-h\se at ! bottom ( ! g>d51 :i* he _h1 ) 8 own h&1 con/ruct$ & adorn$4 ,x /ood on an em95ce1 :i* comm&$ a v>i$ & ext5sive view1 :ile ! trees & %rubs :i* grew ar\nd scre5$ u f ! obs]vation ( o!rs4 ,! sun1 :i* _h be5 p\r+ d[n 8 scor*+ beams dur+ ! great] "p ( ! day1 0 n[ gradually desc5d+ ! we/]n horizon1 gild+ ! heav5s & ! e>? ) 8 rays4 ,! birds 7 w>bl+ _! ev5+ songs ( praise to ! ,au?or ( _! be+2 ! bees 7 press+ into _! hives ) ! collect$ /ores ( ! day2 ! pla9tive voice ( ! turtle-dove fell s(tly on our e>1 :i*1 int]m+l+ ) ! occasional caw+ ( ! rooks1 return+ to _! "y ) ! fruits ( _! toil1 gave to ! ev5+ a *>m :i* ! cr[d$ haunts ( fa%ionable life nev] possess$4 ,z we sat1 enjoy+ ! int]*ange ( sacr$ ?\ght & feel+1 almo/ =gett+ t we 7 inhabitants ( a _w :i* _h fall5 f an orig9al /ate ( purity & bliss1 ,i obs]v$ an int]e/+-look+ /rang] advanc+ t[>ds u2 & 0 in=m$ t x 0 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion1 ( :om ,i _h previ\sly he>d4 ,mr4 ,guion apologiz$ = n be+ punctual1 & in=m$ u t ! fall ( 8 horse 0 ! cause ( x4 ,he 0 welcom$ by ! :ole p>ty1 & congratulat$ on 8 hav+ su/a9$ no injury4 ,mrs4 ,+leby1 ( c\rse1 presid$ at ! tea-table2 %e 0 elegantly polite1 yet s affable t we felt at p]fect ease2 & e "o appe>$ to enjoy ! desultory *it-*at1 :i* 0 kept up ) great _s4 ,at l5g?1 :5 ! tea-dr9k+ c]emony 0 ov]1 conv]sation comm5c$1 accord+ to our uni=m cu/om1 &1 to ! a/oni%m5t ( all1 ,mrs4 ,+leby l$ (f2 yet ,i ?9k x 0 m by accid5t ?an design4 ,/range ev5ts happ5 9 ! hi/ory ( life2 b ,i h be5 ?9k+1 :ile att5d+ to ! c]emonies ( ! table1 t if an old prophet ( ,israel _h be5 ) u :5 we took our fir/ cup ( tea 9 ?is moss-h\se1 & if he _h pr$ict$ t we %\ld live to see ! pres5t company ) u1 ,i %\ld h d\bt$ x4 ,our pres5ce1 ,madam1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 may be attribut$ to ! moral p[] ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry2 t m9i/ry be+ ! in/rum5t 9 ! h&s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 by :i* he effects moral wond]s4 ,i _h no idea1 said ,mr4 ,guion1 :5 ,i 0 go+ to he> ! visitation s]mon at ,salisbury1 t ,i %\ld come into contact ) any o!r p[] ?an ! rhapsodies ( evangelical en?usiasm4 ,sev]al ( u 7 highly amus$ 9 anticipation ( witness+ "s /range outbur/s ( fanatical s5tim5t & feel+1 utt]$ 9 "s grotesque t]ms ( enunciation4 ,b my v5]able fri5d _h n proce$$ f> 9 8 disc\rse be=e ,i felt compell$ to li/5 ) pr(\nd att5tion2 :at he said 0 new to me1 x w5t to my he>t2 ,i 0 n able1 nor yet incl9$1 to resi/ ! wisdom & ! _s by :i* he spake4 ,& pray1 ,sir1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 :at 0 ! direct effect :i* ! s]mon produc$8 ,! effect1 at ! "t1 0 an undef9able effect4 ,i recollect1 :5 ,i left ! *ur*1 & ,i contriv$ to leave x )\t int]mix+ ) any ( my bro!r cl]gym51 ,i retir$ to m$itate on :at ,i _h he>d1 b my m9d 0 too deeply agitat$ to admit ( calm m$itation4 ,my p]sonal guilt1 my spiritual dang]1 my m9i/]ial unfai?fulness to my di%on\r$ ,"l1 & ! future judgm5t1 alt]nately convuls$ my feel+s2 & be+ unconsci\s at ! "t ( ! imm$iate cause or ultimate design ( ?is extraord9>y m5tal excitem5t1 ,i knew n :at to d to rega9 my accu/om$ composure4 ,i c\ld nei!r read nor pray4 ,i w&]$ h\r aft] h\r to & fro1 9 a lonely gl52 ,i 0 9 a fe>ful tumult ( anxiety & agony ( _s4 ,! gospel1 said ,mr4 ,+leby1 is designat$ ! p[] ( ,god to salvation1 & :5 x comes to ! s\l dead 9 trespasses & s9s1 9 ! demon/rative p[] ( ! ,_s1 its great p[] is felt2 felt to be subdu+1 at times agoniz+1 & always r5ovat+4 ,! issue is c]ta9 & glori\s1 its op]ations are ! necess>y prep>ations = et]nal salvation4 ,i believe1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 y h n _m evangelical cl]gym5 9 ^! p>ts4 ,n _m1 ,sir2 ! g5]ality ( our cl]gy are v excell5t m51 :o mean well1 b !y are n spiritually enlight5$ m52 &1 unhappily = !mselves & o!rs1 ?is is _! great fault1 !y put a ,papal con/ruction on ! import & design ( our sacram5ts1 & virtually repudiate ! articles to :i* !y h giv5 a solemn ass5t & cons5t4 ,my ne>e/ bro!r cl]gyman is ,mr4 ,cole1 ! rector ( ,a/on2 he is decid$ly & av[$ly anti-evangelical2 he d5\nces u z a liv+ curse to our *ur*1 & a disgrace to our ord]2 b he is a gay man ( ! _w1 w %uffle ! c>ds1 dance at a ball1 & visit a !atre1 )\t any s5se ( impropriety2 he r glories 9 8 %ame4 ,_! dep5d5ce = success 9 _! (ficial lab\rs1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 is on ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts1 & !y may be reg>d$ z magicians ( a new ord]1 op]at+ on _! delud$ devotees by a sort ( spiritual leg]dema92 contra/s to ! fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 :o execute ! m9i/ry :i* !y receive ( ! ,"l ,jesus "u ! sanction & p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & contra/s z great z betwe5 demons & angels ( ,god4 ,! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry1 said ,mr4 ,+leby1 is a life-giv+ m9i/ry1 & a m9i/ry ( great moral p[]1 :5 x is fai?fully execut$4 ,x is an in/itution peculi> to ,*ri/ianity1 & admirably adapt$ to advance ! improvem5t & happ9ess ( society4 ,paganism wraps up ! my/]ies ( h] pret5d$ revelations 9 ! folds ( an hi]oglyphical device1 ,mahometanism disc\rages ! p f pry+ into h] orig91 & ,pop]y conf9es ! light ( revelation )9 ! ar*ives ( h] temple2 b ,*ri/ianity pres5ts ! ,sacr$ ,volume to ! poor z well z to ! ri*2 to ! ignorant z well z to ! le>n$2 & by appo9t+ m5 to expla9 & en=ce ! tru?1 secures ! att5tion ( ! multitude1 :o f9d t x /ill pleases ,god1 by ! fooli%ness ( prea*+1 to save !m t believe4 ,yes1 ,sir1 repli$ ,mr4 ,guion1 b if ! m9i/ry ?r[ into ! %ade ! peculi> doctr9es ( ! gospel1 x ought n to be call$ a ,*ri/ian m9i/ry4 ,i prea*$ = ! space ( f\r ye>s1 & ?\ght ,i prea*$ well4 ,i took great pa9s ) ! composition ( my s]mons1 b ,i did n prea* ! doctr9e ( salvation by grace ?r\gh fai?4 ,! few :o att5d$ my m9i/ry 7 pleas$1 b none 7 conv]t$2 & ,i nev] he>d any ( !m make ! subject ( my s]mon ! topic ( conv]sation1 except :5 ,i indulg$ myself 9 a satirical attack on ! fanatics 9 ! *ur* & ! fanatics out ( x4 ,i presume1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 t y _h no conception1 :5 y 7 satiriz+ ! fanatics1 z y t]m$ !m1 t y 7 satiriz+ ^? :o cont5d e>ne/ly = ! fai?4 ,o no1 ,sir6 ,i 0 ignorant ( _! s5tim5ts1 & my prejudices kept me ignorant4 ,i w\ld n read any ( _! productions4 ,i (t5 said t !y ought to be driv5 out ( ! ,e/abli%m5t1 because ,i ?\ght !y 7 secretly und]m9+ its f\ndation1 &1 if all[$ to gr[ into a =midable body1 might endang] its exi/5ce4 ,did y wi% to cru% !m8 said ,mr4 ,lewell94 ,o no2 ,i w\ld h tol]at$ !m z we tol]ate ! ,diss5t]s1 b ,i w\ld n all[ !m to di/urb ! h>mony ( ! *ur*4 ,did y ev] ?9k1 ,sir1 ( ! awful responsibility 9 :i* y\r pr(ession involv$ y8 ,yes1 ,sir2 b z ,i liv$ a virtu\s life1 :5 ,i did occasionally adv]t to ! day ( f9al decision1 ,i ?\ght ,i %\ld h a cr[n ( glory aw>d$ me4 ,o6 h[ ,i 0 delud$2 b ! delusion has pass$ away2 & ?\gh ,i n[ see defects :]e ,i c\ld n disc]n !m be=e1 & feel t ,i am n wor?y to unloose ! lat*et ( my ,ma/]'s %oes1 yet ,i hope1 ?r\gh 8 free & sov]eign grace1 t ,i %all be sav$4 ,did y\r cl]ical bre?r51 ,mr4 ,/ev5s inquir$1 express any a/oni%m5t or displeasure at ! *ange :i* took place 9 y\r religi\s op9ions8 ,yes1 ,sir1 "o1 a v amiable & le>n$ man1 ) :om ,i _h be5 c>ry+ on a lit]>y correspond5ce1 wrote me a long & r sev]e lett]4 ,he said t he 0 a/oni%$ t a p]son ( my di/+ui%$ reputation %\ld condesc5d to take up ! crude & unphilosophical notions ( ! mod]n fanatics4 ,pause1 ,sir1 said he1 & ?9k ( ! fatal /ep y are tak+--a /ep :i*1 if actually tak51 w t>ni% ! lu/re ( y\r "*1 bla/ = ev] all hope ( y\r pref]m5t1 & doom y to associate ?r\gh life ) ^? :om to %un is a virtue1 & e/eem a vice4 ,i repli$ to 8 lett]1 /at$ ! doctr9es :i* ,i believ$1 & ! reasons :y ,i believ$ !m1 & assur$ him t he 0 lab\r+ "u a p[]ful misconception1 f :i* ,i 0 happily deliv]$2 & conclud$ by say+1 t if x 7 vile 9 ! e/imation ( my fri5ds to rev]e & love su* m5 z ,newton1 ,cecil1 ,v5n1 & ,+leby1 ,i 0 resolv$ to become vil] /ill4 ,?is clos$ our correspond5ce4 ,mr4 ,guion1 :o 0 naturally v faceti\s1 amus$ u ) a drolli% /ory ab\t two ladies1 on :om he _h call$ 9 ! c\rse ( 8 pa/oral visits4 ,^! 7 two maid5 si/]s1 :o _h resid$ toge!r = r m ?an half a c5tury1 & possess+ an indep5d5t =tune1 7 p]sons ( consid]able consequ5ce 9 ! p>i%4 ,!y 7 n[ too f> advanc$ 9 life to take ! lead 9 fa%ion1 b !y did n lag f> beh9d2 & ?\gh _! op9ions on "s subjects 7 reg>d$ z r antiquat$ by _! juv5ile fri5ds1 yet !y 7 usually treat$ ) v great respect4 ,!y 7 consid]$ z v religi\s1 p>ticul>ly s2 & 7 v dev\t1 :5 se5 at _! devotions4 ,! prep>ation week 0 to !m a week ( v great importance1 & v toilsome m5tal lab\r2 & x is r rem>kable1 t nei!r ( !m _h be5 deta9$ f ! sacram5t = ! space ( ?irty ye>s1 except :5 !y _h company4 ,at ! "t ( ,mr4 ,guion's visit1 ! elde/1 ,miss ,susan1 0 sitt+ 9 ! breakfa/ p>l\r1 read+4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,good morn+1 ,madam1 ,i hope y are well4 ,miss ,susan4--,inde$1 ,sir1 ,i am n4 ,i h n be5 well s9ce y began to prea* ! new doctr9es ( ! new bir? & fai?1 & salvation by grace1 :i* ,mr4 ,+leby taught y4 ,i wi% he _h be5 on a visit to ,j]i*o1 in/ead ( be+ appo9t$ to prea* t visitation s]mon4 ,inde$1 ,sir1 ,i don't l y\r prea*+ aga9/ c>ds2 =1 ,sir1 ,i nev] play = money2 & beside1 all ! money ,i ev] w9 ,i give to ! poor4 ,y h driv5 me & my si/] f ! *ur*1 ,sir1 & if we are lo/1 y w h to answ] = x4 ,& beside1 ,sir1 ,i nev] w believe t ,god w damn any body4 ,we 7 all liv+1 ,sir1 z peaceably z a ne/l+ ( birds1 till y began y\r pres5t /yle ( prea*+1 b n[ e body has some?+ to say ab\t religion4 ,i am sorry to say t religion is gett+ q into disrepute1 n[ ! common p are becom+ religi\s4 ,miss ,susan _h n f9i%$ ! la/ s5t5ce1 be=e ,miss ,doro?y ent]$4 ,%e 0 m polite1 b !re lurk$ "u h] polit5ess a malignancy ( disposition :i* h] si/] did n discov]1 amid/ all h] flippant invectives4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,well1 ,sir1 ,i did n expect t y w\ld h done u ! hon\r ( a call4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,i wi%1 ,madam1 to pay respect to all my p>i%ion]s4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,out ( ! pulpit1 ,i presume4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,yes1 ,madam1 & 9 x4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,surely1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 y are n[ indulg+ u ) a joke1 & ,i wond] t su* a religi\s cl]gyman z y are c use su* a pr(ane weapon4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,i am n aw>e1 ,madam1 t ,i ev] behav$ disrespectfully t[>ds any ( my p>i%ion]s1 :5 dis*>g+ ! public duties ( my (fice4 ,if ,i h1 ,i s9c]ely regret x1 & y w\ld oblige me if y w\ld let me "k 9 :at4 ,illu/ration3 ,,mr4 ,,guion',s ,,fir/ ,,int]view ,,) ,,! ,,misses ,,br[njohn4 ,vol4 i4 page #hb4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,did y n tell u1 ,sir1 on ,tr9ity ,sunday1 t publicans & h>lots 7 m likely to ent] ! k+dom ( heav5 ?an y\r m righte\s he>]s8 ,& did y n tell u t we mu/ implore m]cy1 9 t]ms equally humiliat+8 ,:at 0 ?is1 ,sir1 b proclaim+ ! jubilee ( vice & ! armi/ice ( virtue8 ,mr4 ,guion4--,i m]ely quot$ ! language ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* he address$ to ! *ief prie/s & eld]s ( ,j]usalem1 & z we are all s9n]s1 ,i am at a loss to conceive h[ any c implore m]cy b 9 ! same phraseology ( spee*4 ,! language ( our *ur*1 y "k1 ,madam1 is v1 v appropriate to u all1 ',"l h m]cy on u1 mis]able s9n]s4' ,miss ,doro?y4--,no1 ,sir4 ,i am n a mis]able s9n]4 ,t language is only int5d$ = ! deprav$ "p ( y\r audi5ce4 ,miss ,susan4--,mis]able s9n]s6 ,ah6 mis]able en\gh4 ,:y1 ,sir1 !re is m mis]y 9 ! p>i% n[1 ?an !re has be5 = ! pa/ =ty ye>s1 put x all toge!r4 ,i w5t into ! kit*5 ! o!r night1 & ,i saw our cook ) ! ,bible on ! table1 weep+ z ?\gh %e _h lo/ h] fa!r4 ,& ?is1 ,sir1 is all y\r do+s2 & :5 ,i told h] %e %\ld n g to *ur* any m to be made mis]able1 %e began cry+ aga91 & _h ! impud5ce to tell me ! next morn+1 t unless %e c\ld h ! lib]ty ( go+ to *ur* on a ,sunday1 t ,i mu/ provide myself ) ano!r s]vant4 ,s y see1 ,sir1 :at mis]y y are propagat+ among u4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,all pure religion comm5ces 9 rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & c !re be rep5tance )\t sorr[8 ,& if te>s1 ! signs ( sorr[1 %\ld be %$1 ought ?is to excite a/oni%m5t8 ,& y w p]mit me to say1 t prohibit+ y\r s]vant f att5d+ *ur* on ! ,sabba? is nei!r k9d nor equitable4 ,! ,scriptures tell u ( "s :o w n ent] ! k+dom ( heav5 !mselves1 nor suff] !m t are ent]+ to g 94 ,miss ,doro?y4--,i see y\r ref]5ce1 b feel n its =ce4 ,& z we diff] s mat]ially 9 our religi\s op9ions1 ,i ?9k we _h bett] decl9e any f>!r int]c\rse4 ,y may g1 ,rev]5d ,sir1 & com=t ! mis]able1 :o are cry+ = m]cy1 because !y ne$ x1 b y w all[ u & our fri5ds to enjoy t m5tal complac5cy :i* arises f a full conviction t we dis*>ge our duties to our ,god & to our neighb\r1 & ?is we take z a bright om5 ( our future de/9y4 ,we h no desire to be initiat$ into ! my/]ies ( y\r fai?1 b we d ju/ly1 love m]cy1 & walk humbly ) our ,god4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,if we _c agree on ! speculative po9ts ( religion1 probably we may on its relative duties4 ,& n[1 ladies1 y w all[ me to /ate ! ult]ior design ( my visit4 ,john ,br[n1 a v wor?y man1 :o is 9 ! employ ( ,mr4 ,rid]1 fell two mon?s s9ce f ! top ( a b>ley-m[1 & broke a leg4 ,he is /ill conf9$ to 8 b$4 ,he has five *ildr51 & 8 wife is on ! eve ( be+ aga9 conf9$4 ,?is sev]e affliction has r$uc$ ! :ole family to a /ate ( extreme di/ress1 & ,i am anxi\s to procure a little assi/ance = !m4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,!y %\ld apply to ! p>i%4 ,we pay our rates1 & t1 y "k1 ,sir1 is giv+ to ! poor4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,a gift is a volunt>y donation1 b pay+ ! p>i% rate is no gift1 x is a legal compulsion4 ,& besides1 ?is poor man has always avoid$ an application to ! p>i%1 & ,i ?9k x is n only our duty1 b our int]e/1 to enc\rage ! poor to dep5d on _! own res\rces1 & ! occasional assi/ance ( _! ri*] neighb\rs1 r ?an =ce !m1 by neglect1 to h res\rce to ! p>i% rate4 ,!re is a high _s ( indep5d5ce 9 ! m9d ( a poor1 hone/1 indu/ri\s man1 :i* keeps him f mak+ any application to ! ov]se]s2 b :5 t _s ( indep5d5ce is brok5 d[n by ! iron h& ( want1 & he is compell$ to solicit p>i% relief to save himself f />vation1 ! repugnance is no long] felt1 & !n1 by )hold+ a little tempor>y assi/ance 9 "t ( ne$1 we injure ! tone ( 8 moral feel+s1 & create a family ( paup]s1 :o may hang on ! p>i% rate all _! life4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,if1 ,sir1 y always reason$ 9 ! pulpit )1 z mu* correctness z y n[ reason out ( x1 y\r m respectable p>i%ion]s w\ld n turn _! backs on y4 ,i w ?9k ( ! case ( ?is poor man1 & if1 aft] hav+ made due inquiry1 we ?9k x a m]itori\s case1 p]haps we may s5d some?+4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,on ! accuracy ( my reason+ :5 9 ! pulpit x w\ld be improp] 9 me to express an op9ion1 b y w all[ me to say t x is only a v small portion ( ! respectable "p ( my p>i%ion]s :o h turn$ _! back on me4 ,! g5]ality att5d ! *ur* m regul>ly1 if n m dev\tly1 ?an be=e ,i comm5c$ my pres5t /yle ( prea*+4 ,& :o are ^? :o h rec5tly des]t$ ! *ur*8 ,n ^? :o are sep>at$ f ! _s & ! cu/oms ( ?is _w1 b ^? :o are lov]s ( pleasure m ?an lov]s ( ,god1 :o feel a high] gratification 9 read+ plays & novels ?an 9 read+ ! ,sacr$ ,scriptures1 9 ^: families no alt> ( devotion is erect$1 & :o are m dispos$ to ridicule pure religion :5 x is infus$ into a liv+ "*1 ?an to admire its excell5ce or imitate its example4 ,if ,i prea* contr>y to ! ,scriptures1 or to ! ,articles ( our *ur*1 x w be an easy ?+ to detect me2 b if my prea*+ accord ) !m1 to contemn x w be an aggravation ( guilt1 & to des]t x w be judg+ ourselves unwor?y ( et]nal life4 ,miss ,susan4--,e tub mu/ /& on its own bottom4 ,y g to heav5 y\r way1 & we w g ours4 ,miss ,doro?y4--,yes4 ,we are comm&$ n to be righte\s ov]-mu*4 ,! ,deity is pleas$ :5 he sees 8 rational creatures happy1 & he does n require u to =ego ! innoc5t div]sions :i* improv$ society has in/itut$ = its own gratification4 ,h[ev]1 x is n my wi% to prolong a debate :i* is mutually unpleasant4 ,d ^! ladies1 inquir$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ev] come n[ to he> y prea*8 ,no1 ,madam1 ,miss ,doro?y be>s :at %e calls h] expulsion f *ur* 9 a g5u9e ph>isaical hauteur ( _s2 & is sull5ly sil5t ab\t ! cause ( x4 ,b ,miss ,susan is bitt]ly vitup]ative4 ,%e (t5 says ,i %all h to acc\nt to ! ,almighty = driv+ h] f ! *ur* :]e %e 0 *ri/5$1 & confirm$1 & tak5 ! sacram5t ev] s9ce1 & :]e %e hop$ to be buri$ ) h] ance/ors2 b %e decl>es ,i %all nev] bury h]4 ,d y ev] see !m n[1 ,sir8 ,we occasionally meet1 :5 we g ?r\gh ! =mal c]emonial ( a polite recognition4 ,!y d n object to a b[ f _! rector1 ?\gh !y object to 8 s]mons4 ,h !y any p]nici\s influ5ce ov] o!rs to keep !m f *ur*8 ,yes1 ,madam1 ov] a few ( ! frivol\s & ! gay1 :o n[ att5d ,mr4 ,cole's *ur*1 :5 !y g any:]e4 ,& !re ^! two ladies g on sacram5t ,sunday--w9d & wea!r p]mitt+4 ,we (t51 said ,mr4 ,+leby1 see ! deprav$ & dissolute rep5t+1 & seek+ salvation ?r\gh fai? 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 b we r>ely "k a g5u9e ,ph>isee conv]t$2 !y are too good 9 _! own e/imation to ne$ a ,savi\r4 ,!y w b[ at ! m5tion ( 8 "n1 b !y w n look to him to save !m2 & prim>ily1 because !y are "u no appreh5sion ( ev] be+ lo/4 ,we 7 />tl$1 :ile gravely li/5+ to ?is tale ( ! two sp9/] ladies1 by ! sudd5 toll+ ( ! *ur* bell4 ,mr4 ,+leby left ! room to asc]ta9 ! cause1 & on 8 return in=m$ u t1 ow+ to "s mi/ake1 he _h to conduct ! s]vice at a fun]al1 :i* he expect$ w\ld n take place till ! foll[+ day4 ,pray1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :o is to be int]r$8 ,"o ( ! *oice/ lambs ( my flock4 ,%e fell a victim to ! incon/ancy ( a wor?less man2 b t[>ds ! close ( h] imbitt]$ life %e enjoy$ unruffl$ peace ( s\l1 & di$ 9 full & c]ta9 hope ( a joyful resurrection to et]nal life4 ,he n[ left u to prep>e = ! s]vice1 & we resolv$ to foll[ him to ! grave-y>d4 ,illu/ration3 ,a ,,lamb ,,( ,,! ,,flock ,,borne ,,to ,,h] ,,re/4 ,vol4 i4 page #hg4 ,seat$ by myself ^u a tomb/one1 ,i sat mus+ on dea? & immortality2 on ! raptures & ! woes ( ! invisible _w2 on ! dy+ & on ! dead2 till ,i saw ! procession mov+ sl[ly up a lane :i* l$ to ! place ( sepulture4 ,! pall 0 support$ by six females dress$ 9 :ite2 & "o walk$ be=e ! corpse1 c>ry+ a *aplet ( fl[]s4 ,! p>5ts & _! surviv+ *ildr5 foll[$2 & a l>ge proportion ( ! village hung on1 z deeply int]e/$ spectators4 ,on ent]+ ! *ur*1 ! bi] 0 plac$ 9 ! aisle2 ! pall-be>]s /&+ by its sides dur+ ! :ole ( ! s]vice4 ,! procession at l5g? mov$ to ! grave1 :i* 0 "u ! %ade ( a yew tree4 ,e eye appe>$ suffus$ ) te>s2 b :5 ! noise ( ! e>? fall+ on ! c(f9 0 he>d1 !re 0 su* a simultane\s emotion ( grief excit$1 t ne>ly all wept1 except ! p>5ts4 ,!y /ood motionless2 ! p[] ( feel+ seem$ susp5d$2 a fix$ melan*oly 0 impress$ on _! c\nt5ance2 & !y walk$ away1 ! victims ( despair1 mov+ f "o dre>y spot to ano!r n less dre>y4 ,z _! grief appe>$ too s+ul> to use any ( ! common me?ods :i* t passion g5]ally adopts to ga9 relief f its own inflictions1 ,i felt anxi\s to asc]ta9 ! specific cause ( its excitem5t2 &1 on return+ to ! rectory1 ,i ask$ ,mr4 ,+leby to give u ! hi/ory ( ! deceas$4 ,%e 01 he said1 ! elde/ daught] ( an opul5t f>m]1 :o resides ab\t half-a-mile (f2 an extremely h&some & accompli%$ girl2 &1 f ! elegance ( h] mann]s1 & h] intellectual atta9m5ts1 %e 0 fitt$ to move 9 ! mo/ polite circles4 ,b ?\gh %e /ood )\t a rival 9 ! :ole hamlet1 %e 0 ei!r unconsci\s ( h] sup]iority1 or _h too mu* good s5se to display x4 ,%e w\ld visit ! sick1 in/ruct ! *ildr5 ( ! poor1 or p]=m any o!r "w ( m]cy4 ,9 h] ! passion ( selfi%ness 0 annihilat$1 & %e liv$ to bless o!rs4 ,b %e want$ ! grace ( pure religion to give ! f9i%+ poli% to h] attractive *>ms3 & _h %e possess$ ?is at an e>li] p]iod ( h] life1 %e might /ill h be51 :at %e once 01 ! glory ( h] fa!r's h\se4 ,ab\t f\r ye>s ago1 a "y g5tleman ( rank & =tune1 b ( dissipat$ habits1 obta9$ an introduction to h]2 an intimacy 0 =m$1 :i* soon rip5$1 9 h] unsuspect+ brea/1 into an ard5t atta*m5t4 ,h] p>5ts1 :o ought to h gu>d$ h] aga9/ ! cruel mon/]1 did all 9 _! p[] to enc\rage 8 visits2 & on "o occasion1 :5 ,i v5tur$ to sugge/ t ,i suspect$ ! purity ( 8 int5tions1 !y 7 (f5d$4 ,b ! veil ( deception1 :i* he _h ?r[n ov] 8 pr(essions1 0 v unexpect$ly r5t asund]2 & ) a levity & insol5ce ( mann]1 :i* r>ely occur 9 ! annals ( human trea*]y1 he tore himself away f h]1 leav+ h] ! dupe ( h] own cr$ulity1 & ! victim ( h] own grief4 ,ab&on$ by "o %e lov$1 & ?r[n z an orphan on ! _w1 ev5 :ile h] p>5ts 7 /ill liv+1 %e )drew f society1 &1 l ! /rick5 de]1 s\ght a tranquil dea? 9 a gloomy %ade4 ,h] heal? gradually decl9$1 & x 0 ?\ght prop] to try if *ange ( air & *ange ( sc5e w\ld n become ! means ( re/or+ x4 ,%e w5t1 ) a y\ng] si/]1 to ,teignm\?1 to sp5d ! w9t]2 b on h] return we all p]ceiv$ t %e 0 ha/5+ to ! tomb4 ,i call$ to see h] a few days aft] h] return1 & 0 bo? a/oni%$ & delight$ to f9d t1 dur+ h] resid5ce at ,teignm\?1 %e _h giv5 almo/ undivid$ att5tion to ! mom5t\s claims ( religion4 ',?\gh1 ,sir1' %e said1 ',i h _h ! privilege ( att5d+ y\r m9i/ry f my e>ly *ildhood1 & h _h my m9d1 at v>i\s times1 mo/ p[]fully impress$ by ! tru?1 :i* ,i h he>d y prea*1 yet ,i nev] und]/ood ! plan ( salvation till rec5tly4 ,i us$ to admit ! importance ( religion1 b n[ ,i feel x2 & ?\gh ,i _c say t ,i h atta9$ to any high degree ( em95ce 9 k or enjoym5t1 yet light has brok5 9 ^u my und]/&+1 & ,i am p]mitt$ to indulge a good hope ?r\gh grace4 ,h[ a/oni%+6 ,i 0 s5t to ,teignm\? = ! recov]y ( my heal?1 :i* ,i h n obta9$2 b !re ,i f\nd ! pe>l ( great price' 7,rom4 xi4 #cc74 ,i ask$ h] if any?+ ( a p>ticul> nature occurr$ :ile %e 0 at ,teignm\?1 to =ce on h] att5tion ! great "q relat+ to h] p]sonal salvation8 :5 %e gave me ! foll[+ /atem5t3-- ',:5 out = a walk "o ev5+1 ,i ran into a roadside cottage1 = %elt] aga9/ a v heavy %[] ( ra94 ,i !re saw a "y p]son1 ab\t my own age1 dy+ ( a decl9e2 & 9 a %ort "t h] physician came1 :o is a v godly man1 & ,i ov]he>d "p ( _! conv]sation4 ,i he>d h] say1 ,i am n n[ afraid ( dy+ or ( dea?4 ,i "k by ! loss ( ?is frail life ,i %all ga9 immortal life 9 heav5--a life ( happ9ess1 :]e !re w be no s91 or sorr[1 or pa91 or pov]ty1 or dea?4' ',i call$1' %e add$1 '! next day1 ) a few jellies & oranges1 b ,i f\nd ! cottage 9 a /ate ( great confusion & sorr[1 = %e di$ j be=e ,i ent]$ x4 ,on ! foll[+ ,sabba? h] fun]al s]mon 0 prea*$ at ! ,diss5t+ *apel1 & ,i he>d x4 ,! text made a deep impression on my he>t1 z ,i ?\ght x applicable to myself--,h] sun w5t d[n :ile x 0 yet day4 ,f t h\r ,i gave an undiv]t$ att5tion to ! apo/olic injunction--,"w out y\r salvation ) fe> & trembl+2 & ,i tru/1 ,sir1 ,i c n[ say ,i d believe 9 ! ,son ( ,god1 & hope ,he w save me4 ,i may live to outlive my affliction1 & ! poignant suff]+s :i* h be5 ! cause ( x2 b x is v d\btful4 ,:at a m]cy t ,i am n[ prep>$ = dea? & its issue4' ,%e grew bett] z ! spr+ advanc$2 ! influ5ce ( religi\s pr9ciple mod]at$ ! viol5ce ( h] m5tal angui%2 h] spirits rega9$ _! natural vivacity2 %e resum$ h] cu/om>y habits ( go+ ab\t do+ good1 & aga9 m+l$ among/ ! liv+2 b n[ h] pref]5ce 0 to ! excell5t ( ! e>?1 :o love & fe> ,god4 ,s great 0 ! *ange 9 h] appe>ance1 t we all flatt]$ ourselves t ! fatal disease _h receiv$ a *eck1 & t %e w\ld yet live to bless u ) h] pres5ce & h] example4 ,b ! disord]1 :i* we ?\ght subdu$1 0 sil5tly spread+ itself ?r\gh h] :ole frame2 & hav+ tak5 a fre% cold1 x attack$ h] ) great] viol5ce1 & )9 ! space ( ?ree weeks %e 0 tak5 f u4 ,at my la/ int]view ) h]1 :i* 0 only a few h\rs be=e h] decease1 %e said1 ',i am n n[ afraid to die4 ,! subject has long be5 famili> to me4 ,x is dive/$ ( all its t]rors4 ,i "k t my ,r$eem] live?4 ,i enjoy ,8 pres5ce ?is side ! ,jordan1 & d\bt n b ! wat]s w divide :5 ,he calls me to pass ?r\gh4' ,on see+ h] "m weep1 & h] fa!r retir+ 9 sorr[ f ! 'po/ ( obs]vation1' %e said ) great composure1 ',my de> p>5ts1 weep n = me4 ,i %all soon1 v soon be releas$ f all my pa91 & see ,him1 :om hav+ n se51 ,i love2 9 :om1 ?\gh ,i see ,him n1 yet believ+1 ,i rejoice ) joy unspeakable & full ( glory4 ,i leave y 9 ?is vale ( sorr[1 to asc5d ! m\nt ( bliss2 & ,i hope y w foll[ me4 ,& ,o6 t he :o has be5 ! guilty cause ( my e>ly dea?1 may obta9 m]cy 9 t day :5 we mu/ /& toge!r be=e ! judgm5t-seat4' ,%e spoke b little aft] ?is1 & at sev5 o'clock ! same ev5+ %e said1 ',"l ,jesus1 receive my _s1' smil$1 & expir$4 ,s9ce h] dea? h] p>5ts1 :o are virtu\s1 b n pi\s1 h be5 inconsolable2 !y reproa* !mselves 9 ! bitt]e/ t]ms = ! inducem5ts :i* !y ?rew 9 ! way ( ! murd]] ( _! daught] & ! de/roy] ( _! happ9ess2 & ?\gh !y h no d\bt ( h] pres5t felicity1 yet1 be+ ignorant ( ! nature ( t felicity1 & hav+ no animat+ prospect ( atta9+ x !mselves1 !y sorr[ z o!rs :o h no hope4 ,i h visit$ !m sev]al times s9ce ! de> deceas$ left u2 b grief has tak5 su* an entire possession ( _! m9d1 t ! words ( consolation seem to aggravate its viol5ce1 & ,i fe>1 unless m]cy int]pose to prev5t x1 t ! grave w soon be op5$ to receive !m4 ,no?+1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 gives su* buoyancy to ! m9d1 9 ! season ( affliction1 z communion ) ,god4 ,?is holy ex]cise induces resignation1 z well z submission to ,8 w2 raises up ! s\l above ! conflict+ elem5ts ( sorr[1 into ! tranquil regions ( peace2 &1 by associat+ x ) ! unse51 yet n unfelt realities ( ! et]nal _w1 makes x unwill+ to look = p]man5t & sub/antial happ9ess amid/ ! fleet+ possessions ( e>?4 ,i 0 pres5t1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :5 my de> si/]1 ,mrs4 ,lewell91 lo/ h] ,eliza4 ,%e wept z %e foll[$ h] rema9s to ! tomb2 b %e did n rep9e4 ,%e said to me1 aft] ! rites ( sepulture 7 p]=m$1 z we sat toge!r 9 ! room 9 :i* ! de> girl expir$1 ',if x _h be5 ! w ( ! ,"l to h sp>$ my *ild1 ,i w\ld h receiv$ h] back ) grateful joy2 b z ,he has tak5 h] to ,himself1 ,i c b[ & say1 ',i welcome all ?y sov'reign w1 ,= all t w is love2 ,& :5 ,i "k n :at ?\ do/1 ,i'll wait ! light above4' ,religion1 said ,mr4 ,+leby1 has a f9e effect on ! s\l 9 ! day ( prosp]ity2 b its excell5cy is mo/ visible 9 ! season ( adv]sity2 !n x %9es ) peculi> radiance1 demon/rat+ its sup]human orig91 by ! omnipot5ce ( its p[] 9 mod]at+ ! int5sity ( grief1 & inspir+ ! s\l ) a hope full ( immortality4 ,,saturday ,,ev5+ ,,at ,,fairm\nt4 ,x 0 on a f9e summ] ev5+1 :5 tak+ a solit>y ramble1 t ,i seat$ myself on ! /ump ( an old elm tree1 gaz+ on ! spl5d\r ( ! heav5s & ! beauties ( ! e>?2 ?9k+ ( ! my/]i\s p]iod :5 !re 0 no sun1 or moon1 or />s2 :5 !re 0 no mat]ial univ]se or creat$ be+s2 t ,i unconsci\sly fell into ! foll[+ tra9 ( reflection4 ,"h ,i am2 b h[ came ,i "h8 ,am ,i ! *ild ( *ance1 or ! (fspr+ ( a wise & b5efic5t ,creator8 ,:5 ,i see a ma*9e1 ,i feel consci\s t x 0 con/ruct$ by an arti/2 & c ,i suppose t ! m curi\s me*anism ( my body 0 =m$ by *ance8 ,0 x *ance t plac$ my eye 9 ! only prop] position 9 ! body to guide ! motion ( my h&s & my feet2 t /ation$ ar\nd x s _m gu>ds to keep x f injury2 t has giv5 x a my/]i\s p[] to travel ov] a wide & ext5d$ surface )\t fatigue2 & to receive ! exact =m & col\r ( ext]nal objects on ! d>k canvas spread out beh9d ! l5s1 )\t int]mixture or confusion8 ,0 x *ance t con/ruct$ my e> = ! nice discrim9ation ( s\nds2 t let fall ! ray ( intellig5ce on my und]/&+2 & gave to my fancy its capabilities to adorn ! conceptions ( my m9d ) ! drap]y ( a beaute\s imag]y8 ,& 0 x *ance t gave to my tongue ! s5se ( ta/e & ! gift ( spee*8 ,impossible6 ,i trace contrivance 9 all ^! a/oni%+ arrangem5ts & end[m5ts1 :i* demon/rates ! exi/5ce ( a ,god :o made me4 ,0 x *ance t plac$ ! sun 9 ! c5tre ( ! planet>y sy/em2 t impress$ laws on ^? unconsci\s bodies :i* revolve ar\nd x1 :i* keep !m f deviat+ f _! my/]i\s c\rse2 t set b\nds to ! sea1 :i* x _c pass2 t gave to ! air ,i brea! a salubri\s & ela/ic quality2 & enri*$ ! e>? ) a prolific p[]8 ,impossible6 ,9 all ^! mighty works ,i trace ! op]ations ( intellig5ce & design4 ,! heav5s decl>e ! glory ( ,god2 & ! firmam5t %ewe? 8 h&ywork4 ,all nature is full ( ,god4 ,he %9es 9 ! brightness ( ! sun1 ----,refre%es 9 ! breeze1 ,gl[s 9 ! />s1 & blossoms 9 ! trees4 ,& does n ! visible creation display ! goodness ( ,god8 ,pa9 is n ! object ( contrivance1 :i* w\ld h be5 ! case _h ! ,creator be5 a malevol5t be+4 ,! eye is =m$ = ! purpose ( vision1 n to be injur$ by ! atom float+ 9 ! air2 ! e> = he>+1 n = a*+2 ! h& & ! foot to be active & useful1 n to be lac]at$ by in/rum5ts ( torture4 ,! sun 0 n[ creep+ g5tly d[n ! we/]n horizon2 ! sky 0 cle> & bright1 z on ! eve ( ! fir/ day ( ! creation2 no s\nds broke 9 ^u my calm s]5ity1 except ! l[+ ( ! cattle & ! bleat+ ( ! %eep p5n$ 9 a neighb\r+ fold2 &1 j z ,i 0 ris+ to a m glori\s !me ( contemplation1 my att5tion 0 arre/$ by ! appe>ance ( a g5tleman1 :o 0 walk+ along ! bank ( a riv]1 glid+ ?r\gh ! vale b5ea? me4 ,8 mann] 0 s+ul>4 ,n[ he advanc$ ) hurri$ /eps ! di/ance ( fifty y>ds1 !n sudd5ly /opp$1 look$ r\nd him1 advanc$ aga91 aga9 /opp$1 /ood motionless1 !n approa*$ ! br9k ( ! riv]1 rec$$1 walk$ up to ! edge aga91 paus$1 appe>$ wrapp$ 9 deep & solemn ?\ght1 retrac$ 8 /eps1 abruptly /opp$1 fix$ 8 cane 9 ! gr\nd1 ?rew d[n 8 gloves1 took (f 8 hat1 advanc$1 & fell4 ,dur+ ! :ole ( ^! app>5tly my/]i\s movem5ts1 my sympa?ies 7 excit$1 & ,i 0 mak+ e necess>y prep>ation to save a s\l f dea?4 ,my feel+s 7 too viol5tly agitat$ to all[ ( cool reflection2 b ,i c\ld n refra9 f pay+ ! tribut>y sigh to t unkn[n cause ( woe :i* appe>$ to be hurry+ an intellig5t & acc\ntable be+ out ( a _w on :i* ,i _h be5 gaz+ ) s mu* delight1 & s5d+ him1 /a9$ ) ! blood ( 8 own life1 into ano!r & a *angeless economy ( exi/5ce4 ,z soon z ,i saw him fall1 ,i ru%$ =w>d2 &1 z ! riv] 0 n m ?an a few hundr$ y>ds di/ant f me1 ,i felt consci\s t ,i %\ld be able to rea* him 9 "t to save 8 life2 b j z ,i 0 go+ to leap ov] ! /ile t /ood midway betwe5 u1 ,i saw him rais+ himself on 8 knees4 ,i drew back1 & look+ ?r\gh ! h$ge1 ,i p]ceiv$ t he _h n fall5 into ! riv]1 b among ! high ru%es t grew on its br9k1 & t he 0 n m$itat+ ! de/ruction ( 8 own life1 b ! rescue ( a little lamb1 t _h accid5tally slipp$ into ! /ream4 ,! transition ( my m9d f "o ( ! mo/ awful subjects ( contemplation1 to a t\*+ incid5t ( human b5evol5ce1 0 n less gratify+ to my feel+s ?an ! sudd5 hu%+ ( ! midnight tempe/ is to ! m>9]1 :o1 hav+ lo/ 8 compass1 c /e] 8 vessel only by ! light ( ! pol> />4 ,curiosity impell$ me to wat* ! movem5ts ( ?is /rang]1 & ,i beheld him cauti\sly remov+ ! we$s :i* 7 entw9$ ar\nd ! exhau/$ lamb1 & !n c>ry+ x to its dam1 :i*1 ,i imag9$ f h] bleat+1 in/9ctively knew ! dang] f :i* h] (fspr+ _h be5 deliv]$4 ,?is sight br\ght to my recollection ! language ( ! prophet1 :o repres5ts ! ,r$eem] z ga!r+ ! lambs ) 8 arms1 & c>ry+ !m 9 8 bosom4 ,on p]ceiv+ ! /rang] advanc+ t[>ds ! /ile :i* ,i int5d$ to cross1 ,i aga9 seat$ myself on my =m] po/ ( obs]vation1 & soon _h ! gratification ( see+ him saunt] up ! lane4 ,he 0 a "y man1 on :om ! ,god ( nature _h be/[$ a f9e ext]ior =m2 & :o by an action1 :i* he 0 n consci\s ,i _h witness$1 _h /rongly prepossess$ me 9 8 fav\r4 ,i arose on 8 com+ ne> me2 we ex*ang$ ! cu/om>y b[ ( polite recognition2 &1 aft] pass+ a few cursory rem>ks on ! v>i$ sc5]y ar\nd u1 we mov$ onw>ds toge!r1 & 7 soon engag$ 9 a v int]e/+ & important discussion4 ,i h1 ,sir1 he said1 left ! bu/l+ city1 9 :i* ,i h sp5t ! great] "p ( my life1 to survey = myself ^? rural beauties & employm5ts :i* ,i h be5 accu/om$ to view ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! press4 ,no fancy1 ,i obs]v$1 c pa9t ! beauties ( nature1 9 all _! v>i$ =ms1 & hues1 & ri* comb9ations4 ,! l&scape pleases :5 on ! canvas2 b !re is no life1 no motion1 no s\nd1 all :i* are necess>y to make ! repres5tation really correct4 ,true1 ,sir1 b we are mu* indebt$ to ! p5cil = introduc+ rural sc5es & sc5]y into our cr[d$ cities1 by :i* we are told1 ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! eye1 t !re are liv+ beauties 9 nature :i* we may see4 ,?is is my fir/ visit to ! c\ntry4 ,i h be5 w&]+ ab\t = sev]al weeks1 travell+ f village to village1 & p5etrat+ into woods & =e/s2 try+ to make myself famili> ) ! mann]s & habits1 ! s5tim5ts & feel+s1 ( ! v>i\s ord]s ( ru/ic life4 ,i h conv]s$ ) ! opul5t & indig5t f>m]2 ) ! man :o holds ! pl\gh1 & ! man :o drives ! team2 ) ! %eph]d & ! woodman2 ,i h look$ into _! h\ses & _! huts1 & h inve/igat$ _! plans ( dome/ic economy2 & ,i ?9k ,i %all n[ return home ) a m correct op9ion ( ! actual /ate ( ?+s t ,i once ent]ta9$4 ,! beauties ( nature are m beautiful ?an ,i anticipat$2 b ,i h se>*$ 9 va9 = t rural simplicity1 & innoc5ce1 & joy1 :i* anci5t & mod]n poets h describ$ 9 su* gl[+ col\rs4 ,= simplicity1 ,i h f\nd rud5ess2 = innoc5ce1 l[ cunn+2 = cont5tm5t1 murmur+ dissatisfaction2 = sportive playfulness1 almo/ univ]sal lam5tation4 ,to quote ! language ( a poet :o fir/ introduc$ scepticism into my unsuspect+ brea/3-- ',i grant1 inde$1 t fields & flocks h *>ms ,= him t grazes1 or = him t f>ms3 ,b1 :5 amid su* pleas+ sc5es1 ,i trace ,! poor1 labori\s natives ( ! place1 ,& see ! mid-day sun1 ) f]vid ray1 ,on _! b>e heads & dewy temples play2 ,:ile "s1 ) feeble h&s1 & fa9t] he>ts1 ,deplore _! =tune1 yet su/a9 _! p>ts-- ,!n1 %all ,i d>e ^! real ills to hide1 ,9 t9sel trapp+s ( poetic pride8' ,i h (t5 be5 *>m$ ) ! pa/oral life ( ! poets1 b ,i h nev] f\nd a c\nt]p>t to _! descriptions4 ,_!%eph]desses are clo!d ) ! v]dant beauty ( p>adisaical innoc5ce1 & _! %eph]ds are m5 ( g5ius2 ! sky b5ea? :i* _! ewes lamb & _! dogs sleep1 kn[s no?+ ( ! w> ( elem5ts2 b :5 ,i visit ! actual spots f :5ce !y collect _! en*ant+ imag]y1 ,i see ! pond]\s cl\d ov]hang+ ! def5celess fold2 & am soon conv9c$ t ',no %eph]ds n[1 9 smoo? alt]nate v]se1 ,_! c\ntry's beauty or _! nymphs rehe>se4' ,! poets h long be5 practis+ an illusion on our cr$ulity2 & ?\gh1 aft] ! deception is discov]$1 we may cont9ue to admire _! highly-wr\ght descriptions1 yet1 ! *>m ( reality hav+ vani%$1 we feel dissatisfi$4 ,x is to be lam5t$1 ,i repli$1 t poets are n ! only writ]s :o try to impose on ! cr$ulity ( _! read]s4 ,! read+ _w1 z x is call$1 revolves 9 a fictiti\s region2 & h5ce1 :5 its inhabitants come =? amid/ ! sc5es ( real life1 !y are apt to ?9k1 & feel1 & talk1 & act1 l be+s desc5d$ f an a]ial planet4 ,y\r obs]vation1 ,sir1 is p]fectly correct2 b1 9 my op9ion1 no writ]s are s des]v+ ( sev]e c5sure z religi\s writ]s4 ,!y repres5t z fact1 :at we "k is fable2 z real1 :at our intuitive s5se tea*es u is imag9>y2 &1 by a dext]ity :i* belongs exclusively to _! ord] !y try to beguile u ( our innoc5t recreations1 :i* !y d5\nce z impure & p]nici\s1 & en=ce on u ex]cises at :i* our g5]\s nature recoils2 & h ! effront]y to tell u1 t if we wi% = happ9ess we mu/ seek = x 9 religion4 ,t !re has be5 deception practis$ by "s religi\s writ]s no "o c d5y2 b ,i _c subscribe to e "p ( y\r sweep+ *>ge4 ,= if y\r rem>ks are to be admitt$ 9 _! fulle/ ext5t ( application1 !y w\ld g to ! entire bani%m5t ( all religion f society1 :i* w\ld be a fe>ful calamity--! exp]i5ce ( all ages & c\ntries proves t no social fabric c be held 9 ord] & 9 h>mony1 unless its v>i\s p>ts are compress$ toge!r by ! =ce ( religi\s op9ions & sanctions4 ,n1 ,sir1 to ! bani%m5t ( ! religion ( nature1 :i* is simple & pure1 b to ! bani%m5t ( ! religion ( revelation1 :i* is my/ical & corrupt4 ,& pray1 my de> ,sir1 :at is ?is religion ( nature1 :i* y say is s simple & pure8 ,x is some?+ ( :i* ,i h he>d1 b ,i nev] saw its =m or he>d its voice4 ,:y1 ,sir1 x is t view ( ! p]fections ( ! ,deity :i* we discov] 9 ,8 visible works1 & ! consequ5t impressions :i* !y make on our m9ds4 ,h[ va/ ! p[] :i* has sprung yon azure ar* ov] our revolv+ globe6 ,:at wisdom is display$ 9 ! adaptation ( e "p ( ! creation to accompli% "s obvi\s design6 ,& x is evid5t1 f ! subs]vi5ce ( all ?+s to ! com=t & happ9ess ( liv+ be+s1 t goodness is an ess5tial attribute ( ! ,deity4 ,x is 9 ?is va/ temple1 :]e he unveils 8 glory1 t ,i (f] up my orisons & my inc5se2 & n on alt>s built by human h&s1 or )9 temples consecrat$ by prie/ly incantations4 ,i agree ) y1 t p[]1 & wisdom1 & goodness1 are display$ 9 ! works ( ,god1 & t we may wor%ip him ei!r 9 ! gl5 or on ! m\nta9 top1 beside ! runn+ /ream or )9 ! recesses ( pa?less woods2 b1 z we are s9n]s1 c we indulge any hope ( m]cy1 unless he condesc5d to promise u =giv5ess8 ,& tell me f :at "p ( ! visible creation has ! s\nd ( m]cy ev] proce$$8 ,:y1 ,sir1 we may presume t ,he :o has made provision = all our temporal wants1 has made provision also = our moral ones4 ,we "k1 ,sir1 t ! supreme magi/rate fe$s & clo!s ! /ate prison]1 b are we to presume1 f ?is circum/ance1 t he w also remit 8 s5t5ce ( condemnation8 ,?is "q produc$ a mom5t>y emb>rassm5t2 b1 aft] a %ort pause1 he said1 ,i grant t a promise ( m]cy w\ld be a m sub/antial basis = hope ?an a m]e presumption re/+ on analogical reason+4 ,i ?ank y = ?is frank admission2 & ,i ?9k if y w inve/igate ! subject1 free f prejudice1 y w f9d t ! promise has be5 giv54 ,i "k t ! writ]s ( y\r ,scriptures h incorporat$ ! promise ( =giv5ess 9 _! s*eme ( religion2 b ,i c nev] br+ my m9d to believe t !y 7 au?oriz$ to d s by ! ,deity4 ,i nev] c believe 9 ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,x is impossible4 ,b1 ,sir1 y w admit t x may be true1 ?\gh y d n believe x8 ,:y1 yes2 my scepticism does n prove x false1 any m ?an y\r fai? proves x true4 ,n[1 let me suppose = a mom5t t x is true--9 :at an awful dilemma are y plac$6 ,be c&id4 ,are y conv9c$1 by an unbiass$ & dispassionate inve/igation ( ! evid5ces ( ,*ri/ianity1 t ! sy/em is false8 ,:y1 no2 ,i h nev] exam9$ !m2 & = ?is reason1 ,i h nev] ?\ght x wor? :ile2 because ,i _c reconcile y\r doctr9e ( ! atonem5t ) ! dictates ( reason4 ,b1 suppose ! fact ( ! atonem5t be e/abli%$ by prop]1 valid evid5ce1 w y\r inability to reconcile x ) ! dictates ( reason be any logical argum5t aga9/ x8 ,mo/ c]ta9ly x w1 unless y require me to believe :at ,i c nei!r und]/& nor compreh5d2 &1 all[ me to ask1 :at practical effect c be produc$ by ! admission ( any doctr9e or suppos$ fact :i* is incompreh5sible8 ,y believe 9 ! exi/5ce ( ,god2 & t belief induces y to pay him homage2 b c y compreh5d ! nature ( 8 ess5ce1 or ! modus ( 8 exi/5ce8 ,he 0 sil5t2 ,i cont9u$1 ,we h positive pro( t ! tides ( ! ocean are act$ on by ! moon4 ,?is is a fact1 :i* nautical sci5ce compels u to believe2 & ! belief does op]ate on human conduct2 b c y und]/& h[ its influ5ce does act8 ,b1 waiv+ ! introduction ( o!r facts1 :i* may be made to tell ) cru%+ =ce aga9/ y\r proposition1 t :at is incompreh5sible _c put =? any practical p[]1 may ,i be p]mitt$ to ask1 :at o!r specific objections y h to advance aga9/ ! doctr9e ( ! atonem5t1 :i* is s di/9ctly & repeat$ly br\ght =w>d by ! writ]s ( ! ,scriptures8 ,i h sev]al2 fir/1 ,i _c admit t ! dea? ( an innoc5t p]son c be accept$ z an atonem5t = ! s9s ( ! guilty1 )\t a gross violation ( ! laws ( immutable ju/ice4 ,if ,i take = grant$1 :at y\r ,scriptures ass]t to be ! case1 t man is a s9n]1 & consequ5tly "u a s5t5ce ( condemnation1 does n immutable ju/ice require t he %\ld /& responsible = 8 actions2 h[1 !n1 c he transf] ?is responsibility to ano!r1 )\t di/urb+ ! e/abli%$ law ( moral ord]8 ,he does n make ! transf]1 he m]ely accepts x2 ! transf] is made 9 8 behalf1 by ! au?ority ( ! supreme legislator2 & ,jesus ,*ri/1 to :om ! transf] is made1 will+ly takes ^u himself ! moral responsibility ( human crime & guilt4 ,?is c]ta9ly obviates "o "p ( my objection1 b /ill immutable ju/ice seems to require1 to quote f y\r own /&>d ( au?ority1 t ! s\l t s9ne? %all die1 t is1 ,i suppose1 %all endure ! p5alty ( 8 own crimes4 ,yes1 unless "s int]v5+ act ( grace be p]=m$1 :i* acquits ! culprit1 )\t sett+ aside ! au?ority ( ! law by :i* he is condemn$4 ,y recollect :at is report$ ( ,zaleucus1 a k+ ( ,greece1 at a crisis :5 ! pat]nal affections beat 9 h>mony ) ! claims ( ju/ice4 ,x has escap$ my memory4 ,! case 0 ?is--he pass$ a law :i* doom$ an adult]] to ! loss ( 8 eyes1 z ! p5alty ( 8 crime4 ,8 own son 0 accus$ & condemn$2 & ! "q arose among/ ! p1 ,w ! k+'s son suff]1 or w ! law be repeal$8 ,! k+ v soon settl$ ! "q--8 son suff]s ! loss ( "o eye1 & !n1 to save him f total bl9dness1 he cons5ts to lose "o ( 8 own eyes2 ?us b[+ to ! maje/y ( 8 own law = ! suppression ( ?is popul> crime4 ,"h we see h[1 by an exp$i5t devis$ by pat]nal b5evol5ce1 ! au?ority ( ! law 0 pres]v$1 :ile ! guilty culprit 0 rescu$ f ! extreme sev]ity ( its infliction4 ,& n[ p]mit me to ask1 :e!r ! developm5t ( ! pat]nal affections1 9 conjunction ) ! mitigat$ sev]ity ( judicial infliction1 _h n a necess>y t5d5cy to excite among/ ! p a m pr(\nd rev]5ce = ! law1 :ile x increas$ _! atta*m5t to _! sov]eign1 & _! confid5ce 9 ! equity ( 8 adm9i/ration8 ,:at adult]] c\ld expect to elude ! p5alty ( 8 crime aft] witness+ su* a spectacle ( ju/ice & ( b5evol5ce8 ,p]mit me to say1 ,i _c p]ceive ! be>+ ( ?is t\*+ fact1 :i* y h import$ f ,greece1 on my objection to y\r doctr9e ( ! atonem5t4 ,inde$1 ,i am surpris$ at t4 ,! ,bible tells u t ,god /&s 9 ! relation ( a pat]nal sov]eign1 :o comm&s our subjection to 8 laws1 :ile he all[s u to address him z our ,fa!r4 ,^! laws we violate1 & ! p5alty is incurr$1 & immutable ju/ice requires its infliction2 he provides a sub/itute 9 ! p]son ( 8 only begott5 ,son1 :o will+ly cons5ts to accept ! appo9tm5t1 & actually suff]s1 ! j = ! unju/2 dy+ to rescue ! guilty f ! horrors ( ! second dea?4 ,"h we see ! conjunction ( ju/ice & m]cy1 ! bl5d+ ( ! awful maje/y ( ! ,sov]eign ) ! t5d]ness ( pat]nal b5evol5ce2 ! law is hon\r$1 :ile ! culprit is p>don$2 & ! practical effect ( ?is compreh5sive s*eme ( grace is to increase our rev]5ce = ! au?ority ( ,god1 :ile x increases also our gratitude & love to him4 ,if ,i admit1 :at y take = grant$1 t ! ,deity has giv5 u a code ( laws 9 y\r ,scriptures1 & t ! violation ( any ( !m does actually involve man 9 guilt & condemnation1 !n1 9 t case1 y\r explanation is a fair rescue ( ! atonem5t f ! grasp ( my objection4 ,b ,i h n[ to call y\r att5tion to ano!r objection1 :i*1 ,i ?9k1 w give y a little m tr\ble4 ,b1 be=e ,i br+ x =w>d1 all[ me to ask "o "q4 ,accord+ to y\r !ory1 unless ,i misappreh5d y1 ! atonem5t is a simple v9dication ( ! ,deity's moral gov]nm5t1 enabl+ him to ex]cise m]cy 9 conjunction ) ju/ice2 & ?us uphold ! au?ority ( 8 laws1 :ile he passes a s5t5ce ( acquittal on ! culprit :o transgresses or disobeys !m8 ,yes1 my !ory embraces t aspect ( ! atonem5t4 ,has x any o!r be>+8 ,yes1 x has an important be>+ on man1 9 reliev+ him f ! gall+ pressure ( consci\s guilt1 & giv+ him peace ( s\l1 comb9$ ) a hope ( f9al salvation4 ,x is ?is aspect ( ! atonem5t1 said ! /rang]1 :i* con/itutes ! g]m ( my objection4 ,! atonem5t1 if a reality1 is a fact ( anci5t date2 &1 l all o!r hi/orical facts1 x comes transmitt$ to u on ! evid5ce ( te/imony2 & x mu/1 ,i suppose1 be believ$ be=e x c ex]t any influ5ce or p[] on ! m9d ( man4 ,mo/ c]ta9ly4 ,?is is ! problem ,i want solv$2 is ?is suppos$ moral p[] emitt$ directly ,,f ! atonem5t on ! human _s1 :5 x is 9 a quiesc5t /ate8 if s1 !re c be no necessity = ! ex]cise ( belief2 or does ! human _s extract x by ! my/]i\s action ( its own fai?8 if s1 z ! virtue itself is bo? intangible & imp]ceptible1 & consequ5tly inconceivable1 h[ c fai?1 ^: object ( belief mu/ be some?+ def9ite1 p]=m ! suppos$ action8 ,y\r "q is a v subtle "o1 b x is n a v p]plex+ "o1 because x relates to a fact ( a peculi> ord]1 all ( :i* are self-evid5t1 :ile ! nature ( _! influ5ce or p[]1 & ! modus ( its op]ation--i4e41 ! op]ation ( ! influ5ce ( ! facts ( ! peculi> ord]--are %r\d$ 9 a veil ( imp5etrable my/]y4 ,excuse me2 b ,i don't take ! drift ( y\r mean+4 ,y object to ! atonem5t1 because y _c conceive h[ x c ex]t any effective influ5ce ov] ! s\l ( a man oppress$ by a s5se ( consci\s guilt4 ,exactly s4 ,well1 ,i am n[ go+ to prove t !re is no logical =ce 9 y\r objection1 & ,i w d ?is by "o analogical fact1 :i* w expla91 &1 ,i ?9k1 confirm ! correctness ( my mean+4 ,take1 !n1 human fri5d%ip4 ,is ! moral p[] ( human fri5d%ip a fiction or a reality8 ,take ! look ( fri5d%ip2 is !re no moral p[] 9 ! movem5t & s(t beam+ ( ! eye1 especially 9 ! fall+ te>8 ,take ! c\nt5ance ( fri5d%ip2 is !re no moral p[] 9 ! bl& & bewit*+ smile8 ,take ! bosom ( fri5d%ip2 is !re no moral p[] 9 ! suppress$ groan or noiseless sigh8 ,take ! h& ( fri5d%ip2 is !re no moral p[] 9 ! he>ty %ake or g5tle squeeze8 ,take ! tongue ( fri5d%ip2 is !re no moral p[] 9 its expressions ( sympa?y1 or its promises ( fidelity8 ,b1 ,sir1 :at is ?is my/ic p[]1 :i* is kn[n to act ) su* efficacy on ! tr\bl$ & d[nca/ _s 9 ! season ( its p]plexities & sorr[s8 ,c y tell me :at x is1 or h[ x acts8 ,x is a mighty some?+1 :i*1 l an invisible _s ( sup]human b5ignity1 moves )\t a %ape1 speaks )\t a voice1 passes ?r\gh all resi/ances ( d\bt & misgiv+s )\t an ef=t1 lay+ ! ?robb+ he>t ( ! anxi\s m\rn] at re/ on its own impalpable bosom1 :]e x enjoys ! solace & ! calm ( sweet repose4 ,?us we h1 9 ! common occurr5ces ( e-day life1 a philosophical def5ce ( ! moral efficacy ( ! p[] :i* ! ,scriptures ascribe to ! atonem5t1 ev5 ?\gh we _c def9e its exact nature1 or expla9 ! modus ( its actual op]ation4 ,x is !n1 l ! p[] ( human fri5d%ip1 a fact :i* evid5ce atte/s & :i* uni=m exp]i5ce confirms4 ,i am delight$ t my scepticism has suppli$ to y su* a tempt+ backgr\nd = ! beautiful sket*+ ( ! my/ic p[] ( fri5d%ip true to life1 ) :i* y h n[ fav\r$ me4 ,b y h ov]look$ "o important fact1 namely1 t ! human _s is dep5d5t on h] physical s5ses = ! transmission & reception ( ! p[] ( fri5d%ip4 ,true1 b only z ! m$ium ( transmission & reception2 & ?is fact supplies fre% evid5ce to prove1 t :ile y are compell$ to admit1 on ! evid5ce ( consci\sness & te/imony1 ! p[] ( fri5d%ip1 y c nei!r expla9 nor conceive ! nature ( its influ5ce1 or ! modus ( its op]ation4 ,& x is to ! same evid5ce ,i appeal 9 confirmation ( ! moral p[] ( ! atonem5t on ! human _s1 & ma9ta9 t y h no moral1 or ev5 logical "r to d5y x1 on ! gr\nd ( my inability to give y all ! explanations y may ask me =1 :5 y y\rself feel a simil> inability to expla9 h[ x is t a self-evid5t fri5d%ip works s p[]fully on ! he>t ( sorr[ & ( p]plexity4 ,well1 !n1 ,i w admit1 & mo/ readily1 t y h fairly sil5c$ my objection aga9/ ! atonem5t1 on ! gr\nd ( y\r inability to expla91 or my inability to conceive ! modus ( its moral op]ation on ! human _s2 b /ill ,i hesitate to admit its reality1 because ,i d n feel its absolute necessity1 ei!r z a basis ( hope or a s\rce ( m5tal ease & satisfaction4 ,i once1 ,sir1 reject$ ! atonem5t z y n[ d1 b :5 ,i saw ! malignant quality ( s91 ,i c\ld reject x no long]2 & y w all[ me to say1 t if x be a reality1 & y f9ally reject x1 y w inevitably p]i%4 ,p]mit me1 !re=e1 to advise y to read ! ,scriptures att5tively1 exam9e ! evid5ces :i* !y adduce ( _! div9e orig91 & implore ! ,fa!r ( our spirits to aid ! p]ceptions ( y\r judgm5t & ! t5d5cies ( y\r w on ?is important subject ( inquiry4 ,if1 aft] ?is intellectual & moral process has be5 adopt$1 y are compell$ to disbelieve ! ,scripture doctr9e ( ! atonem5t1 y w h ! %[ ( argum5t 9 y\r fav\r2 b if y reject x )\t inve/igation1 y\r folly w be no less app>5t1 ev5 if x be false1 ?an y\r guilt w be ov]:elm+1 if x %\ld be true4 ,we mu/ n[1 said ! /rang]1 leave ?is subject ( discussion1 & bid adieu to ea* o!r2 b ,i w give y my pl$ge ( hon\r t ,i w take y\r advice1 & if y w ex*ange c>ds ) me y %all "k ! result1 ?\gh ,i _c all[ y to imag9e t x w af=d y any satisfaction4 ,x may1 & ,i hope x w4 ,! /rang] 7^: "n ,i p]ceiv$1 on look+ at 8 c>d1 0 ,gordon71 on tak+ leave ( me1 said1 ,i h be5 wat*+ yond] cl\d "s "t1 & am appreh5sive a /orm is ris+2 b ,i hope we %all be able to escape x4 ,i n[ ha/5$ t[>ds ,fairm\nt2 b1 z ,i _h w&]$ ! di/ance ( "s miles1 ,i soon f\nd t x w\ld be impossible to rea* x )\t hav+ to enc\nt] ! ?reat5+ tempe/4 ,z ,i pass$ ?r\gh a ?ick coppice1 ! birds sat 9 sil5ce on ! bran*es1 or flew ) rapidity f "o tree to ano!r2 ! w9d blew ) a deep & holl[ s\nd2 & !n = a few seconds ceas$ its h[l+s1 z if to recov] /r5g? to s5d =? a m dismal groan4 ,on desc5d+ ! slope :i* l$ into ! vale1 a /reak ( lightn+ /ruck across my pa?1 & ! l\d ro>+ ?und]1 e*o+ ?r\gh ! valley1 produc$ a univ]sal con/]nation 9 its flocks & h]ds4 ,a sudd5 d>kness came ov] ! :ole horizon2 ! ra9 came d[n 9 torr5ts2 &1 hav+ miss$ my pa?1 ,i knew n :i* way to proce$4 ,aft] walk+ on a consid]able di/ance1 ,i saw a cottage1 t[>ds :i* ,i ran = %elt]1 & 0 welcom$ 94 ,! hone/ woodman imm$iately ord]$ 8 elde/ boy to fet* a l>ge bundle ( /icks to ?r[ on ! fire2 & ,i 0 reque/$ to draw ne> & dry myself4 ,up 9 ! *imney-corn] sat a f9e-look+ girl1 ab\t n9e ye>s ( age1 ^: eyes 7 b$ew$ ) te>s2 ano!r1 ab\t ?ree ye>s old]1 sat 9 ! w9d[ seat wrapp$ 9 p5sive sadness2 an a?letic y\?1 /ill old]1 0 recl9+ himself aga9/ ! table2 & ! fa!r soon drew1 f ! deep recesses ( a w\nd$ brea/1 "o ( ! mo/ pi]c+ groans t ev] vibrat$ across ! s5sibilities ( my he>t4 ,^! symptoms ( grief soon conv9c$ me t ,i _h retreat$ f ! disord]s ( ! physical _w1 to witness ! convulsive ?roes ( ! social2 & my spirits1 :i* usually ebb & fl[ ) ! tide ( feel+ on :i* !y are borne1 began to s9k )9 me4 ,i fe>1 address+ myself to ! fa!r1 y are 9 tr\ble8 ,o yes1 ,sir6 our he>ts are all bur/+2 = dea? is com+ to be> (f our little ,jemima4 ,%e is up /airs1 :]e %e has n[ be5 ^! eight days1 & h] "m has nev] left h]1 night or day4 ,%e is "o ( ! be/ girls a fa!r ev] lov$4 ,b dea? does n come by *ance4 ,o1 no2 '! ,"l gave1 & ! ,"l takes away2 bless$ be ! "n ( ! ,"l2' b x is h>d "w to "p4 ,d walk up & see h] be=e %e dies2 b %e is s *ang$6 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,woodman',s ,,family ,,9 ,,tr\ble4 ,vol i4 p4 #aje4 ,i ent]$ h] room1 & soon p]ceiv$ t dea? _h ca/ 8 fatal %ad[ on h] c\nt5ance1 :i* /ill reta9$ its beautiful =m & expression4 ,address+ myself to ! *ild1 ,i said1 ,d y ?9k y %all die8 ,yes1 ,sir4 ,& if y die1 :]e d y expect to g8 ,to heav54 ,:at makes y ?9k y %all g to heav58 ,jesus ,*ri/ has said1 ',suff] little *ildr51 & =bid !m n1 to come unto me2 = ( su* is ! k+dom ( heav54' ,:at d y und]/& by com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,believ+ 9 him1 & lov+ him4 ,did y always believe 9 him1 & love him8 ,no1 n till he incl9$ me2 = if we love him1 x is because he fir/ lov$ u4 ,!n y c leave fa!r1 & "m1 & all y\r bro!rs & si/]s1 to g to heav58 ,yes1 ,sir2 ,i h no wi% to live on e>? :5 ,i h ! prospect ( liv+ a happi] life 9 heav54 ,! surgeon1 :o _h be5 anxi\sly expect$ = sev]al h\rs1 n[ arriv$4 ,d y ?9k1 said ! grief-worn "m1 our *ild is dy+8 ,?is "q1 ?\gh famili> to ! humane man1 0 n he>d )\t an evid5t emotion ( sorr[4 ,:ile !re is life !re is hope2 b ,i w\ld n advise y to be too sangu9e 9 y\r expectations2 %e is v ill4 ,!re 0 no bur/ ( angui% at ?is reply4 ,!y all knew ,jemima 0 dy+1 ?\gh !y 7 unwill+ to believe x2 & ?\gh _! pulse beat a little quick] on he>+ ?is reply1 & _! faces turn$ pal]1 yet !y /ood press+ r\nd ! b$1 z if to keep (f ! k+ ( t]rors1 ^: advanc$ gu>ds _h tak5 ! =lorn hope4 ,we n[ w5t d[n /airs2 &1 z ! /orm 0 ov]1 ! surgeon left1 b ,i c\ld n leave4 ,w y1 said ! fa!r1 g to pray] ) u8 ,if x 7 n = pray]1 & ! hope :i* ! gospel gives1 my he>t w\ld break4 ,) ?is reque/ ,i compli$2 & :ile pray+ to ! ,god ( all grace t ! little *ild might be fav\r$ ) ! light ( 8 c\nt5ance 9 h] passage ?r\gh ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?1 ,i he>d ! "m's %riek1 :i* conv9c$ me t %e 0 gone4 ,! *ildr5 />t$ up1 weep+ al\d1 wr++ _! h&s1 & call+1 ,jemima6 ,jemima6 don't leave u4 ,& ! "m1 ) a s(t5$ melan*oly ( c\nt5ance1 appe>$ among z1 say+1 ) a falt]+ tongue1 ,%e exclaim$1 z ,i 0 rais+ h] up on ! pill[1 ',i am go+ to heav56' & fell back 9 my arms1 & di$4 ,i rema9$ ) !m ab\t a qu>t] ( an h\r1 adm9i/]+ to !m ! consolations ( religion1 & !n left !m1 9 company ) ! elde/ boy1 :o conduct$ me to ,fairm\nt1 :i* ,i rea*$ ab\t t5 o'clock4 ,i relat$ to my fri5ds ! adv5tures ( my ramble1 :i* comp5sat$ = ! anxiety :i* my long abs5ce & ! /ate ( ! wea!r _h occasion$4 ,:5 reflect+ on ?is fact1 & contra/+ ! bright prospect :i* ! gospel ( ,*ri/ unveils to ! juv5ile z well z to ! ag$ ,*ri/ian1 ) ! d>k & *e]less gloom ( infidelity1 ,i feel its imm5se sup]iority2 & ) emotions :i* no language c describe1 ,i pay my adorations & praises to ,him :o br\ght life & immortality to light4 ,a ,,sabba? ,,morn+ ,,at ,,fairm\nt4 ,hav+ sp5t a few h\rs 9 m$itat+ on ! great facts ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 an ex]cise 9 :i* ,i h = _m ye>s be5 9 ! habit ( engag+ on a ,saturday ev5+1 ,i retir$ to re/1 & soon fell asleep2 & 9 my sleep ,i _h a dream4 ,i dreamt t1 "u a s]5e sky1 ,i 0 pass+ ?r\gh a beautiful vale1 belt$ on ea* side by a plantation ( gigantic trees2 &1 on rea*+ ! end ( x1 ,i saw a broad gravel walk1 runn+ along ! m>g9 ( a rapid riv]2 !n turn+ (f r abruptly "u ! %ade ( a high m\nta91 w9d+ itself gradually into a grove ( l>ge & beaute\s %rubs1 ^: foliage surpass$1 9 div]sifi$ =ms & v>iegat$ col\rs1 any?+ ( ! k9d ,i _h ev] se54 ,! s(t breezes 7 lad5 ) ! mo/ delici\s od\rs ( fl[]s2 & ! air vibrat$ ) ! music ( its fea!r$ tribes4 ,i (t5 paus$2 & :ile li/5+ to ! s(t s\nds ( melody1 & :ile inhal+ ! sweet fragrance1 ,i felt an unusual elevation ( _s1 a calm ec/asy ( emotion4 ,9 ab\t half an h\r ,i came to a spot :i* comm&$ a bold view ( an ext5sive l&scape2 b ! mo/ attractive object 9 ?is sc5e ( beauty & ( gr&eur 0 a *ur*1 imb$d$ 9 an inclosure ( ev]gre5s4 ,i n[ quick5$ my pace4 ,z ,i advanc$ ne> x ,i he>d ! h>mony ( sacr$ song2 b x soon di$ away into pr(\nd sil5ce4 ,! devotional "p ( ! s]vice 0 ov] be=e ,i ent]$ ! *ur*1 & ! m9i/] _h nam$ 8 text2 b1 f ! t5or ( 8 disc\rse1 ,i judg$ x 0 ,a ,,pr9ce ,,& ,a ,,savi\r4 ,! foll[+ is ! only p>agraph :i* 0 di/9ct & fre% ^u my memory :5 ,i awoke1 & x 0 deliv]$ ) an impressiv5ess ( mann] & intonation :i* kept ! entire congregation 9 brea?less sil5ce3-- ,he walk$ ?r\gh ! prov9ce ( human mis]y & crime1 a my/]i\s be+1 do+ :at ,he pleas$1 )\t o/5tation & ) p]fect ease4 ,he gave sight to ! bl9d1 & he>+ to ! deaf2 disease1 9 its multif>i\s =ms ( infliction1 )drew :5 ,he issu$ ! comm&2 ! dead arose to d ,him homage2 ! rag+ elem5ts1 :5 ,8 disciples 7 9 dang]1 hu%$ to a calm at ,8 bidd+2 & ! dumb became vocal 9 ,8 praise4 ,^! 7 ! triumphs ( b5evol5ce ov] ! mis]ies ( man1 requir+1 on ,8 "p1 no privations or suff]+ to effect !m4 ,%ift ! sc5e ( ,8 hi/ory1 & :at a sight d we behold6 ,he is poor1 homeless1 & unpiti$2 (t5 we>y 9 ,8 great ex]tions ( b5efic5ce2 & sometimes hav+ to endure ! extreme ( hung] & ( ?ir/4 ,8 enemies revile ,him z a fanatic2 d5\nce ,him z an impo/or & maniac2 & accuse ,him ( treason & blasphemy2 & secretly conspire to put ,him to dea?4 ,! quietude ( ,ge?semane1 :]e ,he 0 plead+ ) heav5 9 behalf ( ! p1 is brok5 by ! foot-treads ( ,8 betray]1 /epp+ 9 advance ( an arm$ =ce2 9 ! c\ncil-*amb] ( ,caiaphas he is malign$ & insult$2 & :5 arraign$ at ,pilate's tribunal1 ,he is sc\rg$ & condemn$2 & at ,calv>y !y crucify ,him betwe5 two malefactors4 ,!re ?is illu/ri\s ,pr9ce ble$s1 & !re ,he dies2 = :at8 & = :om8 ,! pa!tic tones 9 :i* ?is s5t5ce 0 utt]$--!re ,he ble$s1 & !re ,he dies2 = :at8 & = :om8--ba!d ! :ole audi5ce 9 te>s2 !re 0 a sudd5 pause1 & its /illness awoke me4 ,?is1 ,i said1 z ,i came back to wakeful consci\sness1 is a dream1 :i* has call$ up day ?\ghts 9 ! visions ( ! night2 pa9t+ on ! fancy1 9 vivid col\rs1 ! m$itations ( ! he>t4 ,a dream6 /range ph5om5on6 ! my/]i\s action ( ! my/]i\s _s1 ev] active1 ) or )\t ! auxili>y aid ( ! s5ses2 b ! facts ( ?is dream are ! realities ( absolute tru?--! mo/ wond]ful & important realities )9 ! compass ( univ]sal k4 ,i c reply to ! que/ions ( ! dream 9 my wakeful h\r4 ,he ble$s2 = :at8 ,! iniquities ( ! p4 ,he dies2 = :om8 ,he gave ,8 life a ransom = ! r$emption & salvation ( man4 ,wondr\s ev5t6 ,on look+ out ( my b$room w9d[1 ,i saw ! sun ris+ 9 8 spl5d\r2 ! w9ds 7 at re/1 no cl\ds veil$ ! heav5s 9 gloom4 ,x is1 ,i involunt>ily exclaim$1 a delightful ,sabba? morn+4 ,see+ ,h]vey's ,m$itations on my dress+-table1 ,i took x1 & read 8 ,descant ^u ,creation1 clos+ ) ! foll[+ s\l-inspir+ p>agraph3-- ,mo/ ( all1 ye m9i/]s ( ! sanctu>y1 h]alds commission$ f above1 lift e "o 8 voice l a trumpet1 & l\dly proclaim ! ,r$eem]4 ,get ye up1 ye ambassadors ( peace1 get ye up into ! high m\nta9s1 & spread f> & wide ! hon\rs ( ! ,lamb t 0 sla91 b is alive = ev]more4 ,tea* e sacr$ ro( to res\nd ) ,8 fame1 & e human he>t to gl[ ) ,8 love4 ,decl>e1 z f> z ! =ce ( words w g1 decl>e ! inexhau/ible fulness ( t great atonem5t1 ^: m]its are comm5surate ) ! glories ( ! ,div9ity4 ,tell ! s9ful wret* :at pity ye>ns at ,immanuel's brea/2 :at blood ,he has spilt1 :at agonies ,he has endur$1 :at wond]s ,he has wr\ght = ! salvation ( ,8 enemies4 ,invite ! indig5t to become ri*2 entreat ! guilty to accept ( p>don2 because ) ! crucifi$ ,jesus is pl5te\s r$emption & all-suffici5cy to save4 ,:ile y1 plac$ 9 conspicu\s /ations1 proclaim ! joyful s\nd1 may ,i1 z ,i /eal ?r\gh ! vale ( humble life1 cat* ! pleas+ acc5ts6 ,= me ! ,au?or ( all bless+s became a curse2 = me ,8 bones 7 dislocat$1 & ,8 fle% 0 torn4 ,he hung ) /ream+ ve9s & an agoniz+ s\l on ! cross = me4 ,o6 may ,i1 9 my little sph]e1 & amid/ ! scanty circle ( my acqua9tance1 at lea/ :isp] ^! glad transport+ tid+s6--:isp] !m f my own he>t1 t !y may surely rea* & sweetly p5etrate !irs4 ,b :5 m5 & angels raise ! gr& hymn2 :5 all worlds & all be+s add _! collective acclamations--?is full1 f]v5t1 & univ]sal *orus1 w be s inf]ior to ! ri*es ( ! ,r$eem]'s grace1 s disproportionate to ! magnific5ce ( ,8 glory1 t x w seem b to debase ! unutt]able subject x attempts to exalt4 ,! l\d hallelujah w die away 9 ! solemn m5tal eloqu5ce ( pro/rate1 raptur\s1 sil5t admiration4 ',o goodness inf9ite6 goodness imm5se6 ,& love t passe? k6 ,words are va92 ,language is lo/ 9 wond] s div9e2 ,come1 !n1 expressive sil5ce1 muse 8 praise4' ,on my way to ! *ur*1 pass+ a cottage :i* /ood a %ort di/ance f a foot-pa? ,i 0 cross+1 ,i saw a man & 8 two sons at "w 9 8 g>d52 !y made me a b[1 :i* ,i ackn[l$g$4 ,y\r cottage1 ,i rem>k$1 is pleasantly situat$2 & y seem to h a productive g>d51 & keep x 9 good ord]4 ,:y1 yes1 ,sir2 b x co/s u a deal ( h>d lab\r4 ,h y a l>ge family8 ,yes1 ,sir1 we h six *ildr52 &1 ?ank ,god1 !y are z heal?y z a spr+ morn+4 ,:o d y "w =8 ,i & ^! two lads "w = ,f>m] ,godd>d1 :o lives j ov] ! hill1 z good a ma/] z ev] hir$ a s]vant4 ,:at "t d y g5]ally devote to y\r g>d58 ,:y1 ,sir1 we give x a few odd h\rs 9 ! week2 b z t is n en\gh1 we "w at x on a ,sunday morn+ till d9n]-"t4 ,& :at d y g5]ally d aft] d9n] on a ,sunday8 ,! lads g on ! gre5 = a bit ( a frolic1 & ,i g up to ! ,pl\gh1 & sp5d a few h\rs along ) "s ( my neighb\rs4 ,c y read8 ,a little1 ,sir2 b my wife c read z well z any ( my ma/]'s daught]s4 ,h y a ,bible8 ,yes2 b ,i don't read x mu*1 because ,i c't und]/& x4 ,don't y ?9k y c\ld und]/& ! foll[+ passage3--',rememb] ! ,sabba? day1 to keep x holy4 ,six days %alt ?\ lab\r1 & d all ?y "w3 b ! sev5? day is ! sabba? ( ! ,"l ?y ,god2 9 x ?\ %alt n d any "w1 ?\1 nor ?y son4' ,illu/ration3 ,,we ,,"w ,,on ,,sunday ,,till ,,d9n]-,,"t4 ,vol4 i4 page #aaj4 ,:y1 yes1 ,sir2 t's pla9 en\gh to be und]/ood2 b su* poor folks z u c't af=d to re/ f lab\r on a ,sunday4 ,d y ?9k t ,god w\ld comm& poor p to re/ f _! lab\r on ! ,sabba?1 unless ,he knew t x w\ld be = _! good8 ,&1 besides1 d y ?9k t pov]ty w be admitt$ z an excuse = a neglect ( duty8 ,suppose y\r ma/] 0 to tell y to fet* up ! c[s f yon mead[1 w\ld y\r pov]ty be an excuse = n do+ x8 ,no2 to be sure n4 ,i ought to d :at ma/] bids me4 ,if1 !n1 y ought to d :at ma/] bids y1 ought y n to d :at ,god comm&s y8 ,:y1 yes1 ,sir2 ,i mu/ say t y are "r4 ,b y tell me t aft] d9n] y g up to ! ,pl\gh1 :]e ,i suppose y sp5d "s ( y\r money4 ,n[1 y\r pov]ty ought to be an excuse to keep y f a public-h\se2 b x ought n to be an excuse to keep y away f *ur*4 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i mu/ say !re is reason 9 :at y say1 b ,i don't sp5d mu*2 & ,i l to h a little talk ) my neighb\rs4 ,b d y nev] ?9k ( ano!r _w8 ,n s mu* z ,i %\ld1 ,sir1 ,i mu/ say4 ,don't y "k t y are born to live = ev]8 ,dur+ ! fir/ p]iod ( y\r exi/5ce y h to live 9 ?is _w1 & ?is p]iod is v %ort2 dur+ ! next p]iod ( y\r exi/5ce y w h to live 9 ! invisible _w1 & t w nev] end4 ,& :ile "h y are mak+ prep>ation = y\r future & *angeless condition ( exi/5ce--= heav51 & its happ9ess & dignity1 or = hell1 & its mis]y & degradation4 ,:y1 ,sir1 to speak ! tru?1 ,i nev] he>d any?+ ab\t ?is till lately2 b la/ ,lady-day ma/] hir$ a fell[-s]vant1 :o has (t5 talk$ to u on ?is subject2 b ,i nev] give he$ to :at he says1 because he is a fantic1 s ,miss says1 :o has j come home f bo>d+-s*ool4 ,a fanatic y mean2 b t is a nick-"n :i* p :o h no religion give to ^? :o h4 ,n[1 ,i suppose y\r fell[-s]vant und]/&s m ab\t ! ,bible & ab\t religion ?an y d8 ,m ?an ,i d6 ay1 m ?an all ! re/ on ! f>m put toge!r4 ,he has got ! ,bible at 8 f+]s' ends1 & w tell ! mean+1 too1 (f h&2 & ma/] has tak5 a great lik+ to him1 & is go+ (f to 8 way ( ?9k+1 :i*1 ,i he>1 is a mortal sorr[ to mi/ress & ! "y ladies4 ,does 8 religion make him wret*$8 ,:y1 ,sir1 x is commonly ?\ght 9 _m ( ^! p>ts1 & by _m ( ! g5tlefolks1 t religion makes p unhappy2 b ,i am sure t our ,sam is "o ( ! happie/ m5 on e>?4 ,i h (t5 said to my wife t !re mu/ be some?+ 9 ,sam's religion :i* we don't "k any?+ ab\t2 because1 let :oev] w be dull & sorr[ful1 he is always happy4 ,yes1 my hone/ fell[1 !re is m 9 religion ?an y1 :o d n und]/& x1 c =m any notion (4 ,religion is some?+ m ?an re/+ f lab\r on a ,sunday1 & go+ to *ur*4 ,m ?an t1 ,sir6 !n ,i wi% y w\ld tell me :at x is2 = ,i always ?\ght t go+ to *ur* 0 all t ,god requir$ u to d2 & ,i he>d mi/ress say s to ma/] t'o!r day1 & %e 0 9 e>ne/ :5 %e said x1 = %e spoke l\d en\gh to be he>d all ov] ! kit*54 ,yes1 ,i w tell y ) great pleasure4 ,z we are deprav$ & unholy1 m dispos$ to love s9 ?an to hate x1 ! ,bible tells u t ! dispositions & prop5sities ( our m9d mu/ be *ang$ by a sup]natural p[]2 & :5 ?is *ange takes place1 we become new creatures--old ?+s pass away1 & all ?+s become new4 ,& z we are guilty s9n]s1 we mu/ rep5t ( our s9s1 & believe 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 ev5 ! *ief4 ,ay1 ,i see1 all ?is belongs to ! m9d1 & is some?+ diff]5t f m]ely go+ to *ur*4 ,n[ ,i h (t5 be5 to *ur*1 b ,i always came out j z ,i w5t 94 ,i nev] he>d any?+ t ev] t\*$ my he>t4 ,pleas$ ) ?is reply1 :i* seem$ to indicate an appreh5sion ( ! subject1 ,i repli$1 ,yes2 y may g to a *ur*1 & return f x )\t possess+ religion1 = t has a peculi> & direct ref]5ce to ! he>t1 :i* is by nature deceitful & impure4 ,b yet religion is convey$ to ! he>t ?r\gh ! m$ium ( read+ or ( he>+4 ,h5ce x is our duty to read ! ,bible & o!r good books1 & to g & he> ! gospel prea*$1 because x pleases ,god1 by means ( prea*+1 to save !m t believe4 ,!n ,i suppose1 ,sir1 y are n[ go+ to *ur*2 b z y are a /rang] 9 ^! p>ts1 p]haps y don't "k t our p>i% *ur* /&s yond]4 ,yes1 ,i "k x does2 b ,i am n go+ to t *ur*1 because ! cl]gyman does n prea* ! pure gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he is a bl9d guide4 ,no1 ,sir2 on t po9t y are mi/ak52 8 eye is z %>p-sight$ z a hawk's2 he is ! be/ %ot 9 ! p>i%4 ,i don't mean t he is lit]ally bl9d1 b spiritually2 t is1 he does n und]/& ! religion ( ! ,bible1 & !re=e he does n tea* x4 ,t's :at our ,sam says1 & ,i he>d mi/ress let fly at him r %>ply t'o!r day = say+ s4 ,b ma/] n[ says ! same ?+1 :i*1 ,i am told by ! dairy-maid1 gives mortal (f5ce to mi/ress & ! "y ladies4 ,b ,i nev] knew ma/] wrong 9 8 judgm5t ( m5 & ?+s4 ,:]e1 ,sir1 are y go+1 if "o may be s bold to ask8 ,i am go+ to he> ,mr4 ,+leby1 ^: prea*+ has be5 su* a great bless+ to _m ( 8 p>i%ion]s & o!rs4 ,t's ! p>son our ,sam goes to he>2 & ma/] has tak5 to g to he> him lately4 ,he wants1 s ,i h he>d1 mi/ress to g ) him1 & ! "y ladies2 b !y won't2 !y say he is a ,me?odi/ & fantic4 ,h y ev] he>d him prea*8 ,no1 ,sir4 ,i am told t 8 prea*+ drives p out ( _! s5ses1 & ,i %\ld n l to "p ) :at little ,i h4 ,did y ev] "k any "o driv5 out ( 8 s5ses by him8 ,:y1 no1 ,sir2 & ,i mu/ say t ,i don't mu* believe x2 & = ?is reason1 ,i always f9d p :o l 8 prea*+ m incl9$ to d poor p good1 ?an ^? :o talk aga9/ x4 ,:y1 ,sir1 :5 my wife 0 la/ conf9$1 we all ?\ght t %e w\ld die2 & x is wond]ful h[ k9d "s ( ,mr4 ,+leby's foll[]s 7 to h]4 ,!y gave h] :at %e want$ = ?is _w1 & talk$ to h] s k9dly ab\t ano!r _w1 t %e has tak5 a lik+ to !m1 & w\ld h be5 (f to _! religion1 b ,i w\ld n let h]4 ,we h _h m words on ?is subject ?an any o!r s9ce we h be5 m>ri$1 :i* is n[ eighte5 ye>s come ,*ri/mas4 ,& d y ?9k t y h done "r by oppos+ y\r wife8 ,n[1 suppose y 7 to make up y\r m9d to g & he> ,mr4 ,+leby prea*1 h[ w\ld y l = y\r ma/] to say to y1 ,no1 y %all n g8 ,i %\ld n l x at all1 because ,i ?9k ,i h a "r to g :]e ,i please on a ,sunday1 if ,i d my "w 9 ! week4 ,!n1 has n y\r wife a "r to g :]e %e likes to wor%ip ,god1 & get religi\s in/ruction1 if %e does h] duties at home4 ,:y1 yes1 ,sir1 & ,i sometimes ?9k t ,i h done wrong by /opp+ h]4 ,n[1 take my advice1 let h] g1 & g y too1 & he> & judge = y\rself2 &1 take my ^w = x1 y w nev] regret x4 ,i n[ left him1 & ha/5$ to *ur*2 & j z ,i ent]$1 ! v5]able man read f ! desk1 ,i w arise & g to my ,fa!r1 & w say unto him1 ,fa!r1 ,i h s9n$ aga9/ heav51 & be=e !e1 & am no m wor?y to be call$ ?y son3 make me z "o ( ?y hir$ s]vants4 ,he conduct$ ! devotional "p ( ! s]vice ) great solemnity1 & ! congregation appe>$ to feel t !y 7 "u ! imm$iate notice ( ! ,holy ,"o ( ,israel4 ,aft] 8 entrance into ! pulpit1 he pres5t$ a %ort extempor>y pray] ) great simplicity & f]v\r1 & !n ann\nc$ 8 text3 ,g5esis xxviii4 #af1 #ag4 ,i4 ,x is ! pres5ce ( ,god :i* con/itutes ! glory ( ! visible temple4 ,,ii4 ,he is sometimes pres5t :5 ! wor%ipp]s are unconsci\s ( ! fact2 &1 ,,iii4 ,a belief ( 8 pres5ce is calculat$ to excite awe & delight4 ,z a few notes ( ?is s]mon may n be unacceptable to ! read]1 ,i w give !m3 ,t ,god actually dwells 9 ! place :]e a pure wor%ip is p]=m$1 we h ! mo/ decisive pro(s4 ',9 all places :]e ,i record my "n1 ,i w come unto !e1 & ,i w bless !e' 7,exodus xx4 #bd74 ,8 pres5ce is ext5d$ ?r\gh all space1 & op]ates ) an undim9i%$ =ce 9 e "p ( 8 univ]sal dom9ion2 b !re is a m special manife/ation ( x :]e p assemble to praise & pray4 ,& ?\gh scepticism may ridicule su* a notion z giv+ locality to ! ,supreme ,be+1 yet to d5y x1 is virtually to exclude him f ! gov]nm5t ( ! _w4 ,b :at attracts 8 notice8 ,n ! ris+ spire1 nor ! toll+ bell2 n ! ,go?ic ar*1 nor ! ,cor9?ian column2 n ! fl[+ ve/m5t ( ! prea*]1 nor ! purple robe ( ! he>]4 ,^! are ! embelli%m5ts & attractions ( human device1 :i* may captivate & amuse ! s5tim5tal or ! sup]/iti\s1 b f su* va9 %[s ! ,holy ,"o turns away1 to look ) complac5cy on an object :i* a pr\d & sceptical _w scorns to pity or to notice4 ',to ?is man w ,i look1 ev5 to him t is poor & ( a contrite _s1 & tremble? at my ^w' 7,isaiah lxvi4 #b74 ,he is "h1 ?\gh y see him n1 & ?\gh ! s\nd ( 8 awful & pat]nal voice is nev] he>d2 & :5 y come into 8 invisible pres5ce1 always rememb] t ',god is a ,_s3 & !y t wor%ip him mu/ wor%ip him 9 _s & 9 tru?' 7,john iv4 #bd74 ,y mu/ b[ be=e him 9 fai?1 believ+ t 8 eye is ^u y1 & t he kn[s all ! ?\ghts & desires ( y\r he>t2 y mu/ confess & deplore y\r s9s1 & pray = m]cy1 & = y\r et]nal salvation 9 ! "n ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 giv+ ?anks = e good & p]fect gift :i* he has be/[$ ^u y4 ,if y d ?is1 !n y may expect "s special manife/ations ( 8 grace & love2 b if y feel no emotions ( rev]5ce1 ( self-humiliation1 or ( gratitude1 nor any int5se desires = 8 fav\r & lov+-k9dness1 !n y /& *>geable--ev5 ?\gh y may suppose y h done y\r duty--) ! s9 ( hypocrisy or ins9c]ity1 & ( y ! ,"l may say1 ',?is p draw ne> me ) _! m\?1 & ) _! lips d hon\r me1 b h remov$ _! he>t f> f me1 & _! fe> t[>d me is taught by ! precept ( m5' 7,isa4 xxix4 #ac47 ,&1 9 addition to ^! ex]cises ( m5tal devotion1 y are to li/5 to :at ,god ! ,"l w say to y 9 ! m9i/rations ( tru? & grace1 :i* ,8 m9i/]s are employ$ to conduct4 ,we prea*1 w>n+ e man1 & tea*+ e man1 t we may pres5t e man p]fect 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 b we w>n & tea* 9 va91 unless y believe1 & receive ! tru? 9 love & gratitude1 n z ! ^w ( man1 b z ! ^w ( ,god2 & if our w>n+s & tea*+s d n take effect1 y w die 9 y\r s9s & p]i% = ev]4 ,= h[ 'w y escape if y neglect s great salvation4' ,:5 go+ ?r\gh ! cr[d1 aft] ! s]vice ( ! *ur* 0 ov]1 ,i notic$ ! man ) :om ,i _h be5 conv]s+ 9 ! morn+1 a little way be=e me1 ) 8 wife & two ( 8 *ildr54 ,:5 he saw me1 he came up1 &1 ?ank+ me = my advice1 said1 ,i hope1 ,sir1 ,i %all nev] =get ?is day2 & ,i am sure t ,i %all (t5 ?9k ( y :5 ,i don't see y4 ,z ,i 0 saunt]+ along1 m$itat+ on ! realities ( ! visible & ! invisible _w1 & (f]+ my sil5t adorations & ?anksgiv+s to ,him :o gave himself a ransom = my r$emption1 ,i he>d ! s\nd ( foot/eps beh9d me1 &1 turn+ r\nd1 ,i 0 r abruptly address$ by a /rang]1 :o said1 ,i ?ank y1 ,sir1 = p]suad+ my s]vant1 ,rob]t1 to come to *ur* ?is morn+4 ,he is a good s]vant1 & a bett] in=m$ man ?an mo/ lab\r]s2 b he wants ! "o ?+ ne$ful4 ,godly s]vants are a ma/]'s treasure4 ,am ,i address+ ,mr4 ,godd>d8 ,yes1 ,sir2 & if ,i mi/ake n1 y are ! g5tleman :o has call$ to see my fri5d1 ,mr4 ,pick=d4 ,yes1 ,i h visit$ him4 ,i wi%1 ,sir1 y w\ld come & see me4 ,y\r talk & pray] might d my family good1 z x has done 84 ,i am glad to he> t y are turn+ y\r att5tion to ! salvation ( y\r s\l4 ,ah1 ,sir1 ,i liv$ = _m ye>s1 l mo/ ( ! f>m]s 9 ^! p>ts1 a sad hea!ni% life2 & ,i %\ld h liv$ on 9 ?is /ate till ! h\r ( dea?1 _h x n pleas$ ,god to s5d me a godly s]vant4 ,8 pla9 & hone/ talk set me ?9k+1 & read+ my ,bible1 & !n ,i w5t & he>d ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby prea*1 & ! gospel came ) great p[] to my s\l4 ,x op5$ be=e me a new sc5e ( spiritual wond]s1 & a new s\rce ( spiritual com=t4 ,b ,i am sorry to say t all my family are sadly oppos$ to spiritual ?+s2 !y make light ( !m4 ,y may live to see a *ange4 ,i hope ,i may4 ,b x is v pa9ful1 aft] be+ made alive f ! dead1 to see my wife & *ildr5 liv+ "u ! s5t5ce ( dea?4 ,x makes my he>t a*e4 ,:at ought ,i to d8 ,p]suade !m1 :5 !y g to public wor%ip1 to g :]e ! gospel is prea*$4 ,!y object1 ,sir1 & ,i _c =ce !m4 ,try ! efficacy ( pray]--! pray] ( fai? & ( importunity--& calmly wait ! issue4 ,we n[ p>t$1 & :5 go+ by ! *ur* 9 :i* ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole does duty1 ,i pick$ up an elegantly b\nd pray]-book1 & obs]v+ a fa%ionable c\ple at a di/ance1 ,i quick5$ my pace1 t ,i might re/ore :at ,i presum$ !y deem$ valuable1 if _! prop]ty4 ,:5 ,i ov]took !m1 ,i pres5t$ ! book1 & ask$ if !y knew to :om x belong$4 ,o de>1 said "o ( ! ladies1 x is m9e1 b ,i _h n miss$ x4 ,i ?ank y1 ,sir2 we h he>d a v excell5t disc\rse ?is morn+ f ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole4 ,o de>1 said ! lady1 ,i ?9k he is "o ( ! mo/ heav5ly prea*]s ,i ev] he>d4 ,is 8 audi5ce v l>ge8 ,i ask$4 ,o no1 ,sir2 only a few g5teel p att5d1 & a few poor old p1 :o receive ! sacram5t money1 & "s gifts at ,*ri/mas4 ,!n1 ,i presume1 !re c be b little religion 9 ! p>i%1 = ! population is v l>ge4 ,o de>1 ,sir1 ,i assure y !re is a great deal too mu* religion 9 our p>i%1 & x is on ?is subject t ,mr4 ,cole has be5 prea*+ s eloqu5tly ?is morn+4 ,:y1 ,madam1 y bo? puzzle & surprise me4 ,too mu* religion 9 a p>i% :]e ! g5]ality ( ! p =sake ! *ur*1 & a m9i/] prea*+ eloqu5tly aga9/ religion1 :i* he lives to inculcate & recomm5d6 ,i see y are a /rang] among u1 said ! lady1 or y w\ld p]ceive ! =ce ( my rem>ks4 ,! p all flock to a *ur* j ov] yond] hill1 :]e a ,mr4 ,+leby prea*es1 & really1 ,sir1 if y associate ) !m1 y w\ld soon become q dull & melan*oly1 p>ticul>ly s4 ,d y "k1 ,sir1 t !y are s f> gone f all ! elegant accompli%m5ts ( society1 z to say t x is a s9 to play at c>ds1 or att5d a ball1 or g to a !atre1 or any?+ ( ! k9d8 ,o de>1 if ,i %\ld ev]1 by any mis=tune1 turn ov] to _! religion1 :i* ,i daily pray ,i may be kept f1 ,i %\ld be1 z ! apo/le says1 ( all1 '"o ( ! mo/ mis]able4' ,well1 ,madam1 ) y\r antipa?ies to _! religion1 "o %\ld suppose y are 9 no dang]4 ,o de>1 !re are /range ?+s t happ51 ,sir1 9 ! c\rse ( "o's life4 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :o live at ,fairm\nt villa1 :i* we %all see pres5tly1 71 a few ye>s s9ce1 z gay z any4 ,mrs ,/ev5s 0 nev] h]self m completely ?an at a ball4 ,%e is a mo/ accompli%$ danc]2 h] action is s graceful2 & ev5 n[1 ,sir1 %e moves z if %e 7 /epp+ on spr+s1 :i* makes me ?9k %e has "s secret long+s to appe> among/ u aga9--an ev5t we %\ld be s glad to see1 %e is su* a *oice _s2 b n[1 z ! apo/le says1 '!y are c>ri$ away ) ?is dissimulation4' ,!y are n[ s religi\s t !y read ! ,bible1 & s+ a psalm1 & say pray]s e morn+ & ev5+ 9 ! family2 & ,i am told1 b ,i %\ld hope !re is no tru? 9 ! report1 t :5 ,mr4 ,/ev5s is f home1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s s f> =gets h]self z to say pray]s to h] s]vants4 ,y %\ld n believe ev]y?+ t report says1 ,madam4 ,o de>1 ,i don't believe "o-half1 = ,i he>d ! o!r day t ,mrs4 ,/ev5s really goes to see a poor woman ( ! "n ( ,all51 :o lives 9 ?is cottage :i* we are n[ pass+1 & t %e desc5ds s l[ z to say pray]s to h]4 ,:y1 ,madam1 report is v busy 9 y\r neighb\rhood2 ,i am afraid y are n liv+ 9 peace4 ,9 peace1 ,sir2 :y1 ,i assure y1 x is ! v wor/ neighb\rhood ,i ev] 0 9 9 all my life4 ,i nev] he> "o p]son speak well ( ano!r4 ,h[ d y acc\nt = x1 ,madam8 ,o1 ,sir1 x is religion :i* has done x4 ,n ! religion ( our =efa!rs1 b ! religion :i* is import$ f t'o!r side ( t hill4 ,d y "k1 ,sir1 t ,f>m] ,godd>d1 :o 0 "o ( ! pleasante/ m5 ,i ev] knew1 has lately got infect$ by x2 & ,miss ,godd>d1 :o has j f9i%$ h] education at ,mrs4 ,rop]'s1 told u1 z we walk$ toge!r to *ur* ?is morn+1 !y c d no?+ to please him4 ,t :5 %e want$ to g to ,ba? ) ,mr4 ,johnson1 to see ! ,fall ( ,t>qu91 he w\ld n let h] g1 b _h ! rud5ess to say %e 0 go+ into ! way ( temptation4 ,& d y ?9k1 ,madam1 x is "r = a daught] to talk aga9/ h] own fa!r8 ,:y1 to be sure1 ,sir1 y n[ put a "q :i* nev] /ruck me be=e4 ,& d y ?9k t a p]son ( afflu5ce & respectability su/a9s any loss ( reputation by visit+ ! poor & afflict$8 ,o1 no1 ,i h (t5 ?\ght ( do+ x myself2 b really1 ,sir1 ,i don't "k :at ,i c\ld say to !m4 ,i suppose x w\ld be necess>y to desc5d4 ,yes1 ,madam2 ! ,"l ( life & glory desc5d$1 :5 he assum$ a human =m to accompli% our r$emption2 b ,i r fe>1 f ! g5]al /ra9 ( y\r rem>ks1 t y h no accurate conception ( ! design ( 8 mission1 or ( 8 dea?4 ,o de>1 ,sir1 ,i wond] at y\r rem>k4 ,he came to tea* u to be religi\s4 ,&1 ,madam1 ! fir/ lesson he has taught u is to ?is effect3 ',v]ily1 v]ily ,i say unto !e1 except a man be born aga91 he _c see ! k+dom ( ,god4' ,d y "k1 ,sir1 ,i nev] c\ld und]/& ! mean+ ( t language2 & ,i h ask$ sev]al ( my fri5ds1 b !y c't tell me2 & "o ev5+ :5 ,i met ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole at a c>d p>ty1 ,i propos$ ! "q to him1 b he 0 s mu* engag$ t he c\ld n att5d to x4 ,b y p]ceive1 t unless we are born aga91 'we _c ent] into ! k+dom ( heav54' ,i c tell y :o c expla9 x to y4 ,:o1 ,sir8 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4 ,o de>1 y al>m me4 ,d y ?9k ,i c\ld ev] g & ask him8 ,w\ld y !n r live & die ignorant ( ! mean+ ( ! subject1 ?an g & ask him to expla9 x to y8 ,:y1 ,sir1 if ,i 7 to be se5 speak+ to him1 my fri5ds w\ld cut me1 & ,i %\ld nev] be able to appe> at any ( our social p>ties4 ,b1 ,madam1 x is a s]i\s ?+ to die )\t possess+ t :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ says is absolutely necess>y to fit u = heav54 ,b1 ,sir1 ,i am n go+ to die yet4 ,i hope n1 ,madam1 b y mu/ die1 & mu/ /& be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/1 & !n d y ?9k t a recollection ( y\r c>d p>ties w af=d y any pleasure8 ,b ,i hope to prep>e = dea?4 ,c y1 ,madam1 prep>e too soon1 :5 y d n "k b y may die sudd5ly8 ,o de>1 ,sir1 ! subject beg9s to depress me1 & ,i mu/ decl9e pursu+ x any f>!r1 if y please4 ,read1 ,madam1 be=e y retire to re/ ?is ev5+1 ! ?ird *apt] ( ! gospel ( ,john2 pond] ov] :at y read1 x may d y "s spiritual good4 ,,sabba? ,,ev5+ ,,at ,,fairm\nt4 ,9 ! e/imation ( ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :o 0 educat$ )9 ! pale ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & :o _h imbib$ f 8 p>5ts an intol]ant _s1 ! ,diss5t]s 7 unwor?y ( ! tol]ation :i* _h be5 grant$ to !m2 z he believ$ !y 7 decid$ly inimical n only to ! religi\s1 b ! political con/itution ( ! /ate4 ,h5ce he (t5 blam$ ! gov]nm5t = grant+ !m s mu* religi\s lib]ty4 ,& ev5 aft] he _h felt ! spiritual *ange1 :i* =ms ! great l9e ( di/9ction 9 ! human "*1 he reta9$1 = a long "t1 too _m ( 8 old prejudices aga9/ !m4 ,b1 becom+ an active ag5t ( ! ,bible ,society1 he 0 unexpect$ly br\ght into contact ) "s :om he f\nd to be m5 ( s5se1 ( piety1 ( zeal1 & ( c&\r2 m dispos$ to dissem9ate ! pure fai? ( ,*ri/ianity1 ?an propagate _! own peculi> t5ets4 ,he n[ rose sup]ior to 8 long indulg$ antipa?ies2 & ?\gh he /ill gave a decid$ pref]5ce to ! *ur* ( :i* he 0 a memb]1 yet he felt conv9c$ t !re 7 _m wise & good m5 belong+ to o!r religi\s communities4 ,z he 0 by nature ( an op5 & g5]\s disposition1 ! _s ( lib]ality f\nd 9 8 he>t a cong5ial soil = its gr[? & expansion4 ,he w\ld (t5 repeat1 ) peculi> w>m? ( expression1 ! foll[+ v]ses3-- ,be t bigotry f> f our brea/1 ,:i* w\ld ,*ri/ian f ,*ri/ian divide2 ,:i* by bl9d p>ty zeal is c>ess'd1 ,! (fspr+ ( folly & pride4 ,names1 p>ties1 & sects disappe>1 ,) _! sep>ate int're/s & laws1 ,no "n1 b ( ,*ri/1 w\ld we be>1 ,no int're/ b t ( 8 cause4 ,happily = him1 & = ! neighb\rhood 9 :i* he liv$1 8 pa/or1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 0 a man ( a mo/ ca?olic _s1 :o view$ ! circum/antial diff]5ces :i* prevail among ,*ri/ians z ( little consequ5ce1 9 comp>ison ) ! m important tru?s on :i* !y are agre$4 ,he felt a /rong] atta*m5t to ! ,r$eem] ?an to ! =mula ( ! *ur* ( :i* he 0 a m9i/]2 & ?\gh he 0 a man ( ord]1 & consci5ti\s 9 ! obs]vance ( all ecclesia/ical laws1 yet he ?\ght t ! ,^w ( ,god ought n to be b\nd by human re/rictions4 ,z ! population ( ! p>i% 0 l>ge1 & ! gospel 0 n prea*$ )9 ! di/ance ( two miles f ,mr4 ,/ev5s' villa1 he1 at ! sugge/ion ( 8 amiable lady1 conceiv$ ! design ( build+ a small *apel 9 its imm$iate vic9ity1 = a religi\s s]vice on ,sabba? ev5+s4 ,he 0 aw>e t he %\ld subject himself to ! s>casms1 if n to ! contempt1 ( ! m fa%ionable & bigot$2 b he e/eem$ ! reproa* ( ,*ri/ a great] hon\r ?an ! applause ( m52 & see+ ! p ar\nd him p]i%+ = lack ( ! k ( ! way ( salvation1 he ?\ght x 8 duty to d all 9 8 p[] to make x kn[n to !m4 ,b he did n v5ture on ! execution ( 8 plan till he _h fir/ consult$ 8 pa/or1 :o1 in/ead ( c5sur+ him = 8 zeal1 or presum+ to sil5ce him = n possess+ ! my/]i\s *>m ( (fice1 grace1 enc\rag$ him to proce$4 ,if1 said ! holy man1 y c get ! p to love ! gospel 9 ! ev5+1 !y w soon come to *ur* to he> x 9 ! morn+2 & if !y %\ld be conv]t$ ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( lay prea*+1 !y w love ! ,savi\r z mu*1 & be at la/ z happy 9 heav51 z ?\gh ! great *ange 7 produc$ ?r\gh ! in/rum5tality ( cl]ical prea*+4 ,! *apel 0 built on an elevat$ spot ( gr\nd ne> ! roadside1 s t x 0 visible f ! mo/ popul\s p>ts ( ! hamlet2 & ?\gh ! build+ ( x gave great (f5ce to a few1 yet x pleas$ ! majority4 ,at fir/1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s read a s]mon to ! congregation2 b aft] a :ile he compos$ disc\rses1 :i* he deliv]$ extempore2 & be+ a man ( read+1 & ( a ready utt]ance1 8 lab\rs gave v g5]al satisfaction4 ,"s ( ! ?\ghtless _h become s]i\s1 & "s ( ! dissipat$ _h become religi\s1 :i* he consid]$ a satisfactory pro( ( ! ,div9e bless+2 & ?\gh he 0 mu* importun$ by "s ( 8 fri5ds to ab&on :at !y call$ 8 wild project1 & resume 8 m ord]ly habits ( a regul> *ur*man1 yet he /eadily refus$ to d s4 ,8 reply to ! ga9say] 01 ,! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9e? me4 ,yes1 & he reaps ! fruit ( all 8 toil1 ,he s[s ! se$1 & ,god has bless'd ! soil2 ,he sees ! wick$ man =sake 8 ways2 ,! sc(f+ tongue has le>n$ to p]fect praise2 ,! drunk5 quits 8 revelry & /rife1 ,& meekly li/5s to ! ^w ( life2 ,! noisy village1 wanton & pr(ane1 ,gr[s neat & dec5t1 peace & ord] reign2 ,at l5g? wide di/ricts hail ! gospel rays1 ,& ! once savage m9] kneels & prays2 ,?r\gh 8 d>k cav]ns %9es ! heav5ly light1 ,& prejudice gr[s sil5t at ! sight4 ,on ! ,sabba? ev5+ we 7 at ,fairm\nt1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,morris 0 expect$ to prea* a *>ity s]mon = ! s*ool :i* 0 e/abli%$ & sup]9t5d$ by ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4 ,he came e>ly 9 ! aft]noon1 & aft] tea1 :ile he )drew to prep>e = ! pulpit1 ,i retir$ = m$itation2 & 9 pass+ ?r\gh ! hall1 my att5tion 0 arre/$ by a female1 :o 0 wait+ ) h] little girl to see ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4 ,%e in=m$ me t h] p>5ts _h nev] giv5 h] any religi\s in/ruction2 t no "o ev] taught h] to read ! ,scriptures1 or keep holy ! ,sabba? day2 & t1 till rec5tly1 %e _h no expectation ( liv+ 9 ano!r _w aft] dea?4 ,:5 ab\t eighte5 ye>s ( age1 hav+ lo/ h] fa!r & "m1 %e m>ri$ a soldi]1 :o belong$ to a foot regim5t1 & %e 0 p]mitt$ to g ) him to ! cont95t4 ,:ile soj\rn+ among /rang]s1 %e 0 expos$ to ! mo/ extreme h>d%ips2 b h] greate/ trial 0 ! dea? ( h] husb&1 :o 0 kill$ j be=e ! bir? ( h] *ild4 ,aft] 8 decease %e return$ to ,engl&1 & settl$ 9 h] native village2 :]e1 l ! majority ar\nd h]1 %e liv$ )\t ,god1 )\t ,*ri/1 & )\t hope1 till aft] ! erection ( ! *apel4 ,hav+ (t5 felt ! disadvantages ( h] inability to read or write1 %e resolv$1 if possible1 to give h] *ild an education2 & z soon z %e he>d ( ! e/abli%m5t ( ?is s*ool1 %e appli$ = h] admission1 & h] reque/ 0 grant$4 ,! *ildr5 7 taught 9 ! aft]noon ( ! ,sabba?1 & !y usually att5d$ ! public s]vice 9 ! ev5+1 ) _! p>5ts4 ,on "o occasion ,mr4 ,/ev5s address$ 8 ru/ic audi5ce f ! foll[+ words3 ,come1 see a man1 :i* told me all ?+s t ev] ,i did3 is n ?is ! ,*ri/8 7,john iv4 #bi74 ,z he proce$$ to unveil ! hidd5 my/]ies ( ! he>t1 ! consci5ce ( ?is wid[ began to smite h]2 %e c\ld n imag9e f :at s\rce he _h d]iv$ su* an accurate k ( h] "* & hi/ory2 %e felt self-condemn$2 & _h x n be5 = ! invitation :i* 0 giv5 to ! we>y & heavy lad51 to come to ,jesus ,*ri/1 %e mu/1 to quote h] own language1 h gone home 9 despair4 ,b ! w\nd 0 no soon] inflict$ ?an x 0 heal$2 & ?\gh h] views ( ! s*eme ( salvation 7 circumscrib$1 yet !y 7 cle>1 & op]at$ ) s mu* =ce on h] moral "*1 t %e 0 become a new creature 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,?us1 :ile ! sons ( sci5ce p\r contempt on ! gospel z b5ea? _! notice1 & ! patrons ( ecclesia/ical ord] condemn all dep>tures f ! re/rictions & limitations ( human au?ority1 yet its hi/ory demon/rates t ! ,god ( all grace w employ x z ! means ( conv]t+ s9n]s1 ev5 :5 x is prea*$ by m5 :o h n /udi$ !ology )9 ! walls ( a college1 & also :5 x is prea*$ 9 places :i* h n be5 inve/$ ) ! *>m ( human consecration4 ,f ! g>d5 9 :i* ,i 0 walk+ ,i _h an ext5sive view ( ! surr\nd+ c\ntry1 & wat*$ ) peculi> delight ! p advanc+ 9 e direction t[>ds ! h\se ( pray]4 ,x inde$ 0 a lovely sight6 ,! old & ! "y1 ! heal?y & ! infirm1 ! poor1 & a few ( ! ri*1 7 press+ onw>d1 ) eag]ness & decorum1 app>5tly consci\s t !y 7 go+ to wor%ip ! ,"l ( ho/s4 ,! *ildr5 comm5c$ ! s]vice by s++ a hymn1 compos$ = ! occasion2 & su* 0 ! effect :i* x produc$ on ! cr[d$ congregation1 t _m wept--n te>s ( grief1 b ( joy4 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,morris prea*$ a v judici\s s]mon1 f ! words ( ,solomon3 ,tra9 up a *ild 9 ! way he %\ld g3 & :5 he is old1 he w n dep>t f x 7,prov4 xxii4 #f74 ,:5 en=c+ on p>5ts ! importance ( tra9+ up _! *ildr5 9 ! way 9 :i* !y %\ld g1 he said1 ,y may be d5i$ ! gratification ( see+ any imm$iate advantage result+ f y\r lab\rs2 b y ought n1 !re=e1 to conclude t !y w prove useless4 ,! religi\s pr9ciples :i* y in/il into _! m9ds may lie conceal$ = a long "t )\t be+ de/roy$1 z ! se$ :i* ! husb&man ca/s 9 ! gr\nd rema9s inactive till call$ =? into expansion & gr[? "u a mild & g5ial influ5ce4 ,!y may be /rik+ root1 & %oot+ up into active life1 at ! "t :5 y are despair+ ( ev] reap+ ! rew>d ( y\r lab\r4 ,he illu/rat$ & confirm$ ^! rem>ks by a quotation tak5 f ,cecil's ,rema9s4 ,:]e1 says ,cecil1 p>5tal influ5ce does n conv]t1 x hamp]s4 ,x hangs on ! :eels ( evil4 ,i _h a pi\s "m1 :o dropp$ ?+s 9 my way4 ,i c\ld nev] rid myself ( !m4 ,i 0 a pr(ess$ infidel2 b !n ,i lik$ to be an infidel 9 company1 r ?an :5 alone4 ,i 0 wret*$ :5 by myself4 ,^! pr9ciples & maxims spoil$ my pleasure4 ,) my companions ,i w\ld sometimes /ifle !m2 l emb]s1 we kept "o ano!r w>m4 ,besides1 ,i 0 "h a sort ( a h]o4 ,i _h beguil$ sev]al ( my associates into my own op9ions1 & ,i _h to ma9ta9 a "* be=e !m4 ,b ,i c\ld n dive/ myself ( my bett] pr9ciples4 ,i w5t ) "o ( my companions to see ! ,m9or2 he c\ld laugh he>tily1 b ,i c\ld n4 ,! ridicule on reg5]ation 0 high sport to him--to me x 0 none2 x c\ld n move my features4 ,he knew no diff]5ce betwe5 reg5]ation & transub/antiation4 ,i did4 ,i knew !re 0 su* a ?+4 ,i 0 afraid & a%am$ to laugh at x4 ,p>5tal influ5ce ?us cleaves to a man2 x h>asses him2 x ?r[s itself cont9ually 9 8 way4 ,on walk+ f ! *apel1 aft] ! close ( ! s]vice1 ,i ov]took a g5tleman1 :o confess$ t he _h be5 ho/ile to ! b5evol5t designs ( ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 b t1 9 future1 he w\ld co-op]ate ) him4 ,& :y1 ,sir1 ,i ask$1 7 y ho/ile to !m8 ,because ,i did n und]/& !m2 & x is to ?is cause1 ,i h no d\bt1 t we may attribute mu* ( ! opposition he has met )4 ,! _w1 ,i repli$1 is gov]n$ by prejudice1 & n by reason2 & h5ce1 :at is excell5t & b5eficial is (t5 condemn$ & (t5 oppos$1 because prejudice has be5 excit$ aga9/ x by misrepres5tation or misconception4 ,prejudice l$ ,na?aniel to exclaim1 :5 ! adv5t ( ! ,savi\r 0 ann\nc$ to him1 ',c any good ?+ come out ( ,naz>e?8' ,& prejudice (t5 induces _m1 9 mod]n times1 to say1 ',c any good result f tea*+ *ildr5 to read1 or f prea*+ ! tru? 9 any o!r place ?an 9 a *ur*8' ,yes1 ,sir1 0 ! reply2 & x is v difficult to dislodge prejudice aft] x has tak5 possession ( ! m9d2 = ?\gh !re are seasons :5 its absurdity is admitt$1 yet ! dread ( ab&on+ old op9ions1 :i* h receiv$ ! sanction ( ages1 & ( adopt+ new ones1 :i* are held 9 g5]al contempt1 op]ates ) su* =ce1 t b few are c\rage\s en\gh to ov]come x4 ,! foll[+ l9es ( a mod]n poet may be ?\ght sev]e1 b !y are correct3-- ',?\gh man a ?9k+ be+ is def9'd1 ,few use ! gr& pr]ogative ( m9d3 ,h[ few ?9k ju/ly ( ! ?9k+ few6 ,h[ _m nev] ?9k1 :o ?9k !y d6 ,op9ion1 !re=e--su* our m5tal de>?-- ,dep5ds on m]e locality or bir?4' ,true1 ,sir2 b ! few :o bur/ ! bonds ( prejudice1 & claim ! privilege ( ?9k+1 & judg+1 & act+ = !mselves1 ?\gh contemn$ & reproa*$ by ! multitude1 are ! pione]s ( an adv5tur\s & ev] active b5evol5ce1 ! ornam5ts & b5efactors ( ! age & ! c\ntry 9 :i* !y live4 ,suppose ,mr4 ,/ev5s _h be5 held 9 subjection by ! bigot$ op9ions ( o!rs1 ! *ildr5 :o are n[ taught to fe> ,god & hon\r man1 w\ld be left to rise up 9 life )\t any accurate p]ceptions ( _! duties2 & ! village1 :i* n[ enjoys ! light ( life1 w\ld /ill be sitt+ 9 ! %ad[ ( dea?4 ,he may be ridicul$ = 8 zeal1 & reprobat$ = 8 irregul>ities z a memb] ( ! ,e/abli%$ ,*ur*2 b c any "o :o believes ! tru? ( ! ,scripture1 suppose t 8 conduct is displeas+ to ,him :o requires all 8 disciples to d :at !y c to ha/5 ! com+ ( ,8 k+dom8 ,i knew ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 said ! /rang]1 :5 he 0 a man ( gaiety & ( pleasure1 & ,i h kn[n him s9ce he has be5 a religi\s man2 & al?\gh unable to acc\nt = ! amaz+ *ange :i* has be5 produc$ 9 him1 yet ,i always gave him cr$it = mean+ well4 ,"s religi\s p are a%am$ ( _! pr9ciples1 b he has pr(ess$ !m op5ly2 "s cont5d = !m 9 a rude1 dogmatic1 & anti*ri/ian mann]1 b he has display$ z mu* amiability ( temp] z he has decision ( conduct2 & :ile _m :om ,i "k h con=m$ z mu* z possible to ! cu/oms & habits ( ! _w to avoid its c5sures1 he has uni=mly paid z mu* respect to ! preceptive p>ts ( ,*ri/ianity1 z he has discov]$ zeal 9 ! propagation ( its doctr9al t5ets4 ,& x is ?is uni=m consi/5cy ( conduct on 8 "p1 t induc$ me to att5d ! ,union ,*apel ?is ev5+1 & ,i d n hesitate to say t ,i h be5 gratifi$ & in/ruct$4 ,:5 ,i rea*$ ,fairm\nt ,i _h ! pleasure ( be+ introduc$ to ,miss ,roscoe1 :o _h v5tur$1 = ! fir/ "t1 to att5d ! *apel4 ,?is "y lady unit$ 9 h] p]son ! fasc9ations ( beauty ) sup]ior m5tal accompli%m5ts2 & ?\gh %e w\ld occasionally int]m+le ) ! gay & ! fa%ionable1 & p>ticipate 9 _! pleasures1 yet %e 0 m atta*$ to read+ & retirem5t4 ,?is disposition 0 *]i%$ by h] fa!r1 :o 0 a man ( close /udy1 & passionately fond ( disputation4 ,he w\ld sometimes relax f ! ard\r ( intellectual pursuits1 & ent] into ! amusem5ts ( ! !atre1 ! ball-room1 & ! c>d p>ty1 ) en]gy & vivacity2 b soon he w\ld gr[ we>y ( su* pa/imes1 & return to 8 m rational employm5ts4 ,he 0 well read 9 hi/ory--a good botani/--_h acquir$ an ext5sive k ( ! sci5ce ( geology--_h /udi$ ,black/one & ,burn ) att5tion2 b ! l>ge/ portion ( 8 "t 0 devot$ to ! inve/igation ( ! ,scriptures4 ,aft] ,miss ,roscoe _h f9i%$ h] education at a bo>d+-s*ool1 %e pursu$ h] /udies "u ! sup]9t5d5ce ( h] fa!r1 :o 0 em95tly qualifi$ to enri* h] m9d ) ! treasures ( k & ( wisdom4 ,?us mon?s & ye>s roll$ on 9 regul> succession1 ) b few incid5ts ( a pa9ful nature1 till ,he ,:o waits 8 own well *os5 h\r1 ,?' int5d$ m]cy to display1 inflict$ a w\nd 9 h] he>t1 :i* 0 att5d$ ) an unusual depression ( _s4 ,%e felt ! /roke1 b knew n f :5ce x came1 nor c\ld h] fa!r tell h] :o c\ld heal x4 ,he 0 advis$ to try :at effect a *ange ( air & society w\ld h on h] spirits2 & h5ce he remov$ 8 family to ,dawli% 9 ,devon%ire1 :]e !y sp5t ! :ole ( ! summ]2 b /ill h] morbid melan*oly increas$1 & ! physician recomm5d$ a visit to ,ba? = ! w9t]1 z ! only exp$i5t :i* 0 likely to prev5t ! entire loss ( heal?1 if n ( h] reason4 ,"h %e 0 hurri$1 by ! ard\r ( p>5tal solicitude1 into sc5es ( gaiety & amusem5t1 :i* n[ _h lo/ _! *>m2 & ?\gh %e (t5 refus$ to g1 say+ t !y c\ld af=d h] no pleasure1 yet1 h] reluctance be+ reg>d$ z an invet]ate symptom ( h] compla9t1 %e 0 compell$ to yield1 till %e frankly said1 ,if y wi% me to rega9 my long-lo/ tranquillity1 cease to =ce me :]e ! gaiety ( o!rs increases my m5tal depression1 & let me return home1 t1 9 ! retirem5t ( solitude1 ,i may f9d re/ f ! aggravat+ amusem5ts ( human gaiety & folly4 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :o 0 intimate ) ! family1 & _h held "s religi\s conv]sation ) ,miss ,roscoe be=e %e left home1 made a morn+ call on h] return1 :5 %e f\nd h] alone4 ,ref]r+ to ,doddridge's ,rise & ,progress ( ,religion 9 ! ,s\l1 :i* %e _h pres5t$ to h] on a =m] occasion1 %e receiv$ a reply :i* gave h] great pleasure2 &1 f "s incid5tal expressions1 %e 0 conv9c$ t ! cause ( h] depression lay 9 ! deep recesses ( h] he>t4 ,%e !re=e sugge/$ to h]1 z ! only effectual means ( its removal1 a p]usal ( ! ,scriptures4 ,i once felt1 %e said1 :at y n[ feel1 & ?\gh my m5tal angui% 0 n s acute z y\rs1 nor s ov]:elm+ 9 its influ5ce1 yet ,i %\ld h sunk "u x1 _h x n be5 = ! consolations ( m]cy :i* ,i f\nd 9 ! ,bible4 ,?is communication1 :i* 0 n less unexpect$ ?an ! appe>ance ( ! angel ( ,god to ,hag>1 z %e sat 9 ! solitude ( mat]nal grief1 m\rn+ ov] h] *ild 9 ! agonies ( dea?1 rais$ ! _s ( ,miss ,roscoe f b5ea? t load ( depression :i* 0 s9k+ h] into despair1 & %e inquir$1 ) s+ul> emphasis ( expression3-- ,& d y inde$ ?9k t ! ,bible w af=d me any relief8 ,i h n be5 p]mitt$ to see x s9ce ! comm5cem5t ( my illness2 b if y recomm5d x1 ,i w p]use x4 ,yes1 my de>2 t book1 :i* a ?\ghtless _w despises1 is ,heav5's be/ gift to man4 ',i "k & feel x is a bless$ book2 ,& ,i rememb] h[ x /opp'd my te>s ,9 days ( =m] sorr[2 l "s h]b ,( sov'reign virtue to a w\nd appli$4' ,b1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 ^: indep5d5t m9d _h n lo/ its intellectual vig\r dur+ ! gloomy night ( m5tal sadness1 :at does ! ,bible reveal1 :i* is s peculi>ly appropriate to me8 ,x reveals a ,savi\r1 :o came into ! _w to save s9n]s4 ,t tru? ,i "k1 & ,i _c bani% x f my recollection2 b ,i _c p]ceive h[ ! belief ( x is calculat$ to br+ back my long-lo/ happ9ess4 ,b1 my de>1 if y did believe x1 9 ! scriptural acceptation ( ! t]m1 x w\ld n only remove ! depression ( y\r spirits1 b raise y into a high] & a pur] /ate ( felicity ?an t f :5ce y are fall54 ,i d believe x1 & :at m is requir$8 ,:at m1 my de> ,miss ,roscoe8 ,y %\ld r$uce y\r belief to a practical op]ation1 &1 9 ! mo/ simple & humble =m ( spee*1 plead ! m]its ( ! ,savi\r's dea? = ! remission ( y\r s9s1 = peace ( consci5ce1 & = et]nal life4 ',= ?r\gh ,him we h access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r4' ,y are unhappy1 b "k n ! cause2 & t morbid melan*oly :i* has de/roy$ y\r heal?1 & laid wa/e ! vivacity ( y\r spirits1 has hi!rto set at defiance e exp$i5t :i* y h employ$ = its removal2 b su* is ! my/]i\s efficacy ( ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :5 ! design ( 8 dea? is p]ceiv$1 t x makes ! w\nd$ _s :ole1 & x calms ! tr\bl$ brea/4 ,! /ate ( y\r m9d is nei!r hopeless nor s+ul>2 & ?\gh at pres5t y may n be able to p]ceive h[ y\r m5tal angui% c issue 9 m5tal peace1 yet1 if y try ! efficacy ( pray]1 y w see '! d>k5$ cl\d )draw2' & !n y w adore ! grace :i* humbles to exalt1 :i* impov]i%es to enri*1 & :i* r5d]s our s\rces ( e>?ly pleasure incapable ( af=d+ delight1 t we may be compell$ to d]ive our supreme felicity f fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & 8 ,son ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,?is int]c\rse l$ to an intimacy1 :i* soon rip5$ into a /rong atta*m5t2 & t morbid melan*oly1 :i* _h )/ood ! rural *>ms ( ,dawli%1 & ! captivat+ amusem5ts ( ,ba?1 began to give way "u ! religi\s communications ( a fri5d1 :o _h (t5 be5 ridicul$ = h] zeal1 & sometimes reproa*$ = attempt+ to di/urb ! peace ( ^? ^: happ9ess %e liv$ to promote4 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,roscoe saw1 ) no ord9>y emotions ( delight1 ! dawn+ ( s]5ity on ! c\nt5ance ( _! belov$ *ild1 b knew n ! cause till !y accid5tally saw h] read+ ! ,bible1 :i* !y _h be5 recomm5d$ to keep f h]4 ,9 ! ev5+1 z !y 7 sitt+ toge!r1 ,mr4 ,roscoe said1 ,i ?9k1 my de> ,sophia1 t y are rega9+ y\r =m] vivacity4 ,i am m happy ?an ,i 01 b n s happy z ,i wi% to be4 ,! light ( bliss1 ,i hope1 my de>1 is %9+ on y1 b ,i fe> le/ x %\ld aga9 dep>t4 ,y mu/ be cauti\s :at y read2 & if y w p]mit me to (f] y my advice1 ,i w\ld recomm5d y light read+1 :i*1 ,i ?9k1 w\ld j n[ h a good effect4 ,i ?ank y1 my de> fa!r1 = y\r advice1 b su* read+ w\ld br+ back ! gloom :i* ! light ( reveal$ tru? is scatt]+ f ar\nd my m9d4 ,!re is no book :i* ,i read ) s mu* pleasure z ! ,bible4 ,! ,bible conta9s mu* important hi/ory2 x ab\nds ) int]e/+ n>ratives2 x makes u famili> ) ! cu/oms ( anci5t times1 & supplies u ) "s inimitable specim5s ( good composition2 b ,i w\ld advise y n to read ! ,epi/les ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 le/ !y %\ld p]plex & bewild] y1 & lead y (f into a /ate ( m5tal di/raction1 :i* no human skill w\ld be able to control or subdue4 ,y "k1 my de> fa!r1 t no human skill has be5 able to control or remove t fix$ melan*oly "u :i* ,i h be5 lab\r+ = n9e mon?s2 b ,i feel n[ greatly reliev$ f x2 & ,i assure y t x is ! p]usal ( t portion ( ! ,scripture :i* y wi% me to avoid1 to :i* ,i attribute1 "u ! bless+ ( ,god1 ! delightful *ange :i* has tak5 place 9 ! /ate & frame ( my m9d4 ,,! ,,bible ,,disda9$4 ,z x 0 a v f9e ev5+1 ,i resolv$ on tak+ my usual walk1 & salli$ =?1 saunt]+ along1 undecid$ :]e to g1 till ,i came )9 sight ( ! t[]+ hill ov]look+ ! woodman's cottage4 ,yes1 ,i w g & see ! surviv+ m\rn]s4 ,!y are d\btless /ill 9 tr\ble2 b ! heavy swell ( grief may h subsid$ a little1 n[ t all t rema9$ ( _! lovely ,jemima#c is 9 ! grave4 ,! ri* sc5]y ?r\gh :i* ,i 0 pass+ suppli$ me ) ample & v>i$ mat]ials = ?9k+2 b my ?9k+ faculty felt m incl9$ to muse on dea? & immortality ?an on trees or fl[]s1 on bleat+ %eep1 or on l[+ cattle4 #c ,see p4 #ajf4 ,yes1 man dies2 b he /ill lives4 ,he passes f "o locality & condition ( exi/5ce to ano!r4 ,he w nev] die aga94 ,no1 8 next life is endless4 ,if sav$1 :at v>i$ & spl5did =ms ( beauty & ( gr&eur w op5 on 8 vision ! mom5t he passes ! d>k fronti] t divides ! visible f ! unse5 _w6 ,:at s\nds ( h>mony1 com+ f ! pure & happy spirits ( ! cele/ial /ate1 w vibrate on 8 e>6 ,:at ec/asy w he feel :5 pres5t$ faultless be=e ! glori\s pres5ce ( ! ,div9e ,maje/y6 ,if lo/6--,woe1 woe1 woe6 ,my he>t recoils f a contemplation ( 8 fe>ful & *angeless de/9y4 ,on ent]+ ! cottage ,i saw a /rang]1 9 ! co/ume ( a g5tleman1 polite & accompli%$2 b !re 0 an air ( mann]ism ab\t him uncong5ial to my ta/e4 ,! woodman & 8 wife 7 glad to see me1 & aft] mak+ a few fa9t allusions to ! m\rnful ev5t :i* _h rec5tly occurr$1 !y relaps$ into expressive sil5ce1 :i* induc$ me to suppose t my abrupt appe>ance _h int]rupt$ "s conv]sation or discussion4 ,at l5g?1 aft] a little desultory & some:at =c$ *it-*at1 ! woodman1 :o appe>$ r s+ul>ly excit$1 address+ himself to ! /rang]1 said1 ,!re is1 ,sir1 "o evid5ce t ! ,bible comes f ,god1 :i* gives to me & my wife entire satisfaction1 & aga9/ :i* no objection c be br\ght t c /agg] or weak5 our fai?4 ,^! good p1 said ! /rang]1 turn+ t[>ds me1 appe> n to h p]plexities en\gh 9 ! casualties & cont+5cies ( life1 & !re=e !y are p]plex+ !mselves by ! my/]ies ( ! ,bible4 ,yes1 ,sir1 said ! wife1 j z we %\ld p]plex ourselves if an old & ende>$ fri5d look$ 9 to see u1 br++ ) him "s good news4 ,we c]ta9ly might feel a little p]plex$ ab\t ! accommodation we c\ld give him1 b none on acc\nt ( 8 com+ to see u1 or ! good news he br+s2 t w\ld be a matt] ( rejoic+4 ,i admire ! happy art y possess to give a good turn to an objectionable obs]vation4 ,well1 ,mr4 ,woodman1 let me he> :at ?is evid5ce is1 :i* gives to y bo? s mu* satisfaction1 & :i* y ?9k no objection c set aside4 ,i see1 tak+ out 8 wat* z he spoke1 ,i mu/ soon g4 ,:y1 ,sir1 x is j ?is3 :5 read+ my ,bible1 ,i _c help ?9k+ ( myself--my condition z a s9ful & an immortal be+--( my la/ end--( ,god1 8 goodness 9 provid5ce1 b 8 /ill great] goodness 9 mak+ su* gr& provision1 ?r\gh ! r$emption ( ,*ri/1 = my pres5t & future happ9ess4 ,^! ?9k+s awak5 9 my s\l gratitude1 & love1 & filial tru/ 9 ,him1 & con/ra9 me to surr5d] my s\l to ,him1 ?r\gh ,*ri/1 to be r$eem$1 sanctifi$1 & sav$4 ,n[1 ,sir1 z ! road :i* leads to y\r mansion mu/ lead f x1 s ,i ?9k t ! ,bible1 :i* leads u to ,god1 z our fa!r & our be/ fri5d1 mu/ come f ,him4 ,well1 my good fell[1 ris+1 & tak+ him by ! h&1 p]haps x w\ld d y no good if ,i 7 to attempt to di/urb y :ile repos+ ) s mu* satisfaction 9 y\r innoc5t delusions4 ,y h1 ,sir1 be5 try+ to d x = ! la/ h\r & a half1 said ! wife1 ) a m>k$ emphasis ( sev]e rebuke1 & )\t direct+ u to any o!r s\rce ( com=t "u our tr\bles4 ,we h j lo/ "o ( our de> *ildr52 b ! ,bible reconciles me to t loss1 by tell+ me t my *ild is n[ happy 9 heav52 b y h be5 try+ to make u believe t ?is is a delusion4 ,:y1 ,sir1 y w\ld1 if 9 y\r p[]1 d u a great] act ( cruelty ?an ,capta9 ,dunlop1 :o lives 9 yon big h\se1 attempt$ to d to u la/ autumn4 ,i w\ld scorn to commit an act ( cruelty aga9/ any "o1 especially aga9/ y1 :o h behav$ ) s mu* civility to me4 ,b :at act ( cruelty did ! ,capta9 m$itate committ+ aga9/ y8 ,y see1 ,sir1 t little runn+ brook :i* fe$s ! wat]cress y h j reli%$ s mu*4 ,well1 ! ,capta91 la/ autumn1 cut a deep *annel = x to run ?r\gh ! gl51 9 an opposite direction1 b ,squire ,/ev5s int]f]$1 & prev5t$ him4 ,n[1 ,sir1 if he _h done :at he 0 go+ to d1 he w\ld h tak5 f u our /ream ( wat]4 ,b1 ev5 !n1 by rais+ a little subscription among/ our neighb\rs1 we might p]haps h sunk a well1 & ?\gh ! wat] might n be s good or s pl5tiful1 yet x might h answ]$ our purpose4 ,b1 ,sir1 if y take away our ,bible1 or1 :at is ! same ?+1 if y 7 to de/roy our belief 9 its inspiration & au?ority1 y w\ld take f u ! ri* fl[ ( com=t x supplies to u 9 our tr\bles1 & y w\ld cut u (f f ! hope ( future happ9ess4 ,n[1 if y _h succe$$ 9 y\r endeav\rs1 y\r visit w\ld be to u z great a curse z ! visit ( ! devil 0 to our fir/ p>5ts 9 ,ed54 ,y are1 inde$1 eloqu5tly +5i\s4 ,well1 ! next "t ,i come ,i won't say any?+ aga9/ y\r ,bible4 ,i hope n1 ,sir1 said ! hone/ woodman1 :o appe>$ mu* pleas$ ) ! sm>t repro( 8 wife _h adm9i/]$ to ?is /rang]2 = if y d1 we %all !n say at once1 :at ,i n[ say aft] long endurance1 we w\ld r h y\r room ?an y\r company4 ,i ?9k1 ,sir1 su* g5tlem5 z y %\ld keep )9 ! compass ( y\r own sceptical frat]nity1 & !n y may say :at y please1 & p]haps n d mu* h>m4 ,b :5 y ent] ! cottage ( ! poor1 & f9d !m happy 9 ,god1 & ?ankful to ,him = _! ,bible1 y ought to feel x a po9t ( hon\r n to try to /eal away _! happ9ess2 z ,i suppose y h too mu* hon\r to pocket any spoons :5 y g away f a ri* man's h\se4 ,i li/5$ ) amazem5t & delight to ! artless def5ce & sev]e rebuke ( ! woodman & 8 wife1 & address+ !m1 said1 ,i am happy to he> y adm9i/] su* a sev]e & j rebuke to ?is g5tleman2 & :i*1 ,sir1 turn+ t[>ds him1 ,i hope y w feel at ! core ( y\r he>t1 & t x w prev5t y\r repeat+ else:]e ! act ( meanness ( :i* y h be5 guilty "h--/eal+ a poor man's ,bible1 :ile eat+ 8 bread & *eese4 ,d y1 ,sir1 mean to insult me8 ,i all[ no "o to d t ) impunity4 ,inde$1 ,sir6 ,if speak+ ! tru?1 9 a tone & /yle 9 :i* x ought to be spok5 to a man 9 ! attire & ) ! appe>ance ( a g5tleman1 :o ent]s a poor man's cottage1 &1 :ile fea/+ at 8 table1 is mean en\gh to try to de/roy 8 fai? 9 8 ,bible1 :i* is ! well-spr+ ( 8 happ9ess1 be reg>d$ by y z an insult1 :y1 !n1 !re is no alt]native b to feel y\rself insult$4 ,he look$1 b said no m1 & toss+1 r unc]emoni\sly1 a half-cr[n piece on ! table = ! refre%m5t he _h receiv$1 he left 9 high dudgeon1 mutt]+ to himself z he mov$ away4 ,^! infidels1 ,sir1 said ! woodman1 9 "o ?+ are l ! ,ph>isees ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 !y won't g into ! k+dom ( heav5 !mselves1 & !y want to prev5t o!rs go+ !re if !y c4 ,he began 8 infidel rem>ks be=e my *ildr51 b ,i s5t !m away1 & told him t ,i w\ld n let a *ild1 if ,i knew x1 get ne> an infect$ p]son4 ,i suppose y don't (t5 meet ) infidels4 ,m (t51 ,sir1 ?an ,i wi%2 = ,i g5]ally f9d !y are bad m5--"s bad 9 _! habits1 & all bad 9 _! pr9ciples4 ,! high-prie/ ( _! ord] lives up 9 yond] mansion1 & he has _m visitors4 ,he us$ to come to our cottage sometimes1 b he does n come n[1 z ,i (f5d$ him "o day1 by tell+ him t x 0 an act ( meanness1 z well z inju/ice1 to try to cut (f ! /ream ( wat] f ! poor families t live ne> x1 = "s miles 9 its c\rse1 & do+ x to enri* 8 own mead[s4 ,well1 said 8 wife1 we %\ld pity !m1 & pray = !m1 & bless ! ,"l = mak+ u to diff]4 ,x (t5 pa9s my he>t to ?9k ( a p]son liv+ a few ye>s 9 weal? & hon\r1 & !n pass+ into ! et]nal _w to p]i% = ev]4 ,we h _m tr\bles1 yet "s com=ts4 ,!re1 ,sir1 po9t+ to h] ,bible1 is our gr& com=t]2 its preci\s promises speak peace to ! s\l1 & take our hopes onw>ds to a bett] _w1 :]e ! we>y w enjoy re/ = ev]4 ,i read ! f\r? *apt] ( ,paul's ,epi/le to ! ,!ssalonians1 mak+ a few comm5ts on its la/ v]se1 adapt$ to ! excit$ /ate ( feel+ occasion$ by ! dea? & burial ( _! little ,jemima2 &1 aft] pray+ ) !m1 ,i )drew1 yet promis+ to repeat my visit be=e my dep>ture f ,fairm\nt4 ,on gett+ ov] ! /ile :i* cross$ my pa?way ab\t half-a-mile f ! cottage1 ,i saw ! infidel /&+ :]e ,i _h se5 ,mr4 ,gordon /&+ on a prec$+ ,saturday ev5+2 & ?\gh at fir/ ,i ?\ght he 0 wait+ = me1 yet ,i soon p]ceiv$ t he 0 admir+ ! gr& panoramic view :i* 0 visible f t spot4 ,i pass$ )9 a few y>ds ( him1 & 9 ! act ( pass+ we ex*ang$ a b[ ( recognition4 ,x appe>s1 ,sir1 he said1 t we are go+ 9 ! same direction1 &1 if agreeable1 ,i w walk ) y4 ,i at once cons5t$1 ?9k+ t ,i might h an opportunity ( mak+ an assault on 8 scepticism1 :i* possibly might issue 9 "s practical good4 ,y 7 r too sev]e ^u me 9 ! cottage4 ,if ,i ?\ght s1 ,sir1 ,i w\ld (f] y an apology2 b my few rem>ks1 ?\gh sev]e1 71 ,i ?9k1 j4 ,well1 well1 p]haps ,i did wrong4 ,b ! fact is1 ,i f\nd bo? ! woodman & 8 wife s %rewd & intellig5t1 t1 on he>+ !m make "s impassion$ allusions to ! ,bible1 ,i ?\ght !y w\ld appreciate "s rem>ks t5d+1 at lea/ 9 my op9ion1 to c\nt]act ! t]rible impression ( fe> & dread :i* a belief 9 ! inspiration & au?ority ( ! ,bible necess>ily calls up & fixes 9 ! he>t4 ,b y see x inspires no fe> 9 !m2 x is n to !m ! haunt+ gho/ ( t]ror1 b a dome/ic com=t]4 ,well1 ,i c't acc\nt = x2 ,i wond] h[ any "o :o believes 9 ! ,bible1 :i* speaks ( hell & endless mis]y1 c sleep calmly on 8 pill[4 ,i suppose !y mu/ believe "o "p1 & disbelieve ! o!r4 ,no1 ,sir1 x is because _! belief 9 "o "p inspires confid5ce 9 ! love & fai?fulness ( ,god _! ,savi\r1 !y c believe ! o!r "p )\t dread or fe>4 ,i presume y are a firm believ] 9 ! ,bible4 ,i am1 ,sir4 ,may ,i be p]mitt$ to ask y :at is ! pr$om9ant impression x makes on y\r m9d--t]ror or tranquil peace8 ,if ,i 7 to say t x nev] awak5$ an emotion ( t]ror1 ,i %\ld n speak /rictly correct4 ,:5 ,i h reflect$ on s91 its ess5tially evil nature & t5d5cy2 on my own s9s1 _! numb] & peculi> aggravations2 on ! ,div9e purity & ju/ice2 & on ! trem5d\s visitations ( puni%m5t :i* h be51 & /ill are inflict$ on man1 bo? 9 ?is _w & 9 ! _w to come1 ,i h felt a tumult ( t]ror agitat+ my s\l1 ( a fe>ful aspect4 ,b1 ,sir1 my fai? sees "o 9 ! mid/ ( ! /orm1 ^: eye is pity1 & ^: arm is p[]2 & my pray] is1 ,"l save or ,i p]i%4 ,he he>s & he answ]s ?is pray]4 ,b h[ d y "k t he he>s & answ]s y\r pray]s8 ,because my d>k =ebod+s cease1 & !re is a calm )91 z !re 0 a great calm on ! ,lake ( ,galilee :5 our ,"l rebuk$ ! w9ds & ! sea4 ,7 y tra9$1 ,sir1 to a belief 9 ! ,bible8 ,i once reject$ ! ,bible z a book ( fables or falsehoods4 ,y1 !n1 7 once :at ,i am n[--an unbeliev]2 & ,i 0 once :at y are n[--a believ]4 ,h[ ! human "* *anges z "t moves sl[ly on1 to br+ out ! great tea*]1 dea?1 :o w f9ally settle ev]y?+4 ,yes1 ,sir1 & = ev]4 ,:at awful sublimity 9 t %ort s5t5ce--yes1 & = ev]4 ,! subject ( our conv]sation int]e/s me1 z ,i h he>d t prison]s committ$ = capital (f5ces sometimes ev9ce a peculi> int5sity ( emotion :5 li/5+ to ! mock process ( a trial2 ! rehe>sal ( ! com+ trag$y pleases !m4 ,b to return to our subject1 may ,i be p]mitt$ to ask y :e!r y n[ live habitually free f t]ror8 ,i d1 ,sir4 ,nev] calculate on be+ damn$ = ev]8 ,nev]4 ,& y c sleep z calmly on y\r pill[1 ) ! ,bible by y\r side1 z y c\ld if y believ$ ! d>k _w ( hell _h vani%$ into air--gone out ( exi/5ce = ev]8 ,yes1 ,sir1 ,i c4 ,?is1 ,sir1 is to me inexplicably m>vell\s4 ,i wond] h[ any "o1 :o believes 9 ! ,div9e au?ority ( ! ,bible1 c ev] look at x )\t feel+ t]rifi$1 z *ildr5 feel :5 go+ into a d>k room1 aft] li/5+ to a s]ies ( fe>ful gho/ /ories4 ,:y1 ,sir1 ! v design ( ! ,*ri/ian revelation1 giv5 to u 9 ! ,bible1 is n only to deliv] u f ! wra? to come1 b f ! dread ( x4 ,& ?is x does1 :5 we believe 9 its ,div9e orig91 & yield to its au?ority4 ,i 0 a believ] once1 & fond ( !ological /udies2 b ! pr$om9ant influ5ce ( my fai? 0 mo/ oppressive1 at times agoniz+4 ,i c\ld nev] rise above t]ror2 ! dread ( be+ lo/ = ev] haunt$ me almo/ day & night4 ,if y wat*$ ! m5tal process :i* 0 go+ on dur+ ! "t y 7 a believ] 9 ! ,bible1 & c n[ di/9ctly recollect x1 p]haps y w p]ceive !re 0 "o great act y fail$ to p]=m1 :i* is ! te/+ & ! decisive act ( a g5u9e believ]--! pass+ ( ! ,rubicon4 ,to :at act d y ref]8 ,to ! act ( com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 compliance ) 8 own invitation & promise--',come unto me1 all ye t lab\r & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/' 7,matt4 xi4 #bh74 ',him t come? to me ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out' 7,john vi4 #cg74 ,yes1 ,sir1 ,i recollect hav+ my eye (t5 fix$ on ! two v]ses y h quot$1 & o!rs :i* speak ( com+ to him = life1 & to be sav$2 b a veil ( my/]y hung ov] !m :i* ,i c\ld n lift up4 ,i _h ! l(tie/ conceptions ( 8 sup]human greatness & goodness2 ! f9e bl5d+ ( maje/y & meekness1 ( dignity & condesc5sion 9 8 "*1 awak5$ my admiration2 8 pity1 8 love1 8 spotless purity1 aw$ & delight$ me2 & ,i (t5 felt indignant--a real loa?+ ( _s--:5 reflect+ on ! brutal treatm5t he met ) f 8 c\ntrym52 b ,i nev] c\ld make out1 f any?+ ,i read 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 h[ he c\ld /& 9 ! relation ( a ,savi\r to me1 or h[ ,i c\ld p]=m t act ( com+ to him1 on :i* he places ! issue ( salvation4 ,& ?is is ! orig9 ( my unbelief4 ,i _h no wi% to become an unbeliev]2 ,i became "o aga9/ my incl9ation1 & 9 opposition to e>ly1 & long-*]i%$1 & ende>$ associations2 b necessity compell$ me2 because1 aft] long & int5se ?9k+1 ,i f\nd t ! pr(]r$ bless+ ( salvation 0 plac$ on an impracticable & an impossible cont+5cy4 ,nor h ,i1 z yet1 _h cause to regret x4 ,i n[ c live )\t dread ( ! future2 & ,i h no d\bt1 if !re be ano!r /ate ( exi/5ce = man1 z ,i feel incl9$ to believe !re is1 x w be "o ( happ9ess1 to comp5sate = ! sorr[s & mis]ies :i* are endur$ 9 ?is4 ,b suppose o!rs h be5 enabl$ to p]=m ?is act ( com+ to ,jesus ,*ri/2 & suppose1 by p]=m+ x1 !y h ent]$ into ! actual possession ( peace & joy 9 believ+1 !n ,i ?9k y mu/ admit t ! cont+5cy on :i* ! pr(]r$ bless+ ( salvation is susp5d$1 comes )9 ! capabilities ( ! human m9d1 & :at o!rs h done y might h done1 & yet may live to d4 ,by y\r p]mission ,i w give y a p>agraph1 z x be>s s closely on ! subject ( our conv]sation1 :i* "o ( ! mo/ di/+ui%$ m5 ( ! pres5t age address$ to a philosophical fri5d4 ,! writ] _h be5 = ye>s a believ] 9 ! ,div9e orig9 ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 b up to ?is p]iod 9 8 moral hi/ory1 x 0 to him a sy/em ( ab/ract tru?s1 :i* made no approa*es to 8 he>t1 to engage 8 affections1 or to influ5ce 8 w4 ,b by a succession ( impulses & impressions1 & new discov]ies ( 8 inn] _s1 he began to feel re/less--"s degree ( al>m1 9 fact1 t he /ood 9 ne$ ( a ,savi\r2 & by read+ ! ,bible ) close att5tion1 he f\nd t ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o up to ?is "t _h mov$ 9 dim vision be=e 8 imag9ation1 z an ideal or a m]e hi/orical be+1 0 a liv+ be+1 & j su* a liv+ be+ z he ne$$--"o :o c\ld save him f 8 fe>s1 & :o alone c\ld save him4 ,! crisis 9 8 moral hi/ory n[ arriv$1 & he says3 ',i sick5 at my own imp]fect prep>ations4 ,i take "o decisive & imm$iate /ep1 & resign my all to ! suffici5cy ( my ,savi\r4 ,i plead 8 own promise1 t him t come? unto me ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out4 ,i come to him ) my he>t1 su* z x is1 & ,i pray t ! op]ation ( 8 ,_s1 & ! p[] ( 8 sanctify+ fai?1 w\ld make x su* z x %\ld be4' ,?is is ! exp]i5ce & te/imony ( ,dr4 ,*alm]s1 :o tells u t aft] he ?us believ$ & tru/$ 9 ,*ri/1 he _h 'joyful mom5ts2' he walk$ ) ,god1 liv+ 9 ! habitual expectation ( et]nal life4 ,if1 ,sir1 ,i n[ ent]ta9$ ! same belief 9 ! tru?fulness ( ! ,bible :i* ,i once ent]ta9$1 & :i*1 )\t d\bt1 ,dr4 ,*alm]s ent]ta9$ :5 he wrote to 8 fri5d ! p>agraph :i* y h j giv5 to me1 ,i %\ld feel /rongly incl9$ to attribute ! pr$om9ancy ( fe> & dread ov] hope & peace1 "u :i* ,i ceaselessly suff]$1 to "s defective view ( reveal$ tru?1 or to "s %ortcom+ 9 ! my/]i\s act ( m5tal ob$i5ce to a ,div9e requisition2 b1 to be c&id1 ,i _c n[ look on ! ,bible ) t degree ( rev]5ce ,i once did1 & = _m grave reasons4 ,i h detect$ 9 x s _m palpable errors1 & s _m irreconcilable discrepancies1 t ,i _c n[ receive x z a g5u9e & au!ntic revelation ( ! ,deity4 ,b nei!r errors nor discrepancies h ev] be5 consid]$1 by fair & imp>tial critics1 z decisive evid5ce aga9/ ! g5u95ess or au!nticity ( an anci5t book2 z errors1 by c>eful collation1 may be correct$1 & discrepancies adju/$1 z our k becomes m accurate & ext5d$4 ,& ?is has be5 done 9 ref]5ce to ! ,bible1 by _m ^: le>n+ & integrity /amp a /]l+ wor? on ! result ( _! lab\rs4 ,i "k1 ,sir1 _m m5 ( le>n+1 ( ta/e1 & ( dogg$ hone/y1 :o are /aun* believ]s 9 ! ,bible1 & c&\r compels me to admit t !y h1 to _! own satisfaction1 correct$ ! errors & h>moniz$ ! discrepancies :i* /agg] my fai?2 &1 p]haps1 if ,i 7 to adopt ! same process ( lab\r1 ,i might be equally successful2 b ,i d n n[ see ! necessity ( x4 ,i h arriv$ at a po9t ( discov]y :i* yields me z mu* satisfaction z y c feel 9 ! discov]ies :i* ! ,bible makes to y4 ,i c feel1 )\t su* auxili>y aid1 a calm repose 9 ! sympa?y ( ,god ) individual man1 & a delight 9 m$itat+ on 8 gr&eur & 8 goodness1 :i*1 ,i ?9k1 _c be surpass$ by any emotion :i* ! /ronge/ fai? 9 ! promises ( ! ,bible c inspire4 ,b1 ,sir1 h[ c y "k t he feels sympa?y = individual man1 unless he tells y s8 ,i believe he does4 ,b on :at evid5ce d y base y\r belief8 ,because1 to believe )\t evid5ce1 w\ld be z absurd z to )hold belief f prepond]at+ evid5ce w\ld be repreh5sible4 ,i inf] x1 f ! v obvi\s m>ks ( b5evol5t design :i* are app>5t ?r\gh ! :ole range ( creation4 ,i w n dispute ?is po9t2 b p]mit me to ask y :e!r1 9 y\r belief1 8 sympa?y is a species ( ref9$ s5tim5tal emotion = 8 own gratification1 or a practical manife/ation ( su/a9+ & consol+ influ5ce2 & :e!r he sympa?izes ) e individual man :o ne$s 8 sympa?y1 or only a select portion ( ! great family ( suff]+ humanity8 ,be=e ,i reply to y\r que/ions1 may ,i ask if y h any d\bt on ! "q ( 8 sympa?y = individual man8 ,i h no d\bt on ! "q ( 8 sympa?y & lov+-k9dness 9 behalf ( ^? :o confide 9 him1 & :o love him1 because my ,bible tells me s2 b !re is an ambiguity 9 y\r =m ( expression1 :i*1 9 my judgm5t1 involves a self-evid5t contradiction1 & ?is is :y ,i h ask$ = a cle> explanation--ambiguity 9 reason+ be+ some?+ l a sudd5 eclipse1 :i* wraps ev]y?+ 9 total d>kness4 ,9 my !ory1 ,sir1 !re is no selection--no?+ l t und]curr5t ( p>tiality :i* runs ?r\gh ! ,bible2 all are treat$ alike1 /&+ on ! same level2 & h5ce my expression1 he sympa?izes ) individual man1 means e man4 ,& y believe ?is1 )\t 8 tell+ y t he does *]i% a practical sympa?y = e man4 ,i inf] x1 ,sir1 & f :at ,i consid] an infallible data--! obvi\s m>ks ( b5evol5t design1 :i* ,i c trace ?r\gh ! :ole range ( ! visible creation4 ,i admit y\r data1 b object to y\r inf]5ce1 because uni=m exp]i5ce decides ! fact t all m5 d n /& on ! same level1 nor are !y treat$ alike2 = we _c look 9 any direction )\t see+ inequality4 ,i am n go+1 ,sir1 to inquire into ! causes ( ?is inequality ( rank1 ( p]sonal & ( social condition1 :i* is s obvi\sly app>5t1 z t w\ld raise _m que/ions :i* we %\ld n h "t to discuss1 b simply to notice ! fact ( inequality1 :i* y\r proposition virtually d5ies4 ,look1 = example1 at yon pr9cely mansion1 & !n ?9k ( ! cottage :]e we fir/ met4 ,comp>e ! a?letic frame ( its weal?y occupi] & 8 hale appe>ance1 ) an emaciat$ human be+1 ^: life is p9+ away "u a prolong$ disease4 ,are all treat$ alike1 & d all /& on ! same level1 "u 8 adm9i/rative provid5ce8 ,no1 ,sir1 !re are t[]+ m\nta9s1 ri* 9 gold5 ore1 & des]t wa/es1 :]e ! m[] fille? n 8 h&1 nor he t b9de? %eaves 8 bosom4 ,& if1 ,sir1 he sympa?izes ) e man1 9 ! s5se :i* we atta* to ! t]m1 x mu/ be s5tim5tal2 facts prove t x is n practical--! m]e sympa?y ( ! humane judge = prison]s1 :5 leav+ ! dock "u ! s5t5ce ( dea?1 or t ( ! t5d]-he>t$ physician 9 a w>d ( incurables4 ,g into an hospital1 a prison1 a poor-h\se1 or a cottage1 :]e its inmate is dy+ "u prolong$ & acute disease2 visit ! habitation ( a brok5-d[n tradesman1 ^: *ildr5 are cry+ = food1 :ile he has none to give !m2 pass on to ! field ( battle1 aft] ! "w ( slaught] is ov]1 & m+le among/ ! w\nd$2 or g on bo>d ! slave %ip1 & look into h] hold1 z %e moves ?r\gh ! middle passage1 betwe5 ! l& ( fre$om & ! l& ( p]petual bondage2 & :at practical pro( w y f9d1 9 any ( ^! retreats ( suff]+ humanity1 t ,,god ,,sympa?izes ,,) ,,e ,,man8 ,y talk ( ! discrepancies ( ! ,bible1 & argue t !y are a pro( t x comes n f ,god4 ,b :at a t]ribly p]plex+ & appall+ discrepancy d y op5 up betwe5 8 "* z a b5evol5t be+1 & 8 adm9i/rative provid5ce8 ,foll[ out y\r c\rse ( reason+1 & !n1 to act consi/5tly1 y mu/ become an a!i/1 & compell$ to admit into y\r cre$ n only improbabilities1 b absolute impossibilities4 ,well1 ,i w admit t :5 we come into real1 practical life1 we are compell$ to modify1 if n to give up z indef5sible1 "s ( our speculative op9ions4 ,9 fact1 ! issue ( e inquiry1 :5 fe>lessly pursu$1 is unc]ta9ty--pa9ful1 di/ract+ unc]ta9ty--& man becomes ! sport1 if n ! victim1 ( 8 own speculations & inve/igations4 ,yes1 ,sir1 :5 he w n condesc5d to be taught ( ,god4 ,if we admit ! inspiration1 & consequ5t au?ority ( ! ,bible1 we h an infallible tea*] on all que/ions relat+ to our responsibilities & our f9al de/9y1 & ! m9d settles d[n into a /ate ( quietude1 & feels secure2 b if we reject its inspiration & au?ority z a %am1 or a dogma ( sup]/ition1 we g adrift on ! wide expanse ( absolute unc]ta9ty1 & are left to p]i%1 :51 & :]e1 & h[ we "k n1 till aft] ! t]rible cata/rophe has occurr$4 ,!re 0 n[ a pause 9 our discussion2 & )9 ! space ( a few m9utes1 a little d>k cl\d1 l t :i* 0 se5 by ! prophet's s]vants f ! heights ( ,c>mel1 ov]spread ! heav5s1 & we 7 compell$ to look = a place ( refuge f ! /orm :i* 0 com+4 ,i am go+ to see a poor woman1 :o lives 9 yon cottage2 p]haps y w n object to accompany me2 we %all f9d %elt] !re4 ,mo/ will+ly1 & if %e be a des]v+ object1 ,i %all feel mo/ happy to contribute a mite = h] relief2 = y\r sake1 ,sir4 ,i ?ank y4 ,sir1 = ! p]sonal complim5t2 & ,i d\bt n b %e w be ?ankful = y\r *>itable donation1 = %e is v poor4 ,to be c&id1 ,sir1 ,i l practical sympa?y bett] ?an s5tim5tal2 ! "o is a reality1 ! o!r a %am or a mawki% emotion1 little less ?an a self-complim5t to a ref9$ b useless s5sibility--some?+ :i* excites ! s5tim5talism ( a draw+-room1 :5 we are look+ on ! pr9t ( an hospital or ! wreck ( a vessel hang+ on ! wall1 b :i* gives no relief to a rescu$ sailor1 or a dis*>g$ incurable4 ,! poor inmate 7,mrs4 ,all57 0 seat$ 9 h] *air1 wrapp$ 9 flannel1 & support$ by pill[s1 h] appe>ance pla9ly indicat+ t %e 0 ne> dea?4 ,%e smil$ on see+ me1 b on see+ ! /rang] %e became a little disconc]t$1 yet1 ) polite ease1 %e mov$ h] h&s t[>ds two *airs1 & said1 ,g5tlem51 be seat$4 ,y appe>1 said ,mr4 ,t5n5t1 v ill4 ,yes1 ,sir1 b ,i believe my life ( suff]+ w soon end1 & !n all w be well--& = ev]4 ,i suppose y hope to g to heav5 :5 y die8 ,i h no d\bt ( x1 ,sir4 ,b z y\r ,bible speaks ( hell & et]nal mis]y1 don't y sometimes fe> go+ !re :5 y die8 ,i did once1 ,sir4 ,& :y n n[8 ,because my de> ,savi\r says1 ',come unto me1 & ,i w give y re/4' ,i h come to him1 & d come to him daily & h\rly1 & he has fulfill$ 8 promise1 & giv5 me re/ ( s\l1 z an e>ne/ ( ev]la/+ re/1 & peace1 & joy4 ,!n y h no fe> 9 prospect ( go+ into ! great invisible _w4 ,no1 ,sir2 & ,i long = ! h\r to come :5 ,i %all dep>t & be ) ,*ri/4 ,i saw him 9 ! visions ( ! night1 :5 deep sleep _h fall5 ^u me1 & he appe>$ 9 glory1 z :5 he 0 transfigur$ on ,tabor4 ,d y place mu* dep5d5ce on dreams8 ,i place dep5d5ce on no?+1 ,sir1 b ! exce$+ great & preci\s promises ( my ,bible2 b x is delightsome to h1 9 ! visions ( ! night1 ! re-appe>ance ( day-?\ghts & m$itations2 x is (t5 !n1 f "s cause :i* ,i _c expla91 !y are clo!d 9 a m visible & sub/antial =m4 ,n[1 ,mrs4 ,all51 "o m "q1 & ,i h done4 ,d y ?9k x possible = any argum5t to conv9ce y t ,jesus ,*ri/ is n a real be+1 only an imag9>y "o8 ,d y1 ,sir1 ?9k x possible = any argum5t to conv9ce y t y are n a real be+1 or t we are n all real be+s1 only imag9>y ones4 ,! "o ?+ is j ab\t z likely to be done z ! o!r1 & j ab\t z easy4 ,i read "p ( ! f\rte5? *apt] ( ! ,gospel ( ,john1 mak+ a few rem>ks on :at ,i read1 & !n w5t to pray ) h]1 ,mr4 ,t5n5t1 f a s5se ( polit5ess1 if n f a sup]ior reason1 kneel+ ) me be=e ! ?rone ( m]cy4 ,z ! /orm 0 n[ abat$1 & ! ev5+ f> sp5t1 we left h]2 b1 on %ak+ h&s ) h]1 ,mr4 ,t5n5t gave h] a sov]eign4 ,we walk$ away 9 sil5ce1 b at l5g? he said1 ,well1 ,sir1 if y\r religion be1 :at unbeliev]s say x is1 an inv5tion1 x is a v soo?+ & inspir+ "o4 ,on su* an occasion z ?is we _c help wi%+ x to be real1 ev5 if we c't believe x to be s4 ,y see1 ,sir1 x answ]s all ! purposes ( a reality at ! great crisis 9 ! hi/ory ( human life4 ,:5 we came to ! cross-road :]e we 7 to leave ea* o!r1 he said1 ,d y1 ,sir1 rema9 at ,fairm\nt mu* long]8 ,yes1 ,sir1 = "s weeks4 ,i %\ld l ano!r int]view1 if ,i may be p]mitt$ to solicit su* a fav\r4 ,we engag$ to meet on ! foll[+ ,saturday ev5+1 b we 7 prev5t$4 ,t[>ds ! latt] end ( ! ensu+ week1 ,i receiv$ ! subjo9$ note f him1 :i* 0 br\ght by ,capta9 ,dunlop's g>d5]1 :o in=m$ u t 8 ma/] 0 j dead3-- ,,de> ,,sir1--,be=e y receive ?is1 ,i %all h left4 ,:at a contra/ h ,i witness$ betwe5 ! cottage & ! mansion6 ,:at ,i h se5 & he>d dur+ ?is visit w nev] pass f my memory4 ,if ,i c\ld believe 9 ! efficacy ( pray]1 ,i %\ld say1 pray = me4 ,we may nev] meet aga91 b %\ld ! ,bible ev] be 9 lat] life z preci\s to me z x 0 be=e infidelity corrupt$ my he>t1 y %all he> f me4--,y\rs fai?fully1 ,,george ,,t5n5t4 ,we _h he>d ( ! ,capta9's illness1 at ^: mansion ,mr4 ,t5n5t _h be5 on a visit2 b ! ann\ncem5t ( 8 dea? />tl$ & depress$ u4 ,:y1 g>d5]1 y\r ma/]'s dea? has be5 v sudd54 ,yes1 ,sir1 he wasn't ill m ?an five days4 ,:at 0 ! nature ( 8 disease8 ,inflammation ( ! b[els1 s ,i he>d my wife say4 ,did any cl]gyman visit him dur+ 8 illness8 ,no1 ,sir1 no "o 0 ) him b my wife1 he 0 ma9ly fond ( h]1 & %e nurs$ him1 & gave him 8 physic1 & didn't leave him1 night or day1 till he left u all = t'o!r _w4 ,i believe1 g>d5]1 he 0 an infidel1 & did n believe 9 ! exi/5ce ( ano!r _w4 ,x happ5$ to him1 ,sir1 z x has happ5$ to o!rs be=e him2 :5 dea? got ne> him 8 infidelity =sook him1 & !n 8 belief ( ano!r _w 0 z /rong z ! apo/le ,paul's1 s ,i he>d my wife say4 ,d y "k h[ he felt 9 ! prospect ( dy+8 ,i he>d my wife say x 0 a dismal sc5e4 ,%e trembl$ at night :5 %e 0 left by h]self ) him4 ,d y "k if ,mr4 ,t5n5t saw him dur+ 8 illness8 ,i he>d my wife say t he saw him once1 & !y _h high words4 ,y don't mean !y qu>rell$4 ,:y1 no1 ,sir1 n exactly t1 b ,i he>d my wife say t :5 ,mr4 ,t5n5t w5t into 8 room "o morn+1 j aft] breakfa/1 ma/] said to him1 y see1 ,t5n5t1 :at y & y\r infidelity has done = me4 ,i %all g d[n 9 ?is /orm1 & be lo/4 ,mr4 ,t5n5t said some?+ 9 reply1 s ,i he>d my wife say1 b ,i c't m9d :at1 = ,i h be5 9 a p[] ( tr\ble s9ce ma/]'s dea?1 = he 0 a good ma/] to me4 ,he nev] w5t into ! room aft] t morn+1 s ,i he>d my wife say4 ,d y "k if he _h any hope ( salvation be=e he di$8 ,no1 ,sir1 ,i don't ?9k he _h4 ,i he>d my wife say t ma/] said next to no?+ all along ?r\gh 8 sickness1 b t "o awful say+1 ,i %all g d[n 9 ?is /orm1 & be lo/4 ,he said t1 ,sir1 s ,i he>d my wife say1 j z he 0 a-dy+4 ,my wife is 9 sore tr\ble ab\t ma/]'s s\l1 = he 0 a good ma/] to h]4 ,i tell y :at1 ,sir1 ?is infidelity is a bad ?+4 ,x makes p bold 9 wick$ness & contempt ( ,god :5 !y are 9 heal?1 b _! c\rage leaves !m :5 dea? comes4 ,!y are desp]ate c[>ds !n4 ,well1 g>d5]1 ,i hope x w be a w>n+ to y4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 y don't ?9k t ,i be an infidel4 ,no1 ,sir1 ,i love my ,bible1 & s does my wife4 ,an infidel6 no1 ,sir2 & ,i (t5 told ma/] he w\ld rep5t ( x "s day4 ,i c't1 ,sir1 get ! t]rible words out ( my e>s--,i %all g d[n 9 ?is /orm1 & be lo/4 ,9 t /orm ma/] did g d[n4 ,good night1 ,sir2 x's too awful to ?9k ab\t4 ,! fun]al 0 conduct$ ) great pomp2 & :5 pass+ ! g>d5]'s cottage "s days aft]w>ds1 ,i /epp$ 9 & saw 8 wife1 :o 0 9 m\rn+ = h] late ma/]4 ,aft] a few lead+ inquiries1 ,i got h] to tell me :at pass$ :5 ,mr4 ,t5n5t w5t to see 8 dy+ fri5d4 ,i don't m9d all1 ,sir1 b ma/] said to him1 y see ,t5n5t1 :at y & y\r infidelity has done = me4 ,he !n said some?+ ab\t pray+ to ,jesus ,*ri/ to save him1 :5 ma/] said to him1 :y1 h[ c ,i d t1 :5 y h taught me to reject ,him z an impo/or8 ,i lov$ my ,bible till ,i knew y2 y made me ridicule x4 ,mr4 ,t5n5t !n w5t out ( ! room 9 ang]1 & nev] came back4 ,i felt = my poor ma/]4 ,x 0 v sad to see him g out ( "o _w into ano!r1 & he> him say1 j z he 0 go+1 ,i %all g d[n 9 ?is /orm1 & be lo/4 ,i h _h no s\nd sleep s9ce4 ,i c't get ! frightful words out ( my e>s4 ,i am always dream+ ab\t a boat turn$ ov] 9 a fe>ful /orm1 & ma/] s9k+ 9 ! great lake4 ,,! ,,bible ,,preci\s4 ,"s few ye>s aft] my int]view ) ,mr4 ,t5n5t1 & :5 its vivid impressions _h ne>ly fad$ f my recollection1 ,i receiv$ ! foll[+ lett]1 :i* ,i read ) int5se delight3-- ,,my ,,de> ,,sir1--,x is possible t y may h =gott5 me long s9ce2 b a slight ref]5ce to ! rem>kable incid5ts connect$ ) our int]view1 w probably br+ me to y\r remembrance4 ,we met on a ,saturday ev5+1 9 a woodman's cottage1 at ,broadhur/2 we aft]w>ds knelt toge!r 9 ! cottage ( a poor woman1 :o1 d\btless1 has pass$ into a happi] _w long ere n[4 ,we p>t$ "u an arrangem5t to meet aga92 b ! sudd5 illness & dea? ( my old fri5d1 ,capta9 ,dunlop1 ) :om ,i 0 !n /ay+1 compell$ me to leave 8 h\se r abruptly4 ,9 a note :i* ,i s5t to y ,i rememb] say+1 t if ! ,bible %\ld ev] be aga9 z preci\s to me z x once 01 y %\ld he> f me4 ,& n[ ,i r$eem my pl$ge1 :i* y w be k9d en\gh to accept z my apology = obtrud+ ?is lett] ^u y4 ,:5 we met 9 ! woodman's cottage ,i 0 a pr\d sceptic1 look+ ) haughty disda9 & contempt on e "o1 illit]ate or intellig5t1 :o pr(ess$ a belief 9 ! au?ority ( ! ,bible4 ,b :at ,i he>d & saw t nev]-to-be-=gott5 ,saturday ev5+1 & subsequ5tly 9 ! dea? *amb] ( my old fri5d1 0 l ! %ock ( an e>?quake2 x %ook my sceptical op9ions f _! f\ndation1 & s scatt]$ !m1 t ,i nev] aft]w>ds c\ld ga!r !m up1 nor did ,i ev] make an ef=t or feel an incl9ation s to d4 ,! sweet calm ( ! poor woman's cottage1 :5 plac$ 9 contra/ ) ! t]rific /orm ( ! mansion--! assurance ( ! poor woman t %e 0 go+ to heav51 & ! equally /rong assurance ( my old fri5d1 ,capta9 ,dunlop1 t he 0 go+ to hell--7 s /rongly impr9t$ on my imag9ation1 t !y foll[$ me day & night4 ,i grew sick ( life1 & m ?an once 0 /rongly tempt$ to ha/5 on a doom :i* ,i ?\ght inevitable1 & :i* at times ,i long$ to h decid$ & settl$ = ev]4 ,i d>$ n ent] a *ur*2 ! sight ( a ,bible _h ! same effect on my n]v\s s5sibility :i* we may suppose ! re-appe>ance ( a murd]$ man w\ld h on ! liv+ mon/] :o took away 8 life2 & :5 9 company1 if religion became ! subject ( discussion1 ,i felt int]dict$ f tak+ any "p1 ei!r = or aga9/ x4 ,?is pa9ful /ate ( m9d cont9u$ = m ?an two ye>s2 !re 0 at times a lull 9 ! /orm ( angui%2 b aft] a :ile x came back ) /ill great] fury1 &1 l my dep>t$ fri5d1 ,i (t5 said1 ',yes6 ,i %all be a wreck1 & lo/4' ,illu/ration3 ,,mr4 ,,t5n5t ,,& ,,! ,,tract ,,sell]4 ,vol4 i4 p4 #aea4 ,b ,god1 :o is ri* 9 m]cy1 ^: eye is pity1 & ^: arm is p[] 7to quote y\r own expression1 :i* ,i admir$ = its beauty :5 y utt]$ x71 9 an unlook$ = mom5t1 & 9 a /range place1 br\ght ab\t a wond]ful *ange1 by r5ew+ me1 ,i tru/1 9 ! _s ( my m9d1 & br++ me aga9 to say1 ',preci\s ,bible1 :at a treasure6' ,! means :i* he employ$ to effect ?is wondr\s revolution 9 my op9ions & 9 my he>t 7 v simple1 b !y 7 effectual3 he *ose to let me see & feel t ! "w 0 8 own "w4 ,su* 0 ! re/lessness ( my m9d1 t ,i 0 compell$ to keep p]petually mov+ ab\t1 t by see+ v>i\s sights1 & go+ into fre% society1 ,i might be div]t$ f ! gloomy t]ror ( my own ?\ghts1 & ! dread ( :at 0 to come4 ,i sp5t two ye>s on ! cont95t1 b return$ to ,engl& la/ spr+ ! same man z :5 ,i left x--) ?is diff]5ce1 t ,i seem$ ne>] ! v]ge ( absolute despair4 ,aft] sp5d+ a few weeks 9 ,london1 & visit+ _m places 9 ,s\? ,wales1 ,i w5t to ,bri/ol1 & !n to ,ba?1 & f ,ba? to ,ryde1 9 ! ,isle ( ,wight1 :]e ,i took lodg+s1 mak+ up my m9d to /ay !re dur+ ! summ]4 ,:5 return+ "o ev5+ f ,newport1 ,i met a lad ) a small basket1 :o ask$ me to buy a little book1 tell+ me1 z an inducem5t1 t he _h be5 walk+ ab\t all day long1 & _h n got en\gh money to buy a supp] = 8 poor old "m4 ,8 doleful tale t\*$ my he>t1 & ,i gave him "s relief1 b said1 ',keep y\r books1 lad1 !y may be money to y4' ,we bo? pass$ on1 b :5 at "s di/ance f ea* o!r1 ,i ?\ght1 p]haps he has 9 8 basket some?+ t w\ld amuse me4 ,i turn$ & hail$ him1 & he ran back4 ,on exam9+ 8 basket ,i f\nd a l>gi% lot ( religi\s tracts2 ,i took two1 paid him = !m1 put !m into my pocket1 & w5t home4 ,i 0 s knock$ up by my long walk t ,i 0 soon 9 b$ & asleep1 & ! tracts 7 n ?\ght (4 ,! next ev5+1 :5 sitt+ on a l>ge /one on ! bea*1 look+ at ! %ips sail+ & at an*or1 at ! v>i$ movem5ts ( ! sea-gulls1 & ! g5tle ebb+ ( ! tide1 ,i felt a mom5t>y elation ( _s1 su* z ,i _h n felt = ye>s2 x 0 some?+ l ! sudd5 return ( an old fri5d aft] ye>s ( abs5ce4 ,i w n1 ,sir1 tr\ble y by rec\nt+ ! ?\ghts t pass$ ?r\gh my m9d 9 ?is elysian rev]ie1 b "o ?\ght came & w5t s (t51 t x became ! ma/] ?\ght ( ?is delightful mood ( ?9k+4 ',yes1' ?\ght ,i1 'man has a capacity = happ9ess1 :y1 !n1 is he n happy8 ,:y am ,i n happy8 & :y d ,i n enjoy life :5 ,i possess s amply ! means ( enjoy+ x8 ,:at c be ! reason :y ,i am s ca/ d[n & wret*$8' ,on putt+ my h& into my pocket to get my knife1 ,i felt ! tracts ,i _h put !re :5 ,i b\ght !m1 & ,i took !m out4 ,_! titles1 ,covey#d & ,poor ,joseph1 _h caught my eye :5 ,i saw !m 9 ! lad's basket1 & ,i 0 induc$ to select !m1 imag9+ !y n>rat$ "s int]e/+ tale4 #d ,see note1 p4 #eh4 ,i read ! acc\nt ( ,covey1 b 8 d>+ c\rage :5 go+ into battle1 :i* =c$ him to risk disob$i5ce to ord]s r ?an skulk f ! advanc+ foe1 made a /rong] impression on my imag9ation ?an 8 aft] conv]sion did on my he>t4 ,x c>ri$ me back also to ! sc5es :i* my old fri5d1 ,capta9 ,dunlop1 _h (t5 pictur$ to me1 ( 8 hairbread? escapes f dang]2 & !n 8 la/ words recurr$ to my memory ) t]rible =ce--',mr4 ,t5n5t1 ,i am a wreck1 & lo/4' ,i put ! tracts aga9 into my pocket1 z ,i ?\ght1 & sat 9 t]rible & depress+ cogitations = a long "t2 b provid5tially ,i _h put back only "o ( !m2 ! o!r _h fall5 on ! gr\nd1 & a slight breeze blew x j "u ! notice ( my eye4 ,i took x1 & read ! title--,poor ,joseph2 an ,au!ntic ,n>rative4#e #e ,a poor1 half-witt$ man1 nam$ ,joseph1 ^: employm5t 0 to g on err&s & c>ry p>cels1 pass+ ?r\gh ,london /reets "o day1 he>d psalm-s++ 9 ! h\se ( ,god2 he w5t into x2 x 0 ,dr4 ,calamy's *ur*1 ,/4 ,m>y's1 ,ald]manbury4 ,! prea*] read 8 text f #a ,tim4 i4 #ae--,?is is a fai?ful say+1 & wor?y ( all acceptation1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 ( :om ,i am *ief4 ,f ?is he prea*$1 9 ! cle>e/ mann]1 ! anci5t & apo/olic gospel1 & ,joseph1 9 rags1 gaz+ ) a/oni%m5t1 nev] took 8 eyes f ! prea*]1 b drank 9 ) eag]ness all he said1 & trudg+ homew>d1 he 0 he>d ?us mutt]+ to himself1 ,joseph nev] he>d ?is be=e6 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ! ,god :o made all ?+s1 came into ! _w to save s9n]s l ,joseph2 & ?is is true1 & x is a 'fai?ful say+6' ,n long aft] ?is ,joseph 0 seiz$ ) a fev]1 & 0 dang]\sly ill4 ,z he toss$ ^u 8 b$1 8 con/ant language 01 ,joseph is ! *ief ( s9n]s1 b ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 & ,joseph loves him = ?is4 ,8 neighb\rs :o came to see him wond]$ on he>+ him always dwell on ?is1 & only ?is4 ,"o man1 f9d+ out :]e he he>d ?is s]mon1 w5t & ask$ ,dr4 ,calamy to come & visit him4 ,he came1 b ,joseph 0 n[ v weak1 & _h n spok5 = "s "t1 & ?\gh told ( ! doctor's arrival1 he took no notice ( him2 b :5 ! doctor began to speak to him1 z soon z he he>d ! s\nd ( 8 voice he in/antly sprang ^u 8 elb[s1 & seiz+ him by 8 h&s1 exclaim$1 z l\d z he c\ld ) 8 n[ feeble & trembl+ voice1 ,o ,sir6 y are ! fri5d ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 :om ,i he>d speak s well ( him4 ,joseph is ! *ief ( s9n]s1 b x is a fai?ful say+1 t ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,god :o made all ?+s1 came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 & :y n ,joseph8 ,o1 pray to t ,jesus = me2 pray t he may save me2 tell him t ,joseph ?9ks t he loves him = com+ into ! _w to save su* s9n]s z ,joseph4 ,! doctor pray$2 :5 he conclud$1 ,joseph ?ank$ him mo/ k9dly2 b 8 ex]tions 9 talk+ _h be5 too mu* = him1 s t he %ortly aft]w>ds expir$4 ,on any o!r occasion ,i %\ld h d\bt$ ! tru?fulness ( ! n>rative1 & %\ld h ridicul$ x z a tale got up = dramatic effect4 ,b ,i did n d s n[4 ,! s5tim5ts ( ! tale came ) su* =ce1 t a flood ( te>s bore te/imony to its wondr\s effect on my pr\d _s1 & ,i 0 n[ deeply humbl$ & abas$ be=e ,him ^: eye is pity & ^: arm is p[]4 ,return+ to my lodg+s ,i b\ght a ,bible1 n[ no long] an object ( scornful contempt1 b ( v5]ation & love1 & sat d[n to read x ) z mu* eag]ness ( s\l z a disconsolate *ild 9 a di/ant c\ntry w\ld op5 an unexpect$ lett] f 8 fa!r4 ,i am n a%am$ to confess to y t ,i %$ _m te>s t night1 z ! ,bible lay on ! table be=e me2 te>s ( contrition1 :5 recall+ to my remembrance "s ( my reproa*ful say+s aga9/ x2 & te>s ( gratitude to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! fri5d ( s9n]s1 = caus+ me once m to rev]e & love my ,bible4 ,= "s "t ,i 0 fe>fully anxi\s le/ ! newly-enk9dl$ emotions ( my he>t %\ld die out1 & t ,i %\ld aga9 be left to g back into my old practices ( evil1 & possibly re-occupy ! seat ( ! scorn]4 ,i !re=e resolv$ to let "t te/ ! g5u95ess ( ! great *ange be=e ,i said any?+ to any "o ab\t x4 ,"t has done ?is2 & y1 ,sir1 are ! only p]son to :om ,i h made ! disclosure2 & ,i h no d\bt b y w rejoice to he> f me a simple /atem5t ( :at ! ,"l has done = me1 & h[ he has _h compassion on me4 ,we may meet aga92 & if we %\ld1 we %all meet z fell[-believ]s 9 ! preci\s ,bible1 & 9 ! ,savi\r x reveals to u4 ,la/ week ,i s5t a family ,bible to ! woodman1 & a small ,bible to ea* ( 8 *ildr51 simply tell+ him t x 0 a pres5t f "o :o once attempt$ to sap 8 fai? 9 ! div9e au?ority ( ! ,bible1 b :o n[ v5]ates & loves x z ,god's be/ gift to man4--,i rema91 y\rs respectfully1 ,,george ,,t5n5t4 ,,! ,,family ,,( ,,! ,,roscoes4 ,mr4 ,roscoe 0 ! son ( an em95t ,london citiz51 :o1 by 8 successful speculations 9 trade1 _h ris5 f indig5ce to ! possession ( great weal?4 ,he _h two bro!rs & "o si/]4 ,8 elde/ bro!r took to 8 fa!r's bus9ess1 8 y\nge/ ent]$ ! *ur*1 & 8 si/] m>ri$ a c\ntry g5tleman ( =tune & respectability4 ,he 0 orig9ally design$ = ! law2 b1 aft] sp5d+ a few ye>s ) an em95t solicitor1 he ab&on$ ! pr(ession1 & devot$ himself to a life ( pleasure4 ,aft] ye>s ( w&]+ f "o place to ano!r1 he settl$ 9 ! neighb\rhood ( ! village ( ,a/on1 :]e he built a spaci\s mansion1 z elegant )9 z its ext]nal appe>ance 0 impos+4 ,soon aft] its completion he m>ri$ an amiable & intellig5t lady1 ( a small =tune1 b ( great prud5ce4 ,= "s "t !y liv$ 9 ! enjoym5t ( dome/ic peace2 & :ile ,mr4 ,roscoe ga9$ reputation z a man ( intellig5ce & ( ta/e1 ,mrs4 ,roscoe 0 univ]sally e/eem$ = h] affability & b5evol5ce4 ,ye>s pass$ along--!y _h sev]al *ildr51 b all di$ 9 infancy4 ,^! successive b]eavem5ts _h su* a depress+ effect on ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 t solitude became oppressive1 & society aggravat$ h] grief1 & ! %ades ( melan*oly 7 ga!r+ ?ick ar\nd h]2 yet %e 0 com=t$ "u h] suff]+s by ! sympa?y & affection ( a fond & ende>$ husb&4 ,"t1 :i* _h cov]$ ! grave ( h] *ildr5 ) v]dure1 began to close up ! w\nds ( h] he>t2 b1 :5 p]mitt$ to enjoy ! anticipations ( becom+ once m a "m1 %e 0 doom$ to witness ! gr[+ indiff]5ce ( h] husb& t[>ds h]self4 ,h] o!r trials depress$ h]1 b ?is ov]:elm$ h]4 ,h] affection /ill gl[$ pure & ard5t2 & ?\gh %e long resi/$ e unfav\rable impression1 & r$\bl$ h] ef=ts to please1 & to r5d] 8 home attractive1 yet %e saw h] happ9ess a wreck1 & f\nd h]self b]eft ( all ! ende>m5ts ( life4 ,?is *ange 9 ,mr4 ,roscoe 0 produc$ by 8 intimacy ) ,sir ,h5ry ,wilmot1 ( ,clevel& ,hall4 ,sir ,h5ry 0 ! only son ( an em95tly pi\s "m1 :o di$ :5 he 0 sev5 ye>s ( age2 he 0 ?us left entirely to ! c>e ( 8 fa!r1 a man ( sup]ior m5tal atta9m5ts1 b ( gay & dissipat$ habits1 & a free ?9k] on !ological que/ions4 ,:5 "y he resi/$ ! contagion ( evil by :i* he 0 surr\nd$2 b hav+ f9i%$ 8 education1 :i* 0 n fav\rable to ! gr[? ( religi\s s5tim5ts1 he paid a visit to ! cont95t1 & !re he became ?or\ghly corrupt$4 ,on ! decease ( 8 fa!r1 he return$ to take possession ( ! family inh]itance2 & br\ght ) him all ! loose op9ions & dang]\s pr9ciples ( ^? ) :om he _h associat$4 ,be+ a man ( elegant mann]s1 ( sociable disposition1 g5]\s & w>m 9 8 pr(essions ( fri5d%ip1 :o _h se5 ! v>i\s aspects ( society1 & 0 qualifi$ ei!r to debate 9 argum5t or amuse at play1 he soon acquir$ a p[]ful asc5d5cy ov] ,mr4 ,roscoe1 :om he (t5 induc$ to prolong 8 visits at ! ,hall to a late h\r4 ,! influ5ce ( evil1 l ! influ5ce ( good pr9ciples1 is at fir/ imp]ceptible2 b x is usually f\nd t ! "o corrupts m rapidly ?an ! o!r re=ms4 ,! erection ( ! build+ requires a skilful comb9ation ( tal5ts & mat]ials2 b x may be demoli%$ by ! rude h& ( a b>b>ian1 :o kn[s n h[ to draw an elevation1 or execute a design4 ,clevel& ,hall1 :i* _h be5 9 =m] days ! h\se ( m]cy & ( pray]1 0 n[ become ! r5dezv\s ( ! vices--! seat ( lic5ti\sness & ( moral pollution2 ,!re _m fell1 to rise no m2 & !re ,mr4 ,roscoe lo/ ! f9e bloom t once gl[$ on 8 "*2 & if a s5se ( dec5cy op]at$ z a p>tial re/ra9t1 yet 8 home & 8 wife 7 comp>atively =sak54 ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 :o wat*$ ?is progressive *ange ) deep anxiety1 w\ld occasionally solicit ! company ( h] husb& dur+ ! t$i\s ev5+s ( ! w9t]1 b r>ely succe$$2 =1 su* 0 ! infatuation :i* _h seiz$ him1 t he c\ld n be happy away f ,sir ,h>ry4 ,at l5g? ! h\r arriv$ :i* teems ) ev5tful consequ5ces to a family1 & ,mrs4 ,roscoe became ! "m ( a lovely female *ild4 ,at fir/ h] life appe>$ 9 imm95t dang]2 & :5 ?is 0 ann\nc$ to h] husb&1 he 0 deeply affect$1 & sat mute 9 sil5ce2 b x 0 n ! dignifi$ sil5ce ( ! s\l b[+ d[n 9 submission to ! w ( ,god1 b ! sil5ce ( horror-/ruck guilt1 :i* d>es n speak4 ,aft] wait+ a consid]able "t1 ! victim ( 8 own reflections1 he resolv$ at la/ to see 8 wife2 b :5 he ent]$ h] room he f\nd t %e _h fall5 into a pr(\nd sleep4 ,z he 0 retir+1 ! nurse ?rew (f ! cov]+ t conceal$ ! face ( 8 daught]1 & ! sight op]at$ z a spell ^u 8 passions4 ,z he kiss$ ! babe1 ! tide ( conjugal affection fl[$ back into 8 s\l1 & he resolv$ f t h\r to become once m a dome/ic man4 ,! next morn+ he s5t a %ort polite note to ,sir ,h>ry1 say+ t he %\ld 9 future decl9e all intimacy4 ,_h he m]ely resolv$ to drop ! intimacy by degrees1 leav+ ! ,hall e>li] 9 ! ev5+1 & go+ less frequ5tly--(f]+ reasonable excuses = ^! v>iations1 & !n trivial ones--x is m ?an probable t ,sir ,h>ry w\ld h employ$ an extra am\nt ( fasc9at+ influ5ce to prev5t a dissolution ( ! connection4 ,b by com+ to a decision at once1 & act+ on x--by ! transmission ( ! note--he broke ! spell ( en*antm5t "u :i* he _h long be5 held1 & effect$ 8 emancipation ) comp>ative ease4 ,h]e9 he display$ consummate wisdom1 & %\ld be reg>d$ z a model ( imitation by any "o :o feels himself entangl$ 9 a simil> sn>e4 ,hesitation1 comb9$ ) a resort to cauti\s exp$i5ts1 is f> m likely to give p]petuity to a beguil+ temptation ?an to dissolve its *>m2 :]eas1 a resolute det]m9ation to break away f x1 foll[$ by "s bold & decisive /ep1 is almo/ sure to prove successful2 ! self-conque/ is !n made )\t mu* difficulty1 ! "* is r$eem$ f infamy1 & dome/ic happ9ess is re-e/abli%$ on a solid f\ndation4 ,mrs4 ,roscoe soon recov]$--! life ( ! *ild 0 sp>$--h] husb& became k9d & att5tive--& ! sun ( h] dome/ic happ9ess1 :i* _h gone d[n1 return$ to light5 h] long *e]less habitation4 ,%e 0 always a religi\s woman2 b h] religion 0 re/rict$ to op9ions1 & =ms1 & c]emonies1 :i* _h no moral p[] on h] m9d4 ,%e _h h] seasons ( devotion1 b %e reg>d$ h] devotional ex]cises z a duty1 n a privilege2 & read h] ,bible occasionally1 b h] read+ 0 g5]ally conf9$ to its hi/ories1 or n>ratives1 or p>ables4 ,%e regul>ly att5d$ h] *ur*1 & repeat$ ! responses ( its ,liturgy ) great solemnity1 b %e nev] conceiv$ t ! ess5ce ( religion consi/s 9 ! r5ovation ( ! s\l4 ,%e 0 amiable & b5evol5t1 dis*>g$ ! relative duties ( life ) /rict hon\r & punctuality1 & ?rew ov] ! pa? ( h] visible hi/ory a lu/re :i* all admir$2 & feel+ satisfi$ ) h] p]sonal goodness1 %e v naturally conclud$ t ,god requir$ no?+ m4 ,to h] ! s*eme ( salvation1 :i* requires rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 0 n less (f5sive ?an to ! av[$ unbeliev]2 & ?\gh %e _h m lib]ality ?an h] husb&1 yet %e 0 equally sev]e 9 h] rem>ks on ^? ^: piety l$ !m to oppose ! cu/oms ( ! _w1 & devote !mselves to ! ,r$eem]4 ,h] =malism 0 bo? rigid & acrimoni\s2 & ?\gh x yield$ no m5tal enjoym5t1 yet x excit$ mu* self-complac5cy1 induc+ h] to ?9k %e 0 fit = heav51 )\t creat+ any int5se long+s to g !re4 ,ye>s pass$ away 9 ! enjoym5t ( heal?1 unannoy$ by c>es or sorr[s1 till ,miss ,roscoe 0 seiz$ ) t depress+ melan*oly :i* has be5 already describ$1#f & :i* ?rew a sombr\s gloom ov] all _! prospects4 ,f ?is affliction %e 0 n[ recov]+1 & ?\gh h] p>5ts beheld ) joy ! gradual return ( h] *e]fulness1 yet h] *e]fulness 0 ( su* a s]i\s ca/ t !y rejoic$ ) trembl+4 ,z !y 7 sitt+ toge!r "o ev5+1 :5 _! daught] _h display$ unusual livel9ess1 ,mr4 ,roscoe said1 ,my de> ,sophia1 x gives u great pleasure to witness y\r pleasantry1 & we hope t 9 a %ort "t y w be able to p>take ( ! amusem5ts 9 :i* y once took s mu* delight4 ,we h resolv$ to celebrate y\r convalesc5ce by giv+ a ball1 & we hope y w lead (f 9 /yle4 #f ,see p4 #abi4 ,?is communication1 :i* 0 int5d$ to raise h] spirits1 _h a contr>y effect2 & %e repli$1 ,i am consci\s t y always keep my happ9ess 9 view1 b ,i assure y t su* a mode ( celebrat+ my deliv]ance f ! gloomy night ( m5tal sadness w\ld ill accord ) ! s5tim5ts & feel+s ( my m9d2 ! song ( mir? ,i w\ld ex*ange = ! hymn ( praise1 & w\ld pref] ! retirem5t ( dev\t m$itation to ! noisy bu/le & fanta/ic exhibition ( human vanity & folly4 ,b su* amusem5ts1 repli$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 us$ to af=d y gratification1 & ,i d ?9k1 my ,sophia1 t !y w contribute v mat]ially t[>ds re/or+ t high-ton$ vivacity :i* y\r spirits usually pres]v$4 ,yes1 fa!r1 ,i once took great delight 9 su* amusem5ts1 & almo/ contemn$ ! p]son :o despis$ !m1 b my ta/e is *ang$2 & if y wi% to ret>d ! re/oration ( my m5tal en]gy & vivacity1 y h only to urge a compliance1 :i* w w\nd my consci5ce4 ,?is reply1 my ,sophia1 confirms ! fe>ful appreh5sions :i* ,i h rec5tly ent]ta9$ conc]n+ y4 ,:at1 my fa!r1 are ^! fe>ful appreh5sions8 ,y are escap+ f ! gloom ( a physical depression1 to be involv$ 9 a religi\s gloom1 :i* w prove /ill m injuri\s4 ,y "k t ,i h always inculcat$ religi\s pr9ciples1 & set y a virtu\s example1 & c y suppose t ,i w\ld n[ recomm5d amusem5ts :i* ought to w\nd y\r consci5ce8 ,b x w\ld w\nd my consci5ce 7 ,i to m+le aga9 9 ! gay p>ties1 & p>take ( ! amusem5ts1 9 :i* ,i once delight$2 & ,i am sure1 aft] su* an av[al1 y w n press x4 ,i w\ld n press any?+ on y :i* w\ld give y pa91 b ,i fe> le/ ! religi\s turn :i* y are n[ tak+ %\ld lead y ei!r to despond5cy or en?usiasm4 ,o my fa!r1 x is a belief t ,jesus ,*ri/ di$ = s9n]s1 ev5 ! *ief1 t has giv5 peace & hope to my deeply-depress$ m9d4 ,?is is ! !me on :i* ,i love to dwell4 ,9 comp>ison ) ?is1 ! *>ms ( poetry or ! discov]ies ( sci5ce are insignificant & wor?less4 ,b1 my de>1 ,i hope y d n rank y\rself among ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,y h always be5 a dutiful *ild1 k9d & atta*$ to ^? ar\nd y2 ! ornam5t ( y\r family2 y\r "* is free f a /a91 & y\r moral pr9ciples are z pure z ! light ( heav52 & w\ld x n be an insult to y\r ,mak] if y 71 z is too mu* ! fa%ion among our mod]n sa9ts1 to class y\rself ) ^? :o are too wor?less to m]it 8 reg>d8 ,b1 my fa!r1 we may be v excell5t 9 ! sight ( man1 & yet (f5sive 9 ! sight ( ,god4 ,! ,ph>isees ( ! ,new ,te/am5t are comp>$ to ':it$ sepul*res1 :i* inde$ appe> beautiful outw>dly1 b are )9 full ( dead m5's bones1 & ( all uncleanness4' ,i feel ! comp>ison 9 relation to myself to be j4 ,i h dis*>g$ ! relative duties ( life ) "s degree ( propriety1 & "k t my "* is free f reproa*2 ,i h devot$ myself to ! improvem5t ( my m9d1 & held 9 v5]ation ! religion on ^: ext]nal ord9ances ,i h att5d$1 b ,i h n s\ght = happ9ess 9 ! enjoym5t ( ! div9e fav\r1 nor h ,i1 till rec5tly1 ei!r und]/ood or felt ! p[] ( religi\s pr9ciples on my he>t4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh ,i may be blameless t[>ds man1 ,i am a s9n] aga9/ ,god1 b a s9n] hop+ to be sav$ by grace ?r\gh fai?1 & t fai? is n ( my own orig9at+1 x is ! gift ( ,god4 ,my ,sophia1 ,i nev] he>d y talk 9 a /ra9 l ?is be=e2 y appe> to h tak5 a mo/ gloomy view ( human nature1 &1 accord+ to my judgm5t1 y are gone (f among ! my/]ies ( mod]n ,calv9ism1 &1 unless y retrace y\r /eps1 y w be plung$ into a /ate ( depression m p]plex+1 because m hopeless1 ?an t f :i* y are n[ em]g+4 ,i "k ,i nev] talk$ 9 ?is /ra9 be=e1 because ! veil ( ignorance conceal$ f me ! tru?s :i* ,i n[ disc]n ) s mu* cle>ness 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,! apo/le says1 ',! natural man receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 = !y are fooli%ness unto him2 nei!r c he "k !m1 because !y are spiritually disc]n$4' ,& ,i c atte/1 f my own exp]i5ce1 ! accuracy ( ?is /atem5t4 ,b ! eyes ( my und]/&+ are n[ enlight5$1 & ,i c disc]n a beauty & gr&eur 9 ! s*eme ( salvation :i* ,i nev] saw be=e4 ,! ,scriptures are n[ ! pure f\nta9 f :5ce ,i draw ! wat] ( life4 ,my ta/e is n[ =m$ by ! influ5ce ( ! tru? :i* !y reveal1 & su* is ! alt]$ /ate ( my m9d t[>ds ,god1 & ! ,r$eem]1 & ano!r _w1 t ,i feel z ?\gh introduc$ into a new condition ( be+4 ,y may imag9e t ?is m5tal process w issue 9 gloom & dejection1 b no2 ,i feel myself ris+ above ! conflict+ elem5ts ( grief on :i* my m9d has be5 toss$1 into ! enjoym5t ( t 'peace :i* passe? all und]/&+4' ,b1 my ,sophia1 ,i fe> t y are c>ri$ away by ! flights ( y\r fancy1 & are n[ lab\r+ "u a delusion :i* w leave y m wret*$ ?an x f\nd y4 ,b1 my de> fa!r1 suppose x be a delusion1 is x n a pleas+ "o8 ,x has deliv]$ me f a species ( melan*oly1 :i* no o!r exp$i5t c\ld remove4 ,b x is no delusion1 because ! effect is produc$ by tru? op]at+ on my m9d ?r\gh ! m$ium ( my judgm5t2 & if y exam9e ! ,scriptures y w p]ceive t !y repres5t su* a moral *ange z indisp5sably necess>y4 ,jesus ,*ri/ says t unless we are born aga9 we _c see ! k+dom ( heav54 ,?is new bir? ,i once ?\ght 0 baptism by wat]1 b ,i n[ p]ceive ! absurdity ( su* an op9ion1 = ^? :o are born aga9 are fitt$ = heav52 b c we believe t all :o are baptiz$ are fitt$ = heav58 ,!re is baptism by wat]1 :i* is ! ext]nal sign ( t moral purification :i* is d5om9at$ ! baptism ( ! ,_s4 ,& ,/4 ,paul says1 ',if any man be 9 ,*ri/ he is a new creature2 old ?+s are pass$ away1 behold all ?+s are become new4' ,& ?\gh "s w\ld say t ?is ref]s expressly to ! re=mation :i* mu/ take place 9 ! m ab&on$ & impure1 yet ! compreh5sive phrase :i* he employs 7if any man be 9 ,*ri/7 demon/rates ! necessity ( ?is *ange 9 ea* individual1 irrespective ( ! peculi> modification ( 8 "*4 ,i admit t !re mu/ be a *ange1 my ,sophia1 b z t mu/ be produc$ by our own reflections1 x does n require ^! flights ( ! fancy :i* y are n[ tak+4 ,b1 my de> fa!r1 c a *ange s important z t :i* ! ,scriptures describe1 take place 9 ! human s\l )\t affect+ all its faculties & passions8 ,! *ange may be sudd5 or gradual1 accord+ to ! sov]eign w ( ! great ag5t by :om x is produc$1 b :5 x does take place1 a p]son _c be unconsci\s ( x4 ,x is n m]ely a *ange ( op9ion1 b ( pr9ciple2 x n only gives a di/a/e = ! follies & vanities ( ! _w1 b raises ! affections to ! unse5 realities ( et]nity1 & trans=ms ! :ole "* into a resemblance to ,jesus ,*ri/'s4 ,dr4 ,paley says1 ',x is too mom5t\s an ev5t ev] to be =gott54 ,a man might z easily =get 8 escape f %ipwreck4' ,i "k t ?is *ange is necess>y 9 relation to "s1 b ,i _c see t x is necess>y 9 relation to y2 & ,i fe> t y are p]plex+ y\r m9d ) a subject :i*1 if n above y\r rea*1 is altoge!r inapplicable to y4 ,b1 my de> fa!r1 ,i feel ! necessity ( ?is *ange 9 relation to myself1 & x is evid5t t my op9ion accords ) ! curr5t language ( ! ,scriptures4 ,h5ce we read ( be+ born aga91 ( pass+ f dea? unto life1 ( be+ creat$ anew 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 ( be+ made new creatures1 & ,i feel t ,i h und]gone ?is *ange4 ,x is no airy notion :i* flutt]s ov] my fancy2 x is no sup]/iti\s impression sport+ ) ! cr$ulity ( my m9d2 x is no my/icism ( op9ion :i* dreads ! light ( inve/igation2 b a sub/antial fact1 :i* ,i _c d\bt1 & to :i* ,i attribute1 & exclusively attribute1 my pres5t m5tal composure & felicity4 ,yes1 ,i n[ c say ,i am happy4 ,x gives me pleasure to he> t y are happy2 & ?\gh ,i fe> y\r happ9ess arises f a s\rce :i* w ere long dry up1 yet ,i w n di/urb x :ile x la/s4 ,y\r he>t1 ,i "k1 is good1 & ! errors into :i* y h n[ fall5 w be correct$1 ,i h no d\bt1 by ! mature reflections ( y\r judgm5t4 ,x is natural = p]sons :o h lab\r$ "u a physical depression ( spirits to be delight$ by almo/ any object ( pursuit :i* fir/ /rikes _! att5tion4 ,"s are *>m$ ) ! gaieties ( ?is _w1 & "s ) imag9>y conceptions ( ! felicities ( ! next1 & h5ce are c>ri$ away ) ! visions ( _! own fancy2 b "t cools _! ard\r1 & !y ultimately live to ?9k & act l o!r p2 & ?is1 ,i tru/1 w be ! case ) y4 ,my errors ,i hope to detect1 & :5 detect$ ,i w r5\nce !m1 b my religi\s pr9ciples1 ,i hope ,i %all nev] live ei!r to r5\nce1 or compromise1 or di%on\r4 ,i "k1 my de>1 t y are too virtu\s to di%on\r1 & too indep5d5t to compromise any good pr9ciples1 b ,i hope y w r5\nce ^? gloomy & my/ical views :i* y h rec5tly imbib$1 & return to ! adoption ( ^? 9 :i* y h be5 educat$4 ,a m9d t is giv5 to *ange becomes ! sport ( e w9d ( doctr9e1 & liable to be impos$ on by ! sleight ( m51 & cunn+ craft9ess :]eby !y lie 9 wait to deceive4 ,b1 my de> fa!r1 y w p]mit to say t ,i am n deceiv$4 ,i h c>efully exam9$ ! ,scriptures1 especially ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & ,i am z ?or\ghly conv9c$ t ,i h be5 liv+ 9 a /ate ( total ignorance ( ! nature & design ( ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ,i am oppos$ to ! absurd rites ( ,papal sup]/ition4 ,well1 my ,sophia1 ,i p]ceive t y are too mu* enam\r$ ) y\r op9ions to ent] on a logical inve/igation ( !m at pres5t2 b :5 ! fre%ness ( novelty is worn (f1 & y\r m9d rev]ts to its accu/om$ accuracy ( p]ception & sobriety ( feel+1 we may !n d s ) mutual satisfaction4 ,i hope1 my de> fa!r1 we %all2 = ,i assure y t1 z my happ9ess is insep>ably connect$ ) y\rs1 x is my daily pray] t we may be made meet to be p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,%e n[ )drew to h] own room4 ,sophia q al>ms me1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe4 ,i fe> h] disord] is tak+ a m fatal turn4 ,x c]ta9ly has impair$ h] reason4 ,%e p]plexes & puzzles me1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe2 no1 h] reason is n impair$2 x is acute & vigor\s1 & %e is mov+ 9 a new pa?way ( religi\s inquiry1 b ,i _c foll[ h]4 ,"s new *apt] is op5+ 9 h] m5tal hi/ory4 ,%e talks bo? rationally & incoh]5tly4 ,we mu/ wait ! issue1 & hope = ! be/4 ,,! ,,social ,,p>ty4 ,! day at l5g? arriv$ :5 ! ,roscoes came to d9e at ! villa4 ,i _h previ\sly se5 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 & _h become some:at acqua9t$ ) 8 "*2 b !re 0 su* a peculi>ity 9 8 mann]1 t ,i c\ld n approa* him ) ease4 ,he 0 affable1 yet res]v$2 high1 yet condesc5d+2 polite1 yet spoke & act$ z ?\gh consci\s t he 0 ab\t to engage 9 a disputati\s combat4 ,! clo? 0 no soon] remov$1 ?an ,mr4 ,lewell91 :o _h rec5tly att5d$ ! anniv]s>y ( ! ,%aftesbury ,bible ,society1 in=m$ u t a m$ical g5tleman mov$ "o ( ! resolutions1 :o confess$ t he _h be5 = _m ye>s an av[$ infidel2 b1 on application1 he became a subscrib] to ! ,bible ,society3 & !n he ?\ght x prop] to read ! ,bible1 to see if x 0 a prop] book = circulation4 ,aft] allud+ to ! in/ruction & pleasure he _h d]iv$ f its hi/ories & its p>ables2 f its unique doctr9es1 & its pure morality2 f its developm5t ( ! "* ( ,*ri/1 & its del9eation ( ! human he>t & "*1 he conclud$ 8 spee* by say+1 ,i am satisfi$1 f :at ,i h read1 t ! ,bible conta9s a revelation ( grace & m]cy f heav54 ,i deeply regret t ,i ev] despis$ x1 or spoke aga9/ x2 & ,i ?9k x a duty :i* ,i owe to ! ,r$eem]1 & to ?is society1 ?us publicly to say1 t ,i r5\nce my infidelity z ! bane ( human felicity1 & take my ,bible z my guide to ev]la/+ life6 ,infidels1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 v r>ely read ! ,scriptures1 except to ridicule !m4 ,!y take = grant$ t !y are ! compilation ( m51 :o h successfully palm$ an absurd sy/em ( sup]/ition on ! _w1 :i* b few h c\rage en\gh to expose & condemn4 ,b z ! age is rapidly advanc+ 9 k1 !y are sangu9e 9 _! expectations4 ,h5ce1 ,david ,hume prophesi$ t1 at ! conclusion ( ! la/1 or ! beg9n+ ( ! pres5t c5tury1 ,*ri/ianity w\ld be ext]m9at$ f ! e>?4 ,b ?is pr$iction has fail$1 = ,*ri/ianity is n[ diffus+ itself ) almo/ unprec$5t$ rapidity ?r\gh e "p ( ! _w4 ,pa9e boa/$ t he _h cut d[n e tree 9 ! spiritual ,ed54 ',prie/s1' says he1 'may /ick !m 9 ! gr\nd aga91 b !y w nev] take root4' ,fooli% man6 did he n "k t !re is hope ( a tree1 if x be cut d[n1 t x w spr\t aga91 & t ! t5d] bran* !re( w n cease1 'yet ?r\gh ! sc5t ( wat] x w bud1 & br+ =? b\ghs l a plant4' ,i ?9k1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 t ! ,bible ,society is ! glory ( ! age & c\ntry 9 :i* we live1 & if ,brita91 :o n[ /&s on ! highe/ p9nacle ( fame1 %\ld ev] fall f h] em95ce1 & become1 l mod]n ,greece1 ! l& ( moral & political d>kness & desolation1 ,i h no d\bt b ! adv5tur\s ( a di/ant po/]ity w visit h] national ru9s1 giv+ to h] ! tribut>y te> ( gratitude1 z ! bir?place ( an in/itution ^: b5evol5t design includes ! :ole family ( man4 ,b ,i d n ?9k1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 t ! ,bible %\ld be indiscrim9ately circulat$4 ,a p]son ( education1 l ! m$ical g5tleman ( :om y h be5 speak+1 may read x1 b ,i d n ?9k t x %\ld be di/ribut$ among ! ignorant & ! poor1 because x is impossible = !m to und]/& x2 & if s1 x is no?+ less1 9 my op9ion1 ?an an act ( folly1 or mi/ak5 k9dness1 to give x to !m4 ,!y may n1 repli$ ,mr4 ,lewell91 be able to und]/& e "p ( ! ,scriptures1 b ,i ?9k !y w be able to und]/& ^? p>ts :i* are ( great importance to be kn[n4 ,= example1 suppose a ,sabba?-break] 0 to read ,ex4 xx4 #h1 ',rememb] ! ,sabba?-day to keep x holy1' w\ld he n und]/& x8 ,suppose a ?ief 0 to read ,ex4 xx4 #ae1 ',?\ %alt n /eal1' w\ld he n und]/& x8 ,suppose a calumniator 7 to read ,ex4 xx4 #af1 ',?\ %alt n be> false witness aga9/ ?y neighb\r1' w\ld he n und]/& x8 ,!y w\ld und]/& ^! preceptive p>ts ( ! ,scriptures1 b ,i ?9k t !y w\ld n und]/& ! speculative p>ts1 & h5ce !y w\ld be 9 dang] ( =m+ wrong op9ions on religi\s subjects4 ,b if y )hold ! ,scriptures f !m1 y give !m no *ance to =m "r op9ions4 ,!y %\ld take _! op9ions f ! cl]gyman ( ! p>i% 9 :i* !y live1 z he is ! only au?oriz$ p]son to tea* !m4 ,b1 if s1 to :at a dilemma w\ld y r$uce !m4 ,y w1 on y\r maxim1 compel !m to v>y _! belief accord+ to ! ev]-v>y+ belief ( ! cl]gy4 ,= example1 y require ! p ( ?is p>i% to believe implicitly :at ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole prea*es4 ,c]ta9ly ,i d4 ,& y w require ! p 9 ! adjo9+ p>i% to believe :at ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby prea*es8 ,decid$ly4 ,b d n ^! two cl]gym5 prea* diff]5t doctr9es8 ,c !y bo? be "r8 ,!y d prea* diff]5t doctr9es1 & ,i ?9k ,mr4 ,+leby assur$ly wrong4 ,!n !re mu/ be some?+ wrong 9 y\r maxim1 :i* requires ! p ( a :ole p>i% to believe error4 ,or let me suppose t ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 ! cl]gyman ( ?is p>i%1 %\ld die1 & t he %\ld be succe$$ by a cl]gyman :o prea*es ! same doctr9e z ,mr4 ,+leby1 w y n1 accord+ to y\r own maxim1 be compell$1 along ) ! re/ ( ! p>i%ion]s1 to believe ^? v doctr9es :i* y n[ reg>d z errone\s8 ,inde$1 if y\r maxim be a correct "o1 :at security h y = ! p]man5t cont9uance ( y\r belief8 ,i h (t5 told ,mr4 ,roscoe1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 t he w ultimately believe ! same doctr9es ) myself1 & n[ ,i p]ceive !re is a *ance ( x2 = 9 ! ev5t ( ! decease or ! pref]m5t ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 ! liv+ w be pres5t$ to an evangelical cl]gyman4 ,well1 if t %\ld be ! case1 ,i w break up my e/abli%m5t1 & reside else:]e4 ,b ?is1 obs]v$ ,mr4 ,lewell91 w\ld be runn+ away f y\r maxim1 t ! p %\ld believe1 )\t exam9ation1 ! doctr9es :i* _! cl]gy prea*4 ,inde$1 y\r maxim is z mu* oppos$ to a fix$ local resid5ce z x is to a /eadfa/ belief1 because y d n "k b z soon z y h pur*as$ y\r h\se1 laid out y\r pleasure-gr\nds1 & br\ght y\r g>d5 to a high /ate ( cultivation1 an evangelical cl]gyman may be induct$ into ! liv+1 & ?us become ! innoc5t occasion ( mak+ y lit]ally a pilgrim1 if n a /rang] on e>?4 ,w\ld y1 !n1 leave e individual 9 society to int]pret ! ,scriptures accord+ to 8 own judgm5t8 ,c]ta9ly2 ,jesus ,*ri/ says1 ',se>* ! ,scriptures4' ,n[1 if "o p]son has a "r to se>* ! ,scriptures1 & to =m 8 religi\s op9ions f !m1 s has ano!r2 & if two1 s h t52 & if t51 s h all4 ,!n we %all h z _m diff]5t religi\s op9ions afloat 9 society z !re are memb]s2 & ,i ?9k x w\ld be inf9itely bett] to lock up ! ,bible 9 ! cloi/] ( ! ,romi% monks ?an to circulate x4 ,i grant t we %all h diff]5t religi\s op9ions prevail+ among u1 b ?is circum/ance w be m fav\rable to ! religi\s improvem5t ( ! p ?an a dull uni=mity4 ,!re is no nation 9 ,europe :]e !re are m religi\s sects ?an 9 ,engl&1 & !re is no nation :]e !re are few] ?an 9 ,spa92 b :i* ( ! two nations is ! mo/ intellig5t1 :i* ! mo/ p[]ful1 & :i* ! mo/ free & ! mo/ religi\s8 ,national uni=mity is ! /agnant wat] :]e ! life ( religi\s pr9ciple dies2 b national fre$om1 :i* gives to e man ! "r to ?9k & judge = himself1 is ! angel ( m]cy1 pres]v+ ! tru? 9 its purity amid/ ! conflict+ elem5ts ( div]se op9ions1 caus+ x to h a free c\rse & to be glorifi$4 ,b w\ld x n be bett] if we c\ld all see alike on religi\s subjects8 ,!n !re w\ld be no disputation1 & ,*ri/ianity w\ld pres5t to an unbeliev] mu* /rong] evid5ce ( h] div9e orig94 ,mr4 ,lewell9 repli$1 ,if we c\ld all see ! tru? ) ! same cle>ness z ! apo/les saw x1 & if we all felt its purify+ influ5ce on ! he>t z !y felt x1 we %\ld !n arrive at ! highe/ pit* ( human atta9m5t2 b ?is is a consummation r to be desir$ ?an expect$4 ,x is evid5t t we h n atta9$ ?is pit* ( excell5ce2 &1 till we h1 ,i ?9k t common ju/ice requires t we %\ld conc$e to o!rs ! "r :i* we claim = ourselves4 ,well1 ,sir1 if ,i conc$e ?is1 /ill ,i ?9k t ! diff]5t sects %\ld keep di/9ct f ea* o!r4 ,!re %\ld be no union1 no comb9ation2 !y %\ld act ap>t & alone1 move "u _! own /&>d1 & sleep 9 _! own t5ts4 ,mr4 ,roscoe is n[1 obs]v$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 gett+ to 8 old objection aga9/ ! ,bible ,society4 ,he dislikes ! union ( ! diff]5t d5om9ations ( ,*ri/ians 9 t society4 ,he ?9ks t ! *ur* has degrad$ h]self by associat+ ) ! ,diss5t]s 9 ! circulation ( ! ,scriptures4 ,s x is1 said ,mr4 ,lewell92 :at "o man consid]s an excell5ce ano!r deems a defect4 ,?is v union is to me a mo/ delightful subject ( contemplation2 x rem9ds me s mu* ( ! heav5ly _w1 :]e all ! r$eem$ m+le toge!r 9 sweete/ h>mony1 aft] ! j>r+ discords ( e>? h ceas$ to annoy & di/urb4 ,b if we are di/9ct1 let u keep di/9ct4 ,b1 ,sir1 we may diff] on "s po9ts1 & yet agree 9 o!rs2 & ! same reason :i* w\ld keep u di/9ct on po9ts ( diff]5ce1 %\ld br+ u toge!r on po9ts ( agreem5t4 ,= example1 y may be mo/ atta*$ to ! mon>*ical bran* ( our con/itution1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s to ! ari/ocratical1 & ,i to ! republican4 ,"h we %\ld diff]1 b yet we may agree to def5d x aga9/ a common foe4 ,n[1 %all our diff]5ce on ^! po9ts prev5t our unit+ 9 its def5ce8 ,c]ta9ly no2 he :o w\ld n unite ) 8 c\ntrym5 9 ! def5ce & support ( ! con/itution1 ought n to p>take ( ! b5efits :i* x conf]s4 ,i ?ank y1 ,sir1 = ?is concession2 y h fairly aw>d$ to me my po9t4 ,diff]5ce on "s subjects ought n to prev5t a union on o!rs4 ,we diff] on "s religi\s subjects1 b we all pr(ess to love ! ,bible1 & to rev]e x z ! /&>d ( tru?2 :y1 !n1 %\ld we object to co-op]ate ) ea* o!r 9 circulat+ x ?r\gh ! _w8 ,! ,bible ,society ,i contemplate z ! temple ( peace4 ,:5 we ent] we lay aside ! weapons ( ho/ility1 & m+le toge!r z ! pr(ess$ disciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & aft] ?us frat]niz+ = a common object1 we retire )\t hav+ surr5d]$ ! smalle/ atom ( ! respective op9ions & practices by :i* we are di/+ui%$2 & ,i am consci\s t ! int]c\rse w h a good moral influ5ce ov] u1 by dim9i%+ ! =ce ( our mutual jeal\sies1 & promot+ a k9d & affectionate _s among u4 ,i h (t5 ?\ght1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :5 ,i h _h ! pleasure ( be+ pres5t at a ,bible society anniv]s>y1 ( ! beautiful l9es :i* ,milton repres5ts ,adam z address+ to ,eve1 aft] !y _h we>i$ !mselves ) mutual accusations3-- ',b rise1 let u no m cont5d1 nor blame ,ea* o!r1 blam$ en\gh else:]e2 b /rive1 ,9 (fices ( love1 h[ we may light5 ,ea* o!r's burd5 9 our %>e ( woe4' ,i ?9k1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 t ! _s ( ,*ri/ianity is a _s ( univ]sal b5evol5ce1 & ,i see no reason :y x %\ld exclude any f its communion :o pr(ess to h embrac$ x4 ,if ! disciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/ w meet at la/ 9 heav51 & lose _! sect>ian designations 9 ! m gr& appellation ( ! r$eem$1 :y %\ld !y object to associate toge!r on e>?8 ,surely x is no d]eliction ( ,*ri/ian pr9ciple to take ! example ( ! spirits ( j m5 made p]fect z a model = our own conduct1 :ile we are 9 ?is imp]fect /ate4 ,i see1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 if ! "q ( ! ,bible ,society is to be c>ri$ by numb]s1 t ,i %all be out-vot$2 b /ill1 ?\gh x may d "s good1 & display a k9d & b5evol5t _s1 yet ,i fe> x is productive ( _m evils4 ,= example1 a ,diss5t] gives away a ,bible to a poor family1 accompani$ by 8 own reflections2 w he n1 at ! "t he make ! donation1 say some?+ t may h a t5d5cy to proselyte t family to 8 own peculi> t5ets8 ,he may1 ,sir2 b has n ! ,*ur*man ! same lib]ty8 ,h5ce1 on a supposition t !y bo? aim at proselyt+1 _! *ance ( success is reciprocal2 & if !y bo? succe$1 ! relative numb]s ( ea* d5om9ation /& unalt]$4 ,b ,i d n ?9k t su* a _s actuates ! great body ( ! memb]s ( ! ,bible ,society4 ,!y circulate ! ,scriptures )\t note or comm5t1 & leave !m "u ! bless+ ( ,him1 :o employs ! tru? !y reveal1 z ! means ( enlight5+ ! ignorant & sanctify+ ! impure4 ,to !m ! "q ( con=mity or diss5t is a "q ( m9or importance2 & ,i c atte/1 z f> z my k ext5ds1 t _! p>am\nt anxiety is to promote ! spiritual & et]nal b5efit ( ^? to :om ! donation is giv51 n to augm5t _! relative numb]s4 ,b ,i ?9k t e ,*ur*man ought to support ! *ur* ( :i* he is a memb]4 ,& d y imag9e1 repli$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 t ! circulation ( ! ,scriptures )\t note or comm5t w endang] ! safety ( ! *ur*8 ,:at is ?is b virtually ackn[l$g+ t our *ur* is n e/abli%$ on ! f\ndation ( ! apo/les & prophets8 ,i d n int5d to ins9uate t x is n support$ by ! au?ority ( ! ,scriptures1 b /ill ,i ?9k t if ! ,book ( ,common ,pray] be circulat$ ) ! ,bible1 ! atta*m5t ( ! p = ! *ur* is m likely to be pres]v$4 ,b1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 ?is w involve a concession :i* probably y w n l to place on record2 x is conc$+ t ! ,bible alone w n support y\r *ur*1 b t x mu/ /& indebt$ to ! ,book ( ,common ,pray]2 a concession f :i*1 ,i am sure1 my fri5d ,mr4 ,/ev5s w diss5t4 ,oh6 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ) a smile ( good-nature1 is m ?an half a ,diss5t] already2 & ,i (t5 tell him t he w soon become z zeal\s z ! /ricte/ ( ! sect4 ,!re is a sub/antial pro( ( my ass]tion 7po9t+ to ! *apel1 :i* 0 visible f ! room 9 :i* we 7 sitt+74 ,ah6 fri5d ,roscoe1 ,i "k y d n l my *apel1 b ,i hope t ,i %all see y !re ! next "t ,i h a *>ity s]mon = ,mrs4 ,/ev5s' ,sunday-s*ool4 ,y\r fri5d1 ,mr4 ,gre51 0 !re ! o!r ,sunday ev5+1 & he has call$ on me s9ce to say t he %all be happy to co-op]ate ) me 9 promot+ ! moral welf>e ( ! poor p 9 ?is neighb\rhood2 & :o kn[s b y\r prejudices may ere long give way1 & t we may all act 9 conc]t6 ,yes1 ,i he>d ( 8 hav+ be5 at y\r *apel1 & ,i mu/ confess t ,i 0 a/oni%$4 ,:y1 no man has talk$ m aga9/ y\r irregul>ities ?an he has2 b n[1 su* is ! incon/ancy ( man1 he is become an advocate ( y\r op9ions4 ,b ,i am too old to *ange1 & too mu* atta*$ to consi/5cy to deviate f ! c\rse ,i h foll[$ = s _m ye>s4 ,ev5 ! eloqu5ce ( ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & t eloqu5ce ,i "k is p[]ful1 w\ld fail 9 produc+ any effect on my m9d4 ,i h _m objections aga9/ educat+ ! *ildr5 ( ! poor1 & m aga9/ wor%ipp+ 9 any o!r place ?an ! ,e/abli%$ ,*ur*1 & ,i ?9k t no =ce ( argum5t w\ld be suffici5tly /rong to ov]p[] !m4 ,!re are1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 ! objections ( prejudice1 & !re are ! objections ( reason2 & ?\gh x is n always 9 our p[] to draw ! l9e ( di/9ction betwe5 !m1 yet we %\ld attempt x4 ,i lay x d[n z an axiom1 :i* is f\nd$ 9 ! v con/itution ( ! human m9d1 t a *ild _c dis*>ge 8 duty till he kn[s :at t duty is2 he _c "k x till he is taught x2 & ! e>li] ! in=mation is communicat$1 ! soon] %all we secure 8 ob$i5ce1 & ! m uni=m x is likely to become4 ,h5ce ! necessity & utility ( ,sunday-s*ools4 ,i _h hi!rto sat sil5t1 b n[ ,i relat$ ! conv]sation ,i _h _h ) ! little boy#g :om ,i accid5tally met 9 "o ( my morn+ rambles4 #g ,see page #dc4 ,! %rewd intellig5ce ( ?is boy may be a solit>y in/ance1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe2 b ,i fe> t ! plan w be f\nd productive ( fatal consequ5ces4 ,our poor population w gr[ g5teel 9 _! habits2 pr\d & discont5t$1 & unwill+ to dis*>ge ! duties ( _! /ation2 & by be+ taught to read1 w become ei!r religi\s disputants or av[$ infidels4 ,no1 ?is is n a solit>y in/ance ( ! utility ( ,sunday-s*ools4 ,i c give _m o!rs4 ,i !n describ$ ! sc5e :i* ,i witness$ 9 ! woodman's cottage1 n>rat+1 at ! same "t1 ! conv]sation :i* pass$ betwe5 myself & 8 dy+ *ild4#h ,z ,i 0 tell+ ?is tale1 a te> dropp$ f ! eye ( ,miss ,roscoe1 & h] c\nt5ance beam$ ) delight4 #h ,see page #aje4 ,ah6 h[ ,i %\ld l to h witness$ su* a sc5e--a little girl langui%+ into life4 ,inde$1 my ,sophia1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ) a tone some:at h>%1 ,i %\ld n l = y to h be5 pres5t4 ,?is artificial excitem5t ( ! passions--?is eff]vesc5ce ( feel+ 9 ! bosom ( a *ild 9 ! ne> approa* ( dea?1 is no recomm5dation ( ! plan by :i* ! effect is produc$4 ,inde$1 papa1 ,i %\ld l to h be5 pres5t2 x mu/ h be5 a noble sight to witness a *ild ris+ to ! contemplation ( a /ate ( future happ9ess2 to h beheld ! involunt>y movem5ts ( h] s\l t[>ds ! s\rce ( all bless$ness2 & to h he>d h] speak 9 t]ms s delightful ( ! love ( ,*ri/1 z ! fir/ mov+ cause ( h] love to him4 ,i h se5 _m sights1 b ?is surpasses all1 possess+ a radiance ( glory :i* ca/s a dim %ade on e o!r4 ,^! rem>ks1 :i* 7 made ) a s+ul> emphasis ( tone1 produc$ a p[]ful effect on ! :ole p>ty2 & ?\gh ,mr4 ,roscoe 0 evid5tly displeas$ ) ! s5tim5ts :i* !y convey$1 yet he 0 delight$ ) ! graceful vivacity ( _s ) :i* !y 7 express$4 ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 :o _h tak5 no "p 9 ! conv]sation1 n[ obs]v$ t %e _h no d\bt b !re 7 good & bad ( all sorts1 & t %e ?\ght e p]son ought to be left to *oose 8 own religion2 only !y %\ld take c>e n to *oose t religion :i* made !m mis]able4 ,address+ h]self to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ,i ?9k a little religion a v good ?+2 & z our ,mak] has giv5 u "o day out ( ! sev5 to be religi\s 91 ,i ?9k t is q en\gh2 ,i %\ld n l to be oblig$ to ?9k & talk ab\t religion all ! week1 & ,i (t5 wond] h[ x is t y1 :o h s mu* ( x at ,fairm\nt1 are n become we>y ( x altoge!r6 ,:y1 ! reason is1 we love x2 &1 y "k1 p d n gr[ we>y ( t on :i* _! affections are plac$4 ,b we are comm&$ 'n to be righte\s ov]-mu*6' ,we are s comm&$2 b we %\ld be cauti\s le/ we give a wrong mean+ to t expression4 ,d y ?9k x possible t we c love ,god too mu*2 t we c love ! ,r$eem] too mu*2 t we c be too mu* atta*$ to ! great pr9ciples ( ju/ice1 b5evol5ce1 or moral purity8 ,o no1 c]ta9ly n2 b !n ,i ?9k x possible = u to ?9k & talk s mu* ab\t religion z to r5d] ourselves uncom=table4 ,n[ ,i h he>d "s religi\s p speak ) rapture ab\t ! happ9ess :i* !y expect to enjoy 9 heav51 b z ,i "k we _c ent] heav5 till we leave e>?1 & t we mu/ die fir/1 ,i nev] make t ! subject ( conv]sation1 or ev5 reflection2 = ,i always f9d t x ca/s a gloom ov] my m9d1 & makes me l[-spirit$4 ,b ought we n1 ,madam1 to prep>e = dea? be=e x comes8 ,o yes1 we ought to make our peace ) ,god1 c]ta9ly2 &1 z he is s m]ciful1 he w be sure to give u "t = x4 ,:at "t did he give to ,miss ,walcote1 :o expir$ j z %e _h left ! c>d-table8 ,to be sure t 0 a frightful ev5t2 b y "k %e 0 a mo/ accompli%$ "y lady1 & _h a good he>t4 ,yes1 ,madam1 %e 0 amiable & accompli%$2 b h[ awful 0 x to pass f su* sc5es ( human folly to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/6--"o mom5t %uffl+ ! c>ds1 ! next li/5+ to ! f9al s5t5ce1 ',come1 ye bless$1' or ',dep>t1 ye curs$4' ,,miss ,,roscoe4 ,!re are p]iods 9 ! hi/ory ( life :i* give bir? to ev5ts ( su* a peculi> ord]1 t !y n only contribute mat]ially to our future happ9ess1 b ex]t a p[]ful influ5ce 9 ! =mation & 9 ! complexion ( our "*4 ,we are accid5tally ?r[n into ! company ( a /rang]2 ! /rang] becomes a companion1 ! companion a fri5d2 ! fri5d is p[]fully imbu$ ) ! _s ( ,*ri/1 capable ( in/ruct+ & consol+ u 9 seasons ( p]plexity & depression2 & ?\gh we may n notice ! orig9al mov+ cause ( ! int]view1 yet ! consequ5ces result+ f x may be felt ?r\gh life1 & 9 ano!r & bett] _w4 ,x 0 ! privilege ( ,miss ,roscoe1 :5 lab\r+ "u h] m5tal depression1 to f9d 9 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s a fri5d em95tly qualifi$ n only to imp>t ! sympa?ies ( fri5d%ip1 b to adm9i/] ! consolations ( religion4 ,z %e _h pass$ ?r\gh ! same tumultu\s & d>k5$ sc5e1 %e knew h[ to guide ! foot/eps ( ano!r2 & hav+ ta/$ t ! ,"l is graci\s1 & felt ! moral efficacy ( 8 dea?1 %e c\ld speak on ^! sacr$ !mes ) a peculi> =ce ( impression4 ,h] skill 9 introduc+ religi\s subjects 9 conv]sation 0 great1 & h] news 7 cle> & compreh5sive4 ,%e m9utely /udi$ ! peculi>ities ( ! human "*2 obs]v$ ! times1 & seasons1 & =ms ( its developm5t2 & :ile %e r>ely left an individual or a company )\t dropp+ "s appropriate rem>k1 %e nev] obtrud$ h] s5tim5ts s z to make !m unwelcome4 ,z ,mrs4 ,/ev5s 0 walk+ "o ev5+ to h] fav\rite retreat = m$itation1 %e saw ,miss ,roscoe approa*+1 & aft] ex*ang+ ! cu/om>y salutations1 ! conv]sation turn$ on ! subject ( religion & a future /ate4 ,my m9d1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 has be5 dwell+ ) m ?an ord9>y delight on ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,immortality is ! gr& pr]ogative ( man4 ,he lives amid/ ! decay ( 8 nature1 survives 8 own dissolution1 & lives = ev]4 ,h[ few1 repli$ ,miss ,roscoe1 are impress$ by ?is gr& subject4 ,"h & !re ,i meet ) an individual :o is alive to ! p[]s ( ! _w to come2 b ! va/ majority move onw>ds to ! tomb1 z ?\gh t receptacle ( dea? 0 to t]m9ate _! exi/5ce4 ,to me immortality is alt]nately a pleas+1 & an awful !me ( m$itation4 ,!re are seasons :5 x is inve/$ ) a radiant brightness1 :i* almo/ entrances my s\l1 & ,i am eag] to jo9 ! g5]al assembly ( ! r$eem$2 b at o!r seasons my m9d recoils f ! ?\ght ( dy+1 & ,i ask1 9 t]ror-- ',w x be morn+ !n ) me1 ,awak'd to hail 8 glori\s light3 ,or mu/ my doleful de/9y ,be endless night8' ,t ! subject ( immortality1 prec$$ by dy+1 %\ld pres5t ! v>y+ aspect ( delight & ( t]ror1 is n surpris+4 ,"s are 9 bondage all _! life ?r\gh fe> ( dea?1 & o!rs are occasionally 9 a /ate ( great al>m2 b ?is proce$s ei!r f ! incorrectness ( _! views ( ! economy ( reveal$ tru?1 or ! weakness ( _! fai?4 ,!y look = "s degree ( moral p]fection 9 !mselves1 to :i* !y nev] atta91 r ?an to ,jesus ,*ri/1 9 :om !y are accept$ z complete2 or !y hesitate to place an implicit dep5d5ce on 8 p[] & will+ness to save !m1 le/ !y %\ld be guilty ( an act ( presumption4 ,b z ! gospel is a revelation ( grace to s9n]s1 & z we are invit$ 9 ! mo/ enc\rag+ language to receive x1 we ought n to hesitate1 or deem x presumptu\s to d s4 ,i rememb] he>+ our v5]able m9i/] once conclude a s]mon ) ?is /rik+ rem>k3 ',are y will+ to be sav$8' ,aft] a %ort pause1 he add$1 ',!n ,jesus ,*ri/ is will+ to save y4 ,y & ! ,savi\r are bo? ( "o m9d1 & :o c sep>ate y8' ,b ,i fe>1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 t ,i h n yet felt t deep contrition = s9 :i* is ess5tial to g5u9e rep5tance1 & :i* mu/ prec$e ! ex]cise ( fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i rec5tly read a s]mon1 9 :i* ! au?or says1 t '! sorr[ :i* is connect$ ) true rep5tance is n only s9c]e1 b deep & pung5t4 ,x n only ent]s into ! he>t1 b x p5etrates into its inmo/ recesses1 & !re lives & reigns4 ,x n only causes ! te> to fl[1 & ! brea/ to heave ) ! bitt] emotions ( angui%1 b x is comp>$ to ! mo/ acute sorr[ :i* c pi]ce ! human bosom2 to ! sorr[ :i* *ills ! he>t ( a p>5t z he m\rns ! loss ( a son1 ( an only son1 ( a fir/-born6' ,i "k ,i h felt abas$ & humbl$ :5 review+ my pa/ life2 & sil5tly adore ! long-suff]+ ( ,god 9 be>+ ) me2 b ,i am yet a /rang] to t acute & ov]:elm+ agony ( s\l :i*1 9 ! e/imation ( ?is writ]1 is ess5tial to g5u9e rep5tance4 ,if1 my de>1 y h felt sorr[ = s91 y ne$ n be di/ress$ because y h n felt x 9 its mo/ int5se & agoniz+ degrees4 ,true rep5tance does n always bur/ =? 9 bitt] lam5tations & weep+1 leav+ ! victim ( its infliction an exile f all ! com=ts ( life & all ! promises ( m]cy--doom$1 9 8 own appreh5sion1 to a m awful bani%m5t at ! day ( f9al decision2 b x is (t5 ! sil5t te>1 & ! noiseless sigh--! self-loa?+ ( ! s\l ov] its defects--:i* become daily m & m app>5t1 accompani$ by an humble & implicit dep5d5ce on ! dea? & m$iation ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = p>don & endless life4 ,! au?or f ^: beautiful s]mon y h quot$ a passage1 rem>ks t[>ds ! latt] end ( x1 t 'he>tfelt sorr[ = s9 is n oppos$ to happ9ess4 ,! te>s ( p5it5ce are n te>s ( unm+l$ bitt]ness4 ,!re is a joy connect$ ) !m :i* is z satisfy+ & exalt+ z x is purify+ & humbl+4 ,god himself has pron\nc$ ! sorr[ ( ! poor 9 _s1 bless$2 & he has n bless$ x 9 va94 ,8 p ta/e its sweetness4 ,_! happie/ h\rs are ^? :i* are sp5t 9 ! ex]cise ( p5it5ce & fai?2 & :ile ^! graces are 9 lively ex]cise1 !y may look on ! inhabitants ( heav5 )\t envy1 ev5 ?\gh !y may long to p>ticipate ( _! /ill m elevat$ enjoym5ts4' ,su* a rep5tance ,i am consci\s ,i h felt4 ,i w\ld n return to my =m] c\rse ( life1 ev5 if x 7 compatible ) a religi\s pr(ession2 = ,i h liv$ a life ( vanity1 m9d+ e>?ly ?+s2 my intellectual /udies 7 pursu$ to gratify pride1 :i* covet$ ! hon\r :i* comes f man2 ! claims ( ,god1 on ! homage & supreme affections ( ! he>t1 ,i h neglect$2 ! ,r$eem] ,i h nei!r lov$ nor hon\r$2 ,i h spurn$ f my pres5ce ^? religi\s pr9ciples :i* require a sep>ation f ! _w1 & h uni=mly act$ z ?\gh ! realities ( an unse5 _w 7 a m]e fanciful creation2 b n[ ! delusion has vani%$ away1 & ,i see ) an unveil$ face ! supreme importance ( ^? tru?s & s\rces ( enjoym5t :i* 9 ! days ( my ignorance 7 conceal$ f me2 & if ,i h any regret1 x is n because ,i h discov]$ ! illusion s soon1 b because ,i did n discov] x soon]4 ,x is record$ ( "o ( ! ,roman emp]ors1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 t he wept :5 he saw ! /atue ( ,alex&] ! ,great1 because ,alex&] _h conqu]$ ! _w at a p]iod ( life :5 he _h ga9$ no victory4 ,& if y1 my de>1 h be5 lat] ?an "s o!rs 9 mak+ y\r spiritual discov]ies1 & 9 ga9+ y\r spiritual conque/s1 ,i hope y w n[ di/+ui% y\rself by a decision m firm1 & a zeal m ard5t1 & r$eem1 = ! hon\r ( ! ,savi\r1 ! "t y h )held f 8 s]vice2 & by c>ry+ ! pr9ciples ( y\r fai? to ! highe/ possible atta9m5ts1 y w compel o!rs to see ! effects :i* ! grace ( ,god produces 9 ! human "*4 ,on pass+ )9 sight ( a cottage /&+ on a slight elevation1 ,miss ,roscoe said1 ,t1 ,i believe1 is ,mrs4 ,labron's1 & ,i greatly admire x1 x is su* a beautiful specim5 ( ,go?ic ar*itecture1 my fav\rite /yle ( build+1 & its %rubb]y & g>d5s are laid out & plant$ ) s mu* ta/e4 ,yes1 my de>1 !re is great ext]nal beauty1 b )9 !re is a sad spectacle ( dome/ic sorr[ & moral disfigurem5t4 ,h] elde/ daught] is rapidly fad+ away f life1 "u ! )]+ influ5ce ( t disease :i* proves fatal to ?\s&s2 & ,i am in=m$ t1 to div]t h] att5tion f dy+1 %e sp5ds ! great] "p ( h] "t ei!r 9 read+ novels or play+ at c>ds2 & ?\gh a m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o has a slight intimacy ) ! family1 expo/ulat$ ) h] on ! impropriety ( devot+ h]self to su* amusem5ts at su* an ev5tful crisis1 yet x made no impression on h]2 & h] "m said1 ) an air ( apa!tic indiff]5ce1 t z %e 0 passionately fond ( novels & c>ds1 %e ?\ght x w\ld be an act ( cruelty to )hold !m f h]2 add+ t %e _h tak5 ! sacram5t1 & made h] peace ) ,god6 & t ! physician p>ticul>ly reque/$ t no "o be p]mitt$ to speak to h] on religi\s subjects4 ,?is is appall+1 truly awful2 & yet h[ _m mod]n ,*ri/ians w\ld give x ! sanction ( _! decid$ approval4 ,! physician reque/+ t no "o may be p]mitt$ to speak to h] on religi\s subjects6 ,oh1 h[ cruel6 ,:at is ?is b int]dict+ ! visit ( m]cy1 & doom+ a s9n] to pass into ! et]nal _w unprep>$ to die8 ,i rememb]1 at an e>ly /age ( my late affliction1 ! m$ical att5dant urg$ ^u my p>5ts ! necessity ( keep+ ! ,bible out ( my rea*1 & !y compli$ ) 8 reque/2 & t holy book1 :i* reveals life & immortality1 0 kept out ( my sight4 ,c y acc\nt = ?is mo/ a/oni%+ "p ( _! conduct8 ,i c tell y ! reason :i* !y assign = x4 ,!y1 ,i h no d\bt1 w say t ! m9d ( a dy+ pati5t ought to be kept 9 a /ate ( great composure2 & conclud+ t religion w agitate & al>m1 !y =bid all ref]5ce to x4 ,poor creatures1 h[ ignorant mu/ !y be ( ! nature & t5d5cy ( pure religi\s tru?6 ,if a p]son be r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( 8 m9d1 & if he feels ! love ( ,god %$ abroad 9 8 he>t1 !re is no subject :i* w h su* a delightful effect z ! imm$iate prospect ( ent]+ heav54 ,i lately sat beside ! b$ ( a dy+ ,*ri/ian1 :o1 n long be=e h] dep>ture1 aft] pray+ 9 ! language ( ,/eph51 ',"l ,jesus1 receive my _s1' repeat$ ! foll[+ l9es ) an emphasis & melody ( voice :i* /ill s\nds 9 my e>3-- ',dissolve ,?\ ! bond t deta9s ,my s\l f h] portion 9 ,!e3 ,o /rike (f ^! adamant *a9s1 ,& set me et]nally free4 ,:5 t happy mom5t beg9s1 ,array'd 9 ?y beauties ,i'll %9e2 ,nor pi]ce any m ) my s9s ,! bosom on :i* ,i recl9e4' ,& if a p]son be ignorant ( ! s*eme ( salvation :i* is reveal$ 9 ! ,scripture1 !re is no subject :i* ought to be press$ m ^u 8 att5tion4 ,if he h b a %ort "t to live1 no portion ( t "t ought to be lo/4 ,to-day he is "h--to-morr[ 9 et]nity4 ,= ! physician to int]pose1 to keep him 9 a /ate ( ignorance1 is an act ( cruelty :i* no language c adequately describe2 &1 not)/&+ ! frivol\s reasons :i* he may assign = 8 conduct1 x is an act = :i* he w /& responsible at ! la/ day4 ,z ,i 0 return+ f a solit>y walk1 ,i accid5tally met ! ladies1 & on rea*+ ! end ( ! grove ?r\gh :i* we 7 pass+1 we seat$ ourselves on a g>d5 *air1 :i* /ood "u a v f9e bee* tree1 f :5ce we _h a di/9ct view ( ! rectory & its *ur*1 & also ( ,mr4 ,/ev5s' unobtrusive *apel4 ,^! ,diss5t+ *apels1 ,i rem>k$1 are :at may be call$ ecclesia/ic retreats2 spiritual places ( refuge = ! gospel :5 x is driv5 out ( ! *ur*4 ,!y are spiritual ,be!ls1 ,miss ,roscoe repli$1 :]e ,god unexpect$ly visits 8 *os5 ones ) ! manife/ation ( ,8 unse5 b n unfelt pres5ce2 (t5 a/oni%+ & delight+ !m2 con/ra9+ !m to exclaim1 9 ! language ( ! v5]able patri>*1 ',surely ! ,"l is 9 ?is place4' ,yes1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & sometimes 9 ^! *apels ,he conveys ! grace ( life to ! spiritually dead4 ,?is rem9ds me ( :at ,i %\ld h told y be=e1 b x escap$ my memory4 ,y "k t we h se5 ,mrs4 ,pick=d at our *apel sev]al times lately1 & la/ ,sabba? ev5+1 :5 %e 0 pass+ my pew aft] ! close ( ! s]vice1 ,i spoke to h]1 express+ ! pleasure ,i felt on see+ h] !re2 & inquir$ aft] ! welf>e ( ,mr4 ,pick=d & ! family4 ,%e !n v mode/ly1 = %e appe>s to be an amiable woman1 ref]r$ to ! b5efit :i* _h result$ f y\r visit1 & ask$ me to rem9d y ( y\r promise to visit !m aga94 ,i int5d to see ,mrs4 ,pick=d 9 ! c\rse ( ! week4 ,i "k1 ,madam1 t y are p>tial to yon mode/-look+ *apel1 b /ill1 ?\gh its int]nal glory may be great] ?an t ( ! *ur*1 yet x does n =m su* an impos+ object 9 a piece ( sc5]y4 ,i admit t2 b x (t5 calls up1 9 a pi\s m9d1 an ord] ( ri*] & m hall[$ associations1 & awak5s a m sublime & elevat+ class ( feel+4 ,!re is a *ur*1 ) its ,liturgy & its :ite-rob$ prie/1 yet f x ! gospel is ca/ out2 b x has tak5 refuge 9 :at y call our mode/-look+ *apel1 :]e x proves to be ! p[] ( ,god to salvation4 ,i h be5 accu/om$1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 to att5d t *ur* f my *ildhood2 ! g5tleman :o does duty 9 x is a le>n$1 polite1 & amiable man2 we h (t5 sp5t _m pleasant ev5+s toge!r2 he excels 9 music1 & has a f9e poetic ta/e2 b ,i regret to add1 he has a /rong av]sion to evangelical tru?4 ,he came to see me j z ,i 0 recov]+ f my late affliction1 & :5 ,i made "s ref]5ce to ! influ5ce :i* read+ ! ,bible _h ov] my m9d1 he said1 ',i hope y w be on y\r gu>d1 = y are n[ 9 great dang] ( becom+ too religi\s4 ,! mania has affect$ _m among/ u1 b ,i hope y h virtue en\gh to resi/ x4' ,he is r l(ty 9 8 _s1 ?\gh v famili> :5 among ! poor4 ,8 ideas ( ! dignity & excell5ce ( human nature are diametrically oppos$ to ! scriptural repres5tation2 & he ass]t$ 9 ! la/ disc\rse ,i he>d him deliv]1 t ! *>ge ( a univ]sal corruption hav+ tak5 place among ! memb]s ( ! human family1 0 a gross libel on our virtue4 ',!re are a few imp]fect1' he said1 'yet !y h virtue en\gh left to atone = _! defects2 b ! great bulk ( mank9d are z p]fect z _! ,creator ev] int5d$ !y %\ld be4' ,he !n adv]t$ to ! evangelical doctr9es ( fai?1 & salvation by grace ?r\gh ! imput$ righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* he d5\nc$ z corruptions ( ,*ri/ianity1 & w>n$ ! p aga9/ !m1 z be+ m p]nici\s to ! peace & good ord] ( society ?an ! pr9ciples ( op5 infidelity4 ,on be+ ask$ by my fa!r h[ ,i lik$ ! disc\rse1 ,i repli$1 ',n at all1 z ,mr4 ,cole n only oppos$ ! ,scriptures1 b ! ,articles ( 8 own *ur*2' & ,i !n quot$ ! elev5? ,article1 :i* put an end to our conv]sation4 ,i h n he>d him s9ce2 = ,i ?9k x wrong to sanction by my pres5ce a /yle ( prea*+ :i* is subv]sive ( ! entire s*eme ( salvation4 ,x mu/ be pa9ful1 ,i obs]v$1 to be driv5 f ! *ur* by ! introduction ( errone\s doctr9es2 b x mu/ be m pa9ful to a consci5ti\s m9d to sit & he> !m4 ,:]e d y n[ att5d8 ,alas6 ,sir1 l ! captives ( ,babylon1 ,i am d5i$ ! privilege ( wor%ipp+ 9 ! temple1 &1 l !m1 ,i sit & weep ov] ! desolation ( ,zion4 ,b ,he :o 0 a little sanctu>y to !m 9 ! season ( _! captivity1 visits me )9 ! retirem5t ( ! closet1 by ! special manife/ations ( 8 holy pres5ce4 ,i ask$ p]mission ! o!r ,sabba? to g & he> ! v5]able ,mr4 ,+leby1 b ,i 0 refus$4 ,oh6 ?is pi]c$ me to ! he>t4 ,b :y did y\r fa!r d5y a reque/ s reasonable8 ,he w\ld n h done x if he _h n be5 influ5c$ by o!rs2 = su* is ! /r5g? ( 8 atta*m5t = me1 & su* 8 devot$ness to my happ9ess1 t he has h]et(ore deem$ no sacrifice too great1 nor any indulg5ce too exp5sive to promote my com=t4 ,b ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole & "s lay g5tlem5 h urg$ him to int]pose 8 au?ority1 to save me f :at !y call ! delirium ( religion4 ,!y tell him t 8 hon\r1 8 peace1 & 8 influ5ce1 are all 9 jeop>dy2 & t if ,i am p]mitt$ to g on 9 my pres5t c\rse1 no?+ b inevitable ru9 awaits me4 ,by su* /ratagems !y h induc$ him to act a "p :i* ,i "k is repugnant to ! g5]\s feel+s ( 8 nature2 because he told me1 at an e>ly /age ( my hall[$ impressions1 t if ,i f\nd peace 9 religion1 he w\ld n presume to int]f]e4 ,?is trial1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 is n joy\s1 b griev\s2 nev]!less1 x w yield ! peaceable fruit ( righte\sness4 ,?\gh x comes ?r\gh a m$ium :i* inve/s x ) a peculi> poignancy1 & may ?r[ a gloomy %ade ov] all y\r hopes ( future com=t1 yet ! ,r$eem] says1 ',my grace %all be suffici5t = !e1 my /r5g? %all be made p]fect 9 ?y weakness4' ,y h only to act wisely1 & ) decision2 keep y\r consci5ce void ( (f5ce t[>ds ,god & man2 demon/rate1 by ! meekness ( y\r disposition1 & y\r ef=ts to please1 t y\r religion is n ! religion ( fancy or ( passion1 b ( pr9ciple2 & !n y w rise above ! visible ag5ts :o are employ$ 9 conduct+ ! ma*9]y ( ,provid5ce1 to m$itate on ,him :o sits beh9d ! cl\d t conceals ,him f our sight1 work+ all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( ,8 own w4 ,i h kn[n1 ,i rem>k$1 "s "y ,*ri/ians comm5ce _! religi\s pr(ession "u auspici\s influ5ces4 ,!y h be5 hail$ by pi\s p>5ts & pi\s fri5ds ) acclamations ( joy2 ! spr+-"t ( _! spiritual exi/5ce has be5 free f ! rude bla/s ( p]secution2 & !y h advanc$ f /age to /age1 ) unob/ruct$ & undiv]t$ /eps4 ,i h kn[n o!rs rock$ 9 ! :irlw9d1 & cradl$ 9 ! /orm4 ,!y h _h to cont5d ) ! pr9cipalities & p[]s ( evil 9 _! high places4 ,!y h be5 despis$ & reject$2 & ! reproa*es ( m5 h fall5 ^u !m4 ,b ,i g5]ally f9d t opposition at ! comm5cem5t ( a religi\s pr(ession has a b5eficial r ?an an injuri\s t5d5cy4 ,x =ces its pr9ciples deep] into ! m9d4 ,x consolidates !m4 ,x gives to !m an en]gy :i* ultimately rises sup]ior to resi/ance2 a heal?ful vig\r1 :i* !y r>ely atta9 to :5 n\ri%$ by ! fo/]+ h& ( p>5tal solicitude2 & x br+s !m =? into su* visible & p[]ful manife/ations1 t ev5 ! enemies ( our common fai? are compell$ to feel ',h[ awful goodness is6' ,yes1 ,sir1 obs]v$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & we %\ld rememb] t ^? :o oppose religion1 :5 x takes possession ( an individual m9d1 & ex]ts its influ5ce ov] ! visible actions ( ! life1 (t5 d x ignorantly4 ,if !y knew t !y 7 attempt+ to resi/ ! "w ( ,god 9 ! new creation ( ! human s\l1 !y w\ld cease _! opposition4 ,b !y d n4 ,!y h no conception ( su* a ?+4 ,!y ridicule x z vision>y2 & if a p]son (f] to prove1 by sob] argum5ts tak5 f ! ,scriptures1 or f ! ,articles ( our *ur*1 t su* a new creation ( ! s\l is a reality1 & t x w develope itself precisely 9 t ext]ior =m :i* !y see exhibit$ 9 ! conduct ( ^? :om !y oppose1 yet !y w refuse to he>4 ,_! unfairness to meet ! argum5ts 9 support ( ! reality ( ! ?+1 ,i grant1 is v c5surable2 b x mu/ be attribut$ to t judicial moral bl9dness :i* is "o ( ! consequ5ces ( our apo/asy f ,god1 & :i* calls = ! ex]cise ( our =be>ance & our t5d]e/ pity4 ,h5ce1 :5 we are revil$ = our religion1 we %\ld n revile aga92 :5 we suff]1 we %\ld =be> to reproa*2 & commit our cause to ,him :o judge? righte\sly4 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 ! c\rse ( ! week ,i avail$ myself ( ! opportunity1 dur+ ! abs5ce ( my e/eem$ fri5ds f ! villa1 to g & take tea at ,f>m] ,pick=d's2 & ,i 0 v mu* gratifi$ by my visit4 ,dur+ ! ev5+ he made sev]al ref]5ces to 8 wife's att5dance at ! *apel2 & at l5g? he spoke out1 by say+1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ,i ?9k1 is ab\t "o ( ! be/ ( u3 he is v *>itable to ! poor1 & s is 8 wife2 & he is always will+ to d any body a good turn :5 he c2 & my wife says he is a capital prea*]1 b ,i c't ?9k s4 ,h y ev] he>d him prea*8 ,no1 ,sir1 ,i mu/ h an ,ox=d or ,cambridge man4 ,to speak my m9d1 ,mr4 ,+leby is ! prea*] = me4 ,i nev] w5t into 8 *ur* be=e y took lun* ) u1 b :at y said !n incl9$ me to g4 ,:y1 ,i w\ld r he> "o ( 8 s>munts1 ?an ,i w\ld a score ( ,p>son ,cole's4 ,he s5ds :at he says home "h1 lay+ 8 h& on 8 he>t2 b ,i c get a com=table nap :5 ,p>son ,cole is hold+ =?4 ,we all g to *ur* n[ on a ,sunday morn+1 & ,i seem to l x2 & ! y\ng/]s l x1 & s d ! s>vants4 ,x helps to keep u 9 a bit bett] ord]4 ,& wife (t5 tells me %e 0 nev] s happy 9 all h] life z %e is n[2 & t makes me feel a bit m com=table1 z ,i l to see smil+ faces 9 my home/ead4 ,i li/5$ ) "s emotions ( surprise & delight :ile he 0 runn+ on 9 8 tale ( re=mation1 &1 aft] a little hesitation1 ,i v5tur$ to propose read+ a *apt] ( ! ,bible1 & go+ to pray]4 ,ay1 t's "r1 ,sir4 ,t puts me 9 m9d ( :at ,i he>d my uncle say1 ! la/ "t he slept "h1 & he 0 z /aun* a ,*ur*man z ev] sung a psalm tune3 ',pray] & prov5d] are two good ?+s2 "o is good = man1 & t'o!r = bea/3' ?\gh1 ,i mu/ say1 we ant _h mu* pray] "h2 worse luck4 ,i read ! second *apt] ( ,ephesians1 mak+ a few comm5ts on x1 & !n we knelt be=e ! ?rone ( grace2 & :5 ?is dome/ic s]vice 0 ov]1 ,i receiv$ ! he>ty h&-%ake1 & set out to retrace my /eps to ,fairm\nt1 :i* ,i rea*$ j 9 "t to lead ! devotions ( ! family2 :51 hav+ committ$ ourselves to ! protect+ c>e ( our heav5ly ,fa!r1 we retir$ to re/4 ,a ,,village ,,fun]al4 ,dea? is a solemn subject ( m$itation2 & x is "o :i* pres5ts /rong] claims on our att5tion ?an any o!r1 because we all mu/ die4 ,if to die 7 a m]e cessation ( be+2 if1 :5 ! m9d ceases to ?9k1 & ! passions cease to gl[2 if1 :5 ! active & ! passive virtues cease to display _! moral beauty & vig\r1 & :5 ! mantle ( mortality falls f (f u1 we live only 9 ! recollection ( surviv+ fri5ds1 we %\ld =be> pass+ a heavy c5sure on ! g5]al indiff]5ce :i* is manife/$ t[>ds dea? & dy+4 ,b we live1 :5 dy+2 we outlive dea?1 & live = ev]4 ,yes1 life & immortality are br\ght to light by ! volume ( inspiration4 ,!re we read t ! h\r is com+1 9 ! :i* all t are 9 ! graves %all he> ,8 voice1 & %all come =?1 !y t h done good unto ! resurrection ( life2 & !y t h done evil unto ! resurrection ( damnation4 ,dea? sp>es nei!r age nor rank1 tal5t nor piety4 ,! k+ ( t]rors sways ! sceptre ( absolute au?ority ov] all ! liv+2 none c elude 8 grasp1 nor resi/ 8 p[]4 ,:at a sc5e is pres5t$ :]e he has a*iev$ a conque/6 ,! sp>kl+ eye become dim1 ! in/ructive lips seal$ 9 p]petual sil5ce2 ! e> deaf alike to ! voice ( fri5d%ip & ! song ( mir?2 & ! tab]nacle ( bliss *ang$ into ! h\se ( m\rn+4 ,! prep>ations necess>y = ! int]m5t keep ! m9d 9 a /ate ( con/ant agitation2 b :5 ^! are all adju/$1 & ! m9i/]s ( dea? ent] to be> away ! de> dep>t$ to ! di/ant tomb1 !n ! sobs1 & te>s1 & groans ( agoniz$ survivors1 proclaim ! greatness ( ! irrep>able desolation4 ,x 0 on a /ill summ] ev5+1 z we sat conv]s+ toge!r on ! immortality ( ! s\l1 & on ! bless$ness ( ! righte\s 9 ! heav5ly _w1 t we receiv$ intellig5ce ( ! approa*+ dissolution ( ,mrs4 ,all54 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s express$ a desire to see h] once m be=e h] decease2 & hav+ accept$ my (f] to accompany h]1 we ha/5$ to h] lonely dwell+4 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,h\se ,,( ,,m\rn+4 ,vol4 i4 page #ahg4 ,i h (t5 obs]v$1 9 my int]c\rse ) society1 t ! b5evol5t affections are n *]i%$ exclusively by any class ( its memb]s1 b gl[ 9 ! brea/s ( all2 yet !y are usually mo/ delicate :5 ref9$ by ! hall[$ fire ( devotional feel+4 ,on "s occasions we see 9 humble life ! tribut>y te> paid to dep>t$ wor?1 ev5 :]e religion has n in/ill$ h] sweete/ influ5ces2 yet1 9 g5]al1 a degree ( ins5sibility is manife/$ :i* may well excite a/oni%m5t4 ,b we felt1 on ent]+ ?is cottage1 t we 7 inde$ 9 ! h\se ( m\rn+4 ,! husb&1 j return$ f 8 h>d day's lab\r1 sat 9 ! w9d[-seat1 8 mug ( ale1 & bread & *eese1 unt\*$ on ! table beside him2 8 h& spann$ 8 =ehead1 conceal+ 8 eyes1 & 8 little boy /ood ne> him1 p5sive & sad4 ,no voice spoke1 no noise 0 he>d1 nor did our entrance di/urb ! m\rn] 9 8 mus+s4 ,we felt a mom5t>y tremor1 "u an appreh5sion t dea? _h already borne (f 8 captive4 ,at l5g? ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said1 ,well1 ,rob]t1 is y\r wife /ill 9 ! body1 or 9 glory8 ,he />t$ up1 &1 z ! te> fell on 8 sun-burnt face1 repli$1 ,%e is /ill ) u2 b %e w soon be gone4 ,%e has be5 disc\rs+ ab\t y1 ,ma'am1 all day2 & %e w be v glad to see y aga9 be=e %e ent]s into ! joy ( h] ,"l4 ,we w5t up /airs1 & x 0 evid5t1 f ! expression ( ,mrs4 ,all5's c\nt5ance1 t our visit gave h] great delight4 ,%e sat up 9 b$1 support$ by pill[s2 h] face gl[$ ) a hectic flu%1 h] eyes %one ) radiant brightness1 h] voice 0 cle>1 ?\gh n /rong1 & h] m9d discov]$ its usual *e]fulness & vig\r4 ,"h ,i am1 h\rly expect+ a *ange4 ,disease has ne>ly consum$ my body2 b z my outw>d man p]i%e?1 bless$ be ,god my inw>d man is r5ew$ day by day4 ,i h pass$ ?r\gh deep wat]s s9ce ,i saw y1 b !y h n be5 p]mitt$ to ov]fl[ me2 = :5 ! enemy came 9 l a flood1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l lift$ up a /&>d aga9/ him4 ,! conte/ is ne>ly ov]1 ! prize ( my high call+ is 9 view1 & ,jesus1 my belov$ ,savi\r1 w soon1 v soon1 pres5t me faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( ! ,div9e glory ) exce$+ joy4 ,i am happy1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 to f9d y 9 su* a calm ec/asy 9 anticipation ( ! com+ crisis4 ,y h borne a liv+ te/imony to ! tru? ( religion1 & n[ y c be> a dy+ te/imony to its excell5ce4 ,my liv+ te/imony has be5 b feeble2 x has n be5 s decid$ z x ought to h be52 ,i d>e n ?9k ( x b ) regret & self-loa?+4 ,i h be5 an unpr(itable s]vant1 b ,i look = r$emption & = acceptance to ,jesus ! ,m$iator1 ^: blood cleanse? f all s94 ,b x mu/ give y "s degree ( satisfaction to look back & see ! fruits ( y\r religion1 ?\gh ! fruit may n h be5 s ri* nor s f9e z y c\ld wi%4 ,x gives me pleasure to "k t ,i h be5 kept f fall+1 & t ,i %all soon be p]mitt$ to b[ d[n 9 ! pres5ce ( my ,"l1 & (f] to ,him "s expression ( my ard5t gratitude = 8 great goodness to me2 b ,i c d]ive no satisfaction f a review ( my own conduct4 ,i am a s9n] sav$ by grace4 ,y are n[1 ,i obs]v$1 ne> ! end ( y\r c\rse1 & ,i suppose y w\ld n will+ly recomm5ce y\r pilgrimage on e>?4 ,i w\ld1 ,sir1 *e]fully1 if my ,"l 7 to comm& me1 b n o!rwise4 ,i long to be ) him4 ,to give up my de> husb& & *ild occasion$ a h>d /ruggle1 b ,i h be5 enabl$ to d x2 & n[ ,i am go+ home1 & my ,fa!r is wait+ to receive me4 ,we committ$ h] dep>t+ _s to ! ,"l ,jesus1 & pray$ = h] husb& & h] *ild2 !n return$ to ,fairm\nt1 :]e ! news ( h] decease rea*$ u )9 ! space ( an h\r4 ,aft] we left %e _h spok5 b seldom1 ly+ ) h] eyes clos$1 b1 f ! occasional motion ( h] lips1 x 0 evid5t t %e 0 mu* engag$ 9 pray]4 ,at l5g? %e said1 ,i feel a *ange :i* ,i _c describe--is ?is dea?8--h[ easy x is6 ,! k+ ( t]rors is trans=m$ into an angel ( deliv]ance4 ,i %all soon see ! ,k+1 ! ,"l ( ho/s 9 8 beauty4 ,i am ent]+ ! valley1 b !re is no d>kness4 ,i see ! %ad[ ( dea?1 b feel no /+4 ,aft] a %ort pause1 dur+ :i* h] _s seem$ to be ga!r+ up its /r5g? = ! f9al dep>ture1 %e embrac$ h] husb& & h] *ild = ! la/ "t2 &1 hav+ solemnly comm5d$ !m to ,god1 %e recl9$ h] head on ! pill[1 & expir$4 ,preci\s 9 ! sight ( ! ,"l is ! dea? ( 8 sa9ts1 & _! decease is (t5 preci\s 9 ! sight ( m54 ,yes1 _! composure :5 bidd+ f>ewell to _! ende>$ relatives1 & _! joyful anticipations :5 9 ! act ( pass+ into ! unse5 _w1 (t5 produce su* a p[]ful effect on ! spectators ( _! exit1 t _m :o contemn _! religi\s pr9ciples1 h retir$ f ! solemn sc5e1 say+1 ,let me die ! dea? ( ! righte\s1 & may my la/ end be l 84 ,mrs4 ,all5's long affliction _h s impov]i%$ h] husb&1 t he 0 n able to meet ! exp5ses ( h] fun]al2 b su* 0 ! e/eem 9 :i* h] "* 0 held1 t a subscription = ! purpose 0 imm$iately rais$4 ,i _h (t5 se5 ! city fun]al1 :]e ! simplicity ( nature is sacrific$ to pomp\s %[4 ,! m\rn+ coa*es1 ! he>se decorat$ ) plumes1 & drawn by horses clo!d 9 black1 ! hirel+ m\rn]s1 :o make a mock]y ( grief--^! may1 by _! sombr\s appe>ance1 ?r[ a mom5t>y gloom ov] ! spirits1 b r>ely1 if ev]1 produce a deep moral impression on ! he>t4 ,i _h n[ to witness1 9 a village fun]al1 a v diff]5t sc5e4 ,! anci5t cu/om ( bury+ ! dead 9 ! ev5+1 :i* /ill l+]s 9 "s p>ts ( ! c\ntry1 prevail$ 9 ?is village4 ,i left ,fairm\nt1 9 company ) ,mr4 ,/ev5s & ,mr4 ,lewell91 ab\t five o'clock1 ! eigh? day aft] h] decease2 & we 7 bo? a/oni%$ & pleas$ by see+ ,f>m] ,pick=d on ! road be=e u4 ,:5 we came up ) him ,i salut$ him4 ,:at1 ,f>m]1 are y go+ to ! fun]al8 ,yes1 ,sir2 my mi/ress wi%$ x1 z %e ma9ly lik$ ,mrs4 ,all52 & ,i felt a bit incl9$ to pay a little respect to h] memory1 because ,i once made sport ( h] religion2 b ,i am n[ satisfi$ t x is ( ! "r sort4 ,x is s4 ,x gives com=t on a b$ ( sickness & pa91 & x fits a p]son to die well--to die ) a full expectation ( go+ to heav52 t is1 ( go+ home4 ,x's a ma9 good ?+1 & no mi/ake1 :5 we are turn$ out ( "o home1 to h ano!r to g to4 ,& t o!r home heav51 :i* ,i hope1 ,f>m]1 w be y\r home at la/ & = ev]4 ,! ,"l grant t x may be s4 ,i (t5 pray a bit ab\t x2 b my pray]s are b poor pray]s1 worse luck4 ,i c't pray l y4 ,y c pray1 l ! publican1 ',god be m]ciful to me a s9n]4' ,ay1 t's ! pray] = me4 ,i c pray t pray]1 & feel x too4 ,almo/ imm$iately aft] we _h rea*$ ! cottage1 a neat oak c(f91 be>+ ! "n & age ( ! deceas$1 0 br\ght out1 & plac$ on two /ools 9 ! c5tre walk ( ! g>d54 ,a b& ( s+]s f ! *ur* *oir took ! lead 9 ! procession1 !n ! be>]s ( ! c(f91 two & two1 a lad walk+ on ea* side ) a /ool1 to af=d an occasional re/+2 !n ! *ief m\rn]s--! wid[$ husb& & 8 little boy2 "s relatives1 & a few poor fri5ds1 walk$ beh9d2 & _m ( ! villag]s att5d$ z spectators4 ,z ! bi] ent]$ ! vale t divides ! two p>i%es1 ! s+]s sang ! foll[+ hymn3-- ,he> :at ! voice f heav5 proclaims ,= all ! pi\s dead2 ,sweet is ! sav\r ( _! names1 ,& s(t _! sleep+ b$4 ,!y die 9 ,jesus1 & are bless'd2 ,h[ /ill _! slumb]s are6 ,f suff'r+s & f s9s releas'd1 ,& fre$ f ev'ry sn>e4 ,f> f ?is _w ( toil & /rife1 ,!y're pres5t ) ! ,"l2 ,! lab\rs ( _! mortal life ,end 9 a l>ge rew>d4 ,! effect 0 solemn & impressive4 ,z soon z ! hymn 0 sung1 ! bi] /ood /ill1 & ! be>]s re/$2 :5 ! ?ru% & ! yell[ hamm]1 r\s$ by ! music1 p\r$ =? _! melodi\s notes1 z ?\gh anxi\s to prolong ! song4 ,! numb] ( spectators increas$ z we advanc$2 all 7 s]i\s1 "s wept2 & :5 we turn$ into ! lane :i* l$ up to ! *ur*1 ano!r hymn 0 sung1 9 acc5ts m bold1 b equally melodi\s ) ! =m]3-- ,o = an ov]com+ fai?1 ,to *e] my dy+ h\rs1 ,to triumph o'er ! mon/] ,dea?1 ,& all 8 frightful p['rs6 ,joyful1 ) all ! /r5g? ,i h1 ,my quiv'r+ lips %all s+1 ',:]e is ?y boa/$ vict'ry1 ,grave8 ,& :]e ! mon/]'s /+8' ,if s9 be p>don'd1 ,i'm secure2 ,dea? ha? no /+ beside2 ,! law gives s9 its damn+ p['r2 ,b ,*ri/1 my ransom1 di$4 ,n[ to ! ,god ( victory ,immortal ?anks be paid1 ,:o makes u conqu'rors :ile we die1 ,?r\gh ,*ri/1 our liv+ ,head4 ,! v5]able rector met ! procession on its ent]+ ! burial-gr\nd1 & walk$ be=e x up ! pa?way lead+ to ! *ur*1 read+1 z he walk$1 ! ?rill+ words ( inspiration3 ,i am ! resurrection & ! life4 ,! corpse 0 tak5 into ! middle aisle ( ! *ur*1 & plac$ on a rais$ plat=m2 ! conc\rse ( p att5d+ seat$ !mselves 9 ! diff]5t pews1 & li/5$ ) dev\t s]i\sness to ! appo9t$ lessons & portions ( ! ,scripture1 :i* ,mr4 ,+leby read 9 v impressive tones4 ,:5 he _h f9i%$1 ! corpse 0 c>ri$ =? to ! place ( sepulture2 :]e1 aft] ! re/ ( ! burial-s]vice 0 p]=m$1 x 0 deposit$ till ! morn+ ( ! resurrection4 ,:5 ,rob]t & 8 little boy look$ d[n into ! grave :i* _h j receiv$ ! rema9s ( h] !y lov$1 !y wept1 & return$ to _! h\se ( m\rn+1 ca/ d[n1 yet animat$ by a hope ( a reunion 9 ! cele/ial _w4 ,i /ole away f ! cr[d1 :i* 0 press+ r\nd ! grave to take ! la/ look ( ! c(f91 t ,i might indulge my reflections 9 solitude4 ,dea? 0 ! !me ( my m$itation4 ,humiliat+ !me6 ,h[ calculat$ to br+ d[n ! l(ty _s ( pride1 to ext+ui% ! flame ( ambition1 to hu% ! cont5tions ( discord6 ,a ?rill+ horror came ov] my _s z ,i anticipat$ my own decease4 ,i felt atta*$ to life1 & my nature recoil$ 9 prospect ( los+ x4 ,! l5g!n$ sickness2 ! p>t+ te>2 ! f9al f>ewell2 ! unkn[n pa9s ( dy+2 ! solemn anticipations ( an imm$iate entrance into ano!r _w2 ! int]m5t ( my body 9 ! cold1 damp e>?2 ! sighs ( my b]eav$ wid[ & fa!rless *ildr52 all ru%$ 9 ^u my fancy4 ,nev] did ! communication :i* ! ,r$eem] once made to ! m\rn] ( ,be?any appe> s beautiful z at ?is mom5t3 ,i am ! resurrection1 & ! life3 he t believe? 9 me1 ?\gh he 7 dead1 yet he %all live3 & :osoev] live?1 & believe? 9 me1 %all nev] die4 ,x 0 ! light ( life & ! vision ( immortality bur/+ 9 ^u ! empire ( dea?2 elevat+ my s\l above ! desolation ar\nd me1 to look = ! ,savi\r1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o %all *ange our vile body1 t x may be fa%ion$ l unto 8 glori\s body1 accord+ to ! work+ :]eby he is able ev5 to subdue all ?+s unto himself4 ,i did n leave ! *ur*-y>d till ! %ad[s ( ev5+ rem9d$ me ( ! lat5ess ( ! h\r1 & ( my hav+ left my fri5ds1 :o 7 wait+ = me at ! rectory4 ,:5 ,i ent]$ ! /udy1 ! v5]able rector said1 ,i am happy1 ,sir1 to see y once m on ?is side ! grave2 ,i %all be m happy to see y on ! o!r side2 b be=e t bless$ int]view c take place1 two graves mu/ be op5$1 & we bo? mu/ pass ?r\gh ! d>k valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?4 ,my grave-y>d is mu* ri*] ?an x 0 :5 ,i comm5c$ my lab\rs 9 ?is p>i%2 & 9 walk+ r\nd x1 my eye cat*es sight ( monum5ts :i* br+ to my recollection "s ) :om ,i h tak5 sweet c\nsel1 & :o w be1 ,i h no d\bt1 my cr[n ( rejoic+ 9 ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ at 8 com+4 ,!y are n[ re/+ f _! lab\rs1 & ,i %all soon re/ f m9e2 & !n we %all appe> be=e ! ?rone ( ,god toge!r1 & s]ve him day & night 9 8 temple1 & = ev]4 ,y uni=mly speak1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ) confid5ce ( y\r f9al salvation1 b e disciple ( ,*ri/ _c d s2 = ,i h notic$1 )9 ! limit$ circle ( my ,*ri/ian fell[%ip1 great v>iation ( m5tal feel+ z ! h\r ( dep>ture has be5 draw+ ne>4 ,"s ,i h se5 9 solemn rapture :5 anticipat+ dea?2 a sweet calmness ( _s 9 o!rs2 :ile 9 _m ,i h kn[n hope & fe> alt]nately prevail4 ,& ?\gh we may possibly trace up ?is v>y+ /ate ( feel+ z dea? approa*es1 to physical causes1 yet %\ld we n contemplate ! sov]eignty ( ,god at ?is crisis1 :o gives :at portion ( consolation he pleases8 ,i ?9k ! sov]eignty ( ,god is z conspicu\s 9 ! dy+ *amb] z 9 ! temple ( grace2 yet ! ,scriptures lead u to believe t !re is an orda9$1 if n a natural connection betwe5 an em95tly holy life & an em95tly peaceful dea?4 ,h5ce ! apo/le1 aft] en=c+ on 8 read]s ! cultivation ( ! graces ( ! ,*ri/ian "*1 concludes by say+1 ',:]e=e ! r1 bre?r51 give dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure3 = if ye d ^! ?+s1 ye %all nev] fall3 = s an entrance %all be m9i/]$ unto y abundantly into ! ev]la/+ k+dom ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/4' ,i h a fun]al s]mon1 publi%$ by ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,jay1 :i* ,i h read ) mu* satisfaction1 p>ticul>ly ! foll[+ passage3 ',! confid5ce ( ! p ( ,god g5]ally increases z dea? approa*es4 ,h5ce ,isaiah comp>es _! peace to a riv]2 = z a riv] rolls deep] & wid] z x ha/5s to ! sea1 s _! peace commonly becomes m solid & m ext5sive z !y draw ne> et]nity4 ,9 ?is view ! *ange :i* ,dr4 ,goodw9 exp]i5c$ 0 rem>kable4 ,is ?is dy+8 exclaim$ he1 a little be=e he expir$4 ,is ?is :at1 = s _m ye>s1 ,i h be5 dread+8 ,oh6 h[ preci\s does ! righte\sness ( ! ,savi\r n[ appe>6--,he _c love me bett] ?an he does2 & ,i ?9k ,i _c love him bett] ?an ,i d4 ,?is is n a solit>y in/ance4 ,h[ _m h we ourselves se5 :o wept ^u ! m\nta9s ( ,zion1 b rejoic$ 9 ! valley ( ! %ad[ ( dea?2 ^: h>ps1 long be=e hung ^u ! will[s1 7 tak5 d[n1 & delightfully us$ 9 s++ ! ,"l's song 9 ! mo/ /range "p ( all ! /range l&6 ,we _c always acc\nt = ?+s z effects1 :i* yet we are compell$ by obs]vation & te/imony to admit z facts4 ,b ! case be=e u suffici5tly expla9s itself4 ,! love ( life hav+1 f ! w ( ,god1 no long] n[ any purposes to answ]1 is suff]$ to die away4 ,by draw+ ne> ! bett] c\ntry1 we feel some?+ ( its influ5ce1 z ! p]fumes ( ,arabia ! ,happy are bl[n into ! neighb\r+ prov9ces4 ,above all1 !re is n[ m ( ! simplicity ( fai?4 ,dur+ life "s degree ( legality atta*es to all our p]=mances4 ,do+ cont9ually int]m+les ) believ+2 & (t51 ins5sibly to ourselves1 we are anxi\s to make ourselves bett]1 to entitle u to ! div9e fav\r1 or to f9d some?+ 9 ourselves :]e9 to hope1 if n :]e( to glory be=e ,god4 ,b all ?is is n[ ov]4 ,:at c ! believ] d :5 dy+8 ,:at qualifications c he !n acquire8 ,:at atta9m5ts c he !n propose8 ,let him look back ^u a well-sp5t life4 ,?is is impossible4 ,e review :i* he takes ( himself is humbl+4 ,! v s9s ( 8 holy duties w\ld drive him to despair4 ,"o res\rce rema9s--"o1 only "o1 :i* is always equal to our relief--"o ^: consolation is only h9d]$ f fl[+ 9 to u by ! want ( simplicity ( m9d2 x is look+ by fai? to ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :o take? away ! s9s ( ! _w2 x is to commit implicitly ! s\l to him4 ,he is able also to save !m to ! utt]mo/ t come unto ,god by him1 see+ he ev] live? to make int]cession = !m4' ,i am fond ( visit+ ! sick & ! dy+1 said ,mr4 ,lewell94 ,:5 ) !m1 ,i feel ! tru? ( religion4 ,! t]ror :i* seizes on ! _s ( an infidel 9 8 la/ mom5ts1 & ! rapture :i* gl[s 9 ! brea/ ( ! expir+ ,*ri/ian1 are equally impressive & in/ructive4 ,i h se5 ! unbeliev] tremble z ! foot/eps ( dea? h be5 he>d2 8 face has turn$ pale ?r\gh fe>1 or x has be5 becl\d$ by despair4 ,i h he>d him utt] ! mo/ pi]c+ cries2 s5d =? heavy sighs & groans--! spee*less mess5g]s ( woe2 ,i h he>d him reproa* himself 9 ! /ronge/ language = 8 folly & 8 guilt1 9 hav+ pass$ ?r\gh life an enemy to ! fai? ( ,*ri/2 & ,i h se5 him expire 9 unutt]able angui%4 ,i h also se5 ! believ]1 calm & enraptur$4 ,i h he>d ! music ( 8 s\l becom+ m s(t & en*ant+ z ! vital _s has langui%$ 9 8 frame4 ,i h li/5$ :ile he has giv5 utt]ance to 8 holy aspirations & blissful anticipations2 b ,i h nev] he>d "o express any regret = 8 atta*m5t to ! doctr9es ( ! gospel4 ,i h nev] kn[n "o will+ to r5\nce 8 fai?1 or give up 8 hope1 9 prospect ( dea?4 ,nor ,i1 said ,mr4 ,+leby2 & ?is circum/ance is a /rong evid5ce 9 fav\r ( ! adaptation ( ! gospel to our moral condition4 ,infidelity may contemn ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 & hold up its fri5ds to scorn1 b %e is fai?less2 = :5 h] disciples want h] com=t 9 _! la/ h\rs1 %e g5]ally leaves !m z victims :om %e has fitt$ = de/ruction1 t %e may m+le among ! gay & ! dissipat$1 to prep>e !m also = ! pangs ( ! second dea?4 ,x 0 late be=e we left ! rectory1 & 9 pass+ ! n[ desolat$ cottage1 we saw light 9 ! room1 & on knock+ at ! door1 we ga9$ admittance4 ,well1 ,rob]t1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 y are n yet gone to b$4 ,no1 ,sir2 if ,i g to b$1 ,i don't ?9k t ,i %all sleep4 ,i ?\ght :5 my wife lay s ill1 & suff]$ s mu*1 t ,i %\ld be will+ to give h] up to ! ,"l1 if he w\ld take h]2 b n[ %e is gone1 ,i feel my loss4 ,no man c tell :at dea? is till x comes4 ,i love to ?9k ( h]1 = %e 0 a good wife1 & a good "m2 & ,i %\ld l to talk to h]2 b n[ if ,i g into ! room1 ,i f9d t ,i am alone2 & ?is *ills my he>t4 ,my boy tries to com=t me1 b1 poor fell[1 he wants a com=t] z well z ,i2 = he lov$ 8 "m4 ,b ,god c support y "u y\r trial2 = he has said1 ',call ^u me 9 ! day ( tr\ble3 ,i w deliv] !e1 & ?\ %alt glorify me4' ,oh1 yes2 he does support me1 & he has giv5 me a _s ( resignation to 8 holy w2 b1 ,sir1 nature c't help feel+4 ,b ,i d n suppose y w\ld recall h] f heav51 ev5 if y 7 p]mitt$4 ,:y1 ,sir1 x gives me pleasure to ?9k t :ile ,i am m\rn+ "h bel[1 %e is happy & at re/ 9 heav52 b if ,i 7 p]mitt$ to recall h]1 ,i am sure ,i %\ld be tempt$ to d x2 = %e always tri$ to make me happy4 ,%e is gone1 nev] m to return4 ,9 look+ into h] draw]1 s9ce we came back home1 ,i f\nd ^! pap]s1 :i* ,i h j be5 read+4 ,f9d+ !y 7 9 ,mrs4 ,all5's writ+1 ,i aft]w>ds borr[$ !m1 & hav+ transcrib$ a copy ( "o1 ,i "h ins]t x4 ,x 0 dat$ ?ree mon?s be=e h] decease3-- ,i h j be5 fav\r$ ) a s+ul> manife/ation ( ! lov+-k9dness ( my ,savi\r4 ,he has tak5 away ! guilt ( all my s9s4 ,he has remov$ all my d\bts4 ,he has giv5 me peace1 & has enabl$ me to resign my husb& & *ild to 8 c>e4 ,he w soon take me to himself4 ,z ,i h felt at times great depression1 & may 9 my la/ mom5ts be unable to speak ( 8 do+s1 ,i n[ record 9 writ+ :at w n be se5 till aft] ,i h se5 him4 ,i die a guilty & wor?less s9n]1 dep5d+ on 8 dea? = salvation2 & c say t ,i die 9 full & c]ta9 hope ( a joyful resurrection to et]nal life4 ,,s>ah ,,all54 ,,de> ,,wid[$ ,,husb&1--,be=e y see ?is1 ,i %all h pass$ ?r\gh ! valley1 & jo9$ ! r$eem$ above4 ,:ile y are weep+ ,i %all be rejoic+2 yet1 if ! spirits ( ! glorifi$ are suff]$ to visit _! e>?ly fri5ds1 ,i w (t5 come & hov] ov] y & ! de> mo!rless *ild4 ,foll[ me z f> z ,i foll[$ ,*ri/4 ,f>ewell1 till we meet 9 glory4--,y\rs1 = ev]4 ,,miss ,,roscoe ,,)draws ,,f ,,gay ,,life4 ,z ,miss ,roscoe 0 sitt+ "o ev5+ ) h] p>5ts1 ! conv]sation turn$ 9 ! foll[+ mann]3-- ,i h j receiv$1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 an invitation f ,mr4 ,d5ham to att5d a private ball at 8 h\se2 & he hopes t y1 my de> ,sophia1 w accompany me & y\r mamma4 ,i fe>1 f "s incid5tal rem>ks :i* y h made at diff]5t times1 t su* amusem5ts h lo/ _! *>m2 b ,i hope t y\r good s5se has ov]come y\r scruples1 & t y w n hesitate to comply ) my reque/4 ,i ask x z a p]sonal fav\r4 ,yes1 my de>1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 ,i hope y w2 y\r fa!r & ,i h _h mu* conv]sation toge!r on ! subject1 & we bo? ?9k y c d x & be v religi\s too4 ,y "k t religion is n to deprive u ( any enjoym5ts4 ,inde$1 ,i ?9k :5 su* religi\s p z we h always be5 indulge ourselves 9 ^! fa%ionable amusem5ts1 we d m to recomm5d religion ?an su* au/]e pr(essors z our fri5ds1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4 ,to :i* ,miss ,roscoe repli$3 ,i c]ta9ly ?9k t religi\s p ought to recomm5d religion by _! *e]fulness & _! pleasantry1 z well z by _! /rict moral deportm5t2 b ,i d n see h[ t religion1 :i* requires u to avoid a con=mity to ! va9 cu/oms ( ! _w1 c be recomm5d$ by a compliance ) !m4 ,if we d z o!rs d1 we %all be ?\ght l !m2 & ,i am sure1 f my p]sonal k1 t ^? :o f9d pleasure 9 balls & !atrical amusem5ts are z av]se to ! religion ( ! ,bible z ^? :o op5ly & av[$ly reject x4 ,my de>1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 ,i hope y d n int5d to say t all :o avail !mselves ( su* recreations are de/itute ( religion4 ,i d n l su* sweep+ *>ges4 ,y w\ld condemn "s ( ! mo/ amiable & virtu\s p]sons liv+6 ,a p]son may be amiable )\t be+ religi\s1 & virtu\s1 ev5 :ile he rejects z fabul\s t s*eme ( salvation :i* we admit to be true4 ,if1 !n1 we admit x to be true1 does x n become u1 if we wi% to pres]ve consi/5cy1 to con=m ourselves to its preceptive p>ts8 ,& does x n require u to become a peculi> p8 ,& 9 :at c t peculi>ity be manife/$ b by an entire avoidance ( ! habits & cu/oms :i* ! _w sanctions8 ,y "k1 mamma1 t ,i (t5 act$ a mo/ prom95t "p 9 ^! sc5es ( fa%ionable gaiety1 & t ,i int]m+l$ ) ! indiscrim9ate ?rong1 p>ticipat+ 9 ! gl[ ( feel+ enk9dl$ 9 _! brea/1 & am1 !re=e1 intimately famili> ) ! moral qualities & ! religi\s s5tim5ts ( ^? :o d]ive _! highe/ gratification f su* s\rces2 & :ile ,i w\ld proce$ ) great caution 9 invad+ ! prov9ce ( ! he>t1 yet x is my decid$ op9ion t no p]son :o has ev] felt ! trans=m+ influ5ce ( div9e tru? c sanction !m4 ,mr4 ,roscoe rem>k$3 ,i grant1 my ,sophia1 t a sup]ior m9d w look ) indiff]5ce on su* frivol\s amusem5ts1 & t _m :o resort to !m are impell$ m by cu/om ?an incl9ation2 yet ,i d n p]ceive t !y c injure ! religi\s tone ( ! m9d4 ,i h be5 z firm a believ] 9 ! div9e orig9 ( ! ,bible1 & ! mission & dea? ( our ,savi\r1 aft] my return f a ball1 z be=e ,i w5t1 ?\gh ,i confess my "t c\ld h be5 m pr(itably occupi$4 ,& ,i am sure1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 t ,i h felt z religi\s at ! op]a z ev] ,i felt at *ur*2 my he>t has be5 elat$ ) gratitude to ! ,almighty = p]mitt+ u to enjoy su* recreations4 ,i d n suppose1 my de> fa!r1 t go+ to a ball or ! op]a w\ld %ake y\r belief 9 ! div9e mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 b ,i presume t y d n imag9e t ,he w\ld att5d !m if ,he 7 on e>?6 & ought a disciple to g :]e 8 ,"l w\ld n g8 ,i grant t t religion :i* consi/s only 9 a speculative belief may n be injur$ by su* amusem5ts2 b ,i am consci\s t !y produce & n\ri% s5tim5ts & feel+s :i* are n only unconsonant1 b directly oppos$ to ! _s ( vital ,*ri/ianity4 ,i c\ld n pass f ! gaieties ( a ball-room to anticipate ! happ9ess ( heav51 nor retire1 aft] ! fatigues ( a l5g!n$ dance1 to hold spiritual communion ) ! ,holy ,"o4 ,b :]e1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 is ! necessity ( be+ always religi\s8 ,is ! _w to be turn$ into a conv5t1 & are we all to become ei!r nuns or monks--=bidd5 to ta/e ( any ( ! pleasures ( life1 & doom$ to p]petual fa/+s & pray]s8 ,:at6 religion e day1 & all day long6 ,:y1 my ,sophia1 y\r rem>ks al>m me4 ,i am sorry1 my de> mamma1 t ,i %\ld cause y any al>m1 b ,i assure y t !re is no occasion = x2 ! religion :i* has giv5 me a di/a/e = pleasures s ephem]al & unsatisfactory1 has op5$ to me s\rces ( enjoym5t ( a mu* high] ord]4 ,i d n /oop to e>? or any ( its gay sc5es = m5tal bliss1 b arise to int]c\rse ) ! ,great ,invisible4 ,i no long] seek = religi\s impressions amid/ ! =ms & c]emonies ( an ext]nal devotion1 b 9 ! ex]cise ( t fai? :i* br+s remote objects ne>1 & :i* inve/s ^? :i* are unse5 ) a m attractive p[] ?an ^? :i* are visible4 ,i no long] hov] 9 a /ate ( unc]ta9ty respect+ my f9al de/9y1 = ,i enjoy ! bright beam+s ( t hope :i* is full ( immortality2 & c atte/ t n[ my m5tal happ9ess is m pure1 elevat$1 & /able1 ?an x 0 :5 ,i 0 a devotee to fa%ionable amusem5ts4 ,i am glad1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 to he> t y are happy2 b ,i mu/ confess t x is a sort ( happ9ess ( :i* ,i c =m no idea4 ,! ,almighty is v good2 he wi%es to make all 8 creatures happy--"s 9 "o way & "s 9 ano!r2 we %\ld foll[ :]e incl9ation leads4 ,incl9ation is ! fir/ law ( nature1 :i* all mu/ obey if !y wi% to be happy2 & ,i ?9k t we ought n to int]f]e ) ea* o!r's prop5sities4 ,b z by nature we are incl9$ to evil1 ought n su* a prop5sity to be re/ra9$8 ,:at are ! v>i\s laws ( civil society b s _m pro(s ( ! evil prop5sity ( our nature1 & s _m re/ra9ts on its indulg5ce8 ,i admit t ! majority are wick$1 & t !y require ! /rong arm ( ! law to keep !m 9 subjection2 b ,i _c admit t all are corrupt$ by ! evil pr9ciple4 ,:at models ( p]fection may we select f ! circle ( our acqua9tance6--m5 ( hon\r1 ( integrity1 ( b5evol5ce--m5 9 ^: "* all ! virtues are conc5trat$1 & :o live amid/ ! contagion ( ! _w )\t be+ injur$ by x--m5 :o w\ld scorn an act ( meanness or duplicity2 :o w\ld sacrifice _! ease & _! weal? to promote ! g5]al good2 :o are religi\s )\t o/5tation2 & :o "k h[ to enjoy ! felicity ( social life )\t be+ entangl$ by its sn>es4 ,are we to suppose t su* m5 are corrupt$ by evil pr9ciples1 & t !y are "u "s fatally evil incl9ation8 ,y w admit1 my de> fa!r1 t a community ( rebels may cultivate ! social virtues among !mselves1 ev5 :ile !y live 9 a /ate ( revolt aga9/ _! sov]eign1 & 9 ho/ility aga9/ all :o reta9 _! loyalty8 ,yes1 my de>1 c]ta9ly !y may4 ,d we n read 9 ! ,scripture1 t all h s9n$ aga9/ ,god--t all are gone a/ray f _! subjection to 8 au?ority--t all are become corrupt8 ,& d we n "k t ! s5t5ce ( dea? has pass$ ^u all m51 because all h s9n$8 ,n[ if1 z y suppose1 "s h escap$ ! g5]al contagion1 & are absolutely pure & virtu\s1 h[ is x t !y are involv$ 9 ! same s5t5ce ( condemnation ) ! op5ly deprav$ & wick$8 ,:]e is ! equity ( su* a decision8 ,& are we n accu/om$ to say1 :5 kneel+ be=e ! ,"l our ,judge1 ',we h err$ & /ray$ f ?y ways l lo/ %eep2 we h foll[$ too mu* ! devices & desires ( our own he>ts2 we h (f5d$ aga9/ ?y holy laws2 we h left undone ^? ?+s :i* we ought to h done1 & we h done ^? ?+s :i* we ought n to h done1 & !re is no heal? 9 u2 b ?\1 ,o ,"l1 h m]cy ^u u1 mis]able (f5d]s8' ,yes1 my de> ,sophia2 b y mu/ rememb] t our excell5t ,liturgy 0 compos$ to suit ! moral condition ( ! great majority ( ! p2 & !re=e x became necess>y t su* /rong language %\ld be employ$2 b y _c suppose t x is /rictly applicable to ! virtu\s "p ( ! community4 ,!n :y d !y adopt x8 ,:y d !y ackn[l$ge1 on _! knees be=e ,god1 :at !y d5y to man8 ,is n ?is a resi/less pro( ( ! evil prop5sity ( human nature8 ,i ?9k n4 ,i ?9k x is a pro( ( ! g5]\s amiability ( human nature1 z ! virtu\s "p ( society cons5t to employ language :i* is n /rictly applicable to !mselves1 out ( compassion to ! m deg5]at$ & wor?less1 :o ought to make su* concessions1 & pray 9 su* /rong t]ms ( humiliation4 ,h[1 !n1 ought ! virtu\s to pray1 if !y ought n to pray 9 ! /ronge/ t]ms ( humiliation8 ,%all we revive ! _s ( ! anci5t ,ph>isee1 :i* our ,"l condemn$2 & %all we approa* ! foot/ool ( ! div9e ?rone ) 8 language3 ',god1 ,i ?ank !e t ,i am n z o!r m5 are1 extortion]s1 unju/1 adult]]s1 or ev5 z ?is publican4 ,i fa/ twice 9 ! week1 ,i give ti!s ( all t ,i possess8' ,9 ?is pray] !re is ! language ( self-gratulation & ! _s ( c5sori\sness1 b no humble confession = s91 nor any petition = m]cy4 ,be+ a virtu\s man1 he _h no s9s to confess1 & !re=e did n ne$ to implore m]cy1 b he did n =get to (f] ?anks to ,god = 8 virtu\s end[m5ts4 ,he did n feel ! guilt ( 8 s9s1 nor did he feel ! ne$ ( m]cy2 b 8 ins5sibility 0 no pro( ( 8 innoc5ce4 ,! publican 0 9 ! temple at ! same "t1 b h[ diff]5t ! _s :i* he discov]$1 & ! language :i* he utt]$3 ',& ! publican1 /&+ af> (f1 w\ld n lift up s mu* z 8 eyes unto heav51 b smote ^u 8 brea/1 say+1 ,god be m]ciful to me1 a s9n]6' ,& 9 ! foll[+ v]se we read ! judgm5t :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ pron\nc$ on ! /ate ( ^! two m53 ',i tell y1 ?is man w5t d[n to 8 h\se ju/ifi$ r ?an ! o!r3 = e "o t exalte? himself %all be abas$2 & he t humble? himself %all be exalt$4' ,i am sorry1 my de>1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 t y h tak5 su* gloomy views ( human nature2 ,i d n ?9k t !y w contribute to y\r happ9ess1 & ,i v mu* regret t y %\ld ev] h imbib$ !m4 ,we 7 once happy & unit$1 b n[ we are a divid$ family2 ! introduction ( ?is evangelical religion1 z x call$1 among u1 has brok5 up our peace1 & we are c5sur$ by _m ( our fri5ds = p]mitt+ y to foll[ y\r pres5t bias4 ,we did hope1 :5 ! f]v\r subsid$1 y w\ld return to y\r =m] habits ( life1 b ,i beg9 to despair ( ?is4 ,! views ( human nature :i* ,i h tak51 de> mamma1 are scriptural1 & 9 /rict accordance ) ! language ( ! pray]s & articles ( our *ur*4 ,if ,i am mi/ak51 ,i am will+ to be conv9c$ ( my error2 b1 on a "q ( su* magnitude1 ,i c receive only ! mo/ sub/antial pro(4 ,y *>ge me ) break+ up ! peace ( ! family2 ?is *>ge possesses a ke5 po9t1 & x has deeply griev$ me4 ,my peace 0 brok51 & ,i w&]$ almo/ a =lorn object ( grief1 because ,i _h no prospect ( happ9ess till ,i 0 l$ to embrace my pres5t religi\s op9ions2 ^! h act$ on my w\nd$ _s z ! rebuke ( ! ,savi\r did on ! agitat$ wat]s ( ,g5nes>et1 & n[ ,i enjoy an int]nal calm2 & mu/ ! re/oration ( peace to my m9d be reg>d$ z ! de/roy] ( dome/ic happ9ess8 ,:y1 y "k1 my de>1 t y\r views on religi\s subjects diff] f ours2 inde$1 ,i ?9k !m v ecc5tric1 & we _c approve ( !m1 & our fri5ds make _m rem>ks :i* are n pleasant4 ,"s say t y are a ,me?odi/1 "s t y are a ,calv9i/1 & _m say t y are become q a fanatic4 ,^! ?+s are unpleasant1 !y mortify u4 ,we ?9k x q a disgrace to our family t y %\ld h su* ?+s said ab\t y4 ,i !re=e hope y w cons5t to g ) u to ,mr4 ,d5ham's ball2 x is held1 ,i assure y1 pr9cipally on y\r acc\nt2 !re is to be a l>ge p>ty1 & all w be delight$ to see y4 ,y !n w wipe (f ! odium :i* y\r ecc5tric views h br\ght on y\rself & u4 ,y\r fa!r has made a v h&some pur*ase = ! occasion1 :i* he int5ds to pres5t to y4 ,y "k x w n prev5t y\r be+ v religi\s4 ,i w\ld sacrifice mu* to please & gratify y1 my de> mamma2 b d n press me to a compliance :i* ,i _c yield to )\t mak+ a sacrifice ( pr9ciple4 ,b :at pr9ciple w\ld y sacrifice by comply+ ) su* a reque/8 ,if ,i 7 to g ,i %\ld feel no int]e/ 9 ! sc5e1 & my sadness w\ld ?r[ a gloom ov] ! *e]fulness ( o!rs2 & ,i %\ld r5d] myself ! object ( satirical rem>k1 r5d]$ ke5] ?an any :i* has yet be5 direct$ aga9/ me1 z my inconsi/5cy w\ld ju/ify x2 = ^? :o are s anxi\s to get me among !m1 well "k t ,i mu/ fir/ sacrifice my religi\s pr9ciples be=e ,i c cons5t4 ,o no1 my de>1 !y w receive y ) m delight ?an !y w\ld an angel2 & :5 y get among y\r old fri5ds1 y w dis5gage y\r m9d f y\r religi\s m$itations1 :i* y w f9d a great relief2 ,i h no d\bt y w be q y\rself aga91 & t w make u all z happy z we us$ to be4 ,i feel 9 ec/asy 9 prospect ( x4 ,d yield to our reque/4 ,yes1 ,i mu/ dis5gage my m9d f all religi\s recollections or anticipations to be happy on su* an occasion2 b su* a dis5gagem5t w\ld be ! entire de/ruction ( my happ9ess 9 ?is _w1 & ! prospect ( x h]eaft]4 ,!n1 mu/ we g )\t y8 ,i _c cons5t to g unless y insi/ on x2 & ev5 !n ,i %\ld g ) reluctance1 & ,i fe> my pres5ce w\ld di/urb ! h>mony ( ! ev5+4 ,i assure y1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 x is ) ! deepe/ regret t ,i witness ! p]nici\s infatuation "u :i* y are lab\r+4 ,fitt$ to move 9 any rank ( life1 & to comm& ! respect & e/eem ( a l>ge circle1 :o w\ld feel pr\d to enjoy y\r fri5d%ip & society1 y seem det]m9$ to desc5d ev5 to ! l[e/1 & ga!r up ! fragm5ts ( a fanatical felicity among ! evangelical pr(essors :o ab\nd among u4 ,my peace is gone1 because y\rs is wreck$2 & my hopes ( y\r future respectability are all vani%$4 ,i c]ta9ly did expect t y w\ld comply ) my reque/ to accompany u to ,mr4 ,d5ham's1 :5 ,i solicit$ x z a p]sonal fav\r2 b ,i n[ p]ceive t y\r religion has taught y h[ to refuse a p>5t's reque/2 & if ! fir/-fruits are disob$i5ce1 :at w be ! issue8 ,aft] all ! pa9s t ,i h be/[$ on ! cultivation ( y\r m9d1 & ! ble$+ anxiety ( my he>t dur+ y\r protract$ illness1 to see y n[ come =? to contemn ! elegant accompli%m5ts ( social life1 & ! society ( ^? ) :om y h be5 accu/om$ to m+le ) s mu* delight & eclat1 is a calamity :i* w br+ d[n my gray hairs ) sorr[ to ! grave8 ,miss ,roscoe 0 too mu* affect$ by ?is sev]e & unexpect$ address1 to make any reply2 & ?\gh %e endeav\r$ to suppress h] feel+s1 yet %e 0 oblig$ to retire to h] own room1 :]e a flood ( te>s gave h] "s relief4 ,:5 some:at compos$1 %e op5$ h] ,bible1 & ! foll[+ passage /ruck h] eye3 ,:osoev] !re=e %all confess me be=e m51 him w ,i confess also be=e my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 ,b :osoev] %all d5y me be=e m51 him w ,i also d5y be=e my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 ,?9k n t ,i am come to s5d peace on e>?3 ,i come n to s5d peace1 b a sword4 ,= ,i am come to set a man at v>iance aga9/ 8 fa!r1 & ! daught] aga9/ h] "m1 & ! daught]-9-law aga9/ h] "m-9-law4 ,& a man's foes %all be !y ( 8 own h\sehold 7,matt4 x4 #cb-cf74 ,! rem>ks ( h] fav\rite comm5tator1 ,scott1 /r5g!n$ h] views ( ! passage1 & %e felt m & m t x 0 h] duty to act consi/5tly ) h] religi\s pr9ciples1 ?\gh %e might incur ! displeasure ( h] p>5ts4 ,soon aft] ?is conv]sation took place1 a select p>ty came to sp5d ! ev5+ at ! ,roscoes'2 &1 aft] tea1 ! c>ds 7 introduc$ z usual4 ,i %all be happy1 said ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole 7address+ himself to ,miss ,roscoe71 to h y = a p>tn] at :i/4 ,i am sorry1 ,sir1 to d5y y any reque/1 b ,i _c comply ) ! "o :i* y h j made4 ,inde$6 :y1 we h (t5 sp5t ! ev5+ 9 ?is amus+ mann]1 & ,i hope we %all sp5d _m m4 ,yes1 ,sir1 we h2 b x is n my int5tion to consume any future portion ( my "t 9 su* an amusem5t4 ,b d y ?9k t !re is any moral evil 9 x8 ,x has1 9 my op9ion1 ! appe>ance ( evil1 f :i* we are comm&$ to ab/a94 ,b ( two evils is x n ! wise/ maxim to *oose ! lea/8 & is x n a small] evil to amuse ourselves at c>ds1 ?an1 z is (t5 ! case at ev5+ p>ties1 to play at sc&al & defame ! reputation ( o!rs8 ,unque/ionably2 b ,i presume t a wise & good man w\ld avoid bo? ^! evils4 ,b ,i am n aw>e t any evil c arise f ?is amus+ ex]cise4 ,does x n consume t "t :i* ought to be devot$ to a m pr(itable purpose8 ,does x n frequ5tly give excitem5t to ^? passions ( our nature :i* ought to be repress$8 ,does x n enc\rage a passion = gam+1 :i*1 we "k1 has involv$ _m 9 entire ru98 ,b t is ! abuse ( ! ?+4 ,nay1 ,sir1 ,i ?9k x is ! natural t5d5cy ( x4 ,b are we to h no amusem5ts because "s indulge 9 !m to excess8 ,is life to pass away 9 a dull1 monoton\s r\t9e ( duty8 ,are we always to live 9 a /ate ( exile f ! *>ms & fasc9ations ( social int]c\rse8 ,is ! m9d nev] to relax itself amid/ ! div]sions ( poli%$ society8 ,mu/ we ev] keep up our att5tion to ! sombr\s claims ( religion1 & always ?9k1 & speak1 & act1 z ?\gh we 7 tread+ on ! v]ge ( an awful et]nity8 ,inde$1 ,i give x z my decid$ op9ion1 t t species ( religion :i* int]dicts ^! amusem5ts1 _c claim a div9e orig91 because x is oppos$ to human happ9ess4 ,t species ( religion1 z y are pleas$ to call x1 does claim a div9e orig91 &1 p]haps1 if y exam9e its claims1 y w f9d !m atte/$ by ! _s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,p]mit me to ask y "o "q1 & ,i am will+ t y\r answ] %all decide ! "q at issue betwe5 u--,d y believe t if ,jesus ,*ri/ or any ( 8 apo/les 7 n[ pres5t1 !y w\ld cons5t to pass away ! h\rs ( ?is ev5+ 9 su* an ex]cise z play+ a game ( c>ds8 ,p]haps n1 b !y 7 extraord9>y p]sons1 & _! virtue kept !m f _m s\rces ( amusem5t f :i* we1 :o are m frail1 may v innoc5tly draw a portion ( our pleasure4 ,!n y admit t x is our frailty t leads u to su* amusem5ts1 & t if we possess$ m exalt$ virtue we %\ld avoid !m8 ,y reason excell5tly well1 ,madam1 aga9/ ! amusem5t2 b su* is ! frailty ( our nature1 t ,i fe> ! passion _c be subdu$ ) su* a weapon4 ,p]haps n1 ,sir4 ,pray1 ,madam1 :at amusem5ts w\ld y sanction8 ,^? :i* w\ld af=d me pleasure on reflection1 & 9 :i* ,i c\ld be engag$ 9 my la/ mom5ts4 ,! app>5t delight ) :i* evangelical pr(essors anticipate _! la/ mom5ts1 is a tacit ackn[l$gm5t t ! pres5t are dull & insipid4 ,we anticipate our la/ mom5ts1 ,sir1 ) awe1 m+l$ ) delight1 & ?\gh y may imag9e t our pres5t mom5ts are dull & insipid1 yet1 ,i assure y1 y are mi/ak54 ,we h our s\rces ( happ9ess1 b c>d-play+ is n includ$ 9 ! numb]4 ,i _c b ?9k t evangelical religion has an antisocial t5d5cy1 & w\ld1 if g5]ally preval5t1 deprive u ( all our innoc5t recreations4 ,evangelical religion1 l ! religion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 requires u n to be con=m$ to ?is _w1 b to be trans=m$ 9 ! r5ew+ ( our m9d1 & x produces a di/a/e = ^? frivol\s & p]nici\s amusem5ts 9 :i* ! vot>ies ( ?is _w delight2 b ,i am n aw>e t x has an antisocial t5d5cy1 unless y mean by t expression1 t its t5d5cy is to m>k out ! ess5tial diff]5ce betwe5 a real ,*ri/ian & "o :o be>s only ! "n4 ,:y1 we are all ,*ri/ians1 & good ,*ri/ians1 too2 b our ,*ri/ianity does n tea* u to wait ! arrival ( dea? be=e we c be happy4 ,yes1 ,sir1 !re are ! pleasures ( s91 :i* we are comm&$ to =sake = ! recomp5se ( rew>d4 ,&1 ,madam1 !re are ! pleasures ( innoc5ce1 :i* are z sweet & z sacr$ z ! joys ( angels4 ,b ,i _c suppose t y include c>d-play+ among ! pleasures ( innoc5ce4 ,mo/ c]ta9ly ,i d6 ,!n1 d y imag9e t our old fri5d1 ,mr ,lock1 is ( ! same op9ion1 :o 9 an ev5+ 0 r$uc$ f a /ate ( afflu5ce to a /ate ( pov]ty8 ,:y1 t 0 an unlucky night = him1 c]ta9ly2 b y "k we d n play = m ?an we c af=d to lose4 ,i ?9k1 ,sir1 ) all due def]5ce to y\r judgm5t1 t e "o :o plays at ?is game ( innoc5ce /akes m ?an he c af=d to lose4 ,y are1 inde$1 an +5i\s casui/1 & ,i wi% to "k h[ y c prove ! correctness ( y\r ass]tion4 ,c y af=d to lose y\r temp]8 ,if ,i d lose x ,i c easily recov] x aga94 ,y may1 ,sir1 b c o!rs8 ,if !y _c1 !y are to blame4 ,!n1 ,sir1 ?is game ( innoc5ce is f\nd on exp]im5t1 fir/1 to de/roy ! placidity ( ! temp]1 & !n to involve its abettors 9 c5sure4 ,b !re is (t5 m /ak$ 9 ?is game ?an ! loss ( temp]4 ,:at is !re1 ,madam8 ,! loss ( fri5d%ip4 ,y "k t ! families ( ! ,orrs & ! ,humes h nev] met 9 any p>ty s9ce ! qu>rel :i* took place two ye>s s9ce at ,bru%wood ,h\se4 ,:y1 t 0 a v s]i\s affair1 c]ta9ly1 b y "k t su* qu>rels r>ely happ54 ,nay1 ,sir1 !y (t5 happ51 only fri5ds int]pose & effect a reconciliation4 ,b ) su* facts impr9t$ on our memory1 c we say t su* a game is ! game ( innoc5ce8 ,i ?9k1 ,madam1 y are r too sev]e1 = y mu/ all[ t x (t5 beguiles away _m a languid h\r4 ,:i* h\rs1 ,sir1 ought to be sp5t 9 prep>ation = immortality4 ,y ve]1 ,madam1 t[>ds dea?1 f :atev] po9t ( ! compass y set out4 ,&1 ,sir1 dea? is ve]+ t[>ds u1 9 :atev] employm5ts we are engag$2 b w\ld y l to feel 8 fatal infliction :5 seat$ at a c>d-table1 or return+ f a !atre8 ,too grave2 mu* too grave1 ,madam1 to be pleasant4 ,,fre% ,,p]plexities4 ,mrs4 ,d5ham 0 n "o ( ! select p>ty t met at ,mr4 ,roscoe's1 z %e _h accompani$ h] husb& to ,ba?1 :]e he 0 deta9$ long] ?an he expect$1 hav+ "s important family matt]s to adju/ ) ! executors ( a deceas$ uncle4 ,on ! day aft] h] return home1 :5 sitt+ quietly by h]self 9 h] little back p>l\r1 work+ away h>d & fa/ ) h] knitt+ ne$les1 ,miss ,d5ham came 91 took a seat by h] side1 & ?us began3-- ,d y "k1 mamma1 t ,miss ,roscoe is become s religi\s1 t %e actually refus$ ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole z a p>tn] at c>ds1 at ,mr4 ,roscoe's p>ty1 & said s _m h>d ?+s aga9/ c>d-play+1 & br\ght =w>d s _m argum5ts f "s old ,puritanical book1 t he 0 at times q disconc]t$8 ,yes1 my de>1 & x is en\gh to disconc]t any good ,*ri/ian to h religi\s subjects introduc$ at our convivial p>ties4 ,o yes1 mamma1 exactly s4 ,i ?9k if we are religi\s on a ,sunday1 x is z mu* z ought to be expect$4 ,our ,mak] c't expect m4 ,d y ?9k he c1 ma'8 ,c]ta9ly n1 my de>2 if he did1 we %\ld h _h two ,sundays 9 ! week1 in/ead ( "o4 ,well1 ma'1 ,i really wond] h[ x is t ,miss ,roscoe has become s religi\s all at once4 ,:at a pity4 ,i suppose %e mu/ be v unhappy4 ,yes1 my de>1 t y may dep5d on4 ,h] p>5ts are ne>ly brok5-he>t$4 ,de> ,mrs4 ,roscoe says t all _! peace is gone2 & !y really dread ! consequ5ces4 ,%e has positively refus$ to att5d our ball on ,friday week4 ,is x possible8 ,i wi% ,i _h kn[n x1 ,i w\ld h reason$ ! po9t ) h]4 ,i w g & see h]4 ,i ?9k ,i c p]suade h]1 because ,i recollect putt+ aside an engagem5t "o night la/ w9t] to g ) h] to see ! ,begg>'s ,op]a4 ,ah6 my de>1 :5 ?is evangelical religion1 z x is call$1 takes possession ( a p]son's m9d1 x is no use to attempt to reason or try p]suasion--reason has no?+ to d ) x4 ,!n1 mamma1 x mu/ be a v unreasonable ?+4 ,exactly s1 my de>1 & ,i hope y w avoid its sn>es4 ,de> mamma1 ,i really wond] t y %\ld consid] x necess>y to give su* a h9t2 ,i assure y ,i h no prepossessions 9 its fav\r4 ,inde$1 x is n my int5tion to tr\ble myself at all ab\t religion yet2 ( c\rse1 ,i %all g to *ur* along ) y & papa1 & take ! sacram5t once or twice a-ye>4 ,t w d1 won't x1 ma'8 ,yes1 my de>1 our ,mak] won't desire m f su* a "y p]son z y\rself4 ,b /ill x w be necess>y to avoid all int]c\rse ) ^? religi\s p :o are kn[n to be evangelical2 = ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole says he ?9ks t !re is some?+ ( a bewit*+ nature 9 x1 z x is kn[n sometimes to ov]come ^? :o h ! greate/ antipa?ies aga9/ x4 ,:y1 mamma1 y q al>m me4 ,!n no "o is safe4 ,is x possible = me ev] to take to ?is evangelical religion8 ,o1 ,i w\ld r ent] a nunn]y at once1 & take ! veil = life4 ,yes1 my de>1 & ,i w\ld r y %\ld2 b /ill ,i deem x prud5t to give y a h9t to be on y\r gu>d2 = ,i he>d y1 a %ort "t s9ce1 drop "s expressions1 :5 speak+ ( ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :i* q al>m$ me4 ,inde$1 mamma6 ,i don't recollect x4 ,i c]ta9ly ?9k ,mrs4 ,/ev5s a mo/ amiable lady2 & ?\gh %e may h r too mu* religion1 yet %e is v accompli%$1 & a mo/ int]e/+ companion4 ,%e is amiable & accompli%$1 b ,i ?9k h] a mo/ dang]\s companion4 ,:at6 ! amiable ,mrs4 ,/ev5s a dang]\s companion8 ,:y1 mamma1 %e is a truly virtu\s & lovely woman4 ,%e is s1 my de>1 & t makes h] s dang]\s4 ,%e is always aim+ at proselyt+ o!rs to h] religion1 & su* is ! bewit*+ *>m ( h] eloqu5ce1 & su* ! fasc9ation ( h] mann]s1 t %e sc>cely ev] fails4 ,:y1 d y "k1 ?\gh ,i am a%am$ to confess x1 %e ne>ly got me ov] to h] religion :5 ,i 0 ) h] by myself "o ev5+ la/ w9t]4 ,de> ma'1 y q surprise me4 ,y ne>ly made an ,evangelical6 ,did y ev] tell pa' ab\t x1 & :at did he say8 ,o1 no1 my de>1 ,i nev] m5tion$ x be=e to any "o2 & ,i %\ld n l to h x repeat$4 ,i may j m5tion x to ,mr4 ,ryd]1 z a curiosity 9 ! economy ( life4 ,no1 no1 ,i beg y won't2 x w make me s mu* talk$ ab\t1 & x w induce h] to make ano!r ef=t4 ,b1 z ,i 0 say+1 y really mu/ be on y\r gu>d4 ,y h n my =titude & self-possession4 ,%e is a mo/ beguil+ woman1 & has s mu* tact4 ,%e easily accommodates h]self to ! ta/e ( h] visitors1 %e bribes ! poor by h] b5evol5ce1 fasc9ates ! "y by h] pleasantry1 & entangles ! ?\ghtless by h] argum5ts4 ,no "o is safe :o associates ) h]4 ,b1 mamma1 ,i d n ?9k %e w\ld proselyte me1 = ,i h no pr$ilection = religion4 ,x is too gloomy a subject to suit my ta/e4 ,inde$1 ,i d n und]/& x2 ?\gh e n[ & !n ,i am tempt$ to wi% ,i did2 ,i h at times su* /range ?\ghts & feel+s4 ,( c\rse1 y "k1 my de>1 x is a duty y owe ! ,almighty to resi/ an evil temptation4 ,exactly s2 b is x n odd t ,i %\ld ev] be tempt$ to a ?+ = :i* ,i h no pr$ilection1 & :i* ,i don't und]/&8 ,b1 ma'1 ,i am "u an engagem5t to take tea ) ,mrs4 ,/ev5s & ,miss ,roscoe next week--:at %all ,i d8 ,decl9e1 ( c\rse1 my de>4 ,b ! "t is fix$4 ,y c s5d a note1 & plead indisposition z an apology = abs5ce4 ,b w\ld t be hon\rable1 if ,i %\ld n be indispos$8 ,y "k x is fa%ionable4 ,yes1 mamma1 b ,i h long felt a great dislike aga9/ ! fa%ionable habit ( sacrific+ tru? to exp$i5ce4 ,i _c d x4 ,i h no /rong desire to become religi\s1 b ,i wi% to be virtu\s2 & ,i ?9k an inviolable reg>d to tru? ! v f\ndation ( virtue4 ,v true1 my de>2 ,i am pleas$ ) y\r rem>k1 x discov]s a virtu\s m9d2 b y mu/ n be too scrupul\s4 ,y w f9d x impossible always to avoid ! cu/oms ( fa%ionable life2 = ?\gh "s ( !m are op5 to ! c5sures ( ! /rict morali/1 yet !y h be5 too long e/abli%$ to be *ang$4 ,b1 mamma1 ,i %\ld ?9k x wrong to comply ) any cu/om :i* pure morality condemns4 ,:5 ,i 0 at ,mr4 ,trav]s's1 ! h\semaid1 :o _h be5 9 ! family sev5 ye>s1 & :o 0 greatly respect$1 0 call$ up into ! p>l\r & dis*>g$ at a mom5t's w>n+4 ,%e wi%$ to "k ! cause4 ,mrs4 ,trav]s said to h]1 ',i h detect$ y 9 s _m falsehoods1 t ,i _c believe a ^w y say4' ,%e took up h] wages1 & said1 ',:o taught me to speak untru?8 ,:5 ,i came into y\r s]vice1 ,i came uncorrupt$2 ,i abhorr$ a lie1 b did y n compel me to ! habit8 ,0 ,i n =c$ to say1 :5 y 7 unwill+ to see company1 t y 7 ill1 or f home2 & if mi/resses tea* s]vants to lie1 ought !y to be dis*>g$ :5 detect$8' ,h[ insol5t6 ,did n ,mr4 ,trav]s =ce h] out ( ! h\se8 ,yes1 mamma1 he res5t$ ! insult2 b aft] %e 0 gone1 he said1 ',i hope ! tru? w always be spok5 9 future2 = if we compel our s]vants to falsify = our conv5i5ce1 we ought n to be a/oni%$ if !y d s = _! own4' ,well1 my de>1 ) y\r high notions ( virtue1 ,i d n see h[ y c excuse y\rself f ,mrs4 ,/ev5s's2 b let me entreat y to be on y\r gu>d1 = we live1 z ! apo/le says1 9 p]il\s times4 ,i w\ld r foll[ y to ! grave ?an see y infect$ ) a religi\s contagion2 & ,i am sure y\r papa w\ld dis[n y4 ,de> mamma1 ,i wond] t y %\ld h>b\r any suspicions4 ,x is n my int5tion to become religi\s yet4 ,inde$1 if ,i 71 my religion mu/ tol]ate all ! fa%ionable gaieties4 ,y "k ,i am fond ( c>ds & conc]ts1 ( balls & plays2 & z = ! ,bible1 ,i assure y t ,i h n read x s9ce ,i left s*ool4 ,x is too grave to suit my ta/e1 & s my/ical t ,i _c und]/& x4 ,inde$1 ,i h my d\bts ab\t x2 p>ticul>ly s9ce our acqua9tance ) ! ,ryd]s4 ,mr4 ,john is q a sceptic2 he is v clev]1 & 8 argum5ts are s p[]ful6 ,i h no wi% t y %\ld become a sceptic1 my de>2 x w\ld make y s mu* talk$ ab\t4 ,exactly s1 mamma2 ,i "k x is n fa%ionable = ladies to become sceptics1 b ,miss ,sims affects to be "o1 & really boa/s ( x1 :i* sadly mortifies h] si/] ,amelia4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h made up my m9d to keep to ! good old religion ( our *ur*2 ?\gh ,mr4 ,john ,ryd] said ! o!r ev5+1 9 a l>ge p>ty1 he expect$ to make a conv]t ( me4 ,i admire y\r firmness4 ,yes1 keep to ! *ur*1 & y w be sure to g to heav5 :5 y\r ,mak] takes y out ( ?is _w6 ,y ?9k ,i %all1 ma'4 ,to be sure1 my de>4 ,our ,mak] c\ld n object to take su* a de> lovely girl z y are to heav51 to live among/ ! happy innoc5ts !re4 ,t's a beautiful ?\ght4 ,sceptics don't expect to g to heav51 d !y1 mamma8 ,no1 my de>4 ,:]e w !y g8 ,i don't "k1 & ,i don't ?9k !y "k !mselves4 ,i once he>d y\r papa say1 !y expect dea? w snuff !m out ( exi/5ce z we snuff out ! flame ( a c&le4 ,d !y really believe ?is8 ,:at a sad pity--snuff$ out ( exi/5ce4 ,i %all nev] =get ! expression4 ,i'll repeat x to ,mr4 ,john ,ryd] ! next "t he calls2 ,i wond] :at he w say8 ,he w only laugh at x4 ,laugh at be+ snuff$ out ( exi/5ce6 ,no1 mamma1 ,i w nev] become a sceptic1 to be snuff$ out ( exi/5ce4 ,i w\ld r turn an evangelical1 = !y1 :5 dea? comes1 are 9 ec/asy1 9 anticipation ( et]nal life & happ9ess 9 ano!r & bett] _w4 ,:at a l\d r+1 ,i wond]1 ma'1 :o x c be2 b x does n matt]1 we are dress$ to receive company4 ,! s]vant ent]$ ) ! c>ds ( ,miss ,doro?y ,br[njohn1 & h] si/] ,susan1 :o1 ( c\rse1 _h be5 u%]$ into ! draw+-room4 ,i am s glad to see y2 d be seat$1 ladies4 ,well1 ?is is a pleasure ,i did n expect :5 ,i rose ?is morn+1 ?\gh ,i said la/ night1 :5 look+ at ! coal leaf wav+ on ! b> ( our p>l\r grate1 t we %\ld h company to-day4 ,we %\ld h made a call on y1 z we miss$ y at ! sacram5t la/ ,sunday week1 only ,i h be5 to ,ba? ) ,mr4 ,d5ham4 ,we 7 all prodigi\sly affect$1 z we ?\ght y 7 ill4 ,oh no1 said ,miss ,susan1 we hav5't be5 exactly ill1 b x 0 all hurry & bu/le ) u t week1 & ,i c\ld n get ?r\gh my prep>ation read+ & pray]s1 to fit me = ! sacram5t4 ,i ?9k my si/]1 said ,miss ,doro?y1 is too scrupul\s1 & ,i tell h]1 t if %e c't get done all ! prep>ation read+ & pray]s1 ! ,almighty w ov]look x1 & s w\ld ,mr4 ,cole4 ,oh de>1 yes1 to be sure he w\ld4 ,:y1 ,i _h n "t t week to read a s+le extra pray]2 we _h company 9 ! h\se e day & night4 ,! pr9cipal purpose ( our call+ on y ?is morn+1 de> ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 is to ask y if y "k any "o :o w\ld suit u 9 ! capacity ( a cook4 ,:at1 are y go+ to "p ) ! old cook :o has be5 ) y s _m ye>s8 ,oh de>1 yes1 said ,miss ,susan1 & ,i wi% we _h got rid ( h] at ! beg9n+4 ,s9ce %e has got infect$ ) ! rector's new religion1 %e has n be5 ! same woman %e once 04 ,yes1 !re is an obvi\s diff]5ce1 said ,miss ,doro?y1 9 h] _s1 & appe>ance1 & mann]s1 :i* ,i _c acc\nt =4 ,does %e neglect h] duties8 ,oh no1 said ,miss ,susan1 %e does n neglect h] "w2 if %e did ,i %\ld soon be aft] h]4 ,%e us$ to s+ a good song1 & be z m]ry z a cricket2 b no s++ n[1 except "s odd psalm2 & %e nev] appe>s happy b :5 go+ to *ur*1 or read+ h] ,bible2 & %e is try+ to get ov] ! re/ ( ! s]vants to h] religion4 ,h y giv5 h] notice to leave8 ,oh no1 n exactly4 ,i'll tell y1 de> ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 h[ x 04 ,i he>d a :isp] among/ ! re/ ( ! s]vants t ! cook got up be=e !m 9 ! morn+1 & sat up aft] !m at night2 & ,i 0 det]m9$ to f9d x out1 & ! reason ( x1 = x did n look well2 n[1 did x8 ,s "o night1 :5 all ! re/ 7 gone to b$1 ,i w5t d[n /airs v s(tly1 & look$ ?r\gh ! keyhole1 & saw h] read+ h] ,bible2 & ,i made up an excuse = go+ 92 & ,i said to h]1 ',i ?9k1 cook1 sleep w\ld d y m good at ?is h\r ?an t book1 sitt+ up wa/+ fire & c&le2' & %e gave me su* an insol5t reply1 t %e ruffl$ my temp] v mu*4 ,%e said1 ',if ,i ?\ght s1 ,ma'am1 ,i %\ld be 9 b$1 b ,i l a little read+ out ( ,god's book be=e ,i g to re/2 & if ,i d my "w to y\r satisfaction1 z ,i hope ,i d1 ,i ?9k y h no cause = compla9t4' ,& ! next morn+ %e actually gave notice to leave4 ,& ,i am sorry to say1 add$ ,miss ,doro?y1 t j be=e we left home1 ! h\semaid gave me notice4 ,:y1 si/]1 y did n tell me t4 ,?is is all our rector's do+s4 ,we 7 liv+ z peaceably z a ne/l+ ( birds1 till he began to prea* ! new doctr9es ( ! new bir?1 & fai?1 & salvation by grace4 ,i am sometimes tempt$ to wi% myself 9 heav51 out ( ! way ( ^! dome/ic mis]ies4 ,mr4 ,cole1 9 8 s]mon on ,sunday morn+1 said t ?is evangelical religion is a spiritual epidemic2 x spreads by ! p[] ( sympa?y1 & affects all alike4 ,x is a prodigi\s evil4 ,t's true2 we w h no m ( x 9 our family1 said ,miss ,doro?y1 = our next s]vants %all engage n to g & he> our rector1 & ,i w sub/itute ! pray]-book = ! ,bible1 = ! s]vants to read4 ,v prop]1 said ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 t v5]able book w d !m no h>m4 ,!y may read t1 said ,miss ,susan1 & welcome4 ,x w nev] make !m mis]able1 nor keep !m up late at night4 ,!n1 ladies1 y are 9 want ( two s]vants8 ,yes1 said ,miss ,susan1 & two :o l to read ! pray]-book bett] ?an ! ,bible1 & won't g to he> any ( ! evangelicals4 ,%all we see y at *ur* next ,sunday2 ,mr4 ,cole is go+ to prea* a *>ity s]mon = our ,sunday-s*ool4 ,:at1 h y a ,sunday-s*ool8 ,yes1 ,mr4 ,cole felt compell$ to set up "o 9 self-def5ce1 = he f\nd ! *ildr5 all go+ (f to a s*ool kept by "s ( ! evangelicals1 & _! p>5ts foll[$ !m4 ,we hav5't _m4 ,= a ,sunday-s*ool1 said ,miss ,doro?y1 9 self-def5ce1 !re is "s excuse1 o!rwise ,i w\ld n give x my sanction2 ,i hope y are v c>eful :at y tea* ! *ildr51 o!rwise y w lift !m up ) pride1 & !y w n "w z s]vants ought to d4 ,mr4 ,cole won't h any?+ taught 9 ! s*ool b ! ,*ur* cate*ism4 ,!y may le>n t1 said ,miss ,susan1 & welcome2 x won't d !m any h>m4 ,yes1 y may expect u on ,sunday1 & p]haps !n1 ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 y may be able to tell u if y c help u to any s]vant :o w comply ) our t]ms--read ! pray]-book1 & n g ne> any ( ! evangelicals4 ,,! ,,religi\s ,,p>ty4 ,!re 0 at ,mr4 ,/ev5s's a select b n a l>ge p>ty4 ,! conv]sation 0 ( a desultory nature till aft] tea1 :5 ,miss ,roscoe 0 reque/$ to fav\r ! company ) a little music4 ,%e seat$ h]self at ! piano1 & sung ! foll[+ hymn ) consid]able effect3 ,o my ,"l1 ,i've (t5 mus$ ,on ?y wondr\s love to me2 ,h[ ,i h ! same abus$1 ,slight$1 disreg>d$ ,!e6 ,to ?y *ur* & ,!e a /rang]2 ,pleas'd ) :at displeas$ ,!e2 ,lo/1 yet c\ld p]ceive no dang]2 ,w\nd$1 yet no w\nd c\ld see4 ,b1 unwe>i$1 ,?\ pursu'd/ me2 ,/ill ?y calls repeat$ came1 ,till on ,calv>y's m\nt ,i view'd ,!e1 ,be>+ my reproa* & blame4 ,!n o'er:elm$ ) %ame & sorr[1 ,:il/ ,i view ea* pi]c$ limb1 ,te>s b$ew ! sc\rge's furr[1 ,m+l+ ) ! purple /ream4 ,i no m at ,m>y wond]1 ,dropp+ te>s ^u ! grave-- ,e>ne/ ask+ all ar\nd h]1 ,:]e is he :o di$ to save8 ,dy+ love h] he>t attract$1 ,soon %e felt its ris+ p['r2 ,he :o ,m>y ?us affect$1 ,bids 8 m\rn]s weep no m4 ,i sc>cely "k :i* to admire mo/1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ! air or ! hymn itself2 !re is pla9tive melan*oly 9 ! music :i* accords ) my feel+s1 & an exquisite delicacy 9 "s ( ! expressions ( ! hymn1 :i* ,i greatly l4 ,h[ t\*+ ! allusion to our =m] /ate ( indiff]5ce & ins5sibility6 ,h[ correct ! beautiful ref]5ce to ! moral efficacy ( ! ,savi\r's dea? 9 excit+ sorr[ = s96 ,b ! la/ /anza1 9 my op9ion1 is ! mo/ soo?+ & consolatory-- ',he :o ,m>y ?us affect$1 ,bids 8 m\rn]s weep no m4' ,x is a fav\rite hymn ( m9e1 obs]v$ ,mr4 ,lewell92 & ! la/ /anza1 to :i* y ref]1 br+s to my recollection ! l9es ( ,c[p]3-- ',b ) a s\l t ev] felt ! /+ ,( sorr[1 sorr[ is a sacr$ ?+4' ,b no sorr[ is s deep & pung5t z t :i* ! m9d usually feels :5 pi]c$ by ! convictions ( guilt2 & yet !re is a sacr$ness 9 ! passion :i* di/+ui%es x f unm+l$ angui% or grief4 ,:5 fir/ excit$1 x (t5 occasions deep m5tal depression2 b :5 relief is obta9$1 by a cle> p]ception ( ! way ( salvation ?r\gh fai? 9 ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 x is turn$ into a spr+ ( grateful joy4 ,b ! g5]ality ( pr(ess+ ,*ri/ians1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 scornfully reject ^? religi\s s5tim5ts :i* comm5ce _! moral op]ations by inflict+ pa9 9 ! m9d4 ,!y are religi\s1 b _! religi\s op9ions are n p]mitt$ to excite ei!r ! passion ( sorr[ or ( joy2 & z soon z a p]son beg9s to feel :at he believes1 he is d5\nc$ a fanatic4 ,yes1 repli$ ,mr4 ,lewell91 :5 a p]son beg9s to feel ! moral efficacy ( ! tru?1 he is reg>d$ by _m z fall+ into a /ate ( idiotcy1 or ris+ to a pit* ( fr5zy4 ,we may feel ! *>m ( music1 b n ! *>m ( devotional s5tim5t2 we may be depress$ :5 we give (f5ce to an ende>$ fri5d1 b a recollection ( our transgressions aga9/ our ,fa!r :o is 9 heav5 mu/ occasion no regret2 ! imag9ation may be delight$ by captivat+ sc5]y1 b n ) ! sublime visions ( future bliss4 ,no6 ,an excitem5t :i* takes its rise 9 su* causes is consid]$ by ! semi-,*ri/ians ( ! pres5t age z a c]ta9 indication ( a disord]$ intellect or deg5]at$ ta/e4 ,! veil ( ignorance1 obs]v$ ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion1 :i* is ?r[n ov] ! m9d ( ! unreg5]ate1 r5d]s !m incapable ( =m+ any cle> p]ceptions ( ! nature or design ( ! gospel4 ,!y r$uce ! :ole ( religion to a human arrangem5t1 :i* m]ely requires an ext]nal homage to an e/abli%$ =mula2 & conclude t aft] !y h utt]$ ! solemn responses ( ! ,liturgy1 li/5$ to ! s]mon :i* ! cl]gyman deliv]s1 & tak5 ! sacram5t1 !y h dis*>g$ ! :ole ( _! duty t[>ds ,god2 & z !y h no cle> p]ceptions ( reveal$ tru?1 !y _c h any p[]ful religi\s impressions4 ,_! he>t is z cold dur+ ! s]vice z ! m>ble slab :i* be>s d[n to succe$+ g5]ations ! names ( ! deceas$ ( pa/ ages2 & z !y nev] feel deep sorr[ = s91 nor ard5t love = an unse5 ,r$eem]1 we ought n to be a/oni%$ if !y treat ) contempt ! excitem5t ( su* emotions 9 ! brea/ ( o!rs4 ,c]ta9ly n1 repli$ ,miss ,roscoe2 ,i v well recollect be+ mu* surpris$ :5 ,i accid5tally he>d a little girl s++ ! foll[+ v]se ( a hymn1 :i* ,i n[ mu* admire3-- '',tis religion t c give ,sweete/ pleasures :ile we live2 ',tis religion mu/ supply ,solid com=ts :5 we die4' ,i 0 q incapable ( conceiv+ h[ religion c\ld give pleasure4 ,i comp>$ a religi\s s]vice ) a conc]t2 & :ile ! recollection ( ! "o produc$ a pleasant feel+1 ! o!r appe>$ dull & insipid4 ,i comp>$ a ,sabba?-day ) ano!r day1 & regrett$ t cu/om _h set x ap>t = obs]vances :i* 7 repugnant to my ta/e4 ,if ,i w5t to *ur*1 ,i felt no int]e/ 9 ! s]vice2 & if ,i /ay$ away1 ,i 0 unconsci\s ( hav+ su/a9$ any loss ( m5tal improvem5t or enjoym5t4 ,b ,i presume1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 t n[ y c trace ! connection betwe5 religion & pleasure4 ,yes1 ,sir2 !re is an insep>able connection betwe5 ! influ5ce ( religi\s tru? on ! he>t1 & ! highe/ degree ( m5tal enjoym5t2 x br+s ! s\l into a new _w ( be+1 :]e objects1 unse5 by ! natural eye1 disclose _! beauties2 & tru?s1 unfelt by ! unr5ew$ m9d1 excite a joy :i* is unspeakable4 ,n[ ,i c und]/& ! ,scriptures2 ! ,savi\r is inve/$ ) ov]p[]+ *>ms1 & ! futurity :i* /ret*es beyond ! grave1 pres5ts a cle> & spaci\s sc5e ( bliss to my imag9ation4 ,h[ naturally1 obs]v$ ,mr4 ,guion1 ! m9d ( an enlight5$ ,*ri/ian associates ! hope ( future happ9ess ) ! "n ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,h[ *e]+ & animat+ to believe t aft] ! sorr[s & turmoils ( ?is life h ceas$1 we %all ent] into re/4 ,:at a sc5e ( sublime gr&eur w op5 on u !n1 enk9dl+ emotions ( a/oni%m5t & joy\s delight inf9itely beyond any ev] previ\sly felt6 ,i admit1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 t ! ext]nal beauties ( ! heav5ly _w w imp>t a high degree ( delight1 b ! society ( ! place w con/itute ! *ief s\rce ( felicity4 ,we %all behold ! ,son ( ,god seat$ on 8 ?rone ( maje/y & grace4 ,he is ! p]fection ( beauty1 & 8 =m is z glori\s z 8 nature is pure4 ,:at an impression w be produc$ :5 we see him face to face6 ,i love1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 to ?9k ( heav5 z ! dwell+-place ( my ,r$eem]4 ,! v anticipation ( ! fir/ int]view ) him :om unse5 ,i love & adore1 excites a feel+ 9 my s\l1 ri* 9 all t is sacr$ & delightful4 ,i h1 x is true1 _m ties :i* b9d me to e>?1 yet !re are seasons :5 ,i c s+ ! ard5t language ( ! poet )\t a falt]+ acc5t-- ',:]e ,jesus dwells my s\l w\ld be1 ,& fa9ts my glori\s ,"l to see2 ,e>?1 tw9e no m ab\t my he>t1 ,= 'tis f> bett] to dep>t4' ,i _h z yet tak5 no "p 9 ! conv]sation1 b ?is ref]5ce to ,jesus ,*ri/ n[ liv+ 9 ! cele/ial _w1 l$ me to rem>k t ! suff]+s he endur$ :5 on e>? 7 a decisive pro( t he came to accompli% "s wond]ful ult]ior design4 ,we "k1 f ! te/imony ( ! ,^w ( ,god1 t !re are be+s 9 heav5 ( div]s rank & ord]2 b f :at has tak5 place1 & :at is /ill tak+ place 9 ! economy ( ! ,div9e proc$ure1 we f9d t a new ord] ( be+s is to be call$ into exi/5ce1 & "o :i* is to take prec$5ce ( all o!rs--to /& out conspicu\sly = ! admiration ( all worlds1 z ! mo/ m>vell\s specim5s ( ! creat+ p[] ( ,god4 ,b in/ead ( putt+ =? 8 creative p[]1 z :5 ! angelic ord]s 7 call$ into exi/5ce1 ! ,"l ,jesus himself1 9 human =m1 comes into ! d>k & wick$ _w1 &1 out ( ! mo/ impure elem5ts1 m\lds a p = himself1 :om he w ackn[l$ge z 8 bre?r51 & to :om ! angels ( ,god are to act = ev] z m9i/]+ spirits4 ,mr4 ,lewell9 repli$3 ,we are accu/om$ to say t ! facts ( real life are (t5 m />tl+ & surpris+ ?an ! wilde/ conceptions ( romance1 b ! fact to :i* y h j giv5 su* a prom95cy is "o :i* mu/ h tak5 all be+s1 ( all worlds1 by surprise2 ! l[e/ & ! meane/ 9 ! scale ( intellig5ce1 if n ! mo/ pollut$ & ! mo/ vile1 are advanc$1 ?r\gh ! condesc5d+ grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 to /& at ! head ( ! intellig5t creation ( ,god4 ,!n1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 to be a r$eem$ s9n]1 :5 ! ult]ior purpose ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is actually accompli%$ 9 u1 w be reg>d$ z a nobl] m>k ( di/9ction ?an to be an ar*angel4 ,yes1 ! angels ( ,god are ! s]vants ( ! cele/ial e/abli%m5t1 b r$eem$ s9n]s are ! sons ( ,god1 fa%ion$ l unto ! glori\s =m ( ,jesus ,*ri/ himself1 ea* "o be+ ! express image ( ,jehovah's p]son4 ,an allusion hav+ be5 made to ! impression :i* mu/ h be5 made on ! m9ds ( ! apo/les :5 gaz+ on ! asc5sion ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i m5tion$ t ,i _h rec5tly he>d an intimate fri5d give a graphic description ( ! sc5e1 9 a disc\rse deliv]$ 9 8 own *apel1 &1 at my reque/1 he 0 k9d en\gh to give me a copy ( x4 ,z x bore an emphatic relation to ! subject ( our conv]sation1 ,i !n read x to ! p>ty3-- ,:5 go+ ) 8 apo/les f ,j]usalem to ,be?any1 he /ops1 & /ops some:at abruptly1 z ?\gh "u ! impulse ( "s new ?\ght--!y also /op2 & :5 he lifts up 8 h&s1 !y ga!r ar\nd him2 he speaks--!y li/5 ) fix$ eag]ness ( att5tion2 he blesses !m1 ?\gh 9 :at =m ( expression we are n told2 !y feel ! p[] ( 8 bless+ diffus+ ?r\gh _! s\l an indescribable s5sation ( calm & ec/atic joy2 /ill look+ on him ) int5se e>ne/ness1 at once expressive ( _! confid5ce & _! love1 !y sudd5ly see a movem5t1 & are />tl$1 b n affright$2 he moves1 he rises above !m1 & ent]s a trackless pa?way1 on :i* no "o b himself c\ld tread2 he is p>t$ f !m1 gradually asc5d+ high] & high]1 till at l5g? a bright cl\d receives him1 & he disappe>s out ( _! sight4 ,!y are petrifi$ to ! spot1 n by t]ror1 b amazem5t2 no "o speaks--all in/9ctively feel t ! spot is too hall[$ = s\nds ( human utt]ance4 ,two mess5g]s f ! cele/ial _w break ! sil5ce ( ec/atic wond]1 say+1 ',ye m5 ( ,galilee1 :y /& ye gaz+ up into heav58 ?is same ,jesus1 :i* is tak5 up f y into heav51 %all s come 9 l mann] z ye h se5 him g into heav54' ,! apo/les b[ 9 rev]5tial awe1 & on ! spot on :i* he /ood be=e he 0 p>t$ f !m1 !y kneel d[n & wor%ip him1 & !n return to ,j]usalem ) great joy4 ,) :at raptures did ! cele/ial spirits hail 8 return1 & ) :at joyful awe did !y witness 8 re-inve/ure ) ! glory he _h ) ! ,fa!r be=e ! _w 04 ,a new & nev]-to-be-=gott5 era 9 ! annals ( immortality is n[ begun2 ! new disp5sation ( m$iatorial grace & love1 = :i* ! ev5ts ( f\r ?\s& ye>s _h be5 a prep>ation1 is n[ e/abli%$2 inaugurat$ into 8 (fice z a k+ & a prie/ on 8 ?rone1 he pres5ts to ! joy\s spectators ! fir/ r$eem$ s9n] br\ght f e>? to grace 8 triumphs4 ,& :o is select$ = ?is novel manife/ation ( 8 p[] & 8 love8 ,a man ( g5ius8 a man ( rank8 a man ( ,platonic virtue or ( ,socratic fame8 ,no3 a man ( crime6 :o b a few days be=e 0 hang+ on a cross ( infamy & torture1 revil+ him :o is n[ pres5t+ him faultless be=e ! pres5ce ( ! ,mo/ ,high1 amid/ ! praises ( myriads ( cele/ial spirits4 ,:at a wondr\s sc5e6 ,yes1 said ,mr4 ,guion1 t is a sc5e ,i %\ld l to h beheld1 b ! resurrection w surpass x 9 awful gr&eur2 & ?is we %all all see4 ,?is animat+ conv]sation excit$ a degree ( feel+ :i* ,i am n able to describe4 ,e c\nt5ance beam$ ) delight1 & ev5 ,miss ,d5ham1 :o _h be5 a m]e li/5]1 manife/$ an int]e/ 9 x :i* ,i 0 r surpris$ to witness4 ,at l5g? ,mr4 ,/ev5s rang ! bell1 :5 ! s]vants ent]$ ! p>l\r1 & ,mr4 ,guion1 aft] read+ a portion ( ! ,scriptures1 engag$ 9 pray]4 ,he 0 solemn & dev\t1 & ?\gh no visions ( glory 7 se51 nor any sup]natural voices he>d1 yet ! ,div9e pres5ce 0 em95tly enjoy$1 & we rose f our knees & sang-- ,! _w kn[s no?+ ( ! joys ,t ,*ri/ian fell[%ip supplies2 ,enam\r'd ( _! glitt'r+ toys1 ,our hopes seem no?+ 9 _! eyes4 ,b we c witness :at we "k1 ,& speak al\d1 nor c>e :o he>s2 ,our joys f heav5ly s\rces fl[1 ,& w\ld be ill ex*ang$ = !irs4 ,we envy n ! great & wise2 ,we c\nt ourselves m ble/ ?an !y3 ,we're taught _! hon\rs to despise1 ,& f _! joys to turn away4 ',twill soon appe> :o s]ve ! ,"l1 ,& :o are !y :o s]ve him n3 ,!n let u hold 8 fai?ful ^w1 ,& ours w be a glori\s lot4 ,on resum+ our seats1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said3 ,i ?9k t all ! pleasures ( religion are n res]v$ = ano!r _w4 ,!re are "s :i* we may p>take ( 9 ?is1 & "o ( ! mo/ gratify+ is ! pleasure ( do+ good to o!rs4 ,%e !n read to u a lett] %e _h receiv$ f an ag$ ,diss5t+ m9i/]1 :o _h a l>ge family & a v limit$ income1 implor+ h] g5]\s assi/ance to enable him to extricate himself f "s pecuni>y emb>rassm5ts4 ,i am a cl]gyman1 said ,mr4 ,guion1 & feel no disposition to leave ! *ur*1 b ,i "k h[ to respect a ,diss5t+ m9i/]1 & to sympa?ize ) him 9 8 afflictions4 ,b ?is good man wants some?+ m ?an sympa?y1 & ,i feel ?ankful t x is 9 my p[] to (f] x4 ,i h already collect$ a few p\nds1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :i*1 ) ! addition ( y\r lib]al donation1 w be a v acceptable pres5t4 ,! *>ity ( bigotry1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 is re/rict$ 9 its sympa?ies1 &1 l ! ,levite1 w pass by ! suff]] if he belong to ano!r d5om9ation1 )\t ext5d+ relief2 b ! b5evol5ce ( ! gospel1 l ! good ,sam>itan1 asks no invidi\s que/ions1 weeps ) !m t weep1 & rejoices ) !m t rejoice1 & ris+ to an elevation :i* r5d]s ! l&m>ks ( religi\s di/9ctions invisible1 p\rs d[n its *>ities ^u all :o are 9 tr\ble4 ,i assure y1 ,sir1 repli$ ,mr4 ,guion1 t z ,i advance 9 life & become m imbu$ ) ! love ( ! tru?1 ,i feel an increas+ atta*m5t to real ,*ri/ians ( e d5om9ation1 p>ticul>ly ! fai?ful m9i/]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,:5 ,i fir/ took ord]s ,i 0 a fir/-rate bigot2 ,i resolv$ to h no?+ to d ) ,diss5t]s4 ,i despis$ !m4 ,i contemn$ our v5]able fri5d ,mr4 ,+leby = 8 lib]ality1 & refus$ to associate ) him because he associat$ ) "s pi\s ,diss5t]s4 ,i ?\ght t z !y left ! *ur* !y %\ld be bani%$ f all int]c\rse ) our society2 & su* 0 ! degree ( my ho/ility t[>ds !m1 t x w\ld h giv5 me pleasure to h se5 !m s5t to "s di/ant colony1 :]e !y c\ld live by !mselves4 ,b s9ce x ha? pleas$ ,god to call me out ( ! d>kness ( ignorance 9 :i* ,i 0 involv$1 into 8 m>vell\s light1 & %$ abroad 8 love 9 my s\l by ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 ,i h *]i%$ ! pure b5evol5ce ( ! gospel1 & n[ recognize all z fell[-heirs ( ! grace ( life :o be> ! image & brea! ! _s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,i ?9k1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 t ! _s ( bigotry is decid$ly anti*ri/ian1 z x sep>ates ^? f ea* o!r :o are r$eem$ by ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 & x has a natural t5d5cy to excite /rong av]sion 9 ! m9ds ( unbeliev]s aga9/ religion2 h5ce we ought to wat* & pray1 le/ we %\ld be imp]ceptibly injur$ by x4 ,b d y ?9k1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 t x is possible = a real ,*ri/ian to possess an atom ( bigotry8 ,an atom6 exclaim$ ,mr4 ,lewell91 ,i "k "s :o are enslav$ by x4 ,:at6 & ,*ri/ians8 said ,miss ,roscoe4 ,yes4 ,inde$6 ,i %\ld h ?\ght x impossible4 ,b y w\ld n adduce _! bigotry z an evid5ce ( _! p]sonal religion8 ,o no1 x is an evid5ce ( _! p]sonal weakness4 ,f su* a _s1 ,sir1 ,i hope we %all ev] be pres]v$4 ,i w\ld %un x z mu* = its meanness z ,i d = its malignity2 & look on x z a demon :o de/roys ! h>mony :i* ought to prevail among all :o re/ _! hope 9 ,*ri/4 ,,miss ,,roscoe4 ,x 0 ne> ! end ( ! foll[+ week ere ,miss ,roscoe & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s aga9 met4 ,aft] "s rem>ks f ,mrs4 ,/ev5s ^u ! evid5t depression ( h] fri5d's spirits1 ,miss ,roscoe obs]v$3 ,s9ce ,i _h ! pleasure ( see+ y la/ week1 ,i h felt ! extremes ( angui% & ( joy4 ,my life is inde$ a *equ]$ "o1 & ,i (t5 wond] h[ ! sc5e w end4 ,yes1 my de>1 ! life ( e ,*ri/ian is a *equ]$ life4 ,he is liable to a cont9u$ *ange ( feel+1 & ! sc5e ( ,provid5ce is ev] %ift+2 ! curr5t ( 8 hi/ory may run on = a season 9 a smoo? & ev5 c\rse1 b x is con/antly expos$ to ob/ructions4 ,joy & grief are v delicate passions2 & z !y h su* a p[]ful influ5ce ov] u1 x is wisely orda9$ t we %all n be kept 9 a /ate ( p]petual excitem5t4 ,!y come 9 z ) a flood ( feel+2 b1 in/ead ( lay+ wa/e ! m9d1 !y (t5 become ! means ( enri*+ x ) ! mo/ nutriti\s consolations4 ,b h[ difficult x is to control grief1 :5 x spr+s out ( a dome/ic calamity4 ,i hope1 my de>1 y h no new dome/ic trial4 ,i am n aw>e t ,i h a new "o1 b ,i h "o t has inflict$ a mo/ poignant w\nd1 & ,i "k n :at /eps to take4 ,my de> p>5ts manife/ ! mo/ decid$ ho/ility to my religi\s op9ions & habits4 ,:5 !y conf9$ _! ho/ility )9 ! b\nds ( argum5t & p]suasion1 ,i f\nd x comp>atively easy to ma9ta9 ! conte/2 b n[ !y beg9 to reproa* me1 & ,i fe> _! atta*m5t is on ! decl9e4 ,to survive ! loss ( _! affection1 ,i ?9k1 w be to live too long = my own peace4 ,:]e %all ,i f9d ano!r home8 ,:]e %all ,i f9d ano!r fa!r8 ,:]e %all ,i f9d happ9ess :5 my p>5ts cease to love me & reg>d me z _! daught]8 ,?\gh y\r p>5ts are ho/ile to y\r religi\s op9ions & habits1 _! ho/ility w n cont9ue always4 ,!y are disappo9t$ by y\r n appe>+ 9 t circle ( society 9 :i* !y expect$ y to move2 & are mortifi$ by ! satirical rem>ks :i* y\r religi\s pr(ession has provok$2 b "t w s(t5 d[n ^! asp]ities ( feel+1 & !y w ev5tually tol]ate :at !y may nev] be dispos$ to sanction4 ,b :at ought ,i to d8 ,am ,i to sacrifice my religi\s pr9ciples to p>5tal solicitation8 ,i h be5 advis$ to d s1 z ob$i5ce to p>5ts is a c>d9al virtue ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,x is a virtue :i* ought to live 9 ! he>t ( e *ild2 yet ,i feel ,i _c give x t =m ( expression :i* !y wi%4 ,x is ?is t aggravates my sorr[4 ,i love !m1 ,i rev]e !m1 ,i w\ld sacrifice my heal? & my life to please !m2 b ,i _c1 ,i d>e n sacrifice my consci5ce4 ,y\r situation is v delicate & pa9ful2 yet y mu/ rememb] t y are "u ! peculi> protection ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,he has all p[] 9 heav5 & on e>?1 & works all ?+s aft] ! c\nsel ( 8 own w4 ,he c cause light to spr+ out ( d>kness1 & (t5 comes =? to deliv] 8 p :5 !y despair ( help4 ,i w\ld advise y to be firm1 yet temp]ate2 to bl5d ! utmo/ degree ( k9dness ) inflexible decision2 to avoid e appe>ance ( ecc5tricity2 n to introduce religi\s que/ions 9 conv]sation at an improp] "t1 & :5 y d introduce !m1 cauti\sly ab/a9 f m9or & subord9ate topics2 be> reproa* )\t murmur+2 nev] discov] an eag]ness to expose errone\s views ( tru?1 unless y h reason to conclude t x c be done )\t giv+ (f5ce2 &1 z a g5]al maxim1 prove ! tru? & ! excell5ce ( y\r religi\s s5tim5ts & op9ions1 m by y\r life ?an by y\r tongue4 ,i sometimes ?9k t ,i %all s9k b5ea? my afflictions1 b at o!r times ,i rise above !m4 ,i "k t x is ?r\gh mu* tribulation t ! righte\s are to ent] ! k+dom1 & ,i "k1 also1 t amid/ all _! tribulations !y enjoy peace4 ,! c&idate = immortality ought n to object to ! cross2 b :5 ! cross is prep>$ by ^? we love1 x becomes peculi>ly oppressive4 ,aft] mu* delib]ation & _m pray]s1 ,i resolv$ on writ+ to my p>5ts1 & h plac$ 9 ! h&s ( my fa!r1 z ,i left home1 a lett]1 a copy ( :i* ,i w read to y3-- ',,my ,,belov$ ,,p>5ts1--,x is ) _m v>i$ & conflict+ emotions t ,i n[ address y2 y may ?9k x /range t ,i h *os5 ! m =mal /yle ( writ+1 r ?an conv]s+ ) y1 b ,i tru/ y w agree ) me t1 consid]+ ! importance ( ! subject :i* is n[ engag+ s mu* ( our mutual ?\ghts & feel+s1 & ! diff]5t op9ions we ent]ta91 x is ( great consequ5ce t we %\ld fully und]/& ea* o!rs' s5tim5ts4 ,^u y\r k9d sympa?y ,i ?r[ myself2 judge me n h>%ly2 ?\gh compell$ to diff] f y on _m po9ts1 /ill let me h y\r usual k9dness & consid]ation4 ',i am fully aw>e ( ! deep & poignant sorr[ :i* my late c\rse ( conduct has br\ght ^u y2 y h ev] be5 to me k9d & indulg5t1 h br\ght me up 9 ! enjoym5t ( e com=t & elegance :i* y\r /ation 9 life has enabl$ y to comm&2 no exp5se has be5 sp>$ to fit me = ! position 9 society y wi% me to occupy2 & n[1 by my own act & decision1 ,i deprive y ( ! pleasure & rew>d :i* y s naturally expect4 ,y wi% to see me mov+ 9 elegant society1 jo9+ ) y\?ful vig\r 9 ^? sc5es ( amusem5t & worldly gaiety 9 :i* y ?9k ,i ought to f9d delight1 & attribute my objections to su* amusem5ts to a morbid antipa?y to ! elegancies ( life1 & an assumption ( ascetic rig\r ill suit$ to ! "* ( "o :o has enjoy$ my advantages4 ,bo? f love & duty1 y require me aga9 to frequ5t ^! sc5es ( amusem5t 9 :i* ,i n[ feel no int]e/1 aga9 to con=m to ! usages ( fa%ionable life1 & aga9 to be1 :at ,i once 01 a giddy worldl+4 ,my de> p>5ts1 7 x an e>?ly atta*m5t y ask$ me to surr5d]1 h[ev] great ! sacrifice1 h[ev] my he>t1 its woman's hopes & happ9ess might be wreck$1 s great is ! affection ,i be> y1 s high a reg>d h ,i = p>5tal au?ority1 t ,i w\ld yield4 ,b :at is x t y ask ( me8 ,n su* a sacrifice z ?is--t "t1 y\r love1 & o!r ties might heal--b ! sacrifice ( all ,i hold mo/ de>1 mo/ valuable--! sacrifice ( myself1 my preci\s & immortal s\l4 ,/>t n1 my fa!r1 b pond] well & deeply :at ,i say4 ,judge me n by ?is _w's judgm5t1 b by ! ,scripture au?ority1 :i* ,i "k y rev]e1 & w nev] ga9say4 ,i believe 9 no /range doctr9e2 no new or fanciful =m ( religi\s tru? has tak5 possession ( my he>t & feel+s4 ,tak+ ! te/imony ( ,scripture = my guidance1 seek+ to be l$ alone by its reveal$ tru?1 & to le>n & to obey its comm&s1 h[ c ,i con=m to ! _w1 & yet rema9 a disciple ( ,*ri/ ,jesus8 ,! two are impossible6 ,be ye n con=m$ to ! _w is a solemn comm&1 to :i* ,i mu/ yield ob$i5ce4 ,x has pleas$ ,god 9 8 provid5ce s to influ5ce my he>t & consci5ce1 t ,i n[ see ?+s ) a diff]5t eye ?an be=e2 ,i mu/ !re=e regulate my conduct by ^! convictions4 ,love ( ! _w1 & worldly pleasures1 _c f9d a place 9 ! he>t ( "o :o has giv5 h]self to ,*ri/4 ,y may plead t ,god requires n sacrifices su* z ^! f 8 p1 especially 9 opposition to p>5tal au?ority2 & t ,i h no "r to bla/ y\r happ9ess1 & br+ disgrace ^u y\r family by my ecc5tric notions4 ,i _c admit t by my decision ,i am ju/ly incurr+ y\r displeasure1 or disgrac+ myself & y4 ,i _c1 consci5ti\sly ) my s5se ( duty to ,*ri/1 any long] mix ) ! gay & ?\ghtless1 make myself a p>tn] 9 _! follies1 or jo9 9 _! amusem5ts2 b ,i am n requir$ to %un lit]>y pursuits1 ! improvem5t ( my m9d1 & ^? intellectual enjoym5ts 9 :i* ,i h ev] delight$2 b believ+1 z ,i d1 ! utt] inconsi/5cy ( all worldly dissipation & gaiety ) ! pursuits ( a ,*ri/ian life1 ,i mu/ = ev] r5\nce !m4 ,i am prep>$ = all t misrepres5tation & contempt f o!rs may d to w\nd & annoy1 b _c give up my religi\s pr9ciples1 & :at ,i consid] my ,*ri/ian duty4 ,i tru/1 ) ! bless+ ( ,god1 & help f him1 su/a9$ by ! love & sympa?y ( my de> ,r$eem]1 ,i c\ld will+ly become a m>tyr1 b nev] ei!r an inconsi/5t pr(essor or an apo/ate4 ',my belov$ p>5ts1 pond] well ere y deprive me ( y\r confid5ce & affection2 li/5 n to ! satire & bitt]ness ( o!rs1 :o _c judge me z ,i ought to be judg$4 ,believe me--supreme love to ! ,savi\r w n make me love y less2 my religi\s feel+s w n make me indiff]5t to ! claims ( p>5tal reg>d1 au?ority1 & affection4 ,i %all n be less y\r *ild because ,i call ,god my fa!r4 ,i implore y1 let n dome/ic /rife & sorr[ ent] our once happy home6 ,= ! sake ( peace1 mu/ ,i con=m to ! _w1 return to ! habits & cu/oms ( fa%ionable life1 be aga9--:at ,i once 0--"o ( ! gay & ?\ghtless1 or no long] ! *ild ( y\r fonde/ affections1 or p]haps ev5 an inmate ( y\r home8 ,be> ) me :ile ,i tell y2 my *oice is made2 ,i am prep>$ to sacrifice ev]y?+ b my religi\s fre$om1 my love = my ,savi\r1 & ob$i5ce to 8 au?ority4 ',he t love? fa!r & "m m ?an me1 is n wor?y ( me4' ',x w n be long1 at ! longe/ space ( "t1 be=e ?is _w1 ) all its gaieties & follies1 w pass away f u2 we "k n h[ mu* ( sorr[ or joy lies be=e u2 :at w su/a9 u %\ld sorr[ z a flood fl[ ov] u1 desolation1 & bitt] woe8 ,w ! jocund laugh1 ! m]ry dance1 ! enliv5+ /ra9 ( e>?'s sweete/ music1 soo! ! he>t ov]burd5$ ) deepe/ sorr[8 ,if we h no o!r f\ndation to re/ ^u ?an ^!--no o!r fri5d%ip ?an t ( ! _w1 :i* is z evanesc5t z its happ9ess--:]e %all we g if sorr[ )]s our joys & ent]s our home8 ,b we may escape ^!1 &1 l a peaceful /ream1 our ye>s may glide f u1 our sky /ill be bright & s]5e1 & a cl\dless sunset *e] our dep>t+ day2 b night foll[s day--& !re is a night1 d>k & /ormy if un5light5$ f above1 com+ ^u u all1 = :i* we ea* "o mu/ prep>e--! night ( dea?6 ,:at w x avail u !n :e!r ri*es or pov]ty1 rank or meanness1 has be5 our portion "h8 ,^! w n save u2 all t human love & fri5d%ip c effect w be unavail+ !n1 if our hope is n on high--if an ,almighty fri5d is n ) u to divide = u ! wat]s ( dissolution--to become our int]cessor & ,savi\r4 ,oh6 my belov$ p>5ts1 de>] to me ?an life itself1 ?9k ( ^! ?+s2 ?9k ( ! la/ e>?ly sc5e2 let me prep>e = x1 & =get n t ! same prep>ation is ne$ful = y4 ',i c no long] trifle ) ! ?+s ( "t2 an et]nity ( bliss or woe is be=e me4 ,i am prep>$ = ! sacrifice ( all e>?ly hon\r & happ9ess1 t ,i may be safe 9 ,*ri/1 & prep>$ to meet him at 8 com+4 ,t y1 my de> p>5ts1 may f9ally meet me 9 ! heav5ly _w1 :]e no sorr[ c ent]1 & :]e ! voice ( discord is nev] he>d1 is ! s9c]e pray] ( y\r affectionate & dutiful *ild1 ',,sophia4' ,i h no d\bt1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 b ?is lett] w op]ate greatly 9 y\r fav\r4 ,y\r p>5ts are lab\r+ "u a misappreh5sion1 :i* y\r op5 & frank /atem5t w remove2 & :ile !y mu/ admire ! indep5d5ce :i* claims its rights1 !y w respect ^? religi\s pr9ciples :i* no human au?ority c1 or ought ev5 to attempt to subdue4 ,oh6 !y are ! be/ ( p>5ts1 & if !y _h n be5 influ5c$ by ! evil _s ( o!rs1 !y nev] w\ld h di/urb$ my peace4 ,i blame n !m1 b ! (fici\s few :o1 l ! anci5t ,ph>isees1 w n g into ! k+dom ( heav5 !mselves1 nor suff] !m t are ent]+ to g 94 ,b ,i =give !m4 ,!y dem& my pity--!y h x--& my pray]s also1 = !y "k n :at !y d4 ,i w n[1 z a div]sion f ?is pa9ful subject1 read to y an int]e/+ lett] :i* ,i h j receiv$ f a "y fri5d ) :om ,i =m$ an acqua9tance :5 at ,dawli%1 & ,i h no d\bt x w give y great pleasure1 z x has giv5 me4 ,%e 01 :5 ,i fir/ knew h]1 devot$ to ! pleasures ( ?is _w2 b n[1 ,i tru/1 %e is seek+ ^? ( a bett]3-- ',,my ,,de> ,,sophia1--,i receiv$ y\r la/ lett]2 on look+ at ! date ( x1 ,i mu/ apologize to y = leav+ x s long unansw]$4 ,x came to me :ile my m9d 0 9 an agitat$ /ate1 & ,i _h almo/ ab&on$ ! hope ( future happ9ess4 ,n t ,i h be5 call$ to pass ?r\gh any sc5e ( e>?ly trial & disappo9tm5t1 b my volatile & ?\ghtless he>t has be5 deeply impress$ by ! conviction ( my s9fulness 9 ! sight ( ,god1 & my consequ5t dang]4 ,al?\gh ,i h receiv$ a religi\s education1 & ev] felt a rev]5ce = :at is sacr$ & sublime1 yet love = real religion _h nev] f\nd a place 9 my he>t4 ,f> f my ?\ghts & feel+s 0 all reg>d = :at is mo/ ess5tial to our et]nal int]e/s4 ,fond ( ! society ( ! worldly & gay1 my *ief pleasure & pursuits h be5 9 ! _w--gaye/ among ! gay1 ! fe/ive dance1 ! ev5+ assembly--all ! pleasures :i* may be d]iv$ f ! associations & *>ms :i* ?is va9 & transitory sc5e c give1 _h acquir$ a complete asc5d5cy ov] my he>t4 ,! ?\ght ( dea? & futurity ,i bani%$ f me1 liv+ on 9 a /ate ( c>eless1 ?\ghtless indiff]5ce4 ',at ?is "t a fri5d pres5t$ to me a little treatise1 & ,i c\ld n f polit5ess refuse to read x4 ,f its p]usal ,i h receiv$ ^? deep & p[]ful impressions1 :i*1 ,i tru/1 may nev] be effac$ f my he>t4 ,i n[ see :]e9 ,i h act$ s fooli%ly4 ,god1 9 8 great m]cy1 has p\r$ into my s\l ! light ( ,div9e tru?4 ,oh6 h[ greatly are all ?+s *ang$ to me6 ,i c no long] f9d pleasure 9 worldly dissipation & gaiety2 ,i h entirely =sak5 ^? sc5es ( folly & s92 & am ,i n happy8 ,! peace & true joy :i* only a ,*ri/ian c "k1 has tak5 possession ( my he>t2 love to my ,savi\r1 :o liv$ & di$ = me1 & a s5se ( 8 =giv+ m]cy1 is my *ief delight4 ,9 ! /udy ( ! ,holy ,scriptures ,i f9d int5se enjoym5t2 ! "t ,i =m]ly sp5t 9 ?\ghtless gaiety ,i n[ devote to ! improvem5t ( my m9d1 & ! sacr$ delights ( private devotion4 ,if y1 my de> ,sophia1 h felt ! r5ew+ influ5ce ( ,div9e tru?1 y w be able to rejoice ) me1 & fully compreh5d ! gratitude ,i feel to ,him :o has arre/$ my /eps1 & is n[1 ,i tru/1 lead+ me 9 ! pa?s ( pur] happ9ess & peace4 ',hop+ soon to receive ano!r lett] f y1 & ) k9d remembrances f my de> p>5ts1 believe me1 ev] y\r s9c]e fri5d1 ',,l\isa4' ,x is pleas+1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 to see ! progress :i* ! tru? is mak+4 ,x is true we _c boa/ ( numb]s1 :5 we comp>e ! righte\s ) ! irreligi\s1 yet our numb] is on ! increase4 ,! poor 9 g5]al he> & receive ! gospel2 & ! ,god ( all grace is call+ "s 9 ! high] ranks ( society to be ! liv+ witnesses to its tru? & excell5ce4 ,b h[ few ! numb]6 ,we may quote ! language ( ! apo/le z descriptive ( ! pres5t /ate ( ! high] ord]s3 ',n _m wise1 n _m mighty1 n _m noble are call$4' ,alas6 no4 ,! wise disda9 to receive in/ruction f ! fi%]m5 ( ,galilee2 ! mighty are too pr\d to yield subjection to ! au?ority ( ! son ( ! c>p5t]2 & ! noble contemn ! ignom9y & reproa* ( ! cross4 ,!y support ! dignity ( ! *ur*1 :ile !y debase ! "* ( its ,f\nd]2 v5]ate its m9i/]s1 :ile !y despise & reject ! au?ority ( _! ,ma/]2 obs]ve its sacram5ts & its c]emonies1 :ile !y repudiate ! design = :i* !y 7 in/itut$2 & move onw>d t[>ds ! unkn[n _w ( spirits1 )\t ev] agitat+ ! great "q1 ,:at mu/ ,i d to be sav$8 ,alas6 !y are self-doom$ to endless woe4 ,we %\ld pity & pray = !m4 ,_! tal5ts1 _! rank1 & _! weal?1 (t5 excite our envy2 b if we knew all ! moral disadvantages :i* are att5dant on _! great possessions1 su* a passion w\ld nev] gl[ 9 our brea/4 ,!y are exempt$ f _m ( ! evils :i* press on ! l[] & middle classes ( society1 b !y are n exempt$ f ! pangs ( sorr[1 nor ! visitations ( dea?4 ,a late s5ator1#i ^: k ( human life & mann]s 0 z compreh5sive z 8 eloqu5ce 0 brilliant & fasc9at+1 has some:]e said1 't to ! great ! consolations ( religion are z necess>y z its in/ructions4 ,!y1 too1 are among ! unhappy4 ,!y feel p]sonal pa9 & dome/ic sorr[4 ,9 ^! !y h no privilege1 b are subject to pay _! full cont+5t to ! contributions levi$ on mortality4' #i ,burke4 ,f ! int]c\rse :i* ,i h held ) ! high] circles1 ,i am ( op9ion t !re is a mu* small] proportion ( real happ9ess among !m ?an is g5]ally imag9$2 & :5 ,i reflect on ! temptations & dang]s to :i* !y are necess>ily expos$1 ,i feel no disposition to envy !m4 ,b :at rank ( life is free f dang]8 ,:o1 ( all ! human family1 w\ld ev] seek r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 unless impell$ by an invisible =ce8 ,:at he>t w\ld ev] gl[ ) love to ,god1 unless t passion be enk9dl$ z ) a live coal f (f 8 own hall[$ alt>8 ,& :]e ?is passion does gl[1 :at =ce c ext+ui% x8 ,& if we h be5 made to diff] f o!rs1 ought we n to di/+ui% ourselves bo? by ! purity ( our life1 & ! ard\r ( our zeal = ! hon\r ( ! ,"l ,jesus8 ,:]e mu* is giv51 mu* is requir$4 ,our responsibility rises 9 proportion to ! elevation ( our rank & ! ext5t ( our influ5ce4 ,:5 ,i see a pr(ess+ ,*ri/ian1 possess$ ( weal? & ( leisure1 fre$ f ! incumbrances ( ! _w1 yet liv+ a sup9e & comp>atively inactive life--:ile he makes no ef=t to =m plans = ! moral welf>e ( society1 or to l5d 8 aid to ^? already e/abli%$--,i feel ! =ce ( ! apo/olic "q1 ,h[ dwelle? ! love ( ,god 9 him8 ,!re is1 9 my op9ion1 a gr& peculi>ity 9 ! religion ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* _c be express$ 9 m emphatic language ?an t ( ,paul3--',= ! love ( ,*ri/ con/ra9e? u2 because we ?us judge1 t if "o di$ = all1 !n 7 all dead3 & t he di$ = all1 t !y :i* live %\ld n h5ce=? live unto !mselves1 b unto him :i* di$ = !m & rose aga94' ,,! ,,family ,,( ,,! ,,lawsons4 ,"o ev5+ ,i receiv$ an invitation to d9n] f ,mr4 ,lawson1 a retir$ tradesman 9 easy circum/ances1 :o )9 ! la/ ?ree ye>s _h settl$ 9 8 native village4 ,mr4 ,lawson 0 a man ( no education1 b possess$ ( an active m9d2 8 mann]s 7 unpoli%$ yet agreeable2 & ?\gh he _h be5 busily engag$ 9 ! trad+ _w = m ?an tw5ty ye>s1 he _h q acquir$ ! habits ( a c\ntry g5tleman4 ,8 g>d5 0 8 fav\rite amusem5t2 !re he toil$ e>ly & late1 display+ great ta/e 9 its cultivation1 & (t5 avail+ himself ( ! gratification ( s5d+ a portion ( its fruits to "s ( 8 old city fri5ds4 ,he m>ri$ e>ly 9 life1 & made :at 0 ?\ght a prud5t *oice2 he _h no =tune ) 8 wife1 b soon f\nd he _h a =tune 9 h]2 = :at he ga9$ by indu/ry1 %e pres]v$ by rigid economy4 ,he us$ (t5 to repeat ) satisfaction "o ( h] *oice maxims--^? tradesm5 :o beg9 life z g5tlefolks1 (t5 end life z paup]s4 ,mrs4 ,lawson's e>ly habits ( economy 9 process ( "t deg5]at$ into extreme p>simony2 & ?\gh %e w\ld (t5 talk ( *>ity1 yet %e usually excus$ h]self f ! practice ( ?is virtue by quot+ ! common adage--we mu/ be j be=e we are g5]\s4 ,?\gh a rigid economy 0 ! ord] ( ! h\se1 ,mrs4 ,lawson 0 m anxi\s = ! education ( h] *ildr5 ?an h] husb&4 ,he (t5 us$ to say1 ,:]e is ! necessity ( sp5d+ s mu* money 9 education1 :5 we got on well en\gh )\t x8 ,to :i* %e w\ld aptly reply1 ,! times are *ang$1 & if we wi% our *ildr5 to move ) respectability 9 t rank ( life to :i* _! =tunes w elevate !m1 we mu/ tra9 !m up = x4 ,mrs4 ,lawson 0 consid]$ v religi\s by "s ( h] mo/ intimate fri5ds1 b %e 0 m atta*$ to ! doctr9es ( ! gospel ?an to its precepts1 & usually express$ a m ard5t desire to enjoy ! consolations ( fai?1 ?an to gr[ 9 k & 9 grace4 ,%e 0 m solicit\s to gu>d ! little t]ritory ( op9ion :i* h] judgm5t occupi$1 ?an to ext5d ! empire ( righte\sness & peace2 & ?\gh %e w\ld sometimes speak ( ! love ( ,god to s9n]s1 yet su* qualifi$ t]ms 7 inv>iably employ$1 t x bore1 at lea/ 9 h] e/imation1 an exclusive ref]5ce to a few ( h] own ord]4 ,on _! settlem5t at ,broadhur/ !y att5d$ ! m9i/ry ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 b 8 /yle ( prea*+ did n exactly suit ,mrs4 ,lawson2 sometimes he prea*$ well1 b at o!r times he 0 too legal--he dwelt too mu* on ! preceptive "p ( ! ,scriptures1 & too little on ! doctr9al4 ,he enjo9$ ob$i5ce to ! law ( ,god1 in/ead ( leav+ ! pr9ciple ( grace to produce x1 )\t any ref]5ce to obligation4 ,he did n g suffici5tly deep into ,*ri/ian exp]i5ce1 nor employ t s+ul> phraseology ( spee* :i* %e _h be5 accu/om$ to admire4 ,mr4 ,lawson & 8 daught]s 7 m delight$ ) ?is new /yle ( prea*+ 7z x 0 t]m$7 ?an ) ! old2 b r ?an di/urb ! h>mony ( ! family1 !y cons5t$ to g ) ,mrs4 ,lawson on ! ,sabba?s a di/ance ( six miles1 to he> "o ( h] m fav\rite m9i/]s4 ,?is circum/ance at fir/ w\nd$ ! feel+s ( ! rector1 & excit$ no small degree ( a/oni%m5t among ! pi\s1 :o _h anticipat$ t ?is family w\ld h be5 an acquisition to _! little circle2 b :5 ! _s ( ,mrs4 ,lawson 0 m fully display$1 & h] s5tim5ts m g5]ally kn[n1 x gave entire satisfaction1 z !y 7 unwill+ to h _! numb]s augm5t$ at ! exp5se ( _! mutual felicity4 ,! day on :i* ,i 0 to d9e ) ,mr4 ,lawson at l5g? arriv$4 ,aft] d9n] our conv]sation turn$ on religi\s subjects1 & ,mrs4 ,lawson di/+ui%$ h]self1 n less by h] loquacity ?an by ! occasional bitt]ness ( h] _s4 ,i ?9k1 ,sir1 %e said1 t we live 9 v awful times2 b few "k ! tru?1 & v few prea* x4 ,i d n "k six m9i/]s 9 ! k+dom :om ,i c\ld he> ) any pleasure4 ,inde$1 ,madam1 & :at is ! cause8 ,i hope1 ,sir1 y "k4 ,b1 my de>1 said ,mr4 ,lawson1 h[ %\ld ?is g5tleman1 :o is a /rang] among u1 "k ! cause unless y tell him8 ,if1 !n1 said ,mrs4 ,lawson1 ,i mu/ speak1 ?\gh x is ) great reluctance t ,i br+ =w>d su* a heavy *>ge1 !y d n prea* ! gospel4 ,!y are 9 g5]al m]e moral lectur]s1 & _! s]mons are m]e essays on "s "o bran* ( relative duty2 b ^? :o are call$ 'evangelical1' ,i consid] mo/ c5surable2 because1 ?\gh !y pr(ess to "k ! tru?1 yet !y are afraid to prea* x4 ,i presume y except ,mr4 ,+lebly f ?is sweep+ *>ge8 ,he may be a good man1 b 8 k ( ! gospel is v sup]ficial4 ,i h occasionally he>d him prea* a s]mon :i* has giv5 me a little pleasure1 b 8 light m]ely s]ves to make 8 d>kness ! m visible4 ,he prea*es :at ,i call a legaliz$ gospel2 in/ead ( prea*+ a free salvation1 he is always exhort+ 8 he>]s to be do+ some?+2 & tells !m t !y mu/ look into _! own he>t1 or to _! own life1 = ! evid5ces ( a "w ( grace4 ,& pray1 ,madam1 :]e is a p]son to look = a g5u9e pro( ( 8 p]sonal religion1 unless he does look into 8 own m9d8 ,are we n told t a tree is to be kn[n by its fruit8 ,& is n ?is figure employ$ by ,jesus ,*ri/ to tea* u t if our moral pr9ciples are good1 we %all exhibit ! visible signs ( _! goodness 9 our life & conv]sation8 ,i he> a great deal ab\t moral goodness 9 ! pres5t day1 b ,i v seldom see any2 human nature is awfully deprav$2 "s prea* ab\t its be+ made bett] by ! grace ( ,god1 b ,i believe x nev] c be improv$4 ,! he>t aft] conv]sion is z deceitful & z desp]ately wick$ z be=e1 & if we are sav$ x mu/ be by free & sov]eign grace4 ,i admit1 ) y1 ,madam1 t ^? :o are sav$ 'are sav$ by grace ?r\gh fai?2' b does n t fai? purify ! he>t & ov]come ! temptations ( ! _w8 ,:]e ! pr9ciple ( grace is implant$1 is x n repres5t$ z reign+ ?r\gh righte\sness unto et]nal life8 ,yes1 ,sir1 & our evangelical morali/s tell u t ! pr9ciple ( grace w gradually ext5d its influ5ce ov] ! :ole m9d1 till e disposition is subdu$1 & we are fitt$ = ! k+dom ( heav54 ,& d we n read t he t ha? ! hope ( future bless$ness 'purifie? himself1 ev5 z ,god is pure8' ,b h[ c we purify ourselves8 ,does n su* an idea sup]s$e ! "w ( ! ,_s8 ,by no means1 ,madam4 ,if we are made alive f ! dead by ! infusion ( ! pr9ciple ( spiritual life1 we possess a c]ta9 degree ( moral p[]2 b ?is p[] does n r5d] u self-suffici5t2 we become new b n indep5d5t creatures4 ,we h duties to dis*>ge1 b we are n left to dis*>ge !m 9 our own /r5g?4 ,m>k ! reason+ ( ! apo/le3 ',= if ye live aft] ! fle% ye %all die2 b if ye1 ?r\gh ! ,_s1 d mortify ! de$s ( ! body1 ye %all live4' ,"h we see human ag5cy1 9 concurr5ce ) ! assi/ance ( ! ,_s1 employ$ 9 mortify+ ! de$s ( ! body4 ,x is b seldom1 obs]v$ ,mr4 ,lawson1 t ,i int]f]e ) any religi\s discussion1 b ,i mu/ confess t ,i l ^? pr9ciples :i* h ! be/ influ5ce ov] our temp] & our actions4 ,my wife cont5ds = fai?1 & "s high po9ts 9 div9ity :i* ,i _c rea*2 & ?\gh ,i readily agree ) h]1 t fai? 9 ! atonem5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/ is ess5tial to salvation1 yet ,i l to see "s good works foll[+ x4 ,:at d we m ?an o!rs8 ,i repli$1 is a "q :i* is propos$ to u by high au?ority4 ,_m :o reject ,*ri/ianity c>ry ! pr9ciples ( morality to v high p]fection1 & are di/+ui%$ = _! integrity & b5evol5ce1 b we are requir$ to surpass !m4 ,! same m9d :i* dwelt 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus is to dwell 9 u4 ,we are n only to admire 8 humility & condesc5sion1 8 meekness & 8 devotional f]v\r1 b to imitate x4 ,we are n only to love him z a ,savi\r1 & obey him z a sov]eign1 b to foll[ him z an example4 ,if we cont5d = ! fai?1 we are to 'cont5d e>ne/ly1' b always ) ! 'meekness ( wisdom4' ,we %\ld nev] indulge ourselves 9 indiscrim9ate c5sure1 nor va9ly presume on our own infallibility1 b endeav\r to hold ! unity ( ! fai? )\t bur/+ ! bond ( peace4 ,! "y ladies1 :o appe>$ altoge!r indiff]5t to ! conv]sation1 n[ )drew4 ,!y 7 g5teel 9 _! mann]s1 & seem+ly amiable 9 _! dispositions2 b _! /yle ( dress gave me no high op9ion ( _! moral ta/e4 ,!y 7 mu* too gay 9 _! appe>ance = ! daught]s ( religi\s p>5ts1 & ,i c\ld n avoid receiv+ ! impression t !y sp5t a l>g] portion ( _! "t 9 adju/+ ! plait+ ( _! hair1 & ! disposal ( _! ornam5ts1 ?an 9 ! cultivation ( _! m9ds4 ,i love to see an elegant neatness 9 female attire1 b :5 ! passion = dress reigns 9 ! he>t1 x de/roys dignity ( "*1 eng5d]s vanity1 consumes "t1 is always in/itut+ comp>isons :i* ei!r mortify pride or inflame x2 & x becomes su* a p]petual dra9 on ! res\rces ( ! pocket1 t ! claims ( *>ity are reject$1 because !y _c be reliev$4 ,my daught]s1 said ,mrs4 ,lawson1 h receiv$ a v sup]ior education1 b h nev] se5 mu* ( fa%ionable life2 !y 7 nev] at a ball or a play2 & ?\gh ,i once p]mitt$ !m to att5d a conc]t1 yet only once4 ,i ?9k _! ta/e w\ld lead !m to su* sc5es ( amusem5t2 b1 z !y "k my objections1 !y d n press = my cons5t4 ,z religi\s p>5ts1 ,i obs]v$1 ought to support ! sacr$ness ( _! "* by ! moral consi/5cy ( _! conduct1 s ought _! *ildr54 ,!y h ! same evil dispositions & prop5sities z ! *ildr5 ( ! irreligi\s1 b !y are plac$ "u m p[]ful obligations to repress & subdue !m4 ,x is true t p>5ts _c =ce _! *ildr5 to be religi\s1 b !y h a "r to expect !m to pay "s att5tion to ! injunctions ( religion1 if n = _! own sake1 yet f respect to ! feel+s & reputation ( _! p>5ts4 ,?is respect = p>5tal feel+ & reputation is (t5 ! safegu>d ( juv5ile wor?2 b :5 x is once de/roy$1 ! b>ri] ( re/ra9t is brok5 d[n1 & ru9 becomes almo/ inevitable4 ,i once said to a y\?1 :o 0 plead+ 9 fav\r ( a fa%ionable amusem5t1 ',rememb]1 y\r p>5ts are pi\s2 & if y p]si/1 y w n only w\nd _! feel+s1 b di%on\r _! reputation2 & w y delib]ately commit two su* evils = a mom5t>y gratification8' ,aft] a %ort pause1 he repli$1 ',no1 ,sir2 ,i w n pur*ase p]sonal indulg5ce at su* a price4 ,i w nev] delib]ately w\nd feel+s :i* ,i ought to hold sacr$1 nor injure a reputation :i* ,i w\ld all[ no p]son to attack ) impunity4' ,t 0 a noble decision1 said ,mr4 ,lawson1 & ! y\? :o =m$ x1 ,i h no d\bt1 is an ornam5t to 8 fa!r's h\se4 ,i n[ v5tur$ to rem>k1 t ! pres5t era af=d$ ! ,*ri/ian p>5t great facilities 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 religi\s duties t[>ds 8 *ildr51 z ! v>iety ( engag+ works :i* issue f ! press are calculat$ n only to int]e/ b to in/ruct1 & ! num]\s societies :i* are =m$ = ! education ( ! poor1 & = evangeliz+ ! hea!n1 h a t5d5cy to keep up a high s5se ( ! importance ( religion 9 ! y\?ful m9d1 :ile !y call 8 p[]s into active op]ation4 ,yes1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,lawson1 ! press s5ds =? its mon?ly publications1 b ,i p]mit v few to ent] ?is h\se4 ,i d n approve ( tea*+ "y p religion2 = :o c tea* b ! ,holy ,_s8 ,& ,he does n require any human p]=mance to aid him 9 8 "w4 ,sunday-s*ools may d a little good1 by keep+ ! *ildr5 out ( mis*ief2 b ,i am no fri5d ( missions to ! hea!n3 :5 _! "t comes !y w be call$2 &1 till t 'set "t' comes1 x is no use = u to s5d !m ! gospel4 ,!n1 ,madam1 ,i ask$1 ) "s degree ( surprise1 are y\r daught]s connect$ ) no religi\s in/itution8 ,no1 ,sir2 & if !y 7 to wi% x1 ,i w\ld n give my cons5t4 ,a p]son ought to possess religion be=e he engages 9 any religi\s ex]cises4 ,i "k a "y lady1 ,i obs]v$1 :o ent]$ a ,sunday-s*ool1 & %e soon became an excell5t tea*]2 b1 :5 reflect+ on ! nature & design ( h] employm5t1 h] he>t smote h]1 z %e felt conv9c$ t %e _h nev] exp]i5c$ ! p[] ( religion on h] own s\l4 ,x pleas$ ,god to bless ^! reflections to h] conv]sion1 & %e is n[ an em95tly devot$ disciple ( ! ,"l ,jesus4 ,su* a case is possible1 said ,mrs4 ,lawson1 because1 ') ,god all ?+s are possible2' b ,i %\ld ?9k x an insult to ,him to s5d my daught]s to tea* 9 a ,sunday-s*ool1 or to collect = a mission>y society1 z an inducem5t = him to conv]t !m4 ,i wi%1 said ,mr4 ,lawson1 ) great e>ne/ness1 our daught]s 7 conv]t$2 ,i %\ld h a l>g] portion ( happ9ess ?an ,i n[ h1 & %\ld look =w>d to ! grave ) mu* m composure4 ,b1 alas6 all _! att5tion is devot$ to ! follies ( ! _w--dress1 music1 pa9t+1 & visit+1 consume ! great] "p ( _! "t4 ,i see ! *ildr5 ( o!r religi\s families decid$ly pi\s1 b ,i see no signs ( piety 9 m9e2 ,i beg9 to ?9k t we h neglect$ ! means1 & !re=e ,god )holds 8 grace4 ,?is rem>k excit$ a smile on ! c\nt5ance ( ,mrs4 ,lawson :o satirically obs]v$1 t h] husb& 0 fond ( ! legal disp5sation4 ,:at1 %e add$1 ) great w>m? ( expression1 %all ! ,div9e decree be subject to ! control ( our freewill8 ,h n ! ,"l's p1 9 e age1 _h wick$ *ildr58 ,yes2 ,abraham _h an ,i%mael1 & ,david an ,absalom1 'b ! f\ndation ( ,god /&e? sure2 ! ,"l kn[e? !m t are 84' ,true1 ,madam2 b are we n comm&$ to 'tra9 up our *ildr5 9 ! nurture & admonition ( ! ,"l6' ,i "k t we _c give !m ! grace ( life1 b we c give !m in/ruction2 we _c =ce _! ob$i5ce1 b we may conv9ce !m ( its reasonabl5ess2 we _c keep !m f evil1 b we may succe$ 9 plac+ _m =midable ob/ructions 9 _! pa? to ru94 ,v true1 ,sir2 b human exp$i5ts w nev] r5ew _! s\ls4 ,?is is a "w :i* ,div9e grace alone c d2 & ,i ?9k t we ought n to lab\r to accompli% :at we "k we _c effect4 ,b d we n "k t ! ,_s (t5 brea!s on ! dry bones :ile ! prophet is call+ on !m to live8 ,we "k t we _c comm& a future h>ve/1 b does t conviction prev5t our s[+ ! se$8 ',b1 ,sir1 x is no use to s[ ! se$ unless ,god gives ! increase4 ,v true1 ,madam1 & h we any reason to expect ! increase unless we d s[ ! se$8 ,are we n comm&$1 ',9 ! morn+ s[ ?y se$1 & 9 ! ev5+ )hold n ?9e h&3 = ?\ kn[e/ n :e!r %all prosp]1 ei!r ?is or t1 or :e!r !y bo? %all be alike good8' ,i "k1 ,sir1 t y\r op9ions & m9e are v diff]5t on mo/ religi\s subjects2 & ,i ?9k1 if we cont9ue ! debate1 we %all n come to an agreem5t4 ,i daily pray = ! conv]sion ( my *ildr51 & take !m ) me to he> ! pure gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & ,i leave !m 9 ! h&s ( ,god1 to d ) !m z seeme? good 9 8 sight4 ,i _c m]it grace = !m1 nei!r c !y m]it x = !mselves4 ,if x be giv51 x w be giv5 freely2 & if x be )held1 x w be )held righte\sly4 ,! cool indiff]5ce ) :i* %e utt]$ ^! s5tim5ts p>alyz$ my :ole frame1 & ,i felt t ,i ought to make no reply4 ,inde$1 :at reply c\ld ,i make t w\ld h made any good impressions on a m9d s devoid ( ! common feel+s ( humanity1 z to give utt]ance to expressions ( su* a fe>ful import8 ,i involunt>ily sigh$ ov] victims :i* a p]v]t$ fai? 0 prep>+ aga9/ ! day ( slaught]1 unless a miracle ( grace %\ld be wr\ght to prev5t x1 & spe$ily retir$ f ! room1 9 :i* ,i _h suff]$ m m5tal angui% ?an ,i _h felt dur+ my :ole visit to ,fairm\nt4 ,!re is a /range div]sity ( "* 9 ! pr(ess+ _w1 b amid/ all ! v>ieties :i* x conta9s1 no "o pres5ts s _m repell+ qualities z ! high ant9omian pr(essor4 ,he embraces a few lead+ tru?s ( ! ,bible1 :ile he rejects o!rs n less ess5tial & important4 ,8 _s is bitt]1 & 8 c5sures indiscrim9ate2 & :ile he pleads = ! div9ity ( a sy/em :i* inculcates humility & meekness z c>d9al virtues1 he usually displays mu* pride1 & great want ( *>ity4 ,he arrogates to himself ! collect$ wisdom ( ! age1 /amps 8 own op9ions ) ! seal ( infallibility1 & has ! vanity to suppose1 & ! h>dihood to ass]t1 t he1 & he only1 und]/&s ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,! compassion :i* sighs ov] ! moral mis]ies ( ! _w1 nev] gl[s 9 8 brea/2 ! pity t weeps 9 prospect ( ! desolation :i* is com+ on ! ungodly1 nev] moi/5s 8 eye2 ! eloqu5ce :i* w\ld w>n !m ( _! dang]1 & po9t !m to ! refuge ( safe retreat1 nev] quiv]s on 8 lips2 & if we c\ld p5etrate ! deep recesses ( 8 s\l1 & r5d] ourselves famili> ) e passion :i* claims a local habitation !re1 we %\ld f9d ourselves associat$ ) ! ma/] vices ( ! moral _w2 ^: brea? pollutes1 & ^: t\* defiles2 ^: exi/5ce1 9 connection ) ! religion ( ! ,savi\r1 is a my/]y :i* a future day w unravel1 b :i* ! pres5t has reason bitt]ly to deplore4 ,! ant9omian h]esy1 :i*1 happily1 is n n[ s preval5t 9 ?is c\ntry z x 0 9 ! e>ly "p ( ! pres5t c5tury1 is qualifi$ = mis*ief by ! v prop]ties :i* might seem to r5d] x m]ely an object ( contempt--its vulg>ity ( conception1 its paucity ( ideas1 & its det]m9$ ho/ility to ta/e1 sci5ce1 & lett]s4 ,x includes1 )9 a compass :i* e head c conta91 & e tongue c utt]1 a sy/em :i* cancels e moral tie1 consigns ! :ole human race to ! extremes ( presumption or despair1 erects religion on ! ru9s ( morality1 & imp>ts to ! dregs ( /upidity all ! p[]s ( ! mo/ active poison4 ,to f9d ! *ildr5 ( su* pr(essors ( religion devot$ to ! follies & vices ( ! _w1 ought to excite less surprise ?an regret2 because x is wisely & judicially orda9$1 t ! adoption ( error & ! neglect ( duty %all meet ) a j rebuke1 & a sev]e *a/isem5t1 9 ! consequ5ces :i* insep>ably att5d !m4 ,b ought n ! irreligion ( su* *ildr5 to become a beacon to w>n p>5ts ( ! dang] ( su* p]v]t$ notions & su* crim9al remissness8 ,%all we presume to insult ! ,holy ,"o by (f]+ up our pray]s = _! conv]sion1 if we )hold f !m in/ruction1 & cease to ex]cise a con/ant & active vigilance ov] ! =mation ( _! "* & _! habits8 ,c su* pr(essors be said to adorn ! doctr9e ( ,god our ,savi\r 9 all ?+s8 ,d !y add to _! fai?1 virtue2 & to virtue1 k2 & to k1 temp]ance2 & to temp]ance1 pati5ce2 & to pati5ce1 godl9ess2 & to godl9ess1 bro!rly k9dness2 & to bro!rly k9dness1 *>ity8 ,are !y con=m$ to ! image ( ! ,son ( ,god8 ,if we comp>e _! vanity ) 8 humility--_! bitt]ness ( _s ) 8 g5tl5ess--_! bigotry ) 8 lib]ality--_! love ( discord & cont5tion ) 8 love ( peace--_! ins5sibility to ! moral disord]s ( ! _w ) ! te>s he %$ :5 anticipat+ ! desolations :i* 7 com+ on ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem--& ! rancor\s eag]ness :i* !y discov] to re/rict ! bless+s ( r$emption to a select few1 ) ! unb\nd$ compreh5sion ( 8 invitations address$ to all1 ( e age & e clime--we mu/ feel at a loss to conceive h[ !y c pres5t any fair claim to fell[%ip ) him4 ,if ! ,savi\r 7 to reappe> on e>?1 he w\ld calumniate no m9i/] :o prea*es salvation by grace--he w\ld break up ! peace ( no *ur* :i* holds ! unity ( ! fai?--he w\ld %[ 8 reg>d = ! law ( ,god by obey+ its precepts1 & unveil ! glory ( ! gospel by proclaim+ x among all p4 ,b ! mod]n ant9omian prea*es only to ! elect--sets aside ! au?ority ( ! law by plead+ ! indemnities ( grace--di/urbs ! h>mony ( ! bre?r5 by ! cont5tions ( discord--& p\rs insuff]able contempt on ^? holy m5 :o endeav\r to w9 s\ls to ,*ri/1 because !y execute e "p ( _! commission4 ,we may speak ( !m 9 ! language :i* ,jacob employ$ 9 ref]5ce to two ( 8 sons1 ,o my s\l1 come n ?\ into _! secret2 unto _! assembly1 m9e hon\r1 be n ?\ unit$4 ,sometimes ^! high ant9omian s5tim5ts are embrac$ by p]sons ^: g5u9e piety op]ates z a *eck to _! natural t5d5cy2 b !y ought always to be avoid$ z a moral contagion1 :i*1 ?\gh kept "u re/ra9t = a season1 w ev5tually break out1 & produce ess5tial injury 9 any ,*ri/ian community4 ,:o c look abroad )\t see+ occasion to deplore _! p]nici\s effects8 ,! religi\s in/ruction ( *ildr5 is disc\nt5anc$--! claims ( ! hea!n are reject$--! love ( ! bre?r5 no long] rema9s ! te/ ( disciple%ip--! great majority ( ! _w are plac$ "u ! ban ( reprobation--! attractive graces ( ! ,_s are repudiat$ z obnoxi\s to ! fai?--& ! lovely1 ! m]ciful1 ! compassionate ,r$eem] is appeal$ to1 to sanction ^! mon/rosities ( mod]n pr(essors4 ,,calm ,,discussion4 ,! lett] :i* ,miss ,roscoe address$ to h] p>5ts prov$ a means ( s(t5+ d[n _! prejudices1 & conv9c+ !m ( ! impropriety ( attempt+ to =ce h] to comply ) cu/oms :i* 7 (f5sive to h] feel+s4 ,?\gh !y c\ld n feel ! attractions 9 religion ( :i* %e spake1 !y resolv$ nev] m to annoy or reproa* h]4 ,?us ! cl\d :i* _h be5 ga!r+ = mon?s1 ?reat5+ ! de/ruction ( all h] dome/ic peace1 pass$ away1 & %e 0 n[ left to pursue h] onw>d c\rse undismay$ by difficulties1 because %e _h no long] to cont5d ) ! _s ( p]secution4 ,i h sometimes kn[n ! ard\r ( devotional feel+ cool z soon z ! fire ( p]secution has be5 ext+ui%$2 & ! h]oic =titude1 :i* ! /orm has be5 unable to subdue1 has gradually relax$ "u ! s(t influ5ce ( prosp]\s ease4 ,! m9d1 almo/ in/9ctively1 accommodates itself to its circum/ances2 & ?\gh x rises 9 /]n defiance aga9/ ! lawless ?reats ( inju/ice & oppression1 x too (t5 s9ks into a /ate ( comp>ative apa?y :5 opposition ceases4 ,x is at su* a p]iod t religi\s pr9ciples are 9 dang]4 ,c\rtesy w (t5 prompt to a sacrifice :i* compulsion c\ld nev] obta92 a smile w sometimes conqu] :]e a fr[n w\ld =tify to resi/ance2 & ! fai? :i* has /ood immovable amid/ ! virul5ce ( reproa* & s>casm1 has sometimes wav]$ "u ! entreaties ( p>5tal k9dness1 & ! t5d] solicitations ( ende>$ fri5ds4 ,b su* 0 ! asc5d5cy :i* ,div9e tru? _h acquir$ ov] ! m9d ( ,miss ,roscoe1 & su* ! decision ( h] "*1 t no ext]nal *ange impair$ ! /r5g?1 or %ook ! firmness ( h] religi\s pr9ciples4 ,%e 0 n less spiritually m9d$ "u ! sunbeams ( prosp]ity ?an :5 adv]sity l[]$2 h] affection = h] p>5ts did n dim9i% h] sup]ior reg>d to h] ,r$eem]2 & ?\gh %e n[ felt /ill /rong] obligations to please !m1 yet %e regulat$ ! :ole ( h] conduct by ! sacr$ maxim--,!m t hon\r me1 ,i w hon\r1 sai? ! ,"l4 ,x 0 aft] h] return f ! cottage ( a poor neighb\r1 :]e %e _h be5 adm9i/]+ ! consolations ( religion to a "y woman ab\t h] own age1 :o 0 !n 9 ! la/ /age ( consumption1 t %e sat h]self d[n on a s(a1 9 p]fect ab/raction1 unconsci\s ( ! pres5ce ( h] fa!r1 :o _h j ent]$ ! p>l\r4 ,= "s "t he felt unwill+ to di/urb h]1 b at l5g? he broke 9 ^u h] mus+s1 by ask+ if %e felt indispos$8 ,oh1 no1 papa1 ,i am n indispos$2 ,i nev] enjoy$ a f9] /ate ( heal?1 or great] elevation ( feel+ ?an ,i d at ?is mom5t4 ,i h be5 sp5d+ an h\r ) ,jane ,?omason1 ^: happy _s is on ! eve ( dep>t+ f ?is vale ( te>s4 ,x is beside ! b$ ( ! dy+ t ,i feel ! degradation & ! gr&eur ( my nature4 ,!re ,i see :at s9 has done to disfigure & de/roy ! body2 & !re ,i see :at ! grace ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ does to adorn & dignify ! s\l4 ,yes1 my de>1 dea? is a debt :i* we mu/ all pay2 & ,i hope we %all be able to pay x ) submission :5 nature dem&s x4 ,b ,i wi% y n to suff] y\rself to be too mu* absorb$ by ?is subject1 z x w depress y\r spirits4 ,i h long kn[n ,jane2 %e 0 always a virtu\s girl1 & ,i d\bt n b %e has made h] peace ) h] ,mak]4 ,depress me1 fa!r6--,no2 su* a !me ( m$itation possesses no depress+ t5d5cy4 ,x is true1 a mom5t>y tremor w come ov] my _s :5 ,i ?9k ( ! p>t+ sc5e & ! unkn[n pang ( dy+1 b x is only a mom5t>y tremor--a pass+ tribute to ! value ( t life :i* ,i w\ld spontane\sly resign = a m p]fect /ate ( exi/5ce1 if my heav5ly ,fa!r requir$ me to d x4 ,b if y incessantly dwell on a future /ate ( exi/5ce1 ,i fe> y w nei!r improve nor enjoy ! pres5t4 ,! pres5t has its duties1 :i* we ought to dis*>ge1 & its pleasures1 :i* we ought to enjoy2 &1 :ile we may d]ive "s consolation f ! prospect ( a future life1 ,i ?9k we ought n to und]value ! pres5t4 ,to und]value ! pres5t life1 my fa!r1 w\ld be an insult to ,him :o gave x2 & to neglect its duties1 w\ld be to incur 8 righte\s displeasure2 b :5 we feel ! r5ovat+ influ5ce ( ,div9e grace infus+ ! pr9ciple ( spiritual life into ! s\l1 x w be impossible = u to wi% = its endless duration4 ,i h j be5 read+ a disc\rse1 :i* says1 ',! s\l no soon] receives ?is new life1 ?an x beg9s to be fill$ ) hopes & fe>s1 desires & dispositions1 to :i*1 9 its fall5 /ate1 x is an entire /rang]4 ,x becomes conc]n$ ab\t its own safety1 & consci\s ( its own dignity4 ,! ?+s ( et]nity arre/ its att5tion1 & call all its p[]s into ex]cise4 ,x ?9ks1 & feels1 & acts1 z ?\gh x reg>d$ itself born = an immortal exi/5ce--z ?\gh x look$ on heav5 z its home1 & nev] c\ld be satisfi$ or happy till x %\ld be engag$ 9 its s]vices & %>+ 9 its joys4' ,well1 my de>1 ,i hope1 :5 our e>?ly pilgrimage is end$1 t we %all meet 9 heav52 b ,i mu/ confess t ,i d n feel t gl[ ( animation 9 ! prospect ( x :i* y feel4 ,9 look+ ov] ! lett] ,i receiv$ f y ! o!r day1 ,i 0 surpris$ to f9d t we diff] s little 9 our religi\s belief2 & yet1 :5 we conv]se toge!r1 a /rang] w\ld imag9e t we are at ! di/ance ( ! antipodes f ea* o!r4 ,we admit ! same tru?s 9 !ory1 b y appe> to discov] an importance & an excell5ce 9 !m :i* ,i _c feel or p]ceive4 ,!y are inve/$ ) a *>m 9 y\r m9d to :i* ,i am altoge!r ins5sible4 ,inde$1 !re is a my/]i\sness connect$ ) _! op]ation on y :i* ,i _c compreh5d4 ,c y expla9 x8 ,our ,"l1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 :5 conv]s+ ) 8 disciples1 :o _h propos$ to him ?is "q1 ',:y speake/ ?\ unto !m 9 p>ables8' answ]$1 ',x is giv5 unto y to "k ! my/]ies ( ! k+dom ( heav51 b to !m x is n giv54' ,x is evid5t1 f ?is passage1 t ! tru? :i* is reveal$1 requires "s sup]natural illum9ation to enable u to und]/& x2 & if y se>* ! ,scriptures att5tively1 y w p]ceive t ?is fact is ass]t$ 9 ! mo/ positive & direct t]ms4 ',! natural man' sai? ! apo/le1 'receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 = !y are fooli%ness unto him2 nei!r c he "k !m1 because !y are spiritually disc]n$4' ,b are we to expect t ?is sup]natural illum9ation1 ( :i* y speak1 w convey to u any tru? :i* is n already reveal$8 ,if s1 ! revelation is imp]fect1 & if n1 x /rikes me t a sup]natural illum9ation is unnecess>y4 ,!re w be no fre% tru? communicat$2 b )\t ?is ,div9e illum9ation we %all n disc]n ! importance & excell5ce ( t :i* is reveal$4 ,h5ce we read ( hav+ ! eyes ( our und]/&+ enlight5$4 ,! psalmi/ prays ?us3 ',op5 ?\ m9e eyes1 t ,i may behold wondr\s ?+s out ( ?y law6' ,& ! hi/orian :o records ! conv]sion ( ,lydia1 :5 assign+ ! cause ( x1 says1 ',^: he>t ! ,"l op5$1 t %e att5d$ unto ! ?+s :i* 7 spok5 ( ,paul4' ,b z we are end[$ ) an und]/&+ :i* is capable ( discrim9at+ betwe5 tru? & error1 ,i _c p]ceive ! necessity ( any sup]natural assi/ance4 ,i believe t we are s9n]s1 & ,i believe t ,jesus ,*ri/ di$ = s9n]s4 ,i d n want any sup]natural illum9ation to confirm my belief ( ^! facts4 ,b y want sup]natural assi/ance to inve/ y\r belief ) p[] to impress !m on y\r he>t4 ,y may believe t y are a s9n]1 & yet y may n see ! malignancy ( s91 nor yet feel t deep1 poignant sorr[ :i* ! ,scriptures call rep5tance4 ,y may believe t ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s1 & yet may n p]ceive h[ 8 dea? accompli%es ?is great design4 ,b ,i fe>1 my de> ,sophia1 y are n[ so>+ into ! region ( my/icism1 & are 9 dang] ( pay+ m att5tion to ! visions ( y\r fancy ?an to ! convictions ( y\r und]/&+4 ,no2 a my/ical !ology is n only inexplicable1 b x _c be def5d$ by sob] & rational argum5t4 ,am ,i (f]+ an insult to my reason :5 ,i besee* ! ,fa!r ( light to illum9e my und]/&+1 & ?us enable me to p]ceive1 n only ! mean+1 b ! beauty & excell5ce ( ! tru? :i* he has reveal$8 ,& consid]+ ! volatility ( ! m9d1 h[ mu* x is "u ! control & dom9ion ( ! passions1 h[ r>ely x c ab/ract itself f s5sible objects & pursuits1 & :at uni=m indiff]5ce x manife/s to ! great que/ions ( p]sonal piety1 %all ,i be consid]$ z act+ irrationally1 if ,i pray t ,i may be deeply & p]man5tly affect$ by ! tru? :i* ,i believe8 ,o1 my fa!r6 ,i c atte/ f exp]i5ce t ?is sup]natural illum9ation ( ! m9d is ! great secret 9 p]sonal religion4 ,)\t x we are 9 d>kness1 :ile encompass$ by ! light ( revelation2 may admit ! inspiration ( ! ,bible1 :ile ! veil ( my/]y hangs ov] its sacr$ pages2 may condemn1 z ,puritanical or ,me?odi/ical1 ! v pr9ciples we !oretically ackn[l$ge to be div9e2 &1 amid/ all our pr(essions ( rev]5ce = ! "* ( ,god1 & love to ! p]son ( ! ,r$eem]1 may be de/itute ( t m5tal peace :i* arises f a scriptural belief ( ! tru?4 ,! conv]sation n[ turn$ on ! "r :i* e p]son possesses to =m 8 own op9ion on religi\s tru?4 ,i h be5 an enemy to free inquiry1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 b on matur] reflection ,i mu/ give up my opposition4 ,:]e ?is lib]ty is enjoy$ !re w be great div]sity ( op9ion1 b probably t w prove less injuri\s to ! practical influ5ce ( religion ?an a p]fect uni=mity1 :i* admits ( no discussion4 ,:5 y & ,i ?\ght alike on religi\s que/ions1 my m9d 0 9 a /agnant /ate2 ,i v r>ely ?\ght mu* or deeply on ! subject2 b s9ce y h imbib$ y\r pres5t views my feel+s h be5 agitat$2 ,i h be5 oblig$ to re-exam9e ! evid5ces ( my belief also2 & ?\gh ,i _c agree ) y on all po9ts1 yet ,i beg9 to see t my k is defective4 ,p]secution1 ,miss ,roscoe rem>k$1 on acc\nt ( religi\s op9ions is a cruel crime1 & ?\gh ! apologi/ has (t5 attempt$ to palliate x1 & sometimes to ju/ify x1 yet x is no?+ less ?an an outrage on ! inali5able rights ( man4 ,:o c compel me to believe any sy/em ( op9ions8 ,! ef=t1 if made1 w\ld be fruitless1 because physical =ce _c subdue ! und]/&+2 & if ,i d believe any sy/em ( op9ions1 :o c compel me to disbelieve8 ,h ,i n ! same "r to ex]cise my judgm5t 9 ! adoption ( my belief z ano!r p]son1 & ought ,i to be di/urb$1 especially 9 ?is l& ( fre$om1 if ,i claim & ex]cise ?is "r8 ,i ?9k n1 ?\gh our prejudices are s v mu* 9 fav\r ( old e/abli%$ doctr9es & cu/oms1 t we almo/ necess>ily feel impell$ to int]f]e & prev5t a p]son1 if possible1 ab&on+ !m4 ,a p>5t1 :o is a memb] ( ! ,e/abli%m5t1 does n l to see 8 *ild des]t+ x1 & ?\gh a sev]e critic may attribute ?is to ! =ce ( prejudice1 yet ,i am n surpris$ t x %\ld assume a p[]ful influ5ce ov] ! feel+s4 ,! religi\s belief 9 :i* we h be5 educat$1 ^: rites1 & =ms1 & c]emonies are associat$ ) our e>lie/ recollections1 at ^: hall[$ alt>s we h =m$ ! mo/ sacr$ ( all human alliances1 & 9 ^: consecrat$ e>? ! rema9s ( our ance/ors are deposit$1 may be suppos$ to enk9dle1 ev5 9 ! brea/ ( age1 ! fire ( a y\?ful atta*m5t2 & x mu/ occasion deep regret to see x =sak5 z ! *ild ( sup]/ition or ! p>5t ( error4 ,i assure y ,i h no incl9ation to leave ! ,e/abli%m5t1 ?\gh1 ,i presume1 y w admit t ,i h a "r to d x if ,i %\ld ?9k prop]4 ,y\r "r is admitt$1 = ,i am conv9c$ t we ought n to attempt to control ! judgm5t ( ano!r2 b ,i s9c]ely hope t y w nev] ?9k prop] to ex]cise y\r "r4 ,x is n likely t ,i %all4 ,i am "u no temptation to d s4 ,i admire ! liturgy ( our *ur*1 ,i approve ( h] articles2 & ?\gh !re are imp]fections1 :i* a scrut9iz+ eye may discov]1 9 h] con/itution & 9 "s ( h] c]emonies1 yet ,i believe t %e is z pure z any *ur* ( mod]n times4 ,i am happy t y\r evangelical views ( tru? h n de/roy$ y\r v5]ation & e/eem = ! ,e/abli%m5t1 z x w\ld be a s\rce ( great mortification to u if y 7 to become a ,diss5t]4 ,i am n acqua9t$ ) any ,diss5t]1 except ,mr4 ,lewell91 :om ,i h occasionally met at ,mr4 ,/ev5s's1 b our att5tion has be5 s fully engag$ by ! great & important tru?s ( revelation1 t ,i h nev] he>d ! "q ( diss5t discuss$4 ,z ,*ri/ians ( e d5om9ation w meet toge!r 9 heav51 & unite 9 "o common an!m ( praise1 ,i ?9k !y ought to *]i% ! k9de/ affection = ea* o!r2 &1 in/ead ( suff]+ ! m9or que/ions ( diff]5ce1 :i* give a di/9ctive %ade to _! religi\s "*1 to keep !m 9 a /ate ( reciprocal ali5ation1 !y ought to 'dwell toge!r z bre?r54' ,b1 my de>1 ,i am no advocate = an indiscrim9ate association ( religi\s p4 ',evil communications corrupt good mann]s4' ,y\r atta*m5t = ! *ur* may be weak5$ if y hold int]c\rse ) ^? :o diss5t f x4 ,!re are1 ,i h no d\bt1 "s wise & good m5 among ! ,diss5t]s2 b1 z !re is a l>g] numb] ( t description among u1 ,i ?9k y w h no occasion to w&] out ( ! pale ( ! *ur* = society4 ,x is n1 ,i assure y1 my int5tion to =m a l>ge circle ( acqua9tance2 b ,i mu/ confess t my m9d is too deeply imbu$ ) ! ca?olic _s ( ! gospel1 to keep up ! sep>ation :i* divides ^? :o are unit$ toge!r by ties m sacr$ & durable ?an ^? ( nature or common fri5d%ip4 ,! ard\r ( my feel+s may impel me to become zeal\s 9 ! cause ( vital godl9ess1 b ,i feel su* an av]sion to bigotry1 t ,i d n ?9k t ,i %all ev] become a bigot4 ,to me ! que/ions ( con=mity & non-con=mity1 ( *ur* & diss5t1 are s insignificant & wor?less1 :5 put into comp>ison ) ! vital ,*ri/ianity ( ! ,bible1 t ,i dismiss !m f my m9d4 ,no1 my de> fa!r1 ,i value1 m ?an ,i value life1 ! tru? :i* be>s ! /amp ( ,div9e au?ority1 & c>e b little = ! op9ions :i* are alt]nately admitt$ & reject$ by human au?ority4 ,mrs4 ,roscoe n[ ent]$ ! p>l\r2 &1 aft] tak+ h] seat1 %e express$ ! pleasure :i* %e _h felt on read+ h] daught]'s lett]2 & said %e hop$1 ?\gh !y diff]$ on religi\s subjects1 t 9 future !y %\ld live toge!r 9 peace4 ,%e assur$ ,miss ,roscoe t ! trifl+ opposition !y _h rais$ aga9/ h] 0 n int5d$ to w\nd h] feel+s2 &1 z !y 7 n[ satisfi$ ( ! goodness ( h] motives1 ?\gh !y /ill felt a little regret at ! ecc5tricity ( h] habits1 !y %\ld leave h] to pursue ! c\rse :i* h] own good s5se 0 compet5t to m>k out4 ,we hope y w n object to accompany u :5 we visit our fri5ds8 ,c]ta9ly n1 mamma1 unless x be to a ball or c>d p>ty4 ,my religi\s pr9ciples h n ali5at$ me f ! pleasures ( social life1 ?\gh !y h giv5 me a di/a/e = fa%ionable amusem5ts4 ,y\r secession f ! fa%ionable circle1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 has excit$ bo? a/oni%m5t & regret2 & _m ( y\r be/ fri5ds v mu* pity y4 ,_! a/oni%m5t1 mamma1 does n surprise me2 & ?\gh ,i accept ( ! expressions ( _! regret z a pro( ( _! fri5d%ip1 yet if !y knew ! cause & ! reasons1 !y w\ld be m dispos$ to (f] me _! congratulations4 ,i h ex*ang$ "o s\rce ( gratification = ano!r2 & c atte/1 f exp]i5ce1 z ,i h tri$ bo?1 t my pres5t is m pure & m satisfactory ?an ! =m]4 ,really1 my de>1 ,i (t5 wond] :at y c see 9 religion to be s captivat$ by x8 ,if1 mamma1 my m9d _h n be5 illum9at$ by a heav5ly light1 ,i %\ld h se5 no attractions 9 x4 ,i once saw none2 & if ,i _h be5 told a few ye>s s9ce t ,i %\ld live to r5\nce ! gaieties ( ! _w1 & embrace ! calumniat$ doctr9es ( evangelical piety1 ,i %\ld h trembl$ 9 prospect ( ! issue4 ,& ,i assure y t ,i ev5 n[ tremble = ! issue4 ,i fe> t y w h y\r m9d s bewild]$ ) y\r religi\s notions1 t its en]gy w be de/roy$1 & its peace entirely brok5 up4 ,y ne$ n1 my de> mamma1 give y\rself any uneas9ess on t subject4 ,i am happy1 m happy ?an at any =m] p]iod ( my life2 & ,i h a prospect ( future happ9ess be=e me4 ,:at m c ,i desire8 ,i h ga9$ ! prize = :i* all are cont5d+2 & ?\gh x has be5 f\nd )9 ! sacr$ inclosures ( religion1 :]e ,i nev] expect$ to f9d x1 yet ought ,i to ca/ x f me8 ,well1 my de> ,sophia1 if y are happy1 ,i w n attempt to di/urb y\r happ9ess4 ,no1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe2 nor %all o!rs4 ,if x has pleas$ ,god to give y a portion ( heav5ly light1 :i* he has )held f u1 we w n try to ext+ui% x4 ,i deeply regret t ,i ev] reproa*$ y = y\r religion1 or oppos$ y1 = ,i am n[ conv9c$ t ! _s :i* orig9ates su* measures mu/ be evil4 ,a rem>k :i* ,i met ) 9 a disc\rse rec5tly publi%$ by a cl]gyman1 has made a deep impression on my m9d4 ,he says1 :5 illu/rat+ ! foll[+ s5t5ce--',behold1 ! devil %all ca/ "s ( y into prison1 t ye may be tri$'--',x might (t5 s]ve to /ay ! h& ( p]secution 9 religion1 to consid] :o1 9 fact1 %>p5s ! axe ( ! execution]1 lights ! fires ( cruelty1 or k9dles ! /ill fi]c] flames ( bigotry & !ological hatr$ 9 ! s\l4 ,x is 8 "w :o is '! fa!r ( lies2' & !re=e ! natural enemy ( ! tru? is ! au?or ( e plot = its de/ruction4 ,consid]1 !re=e1 if y discov] ev5 a sp>k ( intol]ance & h>%ness 9 y\r own he>t1 9 :at flame t sp>k is k9dl$1 & make ha/e to ext+ui% x 9 ! wat]s ( love4' ,:5 oppos+ y1 my de> ,sophia1 ,i ?\ght ,i 0 m]ely oppos+ a mod]n fanaticism2 b x is possible t ,i h1 ?r\gh ignorance1 be5 oppos+ ! progress ( g5u9e piety4 ,ignorance may palliate1 b _c excuse crime2 & ,i n[ resolve to let y enjoy unmole/$ ! lib]ty ( ?9k+ & decid+ = y\rself on ! great "q ( religion2 & my daily pray] is1 t ,god w be z m]ciful & graci\s to u1 z he has be5 to y4 ,miss ,roscoe repli$1 aft] %e _h recov]$ h]self f t ov]fl[ ( feel+ :i* su* noble s5tim5ts _h excit$1 ,i ?ank y1 ,i ?ank y1 my de> fa!r1 = y\r k9dness4 ,y h giv5 me _m pro(s ( y\r atta*m5t1 b ?is la/ ,i receive z ! /ronge/1 because ,i value x z ! mo/ sacr$4 ,x is to ! influ5ce ( o!rs t ,i always attribut$ ! opposition :i* ,i h met )2 &1 z ,i felt consci\s t x w\ld die away ^u cool reflection1 ,i endur$ x z a tempor>y evil1 :i* w\ld become productive ( a p]man5t good4 ,_h ,i met ) no opposition1 ,i %\ld n h enjoy$ s mu* my pres5t lib]ty2 & ,i tru/ t ! veil ( oblivion w n[ fall on ! pa/1 :ile a bright] vision rises on our fancy z we look =w>d to future days4 ,h[ _m h p9$ away 9 ! dungeon1 or expir$ at ! /ake1 "u ! rel5tless demon ( p]secution6 & ?\gh ! %ield ( ! civil law n[ protects ,britons f ! tortures :i* ! pi\s ( =m] ages _h to endure1 yet ! evil _s /ill exi/s1 & (t5 displays1 ev5 9 ?is l& ( fre$om1 its unsubdu$ enmity aga9/ ! pure religion ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,x _c imprison1 b x c reproa*2 x _c consume by an in/antane\s dea?1 b x c break d[n & de/roy ! vivacity ( ! m9d by ! l+]+ process ( daily s>casm & misrepres5tation2 yet1 let n ! suff]] compromise 8 pr9ciples1 b rema9 fai?ful1 ev5 unto dea?4 ,! angel ( ! ,apocalypse1 :5 assign+ ! reason :y "s ( ! bre?r5 ( ,smyrna %\ld be ca/ into prison1 left on record ! design :i* ,god has 9 view by p]mitt+ y to be afflict$4 ,he 7i4e41 ! devil7 %all ca/ "s ( y into prison t ye may be tri$4--,"h1 !n1 to quote ! language ( an elegant writ]1 if y are ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 is ! real end & object ( y\r trials4 ,!y are p]mitt$1 n 9 ang]1 b 9 love2 n to de/roy1 b to sanctify2 to prove y\r s9c]ity1 to try y\r pati5ce1 to asc]ta9 y\r defici5cies1 quick5 y\r zeal1 & /imulate y to confid5ce1 & tru/1 & pray]1 & love to ,him :o is 'able to save to ! utt]mo/ all t come to him4' ,x is ?us t our heav5ly ,fa!r fru/rates ! devices ( ! devil4 ,! v fires light$ by ! enemy ( sa9ts1 s]ve only to *]i% ! graces ( ! true ,*ri/ian1 to melt d[n ! irregul>ities ( temp]1 to burn 9 & fix all ^? qualities :i* 71 p]haps1 hi!rto sket*$ b 9 light & fad+ col\rs on ! "*4 ,! _s ( p]secution may rage aga9/ y1 b its duration is fix$4 ',ye %all h tribulation t5 days3' & z ,he1 '^: y are1 & :om y s]ve1' has limit$ its duration1 s he c abate its viol5ce2 &1 :5 8 graci\s designs are accompli%$1 he w deliv] y f its p[]4 ,! religion ( ,jesus ,*ri/ has (t5 be5 despis$ & reject$1 ev5 by ^? :o are h] m9i/]s2 & sometimes %e has be5 b\nd 9 *a9s by ! k+s ( ! e>?1 z ?\gh %e 7 ! de/roy] ( human happ9ess2 b %e has1 9 ?is c\ntry1 brok5 asund] ! b&s ( h] captivity1 & is enjoy+ unre/rict$ lib]ty4 ',may h] sceptre sway ! enlight5$ _w ar\nd4' ',!n %all ! e>? yield h] increase2 & ,god1 ev5 our own ,god1 %all bless u1 ,god %all bless u2 & all ! ends ( ! e>? %all fe> him4' ,,self-,,delusion4 ,accord+ to our cu/om1 aft] ! engagem5ts ( ! day we retir$ to ! draw+-room1 to enjoy ! pleasures ( social int]c\rse4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s hav+ sp5t ! morn+ 9 visit+ among sc5es ( sorr[ & di/ress1 our conv]sation naturally turn$ on ! subject ( human happ9ess & sorr[4 ,aft] mu* v>i$ disc\rse1 ,mr4 ,roscoe 7:o =m$ "o ( our p>ty7 obs]v$1 ,!re is mu* mis]y 9 ! _w2 & e individual ( ! human family is call$1 at "s p]iod ( 8 life1 to dr9k its bitt] draughts2 yet1 9 my op9ion1 !re is a l>g] portion ( happ9ess di/ribut$ among u ?an is usually admitt$4 ,^! obs]vations1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 are q correct2 yet h[ few wi% to live _! life ov] aga94 ,"s1 :o h no hope ( a blissful immortality1 w\ld n object to a second bir? & to a second *ildhood2 b 9 g5]al !y w\ld pref] "s o!r c\rse ( life ?an t :i* !y h run1 "u a supposition t !y %\ld be able to avoid ! evils by :i* !y h be5 oppress$1 & ga9 ! prize ( m5tal happ9ess1 :i* !y h nev] obta9$4 ,b ! reluctance :i* we may feel to g back to infancy1 & live ?r\gh our pa/ life is1 9 my op9ion1 no sub/antial argum5t aga9/ a prepond]ance ( happ9ess 9 ! _w4 ,if we pref] ano!r c\rse to t :i* we h run1 x is because we calculate on a few] numb] ( evils1 & a great] portion ( enjoym5t2 b :o w\ld n will+ly endure all ! mis]ies :i* he has suff]$1 ) ! com=ts ) :i* he has be5 fav\r$1 r ?an die & ent] ! invisible _w1 :]e he kn[s n :at de/9y awaits him8 ,if we "k n :at de/9y awaits u 9 ! et]nal _w1 we ought to pref] ! endless cont9uance ( life1 ev5 :5 associat$ ) ! sev]e/ afflictions1 r ?an wi% = its t]m9ation2 because "h ! mo/ viol5t pulsations ( angui% admit ( "s int]mitt+ seasons ( ease2 b !re1 if we miss ! prize1 we %all be ca/ out into out] d>kness1 :]e w be weep+ & gna%+ ( tee?1 & = ev]4 ,?is subject1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 at times almo/ ov]:elms me2 & l ,job1 :5 9 8 angui%1 ,i am incl9$ to say1 ',let ! day p]i% :]e9 ,i 0 born1 & ! night 9 :i* x 0 said1 !re is a man-*ild conceiv$4' ,b ?is is useless4 ,i am 9 be+1 & c't g out ( exi/5ce4 ,i may pass f "o _w to ano!r1 & sometimes wi% to pass ! l9e :i* sep>ates ! unse5 f ! visible _w1 t ,i may "k ! f9al issue2 b ?is is n a p]man5t desire4 ,no6 ! f9al issue ( life is inve/$ ) su* solemn & awful gr&eur1 s mu* p]sonal & relative happ9ess or mis]y is dep5d5t on x1 t ,i feel ei!r in/9ctively or morally afraid to anticipate x4 ,inde$1 ,i %\ld be a m happy man if ,i c\ld disbelieve ! immortality ( ! s\l4 ,yes1 ,i %\ld4 ,i c\ld enjoy life2 & ?\gh ,i might feel "s occasional regret 9 prospect ( ceas+ to exi/1 yet !n ,i %\ld escape ! awful s5se ( horror :i* sometimes fills my m9d 9 ! fe>ful appreh5sions ( future degradation & mis]y4 ,i h ?\ght1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 f our =m] conv]sations1 t y _h no d\bt ( a /ate ( future happ9ess4 ,v true1 ,i once _h no d\bt1 b !n ,i nev] ?\ght deeply on ! subject4 ,i felt confid5t t ,i %\ld ent] heav51 & p>ticipate 9 ! joys ( ! bless$1 imm$iately aft] my decease2 b !n ,i 0 "u ! p[] ( t self-delusion :i* y s (t5 entreat$ me to gu>d aga9/4 ,i sometimes felt a mom5t>y elation 9 anticipation ( see+ ! beauty & gr&eur ( ! heav5ly _w2 b :5 ,i began to exam9e ! f\ndation ( my confid5ce1 ,i f\nd x giv+ way4 ,i ?\ght t ! ,supreme ,be+ c\ld n1 consi/5tly ) 8 b5evol5ce1 inflict puni%m5t 9 ano!r _w = ! s9s committ$ 9 ?is2 & t ! consci5ti\s dis*>ge ( our relative duties t[>ds ea* o!r1 con/itut$ ! :ole ext5t ( our obligations to him4 ,h5ce ,i necess>ily expect$ a /ate ( future happ9ess2 b1 by a clos] exam9ation ( ! ,scriptures1 ,i am conv9c$ t he has appo9t$ a day 9 :i* ! adm9i/ration ( ju/ice w be conduct$ imp>tially2 :5 ! motives ( human action1 z well z ! actions ( human life1 w und]go a /rict inve/igation1 & we %all be rew>d$ or puni%$ accord+ z we h done good or evil4 ,?is is a v important discov]y1 & may be reg>d$ z ! beg9n+ ( a great *ange 9 y\r religi\s op9ions--a *ange :i* may lead to ! mo/ happy results4 ,b c su* a discov]y1 :i* has plung$ me into an abyss ( t]rific horror1 ev] lead to any fav\rable issue8 ,yes1 ,sir1 x c4 ,x is ! discov]y ( our guilt & our dang] t pr$isposes & impels u to receive ! ,*ri/ian fai? z exactly adapt$ to our moral condition4 ,until ?is discov]y is made1 ! s*eme ( salvation :i* is reveal$ 9 ! ,bible may be contemplat$ z true1 )\t be+ felt z necess>y2 & ! m9d1 p]plex$ & bewild]$ by ! speculative doctr9es ( its own belief1 may admit !m 9 !ory1 & yet reject _! practical application4 ,b :5 we feel our guilt1 & p]ceive ! moral dang] to :i* x inevitably exposes u1 we necess>ily ask ! "q :i* ! jail] ( ,philippi once put to ! apo/le1 ',:at mu/ ,i d to be sav$8' ,w a p]son ev] put su* a "q till he feels t he is 9 dang] ( be+ lo/8 ,c]ta9ly n2 b :5 he does feel t dang]1 ! "q becomes n only prop]1 b "o ( p>am\nt importance4 ,& :at ,,mu/ we d8 ,z y h admitt$ ! importance ( ! "q1 ,i at once reply to x1 & d s by quot+ ! language :i* ! apo/le us$ :5 x 0 propos$ to him--',believe on ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ & ?\ %alt be sav$4' ,?is reply corresponds ) ! language ( ,jesus ,*ri/ himself1 :o says1 ',god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life4' ,h5ce y p]ceive t our salvation is made to dep5d on our belief 9 ,*ri/2 b x mu/ be obvi\s to y t x mu/ be su* a belief z w produce a practical effect4 ,n a vague & inop]ative ass5t1 :i* leaves ! m9d 9 a /ate ( moral apa?y1 nei!r al>m$ by a p]ception ( dang]1 nor delight$ by ! promise ( deliv]ance2 b t /rong fai? 9 ! efficacy ( ! ,savi\r's dea?1 & 8 will+ness to save1 :i* w impel u to make a direct & a con/ant appeal to him4 ,i am aw>e t a *ange is tak+ place 9 my religi\s op9ions1 or r1 t my religi\s op9ions are beg9n+ to produce a deep] impression 9 my he>t2 b my happ9ess is n increas$ by x4 ,inde$1 ,i _c acc\nt = ! s+ul> re/lessness & depression ( my m9d4 ,i once c\ld pray ) ease & pleasure2 b n[1 if ,i make ! ef=t1 ,i _c d x4 ,i once _h great delight 9 read+ ! ,scriptures1 b n[ ,i _c und]/& !m4 ,! m ,i read & reflect1 ! deep] ,i am involv$ 9 m5tal p]plexity2 & su* is ! p]turb$ /ate ( my feel+s1 t unless x please ,god to int]pose1 & give me "s relief1 ,i %all be lo/4 ,z he gave utt]ance to ^! expressions1 we 7 no less a/oni%$ ?an delight$2 & ! rapid int]*ange ( looks1 seem$ to indicate a positive mi/ru/ ( our s5ses4 ,a p]fect sil5ce prevail$ among u = "s m9utes1 :ile ea* "o felt grateful to ,him :o 0 9 ! act ( r$eem+ a noble _s f ! bondage ( ignorance & self-delusion1 by p\r+ into ! recesses ( 8 s\l ! light ( tru?4 ,at l5g? ,mr4 ,/ev5s said1 ) an emphasis :i* ,i %all nev] =get1 ,p]mit me1 my de> ,sir1 to (f] y my congratulations4 ,y\r pres5t depression is to me a s\rce ( unutt]able joy4 ,y\r _s is w\nd$ by an unse5 h&2 b !re is balm 9 ,gilead--!re is a ,physician !re4 ,y are involv$ 9 a /ate ( m5tal p]plexity1 :i* increases 9 proportion z y lab\r to extricate y\rself2 b ! day-/> w ere long arise 9 y\r he>t1 & !n1 "u ! light ( a cle> manife/ation ( ! tru?1 y w n only see its beauties1 b feel its moral p[]4 ,y may be tempt$ to conclude t y\r case is s+ul>1 & t y %all nev] be able to d]ive any consolation f ! promises ( ! ,bible2 b y mu/ gu>d aga9/ receiv+ su* an impression2 & rememb] t ,he :o1 :5 on e>?1 op5$ ! eyes ( ! bl9d1 & made ! dumb to s+1 & ,he alone1 c give y t spiritual disc]nm5t :i* con/itutes ! ess5tial diff]5ce betwe5 a real & a nom9al ,*ri/ian4 ,mr4 ,roscoe felt some:at emb>rass$ by ?is p[]ful appeal2 b recov]+ himself1 & assum+ 8 natural dignity ( mann]1 he said1 9 a subdu$ tone1 ,i h mu* to unle>n1 & mu* to le>n1 be=e ,i c become a real ,*ri/ian4 ,! foll[+ passage1 9 "o ( ,/4 ,paul's epi/les1 has (t5 puzzl$ me1 b n[ ,i beg9 to und]/& its mean+3 ',let no man deceive himself4 ,if any man among y seeme? to be wise 9 ?is _w1 let him become a fool1 t he may be wise4' ,i once ?\ght t ,i c\ld acquire a k ( ! !ory ( reveal$ tru? by ! m]e ef=t ( intellectual rese>* & inve/igation1 z we acquire a k ( any human sci5ce2 & p]haps few m5 h devot$ m "t to ! /udy ( x ?an myself2 b ,i h hi!rto neglect$ to implore wisdom f above1 because ,i did n ?9k x necess>y4 ,& ! result ( all my m5tal application is a pa9ful discov]y ( my own ignorance1 & ev5 ?is 0 n made till ,i saw my dang]4 ,my de> ,sophia has (t5 told me t a ,div9e illum9ation ( ! m9d is ! great secret 9 p]sonal religion2 b ,i c\ld =m no conception ( h] mean+4 ,su* a s5tim5t appe>$ to me n only unnecess>y1 b absurd2 & ,i (t5 fe>$1 :5 %e has be5 speak+ on ?is subject1 t h] und]/&+ 0 bewild]$ amid/ ! un9telligible rev]ies ( a my/ical !ology4 ,sometimes1 x is true1 h] argum5ts w\ld be att5d$ ) s mu* =ce & skill t %e has compell$ me to *ange ! subject ( debate2 b on a rec5t occasion1 :5 %e quot$ ! passage1 ',b ! natural man receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god3 = !y are fooli%ness unto him3 nei!r c he "k !m1 because !y are spiritually disc]n$1' x made s deep an impression ^u my he>t1 t f t h\r to ! pres5t ,i h und]gone a p]petual conflict betwe5 my prejudices & convictions4 ,mr4 ,roscoe _h engag$ to return home e>ly 9 ! ev5+1 & n[ )drew1 b n )\t express+ ! great pleasure :i* ! conv]sation _h af=d$ him1 & mak+ u promise t we w\ld sp5d an ev5+ at 8 h\se 9 ! foll[+ week4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s & ,i walk$ ) him ! great] "p ( ! way home4 ,x 0 a lovely ev5+4 ,! moon 0 j ris+ above ! top ( a di/ant hill2 &1 z we 7 ent]+ ! grove1 we l+]$ to li/5 to ! songs ( ! night+ales respond+ to ea* o!r4 ,"h is melody1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe4 ,"h is ! song ( innoc5ce4 ,"h is sweet cont5tm5t4 ,& :y is ! bird ( night m happy ?an man8 ,ah6 :y8 ,because1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 man is fall5 f t /ate ( purity & hon\r 9 :i* he 0 creat$1 & x is wisely orda9$ t mis]y %all be ! consequ5ce ( s94 ,we n[ bade him adieu4 ,on our return1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said1 ,i %\ld l to s5d a note to ,miss ,roscoe1 to tell h] ! nature ( our conv]sation ) h] fa!r4 ,de> creature1 x w make h] s glad4 ,i ?9k y _h bett] def] do+ s till to-morr[2 & ev5 !n ,i w\ld advise y to avoid precipitancy4 ,h] m9d has rec5tly be5 "u v /rong excitem5t1 & z su* news w necess>ily produce a p[]ful effect1 great prud5ce is ne$ful on y\r "p 9 mak+ ?is communication4 ,z %e has to pass f ! deepe/ anxiety to ! mo/ elevat$ joy1 %e ought n to be />tl$ by a ha/y communication2 x %\ld be made cauti\sly1 t ! transition ( feel+ may be gradual1 in/ead ( ru%+ 9 ^u h] ) ov]p[]+ =ce4 ,illu/ration3 ,,x ,,0 ,a ,,lovely ,,ev5+4 ,,! ,,moon ,,0 ,,j ,,ris+ ,,z ,,we ,,ent]$ ,,! ,,grove4 ,vol4 i4 page #bfb4 ,p]haps1 :5 he sees h]1 he w make "s allusion to ! subject ( our conv]sation1 :i* may lead to an entire disclosure ( ! /ate ( 8 feel+s4 ,:at a *ange6 ,h[ surpris+6 ,i seem z if ,i 7 sudd5ly r\s$ f an en*ant+ dream4 ,yes1 my de>1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 x is surpris+ t ! ,"l ( glory %\ld condesc5d to subdue ! enmity ( ! human he>t1 & ?us make ! *ild ( disob$i5ce an heir ( glory2 b x ought n to surprise u4 ,if we look back1 we %all rememb] ! "t :5 to u ! !atre possess$ m attractions ?an ! h\se ( ,god1 & ! follies ( gay life gave u m delight ?an ! ex]cises ( devotion2 'b ,god1 :o is ri* 9 m]cy1 = 8 great love :]e) he lov$ u1 ev5 :5 we 7 dead 9 s9s1 ha? quick5$ u toge!r ) ,*ri/ 7by grace are we sav$71 & ha? rais$ u up toge!r1 & made u sit toge!r 9 heav5ly places 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4' ,if1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ,mr4 ,roscoe %\ld come =? a decid$ "*1 x w make a p[]ful impression on 8 irreligi\s fri5ds4 ,surely !y w n be able to )/& ! =ce ( su* a /rik+ evid5ce 9 fav\r ( ! div9e orig9 ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?--:y1 x is a self-evid5t demon/ration4 ,i beg9 to anticipate ! happie/ results4 ,b1 my de>1 y mu/ n be too sangu9e2 ,mr4 ,roscoe may n come =? s soon1 nor s decid$ly1 z y anticipate4 ,?\gh ,i tru/ ! great moral *ange has tak5 place :i* di/+ui%es ! real f ! nom9al ,*ri/ian1 yet1 z 8 m9d is ( a v s+ul> ord]1 we may conclude x w /ill reta9 its individuality1 & develope its new qualities ) t precision & precaution :i* are its di/9ctive *>act]i/ics4 ,we may calculate on decision1 b n ra% or ha/y decision2 on en]gy1 b n mu* ard5t zeal2 & on unb5d+ integrity & unremitt+ con/ancy2 b 8 progression is likely to be t ( a man mov+ onw>ds ) ! dignity ( pr9ciple1 r ?an "u ! impulse ( /rong passion4 ,b d y n suppose t he w g to ,broadhur/1 & he> our de> ,mr4 ,+leby next ,sabba?8 ,c]ta9ly n2 y are n to conclude1 f ! conv]sation ( ?is ev5+1 t he yet sees ! tru? ) p]fect cle>ness4 ,no1 he r resembles ! man ( :om we read 9 ! gospel1 :o1 :5 ! my/ic p[] comm5c$ its mighty op]ation1 saw m5 s indi/9ctly t !y appe>$ 'l trees walk+4' ,! film is b p>tially remov$ f ! eye ( 8 und]/&+2 & ?\gh he has ! p[] ( spiritual disc]nm5t1 yet n p]fectly4 ,& su* is ! degree ( influ5ce :i* prejudice1 & family1 & social connections may /ill h ov] 8 m9d1 t probably he w n v soon break ?r\gh 8 long-e/abli%$ habits1 & m+le among u z "o ( our own p4 ,inde$1 ,i h>dly wi% x2 because x w be s extraord9>y1 t x w\ld be consid]$ z a religi\s mania1 tak5 z by "s k9d ( my/]i\s infection1 r ?an ! positive result ( deep ?\ght1 & cool & delib]ate judgm5t4 ,oh1 no2 m9ds1 :5 "u ! dom9ion ( grace1 are usually gov]n$ accord+ to ! settl$ laws ( _! own con/itution2 & h5ce ! diff]5ce ( conduct1 9 relation to an op5 pr(ession ( religion1 :i* is s app>5t among ! heirs ( salvation4 ,i am sure ,mr4 ,+leby w be delight$ to he> ( x4 ,i h (t5 he>d him say1 t ! conv]sion ( a moral man to ! fai? ( ,*ri/ is a m decisive pro( ( ! efficacy ( ,div9e tru?1 ?an ! conv]sion ( an immoral man1 & a mu* m r>e occurr5ce4 ,yes1 my de>1 x is m r>e1 & m difficult1 because x is n s easy to conv9ce ( m5tal s9 z ( an ov]t act ( impiety2 b ,i d n wi% t !re %\ld be ev5 ! mo/ di/ant allusion made on ! subject to any "o b ,miss ,roscoe4 ,my de>1 y surprise me4 ,p]haps ,i may1 b ,i ?9k y w be satisfi$ ) my reasons = wi%+ sil5ce to be obs]v$4 ,if we ha/ily proclaim to our fri5ds t ,mr4 ,roscoe has und]gone a great *ange 9 8 religi\s op9ions & pr9ciples1 we may raise expectations :i* 8 cauti\s habit ( m9d may disappo9t1 at lea/ = a season1 & ?us br+ on ourselves ! c5sures ( "s1 = /at+ z a fact :at we m]ely wi% to be true4 ,& n only s1 b we %all deprive 8 decision ( t p[] ( impression :i* ,i ?9k x w ultimately possess4 ,= if we are m =w>d to speak ( su* a m5tal *ange ?an he is to pr(ess x1 we may be consid]$ z ! orig9ators ( x2 & 9 t case 8 example w n h su* a p[]ful influ5ce ov] 8 irreligi\s fri5ds1 z x w h if x appe> to be ! result1 z ,i expect x w1 ( calm delib]ation4 ,he w move ) great caution1 & we %\ld speak ) equal caution4 ,:at effect d y ?9k 8 conv]sion w h on ,mrs4 ,roscoe8 ,:y1 unless x %\ld please ,god to int]pose1 & br+ h] to ! k ( ! tru?1 ,i h no d\bt b x w be reg>d$ by h] z "s a/\nd+ & de/ructive visitation1 s5t by an unkn[n h& to de/roy h] happ9ess = life4 ,%e is b p>tially reconcil$ to ! piety ( h] daught]2 &1 ev5 n[1 expresses n only h] surprise1 b h] deep regret2 & if h] husb& become pi\s 7z ,i h no d\bt b he w71 ?\gh %e may endeav\r to con=m h]self to 8 religi\s habits1 yet x w be ) extreme reluctance4 ,b p]haps by 8 conv]sation1 & ! dignifi$ consi/5cy ( 8 conduct1 he may succe$ 9 process ( "t1 9 answ] to 8 own f]v5t pray]s & ! wre/l+ pray]s ( de> ,sophia1 9 w9n+ h] to ,*ri/4 ,x is possible1 nay1 v probable1 z pray] w be made = h] cont9ually2 & ! pray] ( fai? br+s to pass moral wond]s4 ,we may live to hail !m bo? z fell[-heirs ( ! grace ( life4 ,:at a blissful consummation6 ,a ,,night ,,calamity4 ,ne> ,fairm\nt ,villa /ood a ta/eful cottage1 :i* ,mr4 ,/ev5s _h erect$ z a means ( giv+ additional security to 8 premises4 ,x 0 occupi$ by a wor?y man1 nam$ ,josiah ,h>grave1 :o ga9$ 8 livelihood z a common c>ri]4 ,he _h comm5c$ life z a lab\r]2 &1 by hone/ indu/ry & p]sev]ance1 _h ris5 to a /ate ( comp>ative indep5d5ce4 ,8 cottage 0 well furni%$2 he _h two c[s1 a good horse & c>t1 a donkey1 a l>ge /ock ( p\ltry1 "s pigs1 & hay & /raw en\gh to la/ him ?r\gh w9t]4 ,he _h be5 m>ri$ ab\t sev5 ye>s2 & _h ?ree *ildr51 two sons & a daught]4 ,"h !y liv$ 9 peace & cont5tm5t1 nei!r envy+ _! ri*]1 nor despis+ _! poor] neighb\rs4 ,i call$ on !m "o day2 &1 :5 congratulat+ !m on _! prosp]ity1 ,i 0 /ruck ) ! v s5sible rem>ks :i* ,mrs4 ,h>grave made on ! unc]ta9 duration ( all e>?ly bless+s4 ,our heav5ly ,fa!r1 %e obs]v$1 has bless$ u inde$2 ,he has giv5 u m ?an we des]ve1 & m ?an we expect$2 & ,he1 :o has giv5 u all1 c1 if ,he please1 take all away4 ,yes1 ,he c2 & suppose ,he %\ld deprive y ( y\r little possessions1 d y ?9k y c\ld b[ 9 submission1 & say1 ',?y w be done8' ,yes1 ,sir1 if ,he give ! disposition2 b if n1 we %\ld rep9e4 ,ah6 ,sir1 ,josiah rem>k$1 we are poor s9ful creatures4 ,9 prosp]ity we are ungrateful1 & 9 adv]sity rebelli\s1 unless x please ! ,"l to sanctify to u ,8 disp5sations4 ,:i* /ate1 ,i ask$1 %\ld y pref]1 if x 7 left to y\r *oice--prosp]ity or adv]sity8 ,:y1 said ,josiah1 ,i w\ld r let my heav5ly ,fa!r *oose = me1 ?an v5ture to *oose = myself1 because ,he _c err2 b ,i may4 ,prosp]ity1 )\t ,8 bless+1 w\ld be a sn>e2 adv]sity1 ) x1 w\ld be a com=t4 ,we 7 int]rupt$ 9 our conv]sation by ! sudd5 entrance ( ! elde/ boy1 a lad ab\t five ye>s ( age1 :o exclaim$1 ,i h said my hymn6 &1----be=e he saw me4 ,come1 said ! "m1 g & speak to ! g5tleman4 ,yes1 add$ ! fa!r1 & say y\r hymn to him4 ,! boy approa*$ ) a mode/ blu%1 & imm$iately repeat$ ! foll[+ v]ses1 ) ease & propriety3-- ,i ?ank ! goodness & ! grace1 ,:i* on my bir? h smil'd1 ,& made me1 9 ^! ,*ri/ian days1 ,a happy ,engli% *ild4 ,i 0 n born1 z ?\s&s are1 ,:]e ,god 0 nev] kn[n1 ,& taught to pray a useless pray'r ,to blocks ( wood & /one4 ,i 0 n born a little slave1 ,to lab\r 9 ! sun1 ,& wi% ,i 7 b 9 ! grave1 ,& all my lab\r done4 ,i 0 n born )\t a home1 ,or 9 "s brok5 %$1 ,a gipsy baby1 taught to roam ,& /eal my daily bread4 ,my ,god1 ,i ?ank !e1 :o ha/ plann'd ,a bett] lot = me2 ,& plac$ me 9 ?is happy l&1 ,:]e ,i may he> ( !e4 ,he repeat$ also ! ?ird *apt] ( ! ,gospel accord+ to ,john1 )\t mak+ any mi/ake4 ,& :]e does y\r boy g to s*ool8 ,he goes1 said ,josiah1 to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s's ,sabba?-s*ool2 &1 = ! la/ six mon?s1 he has be5 twice 9 ! week up to ,squire ,roscoe's2 & ,miss ,roscoe has be5 s k9d z to tea* him4 ,!re 0 a "t1 ,i rem>k$1 :5 ! ri* 7 ei!r too pr\d1 or too mu* devot$ to ! pleasures ( ! _w1 to att5d to ! improvem5t ( ! l[] classes2 b n[ !y discov] a disposition to fav\r almo/ e in/itution :i* pure b5evol5ce e/abli%es4 ,yes1 ,sir1 said ,josiah1 "s d2 b n all4 ,we h a few 9 ! p>i% :o are v angry ) ,mrs4 ,/ev5s = sett+ up h] ,sabba?-s*ool2 & !y h tri$ to put x d[n2 b1 ?ank ,god1 !y h n be5 able to d x4 ,we h b little light2 & :y %\ld !y try to put x out8 ,i w5t ! o!r day up to ,clevel& ,hall1 & ,sir ,h>ry ,wilmot1 :o 0 a great enemy to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s's ,sabba?-s*ool1 0 pleas$ to say t my ,*>les 0 a v %>p & well-behav$ lad1 & did u cr$it4 ',yes1 ,sir1' ,i repli$1 '& we may ?ank ,mrs4 ,/ev5s = t2 = if %e _h n op5$ h] ,sunday-s*ool1 our boy w\ld be z rude & z ignorant z o!r boys4' ',:at6' said ,sir ,h>ry1 'does y\r boy g to h] s*ool8' ',yes1 ,sir4' ,he 0 sil5t "s "t1 & walk$ backw>ds & =w>ds 8 room1 & !n w5t to 8 bureau1 & took out a p\nd1 & said1 ',make my complim5ts to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & give h] ?is t[>ds ! support ( h] s*ool2 & tell h] t z long z ,i see su* fruits ( h] lab\r1 ,i w enc\rage !m4' ,x is pleas+1 ,i rem>k$1 to see ! prejudices :i* "s ( ! m opul5t & p[]ful h *]i%$ aga9/ ! b5evol5t in/itutions ( society1 giv+ way2 & ,i h no d\bt b !y w ultimately become ! g5]\s support]s ( !m4 99 99 99 99 99 ,we _h protract$ our conv]sation at ,fairm\nt to an unusually late h\r1 & 7 prep>+ to retire to re/1 :5 we he>d ! cry ( ,fire6 ,we imm$iately ru%$ out1 &1 on pass+ ?r\gh ! back y>d1 we saw ! flames issu+ f ,h>grave's cottage4 ,we ha/5$ to af=d assi/ance2 b z ! w9d blew h>d1 & we _h no eng9e1 x 0 impossible to save m ?an a few articles ( furniture4 ,x 0 a dismal sc5e2 ,i %all nev] =get t awful night4 ,! "m1 ) "o *ild 9 h] arms1 & ano!r by h] side1 ) difficulty made _! escape2 & ,josiah1 9 try+ to remove 8 poor dumb ass f ! %$1 :i* /ood close beh9d ! cottage1 0 sev]ely scor*$2 &1 ?\gh he return$ aga9 & aga91 he 0 oblig$ to ab&on h]4 ,at l5g? ! fury ( ! w9d abat$1 ! ra9 came d[n 9 torr5ts1 & ! neighb\rs1 flock+ to our assi/ance1 we 7 able1 )9 ! space ( ab\t two h\rs1 to ext+ui% ! fire4 ,we n[ turn$ our att5tion to ! poor suff]]s1 :o _h tak5 refuge 9 ! villa4 ,on ent]+ ! kit*51 ,i beheld ,mrs4 ,h>grave ) h] infant 9 h] arms1 ,*>les /&+ close by h] *air1 & h] husb& recl9+ aga9/ ! wall1 z ! surgeon 0 exam9+ 8 w\nds4 ,:5 !y 7 dress$1 & ! t]ror _h some:at subsid$1 ,josiah said1 ,! ,"l gave1 & ! ,"l has tak5 away1 b1 bless$ be 8 "n1 he ha? n tak5 away my wife nor my *ildr54 ,!re are1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 "s circum/ances connect$ ) e affliction :i* take (f _! ke5 edge1 & give a /rong] excitem5t to our gratitude1 ?an to a murmur+ disposition4 ,b1 said ,josiah1 z he /ood gaz+ on ! liv+ wreck ( 8 possession1 :]e is ,h5ry8 ,i don't see him4 ,:]e did y c>ry him8 said ! "m4 ,y took him up & ran out ) him1 :5 ,i came out ) ,*>les & ,ann4 ,i h n se5 him1 said ,josiah4 ,! "m1 on he>+ ?is reply1 d>t$ f h] seat1 exclaim+1 ) a look & 9 a tone ( frantic agony1 ,my ,h5ry is burnt6 my ,h5ry is burnt6 ,o1 my ,h5ry6 my poor de> ,h5ry6 ,i %all nev] see him aga96 ,?is subdu$ ! firmness ( ,josiah2 b he c\ld n weep4 ,he look$ l a man b]eft ( 8 reason4 ,he fell back 9 a *air1 & said1 ,alas6 my poor de> ,h5ry6 ,?is sc5e ( p>5tal angui% 0 too mu* = ,mrs4 ,/ev5s2 &1 ?\gh %e bore up = a "t1 & endeav\r$1 by ef=ts ( k9dness1 to allay _! sorr[1 yet %e 0 oblig$ at l5g? to retire4 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,lo/ ,,*ild ,,re/or$4 ,vol4 i4 page #bgj4 ,z ! "m 0 aga9 exclaim+1 ,o1 my poor ,h5ry6 ,i %all nev] see him aga96 ! g>d5] ent]$ ! kit*5 ) ,h5ry1 & said1 ,"h he is1 safe & s\nd6 ,! fa!r sprang up z ) ! rapidity ( ?\ght2 ! "m ru%$ across ! room1 & !y bo? seiz$ ! *ild1 z ?\gh ea* 0 afraid to let ! o!r t\* him4 ,b aft] ! fir/ mat]nal kiss _h be5 giv5 to little ,h5ry1 :o knew no?+ ( :at _h be5 pass+1 %e suff]$ h] husb& to take him1 z %e /ill held h] infant 9 h] arms1 & !y bo? sat d[n1 ) _! ,*>les betwe5 !m1 :ile ! inmates ( ! villa press$ r\nd to p>ticipate 9 _! joy4 ,& is x y1 my ,h5ry8 said ! "m4 ,kiss me1 my boy4 ,kiss me1 ,h5ry1 said ,*>les4 ,we n[ %$ te>s ( gratitude1 & aft] recov]+ ourselves f ?is agitat+ excitem5t1 ,i ask$ ! g>d5] :]e he f\nd ! *ild4 ,i f\nd him1 ,sir1 asleep betwe5 two trusses ( hay 9 ,ma/] ,h>grave's /able4 ,o1 ,i n[ recollect6 said ,josiah4 ,i c>ri$ him & put him 9 ! /able :5 ! fire broke out1 z ,i knew he w\ld be safe !re1 b ,i _h =gott5 x4 ,e>ly 9 ! morn+ ,i ha/5$ to ! ru9s1 :]e ,i f\nd ,josiah & 8 wife exam9+ ! ext5t ( _! loss4 ,?is has be5 to y a night :i* w nev] be =gott54 ,v true1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,h>grave1 we nev] _h s _m m]cies cr[d$ )9 su* a %ort space ( "t4 ,:at a m]cy t we 7 n consum$1 t none ( our *ildr5 7 burnt1 & t ! horse & c>t are n injur$1 s t ,josiah c g on 9 8 bus9ess2 we c s+ ( m]cy z well z ( judgm5t4 ,ah6 ,sir1 said ,josiah1 :at a m]cy t1 ?\gh we h lo/ "s ( our little prop]ty1 yet we h n lo/ any prop]ty b :at 0 our own4 ,! ,"l gave x to u1 & n[ ,he has be5 pleas$ to take x away1 b ,he has n tak5 all4 ,he has sp>$ m ?an ,i expect$1 & mu* m ?an we des]v$4 ,x w be a long "t be=e y w be able to repair ?is loss4 ,yes1 x w2 b y "k1 ,sir1 t x is '! bless+ ( ! ,"l t make? ri*4' ,?is trial is s5t to mod]ate our desires aft] ! ?+s t p]i%1 to tea* u to walk by fai?1 & to d]ive our happ9ess f communion ) ,him :o is invisible4 ,z we 7 conv]s+ toge!r1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s came up1 & tak+ ,josiah by ! h&1 said1 ,don't be ca/ d[n1 ,i w h ! cottage repair$ imm$iately1 & till x is f9i%$1 y %all h my o!r cottage at ! grove1 :i* happ5s to be vacant4 ,?ank y1 ,sir1 = y\r k9dness2 ,i hope ,mrs4 ,/ev5s is well ?is morn+8 ,%e is n well2 %e has _h a bad night4 ,sev]al ( ! m respectable inhabitants ( ! village n[ jo9$ u 9 _! expressions ( sympa?y2 & x 0 unanim\sly resolv$ t a subscription %\ld be made = ! b5efit ( ! ,h>graves4 ,g5tlem51 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ,i %all be happy to see y at my h\se 9 ! ev5+4 ,9 ! meantime we %all be able to asc]ta9 ! ext5t ( ?is good man's loss1 & !n we c adopt "s effectual measures to repair x4 ,!re is a k9d provision made = ! *ildr5 ( sorr[ 9 t sympa?y :i* is implant$ 9 almo/ e brea/4 ,:o c avoid its excitem5t :5 an object ( di/ress is se51 or a tale ( woe n>rat$8 ,yet !re are "s :o w weep ov] mis]y1 b w make no p]sonal sacrifice to relieve x4 ,!y w talk1 b !y w n give4 ,!y w recomm5d to o!rs ! b5evol5ce :i* !y nev] practise2 & pr(ess to admire ! virtue :i* !y are n anxi\s %\ld adorn _! own "*4 ,b1 says ! apo/le1 :oso ha? ?is _w's goods1 & see? 8 bro!r h ne$1 & %utte? 8 b[els ( compassion f him1 h[ dwelle? ! love ( ,god 9 him8 ,! loss :i* ,josiah ,h>grave su/a9$ by ! fire1 am\nt$ to ab\t ?irty p\nds2 & ,mr4 ,roscoe cons5t$1 at ! urg5t reque/ ( ! g5tlem5 :o met at 8 h\se1 to accompany ,mr4 ,/ev5s 9 solicit+ ! b5evol5ce ( ! neighb\rs t[>ds repair+ x4 ,!y comm5c$ _! "w ( m]cy on ! foll[+ morn+1 & f9i%$ x 9 ! c\rse ( ! day4 ,! fir/ p]son !y call$ on 0 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 ! rector ( ! p>i%1 & he refus$ to contribute1 because ,h>grave *ose to att5d ! m9i/ry ( ,mr4 ,+leby 9 pref]5ce to 8 own4 ,?is refusal1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe to 8 fri5d1 does n surprise me1 b x grieves me4 ,mr4 ,cole is an amiable man1 b he is1 :at ,i once 01 a religi\s bigot2 & ?\gh he is v *>itable to ! poor1 yet 8 *>ity is conf9$ to ^? :o come to 8 *ur*4 ,we may1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 call 8 *>ity ! *>ity ( bigotry1 n ! *>ity ( ! gospel4 ,i 0 once tak+ tea ) him1 :5 a poor woman1 ne> ! "t ( h] conf9em5t1 appli$ to him = relief2 b :5 he f\nd t %e att5d$ y\r *apel1 he fir/ reprov$ h]1 & !n dismiss$ h] )\t giv+ h] any assi/ance4 ,b p]haps he ?\ght %e 0 an impo/or8 ,no1 ,sir1 %e br\ght ) h] a note ( recomm5dation f y\r fri5d1 ,mr4 ,/one4 ,& is x possible t a man1 :o pr(esses to be a m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 c\ld refuse to assi/ a poor woman 9 su* a "t ( ne$1 because %e does n att5d 8 *ur*8 ,!n1 ,i suppose1 if he _h be5 pass+ by ,josiah ,h>grave's h\se :5 ! fire broke out1 8 fir/ inquiry w\ld h be51 ,d y att5d my *ur*8--& on f9d+ t he he>s ,mr4 ,+leby1 he w\ld h gone on1 & left him to p]i%4 ,no1 no2 ,i ?9k he w\ld h knock$ y up1 & s5t y to assi/ him1 because 8 argum5t is1 ',let ^? :o imbibe ! same fai?1 assi/ ea* o!r4' ,a simil> argum5t 0 employ$ by ! prie/ & ,levite1 :5 !y pass$ by on ! opposite side ( ! road1 disda9+ to d m ?an m]ely look on ! w\nd$ travell]2 b ! good ,sam>itan1 ^: brea/ gl[$ ) pure b5evol5ce1 ':5 he saw him he _h compassion on him1 & w5t to him1 & b\nd up 8 w\nds1 p\r+ 9 oil & w9e1 & set him on 8 own bea/1 & br\ght him to an inn1 & took c>e ( him4' ,& are we n comm&$ to display ! same compreh5sive b5evol5ce1 )\t /&+ to consid] ! "* ( ! suff]]1 or presum+ to inquire into ! or?odoxy ( 8 fai?8 ,i 0 mu* pleas$ ) a little anecdote :i* ,i he>d ! o!r day1 ( y\r fri5d ,/one4 ,a p]son appli$ to him on behalf ( a poor man 9 great di/ress4 ,he 0 9 a hurry1 & _h no money ) him4 ',i _c1' he said1 'exam9e ! case n[1 z ,i h a g5tleman wait+ to see me2 b1 if ! poor man belong to ! h\sehold ( fai?1 ,i w ?ank y to advance t5 %ill+s = me2 if n1 advance five4 ,my maxim is1 accord+ to ! law ( ! ,scripture1 to d good unto all m51 especially unto !m :o are ( ! h\sehold ( fai?4' ,! subscription :i* 0 rais$ by ,mr4 ,/ev5s & ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ) ! remittances receiv$ f ! ,rev4 ,messrs4 ,+leby & ,guion1 am\nt$ to ne>ly fifty p\nds1 & ?is 0 giv5 by ,mr4 ,/ev5s to ,josiah1 :o 0 s ov]come by ?is unanticipat$ expression ( sympa?y1 t at fir/ he c\ld sc>cely speak4 ,he mode/ly reque/$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s to express 8 grateful ?anks1 & ^? ( 8 wife1 to 8 b5evol5t fri5ds1 assur+ !m t !y w\ld endeav\r1 by future conduct1 to prove h[ deeply !y felt ?is unexpect$ k9dness4 ,)9 ! space ( ?ree mon?s ,h>grave return$ to 8 cottage1 ) 8 family1 a ri*] if n a happi] man ?an be=e ! fire drove him out2 & !re he liv$ = _m ye>s1 respect$ & belov$ by all :o knew him4 ,if we say t afflictions spr+ up by *ance1 or are br\ght ab\t m]ely by second>y causes1 :i* are n "u ! guidance & control ( ,god1 we n only reject ! au?ority ( ! ,bible1 b deprive ourselves ( ! consolation :i* foll[s f a firm belief t ! design = :i* !y are s5t is m]ciful & graci\s4 ,if ! suff]] %\ld suppose t 8 afflictions are ( su* a peculi> nature t !y _c possibly answ] any good purpose1 ,i w\ld say1 ,d n impea* ! wisdom ( ,god1 nor yet presume to fix limitations to ! op]ations ( 8 p[]4 ,if y h nev] yet rep5t$ ( y\r s9s1 nor s\ght ! salvation ( y\r s\l ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 y\r trials may be s5t to prep>e y\r he>t = ! reception ( ! tru?1 by :i* y are to be sanctifi$ & sav$4 ,z ! g5tle ra91 desc5d+ f ! cl\ds ( heav51 fits ! soil = ! se$ :i* x is to n\ri% = a future h>ve/1 s x pleases ,god1 9 ! disp5sations ( 8 provid5ce1 to all[ ^? pa9ful ev5ts to transpire1 :i*1 imp]ceptibly1 pr$ispose ! m9d1 fir/1 to b[ 9 submission to 8 au?ority1 & !n to seek aft] ! enjoym5t ( 8 fav\r4 ,!re is a native indep5d5ce 9 "s m9ds1 :i*1 9 relation to man1 is a high & noble virtue1 b 9 relation to ,god1 is a d>+ s94 ,:5 "o is made ri*1 & ! glory ( 8 h\se is increas$1 he is sometimes apt to ?9k1 if n to say1 ,:at is ! ,almighty1 t we %\ld s]ve him8 ,& :at pr(it %\ld we h if we pray unto him8 ,:at is ?is b absolute rebellion aga9/ ,div9e au?ority1 :i* mu/ be subdu$2 &1 if x please ,him to employ sev]e & v>i$ afflictions to subdue x1 !n :y %\ld a liv+ man compla9--a man = ! puni%m5t ( 8 s9s8 ,%\ld we n1 says an admir$ writ]1 pr9cipally value t :i* is morally good = u2 t :i* influ5ces & secures our et]nal welf>e2 t by :i* ! safety ( ! s\l is lea/ endang]$1 & ! sanctification ( ! s\l is mo/ promot$6 ,^u ?is pr9ciple _m h _h reason to say1 ,x is good = me t ,i h be5 afflict$4 ,disease1 says "o1 commission$ f above1 s\ght me out1 f\nd me 9 a cr[d1 deta*$ me f a multitude1 l$ me into a *amb] ( solitude1 /ret*$ me ^u a b$ ( langui%+1 & br\ght be=e me ! awful realities ( an et]nal _w4 ,i nev] pray$ be=e1 says ano!r2 my life 0 b\nd up 9 a belov$ relative2 ,i saw my g\rd smitt5 & beg9n+ to )]2 ,i trembl$2 ,i wat*$ ! progress ( a disease :i* doom$ all my happ9ess to ! grave4 ,9 t mom5t ( b]eavem5t1 ! _w1 :i* _h won my affections1 0 sudd5ly depriv$ ( all its attractions4 ,i broke f ! arms ( sympa?iz+ fri5ds1 say+1 ',:]e is ,god1 my ,mak]1 t give? songs 9 ! night8' ,i ent]$ my closet1 & said1 ',n[1 ,"l1 :at wait ,i =8 ,my hope is 9 !e4' ,mis]y seems to possess "o ( ! attributes ( ! ,supreme ,be+1 & is ev]y:]e pres5t1 inflict+ its angui% 9 e human brea/4 ,no situation 9 life1 h[ev] elevat$1 is above its rea*2 none1 h[ev] obscure1 is b5ea? its notice4 ,x goes up to ! ?rone1 & di/urbs ! peace ( ! mon>*2 x creeps into ! lonely hut1 wr++ ! he>t ( pov]ty2 nor c ! te>s ( p5ury1 nor ! moans ( di/ress1 move its pity4 ,x fa/5s on ! babe 9 ! days ( infancy2 foll[s him ?r\gh ! v>i\s /ages ( *ildhood & ( y\?2 becomes a m intimate associate z he advances 9 life1 b (t5 res]ves its mo/ poignant inflictions & its bitt]e/ draughts till old age1 :5 ! m9d is b]eft ( its vivacity & /r5g?4 ,x lurks b5ea? ! mo/ fasc9at+ objects ( delight1 & spr+s out at a season :5 no dang] is expect$2 sometimes x ?r[s ar\nd itself ! g>b ( complac5cy1 &1 "u ! appe>ance ( ! true/ fri5d%ip & ! pure/ affection1 dis>ms suspicion1 t x may m effectually entangle its victim4 ,:]e c we f9d an antidote = human mis]y8 ,n 9 ! speculations ( philosophy4 ,philosophy tells u t we mu/ endure our suff]+s1 because we _c avoid !m2 & t x w\ld be vision>y to expect an entire exemption f !m 9 a _w 9 :i* !y ev]y:]e ab\nd4 ,mis]able com=t]6 ,i ne$ "s sub/antial relief1 "s prop on :i* ,i c lean 9 ! days ( adv]sity4 ,:]e %all ,i f9d x8--9 human fri5d%ip8 ,alas6 t is too (t5 a phantom ( ! imag9ation1 :i* plays be=e ! fancy :ile prosp]ity %9es on my pa?way1 b disappe>s z ! /orm arises1 & ! d>kness ( ! night falls ^u me4 ,i ne$ a m /able s\rce ( consolation4 ,:]e %all ,i f9d x8 ,9 sweet submission to ?y w1 ,o my ,god6 ,"h is bliss4 ,"h ,i f9d joy 9 grief4 ,"h ,i h ! bitt] wat]s ( life made sweet1 ! heavy burd5 ( c>e light5$1 & my /r5g? becomes equal to my day4 ,a ,,surprise4 ,! indisposition ( ,mrs4 ,/ev5s increas$1 & became m & m al>m+2 %e 0 soon conf9$ to h] room1 !n to h] b$2 & h] life 0 consid]$ 9 imm95t dang]4 ,! fev] rose s high t %e became some:at deliri\s1 b ev5 !n1 :ile h] fancy w&]$ amid/ ! wild sc5es ( h] own imag9ative creation1 %e spoke ) rapture ( h] approa*+ dissolution4 ,on "o occasion1 z ,i ent]$ h] room1 %e rais$ h]self up1 & sang1 ) a /rong yet s(t5$ melody ( voice3 ,"l1 :at are all my suff'r+s "h1 ,if ?\ b make me meet1 ,) t enraptur'd ho/ t' appe>1 ,& wor%ip at ?y feet6 ,at l5g?1 :ile we 7 sil5tly wat*+ ! progress ( a disord] :i* 0 ?reat5+ to take f u "o ( ! mo/ int]e/+ & amiable ( wom51 x pleas$ ! ,fa!r ( m]cies to ?r[ h] into a deep sleep1 :i* la/$ _m h\rs4 ,9 ! morn+ %e awoke bo? reviv$ & compos$2 &1 aft] ask+ = ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 %e reque/$ "s refre%m5t4 ,?us ! cl\d :i* _h be5 hang+ ov] u ) su* a l[]+ aspect1 n[ gradually disp]s$2 &1 9 a few days1 %e 0 pron\nc$ out ( dang]4 ,i ?\ght at "o "t1 %e said1 address+ h]self to h] husb&1 ,i %\ld h left y4 ,i felt ! p>t+ pang2 & x 0 su* a pang z my he>t nev] felt be=e4 ,i look$ into ! valley ( dea?2 & ?\gh ! light ( life illum9$ x1 yet nature recoil$ at ! prospect ( ent]+4 ,i _h no d\bt ( ! issue ( dy+1 b ,i dread$ ! act ( dy+4 ,b n[ ,i am com+ back to life4 ,oh6 t my life may be m devot$ to ,him :o liv$ & di$ = me6 ,miss ,roscoe _h left home ! morn+ aft] ! fire at ,h>grave's cottage1 to sp5d a few days ) h] fri5d1 ,miss ,holmes1 b z soon z %e he>d ( ,mrs4 ,/ev5s's illness1 %e return$4 ,i am happy to see y once m1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4 ,?is is a pleasure :i* ,i did n anticipate4 ,h[ unc]ta9 is life6 ,life is unc]ta91 repli$ ,miss ,roscoe1 b !y :o believe 9 ,*ri/ %all nev] die4 ,!y may1 9 ! progress ( _! be+1 drop _! mantle ( mortality1 z ! insect leaves 8 %ell1 :5 he exp&s into a m beautiful =m ( exi/5ce2 b ! s\l1 r$eem$ by ! blood1 & purifi$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 'live? & abide? = ev]4' ,i hope y\r m9d has be5 kept 9 p]fect peace dur+ y\r sev]e affliction4 ,x has be5 kept 9 peace1 b n 9 p]fect peace4 ,on ! second day1 :5 my disord] assum$ a ?reat5+ aspect1 a horror ( great d>kness fell ^u me4 ,i 0 compell$ to admit ! possibility ( hav+ deceiv$ myself--( hav+ claim$ privileges to :i* ,i _h no title--( hav+ mi/ak5 ! excitem5t ( feel+ = ! f]v\r ( spiritual devotion--( hav+ indulg$ prospects :i* ,i %\ld nev] realize4 ,b1 j z ,i 0 beg9n+ to s9k into despair1 ! light ( m]cy broke 9 ^u me1 & reviv$ my hope4 ,nev]1 oh6 nev] _h ,i se5 su* beauty z ,i !n p]ceiv$ 9 ! v]ses-- ',jesu6 lov] ( my s\l1 ,let me to ?y bosom fly1 ,:ile ! bill[s ne> me roll1 ,:ile ! tempe/ /ill is high3 ',hide me1 ,o my ,savi\r6 hide-- ,till ! /orm ( life is pa/2 ,safe into ! hav5 guide2 ,o receive my s\l at la/4' ,x is consol+ to meet ) o!rs :o are ex]cis$ 9 a simil> way ) ourselves4 ,i ?\ght y\r fai? 0 too /rong ev] to /agg]1 & y\r prospect ( et]nal life too cle> ev] to be %ad$ by dubi\s unc]ta9ty2 b n[1 ,i p]ceive1 y c d\bt1 :i* enc\rages me to hope t my fai? may be g5u9e1 ?\gh x is sometimes involv$ 9 p]plexity1 & s9ks into depression4 ,h y1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s ask$1 _h any rec5t conv]sation ) y\r papa on religi\s subjects8 ,n v rec5tly1 because he has manife/$ a m ?an ord9>y degree ( res]ve :5 !re has be5 any allusion to !m1 & !re=e ,i h judg$ x prop] to obs]ve great caution :ile 8 prejudices are 9 su* a /ate4 ,b may n ?is res]ve on 8 "p be ! solemn mus+s ( a m9d deeply impress$ by ! tru?1 :i* has hi!rto be5 ei!r misund]/ood or reject$8 ,i %\ld be happy if ,i c\ld put su* a fav\rable con/ruction on 8 mann]2 b ,i fe> n4 ,our fav\rite poet says3-- ',ye fe>ful sa9ts1 fre% c\rage take1 ,! cl\ds ye s mu* dread1 ,are big ) m]cy1 & %all break ,9 bless+s on y\r head4' ,all[ me1 my de> fri5d1 to (f] y my congratulations4 ,y\r pray]s1 ,i hope1 are answ]$2 & y may g home1 & embrace y\r fa!r z a 'fell[-heir ( ! grace ( life4' ,if ,i c\ld1 ! sun ( my bliss w\ld nev] g d[n2 b1 alas6 ,i fe> t y congratulate me on :at we wi% to be true1 r ?an on :at actually is ! case4 ,my de>1 ,i speak :at ,i believe4 ,impossible6 ,has he made any p>ticul> communication to y1 :i* enables y to speak 9 su* a decisive tone8--if s1 tell me1 my de> fri5d1 :at y "k4 ,i am impati5t to he> x4 ,! ev5+ be=e ,josiah's cottage 0 consum$1 y\r fa!r sp5t "s h\rs ) u1 & seem$ n only will+1 b anxi\s to conv]se on religi\s subjects4 ,at "o "t1 he 0 affect$ almo/ to te>s1 :5 he said1 ',my de> ,sophia has (t5 told me t a ,div9e illum9ation ( m9d is ! great secret 9 p]sonal religion2 & on "o occasion1 :5 %e quot$ ! words ( ! apo/le1 ,! natural man receive? n ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 = !y are fooli%ness unto him2 nei!r c he "k !m1 because !y are spiritually disc]n$1 %e made an impression on my m9d :i* has nev] left me4' ,?us ,god has n only subdu$ ! prejudices ( y\r fa!r's he>t aga9/ ! tru?1 & op5$ ! eyes ( 8 und]/&+ to see its excell5ce & importance1 b has employ$ y z ! ag5t 9 ! accompli%m5t ( ?is great "w4 ,aft] recov]+ h]self f ! surprise :i* ?is communication produc$1 %e said1 ,i feel z if enjoy+ a mo/ pleasant dream--my fancy beguil$ & delud$ by its own vision>y conceptions--n less surpris$ ?an delight$ to f9d myself awake--) y--li/5+ to ! mo/ joyful news t c\ld be convey$ to my s\l4 ,%e wept4 ,& is x possible8--,is x true8--,:at1 my fa!r6--,excuse me2 ,i mu/ g1 t ,i may he> ^! glad tid+s f 8 own lips4 ,on ! foll[+ ,sabba? ,mrs4 ,/ev5s 0 s f> recov]$ z to be able to g to *ur*1 :]e %e expect$ to see ! ,roscoes2 b %e 0 disappo9t$4 ,i fe>1 %e rem>k$ to h] husb&1 z !y 7 return+ home1 t ,mr4 ,roscoe w n become a decid$ "*2 b ,i hope he w n neutralize our de> ,sophia4 ,he w proce$1 ,i h no d\bt1 v cauti\sly2 exam9e & re-exam9e e /ep he takes2 b :5 ! ,rubicon is pass$1 !re w be no fruitless attempts to unite religion & ! _w1 b an unres]v$ devotion ( s\l to ,god4 ,9 ! ev5+ ,miss ,roscoe 0 at ! *apel1 & aft] s]vice call$ at ,fairm\nt to see h] fri5ds4 ,x is true1 %e said2 my de> fa!r is at l5g? br\ght to "k t he is a s9n]1 & to feel ! importance ( r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/4 ,i w5t ) him 9 ! morn+ to he> ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 ) ^: s]mon he 0 n s well pleas$ z on "s =m] occasions2 & he w\ld h accompani$ me ?is ev5+1 _h x n be5 = mamma1 :o mo/ e>ne/ly reque/$ him n to g4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! ev5+ came :5 we 7 to pay our promis$ visit to ! ,roscoes1 & j z we 7 ab\t to set out1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion arriv$4 ,:5 he f\nd :]e we 7 go+1 he propos$ return+ home2 b ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said1 ,no1 no2 y mu/ accompany u4 ,y may be ! means ( do+ "s good2 & ,i ?9k y\r ,ma/] has s5t y = t purpose4 ,mr4 ,roscoe gave u a cordial welcome2 b :5 ! "n ( ,guion 0 ann\nc$1 ,mrs4 ,roscoe drew back ) a v polite movem5t1 & became unusually res]v$4 ,conv]sation flagg$1 till ,mr4 ,roscoe m5tion$ t he _h be5 read+ ,bu*anan's ,*ri/ian ,rese>*es 9 ,asia1 & call$ our att5tion to "s passages1 :i* _h mu* int]e/$ him3-- ,i h return$ home1 says ! writ]1 f witness+ a sc5e :i* ,i %all nev] =get4 ,at twelve o'clock ( ?is day1 be+ ! great day ( ! fea/1 ! ,molo* ( ,h9doo/an 0 br\ght out ( 8 temple1 amid/ ! acclamations ( hundr$s ( ?\s&s ( 8 wor%ipp]s4 ,:5 ! idol 0 plac$ on 8 ?rone1 a %\t 0 rais$ by ! multitude1 su* z ,i _h nev] be=e he>d4 ,x cont9u$ equable = a few m9utes1 & !n gradually di$ away4 ,aft] a %ort int]val ( sil5ce1 a murmur 0 he>d at a di/ance2 all eyes 7 turn$ t[>ds ! place1 & behold1 a grove advanc+6 ,a body ( m51 hav+ gre5 bran*es 9 _! h&s1 approa*$ ) great cel]ity4 ,! p op5$ a way = !m2 & :5 !y _h come up to ! ?rone1 !y fell d[n be=e him t sat !reon1 & wor%ipp$4 ,& ! multitude aga9 s5t =? a voice l ! s\nd ( a great ?und]4 ,b ! voices ,i n[ he>d 7 n ^? ( melody2 = !re is no h>mony 9 ! praise ( ,molo*'s wor%ipp]s4 ,! ?rone ( ! idol 0 plac$ on a c>1 ab\t sixty feet 9 height1 re/+ on :eels :i* ind5t$ ! gr\nd deeply1 z !y turn$ sl[ly "u ! pond]\s ma*9e4 ,atta*$ to x 7 six cables1 by :i* ! p drew x along4 ,^u ! c> 7 ! prie/s & satellites ( ! idol1 surr\nd+ 8 ?rone4 ,i w5t on 9 ! procession1 close by ! t[] ( ,molo*1 :i*1 z x 0 drawn ) difficulty1 grat$ on its _m :eels h>% ?und]4 ,aft] a few m9utes x /opp$2 & n[ ! wor%ip ( ! god began4 ,a high prie/ m\nt$ ! c> 9 front ( ! idol1 & pron\nc$ 8 obsc5e /anzas 9 ! e>s ( ! p1 :o respond$ at int]vals 9 ! same /ra94 ',^! songs1' said he1 'are ! delight ( ! god4' ,aft] ! c> _h mov$ "s way1 a pilgrim ann\nc$ t he 0 ready to (f] himself 9 sacrifice to ! idol4 ,he laid himself d[n 9 ! road be=e ! c>1 z x 0 mov+ along1 ly+ on 8 face1 ) 8 arms /ret*$ =w>d4 ,! multitude pass$ r\nd him1 leav+ ! space cle>1 & he 0 cru%$ to dea? by ! :eels ( ! c>4 ,a horrid trag$y 0 act$ on ! #ab? ( ,septemb]1 #ahjg1 at a place ab\t ?ree miles f ,calcutta4 ,a ,brahm9 di$ at ! advanc$ age ( n9ety-two4 ,he _h twelve wives1 & ?ree ( !m 7 burn$ alive ) 8 dead body4 ,( ^! ?ree1 "o 0 a v5]able lady1 hav+ :ite locks1 :o _h be5 long kn[n 9 ! neighb\rhood4 ,n be+ able to walk1 %e 0 c>ri$ 9 a palanqu9 to ! place ( burn+1 & 0 !n plac$ by ! prie/s on ! fun]al pile4 ,! two o!r ladies 7 y\ng]2 "o ( !m ( a v pleas+ & int]e/+ c\nt5ance4 ,! old lady 0 plac$ on "o side ( ! dead husb&1 & ! two o!r wives laid !mselves d[n on ! o!r side2 & !n an old ,brahm91 ! elde/ son ( ! deceas$1 appli$ ! tor* to ! pile1 ) unav]t$ face4 ,! pile sudd5ly blaz$1 = x 0 cov]$ ) combu/ibles2 & ?is human sacrifice 0 complet$ amid/ ! d9 ( drums & cymbals1 & ! %\ts ( ! ,brahm9s4 ,:at horrid rites6 exclaim$ ,mr4 ,roscoe4 ,i fe> !y h be5 too long practis$ to be easily de/roy$4 ,i ?9k ,*ri/ianity ought to be e/abli%$ 9 ,india1 = ! moral b5efit ( our c\ntrym54 ,_m ( !m g out :5 "y--:5 _! passions are /rong--& :5 !y h b v fa9t conceptions ( ! nature or ! importance ( religion2 & z !re are no ,sabba?s--no religi\s ord9ances or in/ruction--!y mu/ be 9 great spiritual dang] f ! contagion ( evil by :i* !y are surr\nd$4 ,i 0 intimately acqua9t$1 said ,mr4 ,guion1 ) a v amiable "y man1 ! son ( a pi\s solicitor1 :o w5t to ,india1 :]e he rema9$ t5 ye>s1 & !n return$4 ,he call$ on me "s "t ago1 & ,i d]iv$ mu* in=mation f him2 b ,i 0 griev$ to f9d1 by 8 own confession1 t he _h become a dei/4 ,i ask$ him if 8 deism 0 ! result ( any fair & e>ne/ inve/igation2 & he v hone/ly said1 ',no1 ,i f\nd my belief 9 ! ,div9e orig9 ( ,*ri/ianity becom+ weak] & weak] :5 ,i 0 sep>at$ f its m9i/ry & in/itutions1 till at l5g? x became ext9ct2 & ?\gh ,i h sometimes made an ef=t to recov] x1 yet ,i h n be5 able to d s4' ,b1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ?\gh ! e/abli%m5t ( ,*ri/ianity 9 ,india might pres]ve our c\ntrym5 f infidelity1 yet ,i d n ?9k we c calculate on br++ ov] ! natives to embrace x4 ,:y n8 ,is ! conv]sion ( a mod]n pagan to ! fai? ( ,*ri/ m difficult ?an ! conv]sion ( an anci5t "o8 ,if ,greece & ,rome 7 subdu$ by ! prea*+ ( ! gospel1 :o c despair ( ,india8 ,if we _h ! same miracul\s p[]s z ^? ) :i* ! apo/les 7 end[$1 we might anticipate simil> results2 b we h n2 & ,i confess t1 ?\gh ,i approve ( ! motive :i* orig9ates & supports mission>y in/itutions1 yet ,i d n ?9k !y w ev] prove successful4 ,by :at means1 !n1 did ,paul conv]t ! hea!n8 ,0 x by ! exhibition ( miracles8 ,c]ta9ly n4 ,a miracle may make "s impressions on ! judgm5t1 by demon/rat+ ! p[] ( a pres5t ,deity1 & ( 8 direct ag5cy 9 its production1 b x _c r5ew ! he>t1 & inspire ! s\l ) ! love ( ,god1 ) a hatr$ ( s91 & a hope ( glory4 ,! miracles ( ! fir/ ages 7 m]ely ! cr$5tials ( ! tea*]s1 & 7 giv5 z a solemn confirmation1 once = all1 ( ! div9ity ( ! new disp5sation1 :i* !y 7 commission$ to e/abli%2 b !y 7 n ! orda9$ means ( conv]sion4 ,! apo/le ,paul p]=m$ miracles b seldom2 & :5 he did p]=m !m1 !y _h n always a salut>y effect on ^? t beheld !m4 ,:5 he wr\ght a miracle 9 ,lyconia1 ! p fir/ wor%ipp$ him1 & aft]w>ds w\ld h put him to dea?4 ,:at1 !n1 7 ! orda9$ means ( conv]sion8 ,! same t are orda9$ n[--! prea*+ ( ! cross2 z ! ,scripture ha? decl>$1 ',fai? come? by he>+4' ,if we admit1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ! concurr5ce ( a sup]natural p[] ) ! ag5cy ( man 9 tea*+ & 9 prea*+1 we ought n to d\bt ! possibility ( conv]t+ ! :ole population ( ,india to ! belief ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,c]ta9ly n2 & is n ?is sup]natural concurr5ce promis$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 to 8 m9i/]s ( e age8 ',lo6 ,i am ) y alway1 ev5 unto ! end ( ! _w4' ,my he>t (t5 a*es1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 :5 ,i reflect on ! degradation & wret*$ness ( wom5 9 ,india--:]e1 if !y escape an untimely grave 9 ! days ( *ildhood1 !y are doom$ to a /ate ( p]petual ignorance1 exclud$ f all ! accompli%m5ts ( society1 treat$ z ! refuse ( ! human family1 & are (t5 burn$ along ) ! body ( _! deceas$ husb&s4 ,i ?9k e woman ought to make "s ef=t to raise h] own sex f ?is mo/ appall+ condition2 & z no?+ w prove successful b ! pr9ciples ( ,*ri/ianity1 we ought all to become ! advocates & support]s ( mission>y & ,bible societies4#aj #aj ,w x be ask$ :at females are expect$ to d8 ,we leave ! decision ( _! conduct to ! impulses ( _! he>ts1 & ! dictates ( _! judgm5t4 ,let b _! affections be consecrat$ to ! cause1 & _! und]/&+ w be suffici5tly fruitful 9 exp$i5ts to promote x4 ,_! husb&s w be g5tly prevail$ ^u to lay ap>t "s ( _! sub/ance to s]ve religion4 ,_! *ildr5 w be nurtur$ 9 a mission>y _s1 & le>n to associate ) all _! pleasures ! records ( mission>y privations & triumphs4 ,!y w solicit ! repetition ( ! (t5-told tale1 & gl[ ) a m>tyr's zeal = ! salvation ( ! s\ls ( m54 ,li/5 to ! eloqu5t appeal ( a ma/]ly prea*] on ?is subject3--',*ri/ian matrons6 f ^: ende>$ & ende>+ lips we fir/ he>d ( ! wondr\s ,babe ( ,be?lehem1 & 7 taught to b5d our knee to ,jesus--ye :o fir/ taught ^! eagles h[ to so>1 w ye n[ *eck _! flight 9 ! mid/ ( heav58 ,i am we>y1 said ! ambiti\s ,cornelia1 ( be+ call$ ,scipio's daught]2 d some?+1 my sons1 to /yle me ! "m ( ! ,grac*i4 ,& :at m laudable ambition c inspire y1 ?an a desire to be ! mo!rs ( ! mission>ies1 confessors1 & m>tyrs ( ,jesus8 ,g5]ations unborn %all call y bless$4 ,! *ur*es ( ,asia & ,africa1 :5 !y make grateful m5tion ( _! f\nd]s1 w say1 ,bless$ be ! wombs :i* b>e !m1 & ! brea/s :i* !y h suck$6 ,ye wives also ( ! cl]gy1 let x n be said t :ile ye love ! mild virtues ( ! man1 ye are incapable ( alliance ) ! gr&eur ( ! m9i/]4 ,! wives ( ,*ri/ian soldi]s %\ld le>n to rejoice at ! s\nd ( ! battle4 ,r\se1 !n1 ! slumb]+ c\rage ( y\r soldi]s to ! field2 & ?9k no place s safe1 s hon\r$1 z ! camp ( ,jesus4 ,tell ! mission>y /ory to y\r little ones1 until _! "y he>ts burn1 & 9 ! _s ( ^? innoc5ts :o %\t$ hosannah to _! l[ly ,k+1 !y cry1 ,%all n we also be ! mission>ies ( ,jesus ,*ri/8' ,su* an appeal to ,*ri/ian females _c be made 9 va94 ,!y are n ! trifl]s :o balance a fea!r aga9/ a s\l4 ,!y w le>n to retr5* sup]fluities1 9 ord] to ex]cise ! grace ( ,*ri/ian *>ity4 ,!y w emulate ^? ,jewi% wom5 :o 'work$ ) _! h&s = ! hang+s ( ! tab]nacle1' & br\ght 'bracelets1 & e>-r+s1 & jewels ( gold1' = ! s]vice ( ! sanctu>y4 ,!y w consecrate _! ornam5ts to ! p]i%+ hea!n2 & r5d] p]sonal & dome/ic economy a f\nta9 ( spiritual bless+s to un5light5$ nations1 & to di/ant ages4 ,!y w resign ! gems ( ! ,ea/ to save a s\l f dea?1 & b9d r\nd _! br[ a coronet ( />s1 :i* %all %9e = ev] & ev]6 ,i h no d\bt1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 :o 0 n at home on ^! subjects1 b ! natives ( ,india are z happy ) _! religion z we are ) ours2 & if ! females d n meet ) t respect :i* we meet )1 y "k1 ,madam1 address+ h]self to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 t !y d n expect x4 ,!re=e1 z x ha? pleas$ ! ,almighty to give !m _! religion1 ,i ?9k we ought n to try to take x f !m4 ,we %\ld n l to h ours tak5 f u4 ,h[ev]1 ,i ?9k !re is too mu* att5tion paid to religion 9 our days2 x 0 n ! case 9 ! good old times ( our fa!rs4 ,b1 mamma1 w\ld y n save a little *ild f be+ dr[n$1 or a wid[ f be+ burn$1 if x 7 9 y\r p[]8 ,c]ta9ly1 my de>4 ,n[1 mamma1 z ?is _c be done by =ce1 we propose conv9c+ ! p1 by a process ( fair reason+1 t su* practices are s9ful & impolitic2 & ?us induce !m1 if possible1 to aboli% !m4 ,oh6 t may be v prop]1 b ,i ?9k t we h no?+ to d ) x1 & !re=e1 :y %\ld we tr\ble ourselves ab\t x8 ,:y n let ?+s rema9 z !y always h be58 ,i mu/ confess1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 t ,i beg9 to diff] f y1 & ,i %all be v glad to see an auxili>y mission>y society e/abli%$ among/ u4 ,if we h a pur] fai? ?an ! ,h9doos1 & "o bett] calculat$ to promote individual & relative happ9ess & improvem5t1 we ought to imp>t x4 ,to monopolize x w\ld be an act ( selfi%ness & inju/ice2 & ?\gh ,i h hi!rto1 l too _m ar\nd me1 be5 guilty ( ?is act1 ,i w g & s9 no m4 ,b1 surely1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 y d n int5d to become a mission>y1 & transplant u to "s prov9ce ( ,india8 ,no1 no1 my de>2 ,i w n g myself1 b ,i w give "s portion ( my prop]ty to s5d o!rs4 ,_h "s %apeless figure1 ( hide\s look1 sudd5ly ent]$ ! room1 & d5\nc$ a heavy woe on ea* inmate ( ! dwell+1 ,mrs4 ,roscoe might h be5 m al>m$1 b %e c\ld n h appe>$ m surpris$ ?an :5 %e he>d ?is la/ s5t5ce4 ,:at6 %e said1 9 a m l(ty tone ?an ,i _h ev] kn[n h] assume1 & h y s f> =gott5 y\r own dignity z to connect y\rself ) mission>y societies1 :i* g abroad on purpose to di/urb o!r p 9 _! religion1 z we h be5 di/urb$ 9 ! enjoym5t ( ours8 ,my de>1 y seem /rangely excit$1 z ?\gh ,i 0 go+ to d "s b>b>\s or immoral act2 :5 all ,i propose do+1 is to give a little ( t weal? :i* ,god has giv5 to u1 to convey to ! delud$ & degrad$ ,h9doos ! good news & glad tid+s ( great joy :i* ! holy angels ann\nc$ to ! %eph]ds ( ,be?lehem1 & :i* ! m9i/]s ( ,*ri/ proclaim to u4 ,surely y _c object to ?is4 ,i d n suppose y w\ld l ! ,h9doos to s5d _! religion ov] to u1 = our adoption4 ,!y may if !y please2 b !y w\ld n manage to p]suade our wid[s to burn on ! fun]al pile ( _! deceas$ husb&s1 or induce fa!rs & mo!rs to de/roy _! lovely *ildr54 ,well1 at any rate1 ,i ?9k y ought to /ay till !y apply to u = our religion z a sub/itute = _! own4 ,x 0 n[ late1 & ! company ^u ! eve ( retir+1 :5 ,miss ,roscoe arose1 took f ! book-case "o ( ! volumes ( ,doddridge's ,exposition on ! ,new ,te/am5t1 plac$ x on ! table1 & said to ,mr4 ,guion1 ,i "k1 ,sir1 t x is y\r cu/om to conclude y\r social visits by read+ ! ,scripture & pray]2 & if y w cons5t to d s ?is ev5+1 y w greatly oblige u4 ,i h no objection1 if x be p]fectly agreeable4 ,c]ta9ly1 ,sir1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 we ought n to object to pray]4 ,! bell 0 n[ rung1 & ! s]vants 7 reque/$ to come to family pray]4 ,we wait$ sev]al m9utes1 dur+ :i* "t ,mrs4 ,roscoe 0 v re/less4 ,at l5g? !y ent]$1 at irregul> int]vals ( "t1 seat+ !mselves on ! corn] ( ! *airs :i* /ood ne>e/ ! door1 express+1 by _! looks1 ! utmo/ degree ( surprise at ?is novel s]vice1 & occasionally1 by ! satirical smile :i* play$ ov] _! c\nt5ance1 indicat+ ei!r _! contempt or _! disposition to m]rim5t4 ,i ne$$ no "o to tell me t ?is 0 ! fir/ "t ! family _h ev] knelt toge!r at ! ?rone ( grace2 b1 kn[+ t a great moral *ange _h tak5 place 9 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ,i felt consci\s t x w\ld n be ! la/2 & c\ld n refra9 (f]+ my inaudible expressions ( praise to ! ,god ( all grace1 = p]mitt+ me to see t fire enk9dl$ on ?is newly-erect$ dome/ic alt>1 :i* has ev] s9ce burnt ) unceas+ brightness4 ,,! ,,consultation4 ,mamma1 exclaim$ ,miss ,d5ham1 z %e ent]$ ! draw+-room "o morn+1 aft] r a l5g!n$ walk1 ,i h he>d some?+ t w surprise & di/ress y2 ,i c sc>cely believe ! report1 b ,i h be5 assur$ ( its tru? f ! be/ au?ority4 ,:at is x1 my de>8 y seem agitat$1 has any?+ al>m$ y8 ,no?+ m1 mamma1 ?an ?is dreadful report2 really none ( u seem safe2 de> ,mr4 ,cole nev] spoke a great] tru? ?an :5 he said !re 0 some?+ ( a bewit*+ nature 9 ?is new religion6 ,i am al>m$ = myself1 & almo/ wi% t we 7 away f ?is place altoge!r4 ,b ,i mu/ tell y ! /ory4 ,mr4 ,roscoe has tak5 to 8 daught]'s religion1 & is n[ z fanatical z h]self6 ,i _c cr$it ?is1 my de>1 repli$ ,mrs4 ,d5ham2 y "k h[ (t5 ,i h said ?is is ! wor/ place ,i "k = sc&al2 y %\ld be c>eful h[ y receive ^! reports2 no1 no1 my de>1 ,i _c believe su* a /ory z ?is ab\t ,mr4 ,roscoe2 he is too good1 amiable1 & virtu\s a man to be l$ s f> wrong1 & too mu* ( ! g5tleman to /oop to any?+ s mean & vulg>4 ,i hope1 mamma1 x may be s1 b ,i am afraid x is true2 & e "o is s di/ress$ & affect$ by ! intellig5ce1 ,i assure y x has produc$ q a s5sation4 ,my de>1 x is impossible2 ,i saw him at *ur* on ,sunday1 & he>d him myself repeat ! responses l\d] ?an he ev] did be=e2 & if y recollect1 we talk$ ab\t x :5 we got home4 ,no1 mamma2 if y recollect1 we d9$ la/ ,sunday ) a l>ge p>ty at ,mr4 ,glad/one's1 & did n g to *ur*4 ,!n x 0 ,sunday week4 ,x has happ5$ s9ce !n4 ,x happ5$ "o night la/ week2 & z ,i h be5 at "s pa9s to get at an entire k ( ?is disa/]1 ,i w tell y ab\t x4 ,oh6 de>1 said ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 z %e compos$ h]self to li/5 to ! tragical /ory1 :at a _w we live 96 ,really no?+ b religion seems to be ?\ght (4 ,our v s]vants are becom+ religi\s1 & :o c wond] at x1 :5 ! ri* set !m ! example6 ,& if ?is %\ld be true ab\t ,mr4 ,roscoe1 :i* ,i dev\tly pray heav5 may =bid1 !re is no say+ :]e ! evil w /op4 ,well1 mamma1 y "k t on ,tuesday week ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & ! g5tleman t is on a visit !re1 & ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion1 all w5t to sp5d ! ev5+ at ,mr4 ,roscoe's4 ,i h always said1 int]rupt+ h] daught]1 t !re is no good do+ :5 su* p get toge!r4 ,if ,i _h se5 !m g1 ,i w\ld h giv5 ,mr4 ,roscoe a h9t to be on 8 gu>d4 ,he 0 tak5 by surprise1 ,i h no d\bt4 ,well1 my de>1 g on4 ,well1 ma'1 z ,i 0 say+1 !y all w5t2 & :5 !re1 ,mr4 ,roscoe said t he w\ld *ange 8 religion1 & h t :i* fl\ri%$ s luxuriantly at ,fairm\nt2 & he got ,mr4 ,guion to read a *apt] out ( ! ,bible1 & to say pray]s1 & _h all ! s]vants 9 to he> him1 & !y all knelt d[n1 ?\gh ,i he>d t ! cook /ole out slyly1 :5 !y 7 all ^u _! knees4 ,%e didn't l x4 ,i always ?\ght well ( t cook2 %e has a ta/e above h] class 9 life1 ,i %\ld l to h h]2 d y ?9k %e w leave8 ,i don't "k1 ma'1 b ,i %\ld ?9k %e w2 ,i w ask h] if y wi% x4 ,no1 my de>1 x won't d = y to appe> 9 ! matt]2 ,i'll speak to ,john to speak to h]4 ,b n[ ab\t ,mr4 ,roscoe1 :at is to be done8 ,b1 ma'1 ,i h some?+ m dismal to tell y4 ,i hope n4 ,:y1 ?is is en\gh to %ock ! feel+s ( an angel4 ,read+ ! ,bible1 & pray]s1 & kneel+ d[n on ! floor ) s]vants6 ,i hope ,mrs4 ,roscoe is n gone (f4 ,no1 all ?is 0 mu* aga9/ h] w1 & %e is v unhappy ab\t x1 & says %e %all nev] be happy aga94 ,de> creature1 x is impossible2 b :at else h y to tell8 ,:y1 ,mr4 ,roscoe propos$ to set up a mission>y society1 to raise money to s5d ?is new religion abroad4 ,well1 my de>1 ?is la/ "p ( y\r /ory relieves my m9d4 ,?is is a pro( ( m5tal d]angem5t4 ,! ,*ancellor w\ld n want a /rong]4 ,x is (t5 ! case1 :5 p g wrong 9 _! m9d1 !y pr(ess /rong atta*m5t to ! ?+s !y hate mo/ :5 !y are 9 _! "r s5ses4 ,i n[ mu/ insi/ ^u x t y nev] make ano!r call at ,fairm\nt4 ,really1 if y %\ld ev] take up ) ?is evangelical religion1 ,i %\ld be tempt$ to wi% myself 9 heav51 to escape ! mortification4 ,inde$1 ma'1 y ne$ give y\rself no uneas9ess on t subject4 ,i h no pr$isposition 9 fav\r ( religion4 ,inde$1 ,i h my d\bts1 & if x 7 fa%ionable1 ,i ?9k ,i %\ld pr(ess myself a sceptic1 b t w\ld n be lady-l4 ,mrs4 & ,miss ,d5ham1 aft] mu* long & s]i\s debate1 resolv$ on mak+ a call on ,mrs4 ,roscoe4 ,!y f\nd h] at home1 alone1 depress$1 & res]v$1 & ?\gh %e made an ef=t to rise to h] usual vivacity1 yet %e c\ld n succe$4 ,mrs4 ,d5ham 0 v p>ticul> 9 h] inquiries aft] ! heal? ( ,mr4 ,roscoe1 & 0 surpris$ to he> t he 0 well2 & on be+ in=m$ t he 0 gone ) ,miss ,sophia to sp5d an h\r at ,fairm\nt1 9 company ) ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 %e became greatly agitat$4 ,!n ,i fe>1 my de> ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 t x is too true8 ,oh6 ,i h _h no re/ s9ce ,i he>d x4 ,:at a trial6 ,really1 no "o is safe4 ,t su* a s5sible1 & amiable1 & virtu\s man z ,mr4 ,roscoe us$ to be1 %\ld s f> =get himself & all 8 fri5ds z to *ange 8 religion1 is v a/oni%+ & affect+4 ,we call$ on ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole z we came by1 to ask if he _h he>d ( ! report1 & "h he is1 de> man1 com+ to condole ) y4 ,i am glad to see y1 said ,mrs4 ,d5ham to ,mr4 ,cole1 z he ent]$ ! p>l\r2 we h be5 (f]+ our sympa?y to de> ,mrs4 ,roscoe--b c't some?+ be done1 ,sir8 ,!n ,i suppose !re is "s f\ndation = ! report4 ,i always ?\ght ,mr4 ,roscoe a v judici\s & s5sible man1 & ,i /ill hope1 t ?\gh he has div]g$ into ?is ecc5tric c\rse1 8 good s5se w1 on cool reflection1 induce him to return4 ,yes1 ,sir1 repli$ ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 ,i hope s too1 b x is possible t ! influ5ce & example ( our daught] may protract1 if x d n p]petuate1 ! delusion "u :i* he unhappily lab\rs2 & if s1 ,i %all nev] see ano!r happy day4 ,o yes1 y w1 said ,mr4 ,cole1 8 sun is only pass+ "u a cl\d1 & :5 8 m9d cle>s up1 x w %9e ) its accu/om$ brightness4 ,8 good s5se w pres]ve him f t fatal vortex into :i* too _m h fall54 ,if1 ,sir1 ?is 7 a sudd5 *ange1 ,i %\ld be induc$ to believe t he might be recov]$1 b x has be5 com+ on = a long "t4 ,y "k t he does n make up 8 m9d on any subject v sudd5ly1 b :5 he has done x1 y "k h[ firm he is4 ,v true1 said ,mr4 ,cole1 b 8 spirits h be5 unusually depress$ = "s mon?s4 ,i rememb] ! la/ "t we sp5t an ev5+ at ,mr4 ,d5ham's1 t ,i ralli$ him on 8 dulness :5 we 7 at play4 ,we mu/ raise 8 spirits1 & !n we %all drive away 8 evangelical notions4 ,i h n notic$ any p>ticul> depression4 ,he has be5 r m grave1 yet he has be5 *e]ful2 & has talk$ r m frequ5tly on religi\s subjects1 b !y h n affect$ 8 spirits4 ,well1 said ,mr4 ,cole1 ,i w come & h a rubb] ) him1 & ,i w engage to rub ^! notions out ( him4 ,inde$1 ,sir1 he has =mally decl9$ play+ any m1 & has reque/$ me nev] aga9 to introduce c>ds4 ,really1 said ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 ?is is v affect+4 ,n play aga96 ,n suff] c>ds to be introduc$8 ,!n ,i suppose he int5ds to break (f connection ) all 8 old fri5ds1 & take up ) ! evangelicals2 b ,i hope y h too mu* firmness to yield to him4 ,x has be5 my maxim ?r\gh life to sacrifice ev]y?+ = ! sake ( dome/ic peace4 ,i _c oppose ,mr4 ,roscoe1 & ,i mu/ confess t he has manife/$ ! utmo/ degree ( affection & k9dness4 ,! apo/le ,/4 ,paul has pr$ict$1 said ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 t 9 ! la/ days p]il\s times %\ld come1 & inde$ !y are come4 ,! *ur* once enjoy$ quietude1 b n[ %e is r5t into divisions2 n s mu* by ! ,diss5t]s :o h sec$$ f u1 z by ! evangelical cl]gy :o are admitt$ )9 h] pale4 ,_! ecc5tric notions1 & _! extempore & famili> /yle ( prea*+1 op]ate z a *>m on ! m9ds ( _! he>]s2 & :]ev] !y g1 "s /ir is always occasion$ ab\t religion4 ,9 g5]al1 ! poor & ! illit]ate become _! admir]s2 b sometimes we see m5 ( s5se & le>n+ beguil$ by _! artful sophisms4 ,i c acc\nt = _! success among ! l[] ord]s1 b :5 ,i see an intellig5t man br\ght ov] to _! belief1 ,i confess ,i am puzzl$4 ,b /ill ,i won't give up ,mr4 ,roscoe4 ,i w1 9 ! c\rse ( a few ,sundays1 prea* a s]mon :i* ,i w procure = ! occasion4 ,y w greatly oblige me if y w1 ,sir1 b y mu/ d x soon1 = ,i dread ! idea ( ,mr4 ,roscoe go+ to he> ,mr4 ,+leby :ile he is 9 8 pres5t /ate ( m9d4 ,b y h no idea ( 8 leav+ my *ur*8 ,:y1 y "k v well1 ,miss ,d5ham rem>k$1 t none ( ! evangelicals ?9k y prea* ! gospel4 ,i h he>d ,miss ,sophia say s _m times1 & y may be sure t %e w try to make h] papa believe x1 & if he is become an evangelical1 he is sure to believe x2 = ,i h notic$ t :at "o believes1 !y all believe4 ,really1 ,sir1 !re is s mu* ado made n[ ab\t ! ^w gospel & evangelical prea*]s1 t ! subjects are become q (f5sive4 ,yes1 to p]sons ( intellig5ce & ta/e4 ,exactly s1 ,sir2 y w excuse :at ,i am go+ to say1 b ,i (t5 ?9k t y are r sev]e1 too mu* s ,i "k = "s ( y\r he>]s2 b ,i h no idea h[ any p ( s5se c g & he> su* prea*+ z ,mr4 ,+leby's4 ,i he>d him once1 on ! loss ( ! s\l4 ,i c\ld n sleep aft] x--& ev5 n[1 at times ,i ?9k ( x4 ,b1 ,sir1 y "k we h no?+ to d ) su* subjects till we die1 or till aft] dea?4 ,su* prea*+1 said ,mr4 ,cole1 is z (f5sive to pure ta/e1 z x is revolt+ to our feel+s4 ,exactly s2 y "k we are to be allur$ to a bright] _w--n fright5$ !re4 ,pray1 ,sir1 %all we h ! pleasure ( meet+ y & ,mrs4 ,cole at ,mr4 ,ryd]'s on ,tuesday8 ,by ! by1 ,i wond] y d n cure ,mr4 ,john ( 8 scepticism4 ,!re is to be a l>ge p>ty1 & r a gay "o4 ,i don't ?9k1 repli$ ,mr4 ,cole1 t ,mr4 ,john ,ryd] has any m scepticism ?an does him good--x keeps (f ! gloom :i* a belief 9 ! ,bible almo/ necess>ily br+s ov] ! y\?ful m9d4 ,no1 ,i %all n be ) y4 ,i h an engagem5t ) a few fri5ds :o are go+ to ,ba?1 to see ,romeo & ,juliet4 ,h[ dull & insipid is a religi\s s]vice :5 comp>$ ) a play4 ,:at a pity t our ,mak] requires u to be religi\s4 ,i h n se5 a play = "s mon?s1 & :5 ,i 0 he>+ ,mr4 ,+leby1 ,i really ?\ght t ,i %\ld nev] h c\rage to see ano!r4 ,oh1 h[ he did d5\nce ! !atre6 ,he really said t x 0 ! pa?way to hell4 ,yes1 said ,mr4 ,cole1 ) high disda91 t man w\ld int]dict u f e social enjoym5t2 w\ld batt] d[n ! temple ( ! muses1 or *ange x into a h\se ( pray]2 & br+ be=e our imag9ation ! awful realities ( ! et]nal _w1 ) s mu* =ce1 z %\ld compel u to ?9k1 ) p]petual awe1 on dea? & ! future judgm5t4 ,oh6 de>1 !y are awful realities inde$4 ,:5 ,i he>d him1 he allud$ to de> ,miss ,patt]son1 :o took cold on return+ f ! play1 & di$1 y "k1 ,sir1 a few weeks aft]w>ds8 ,oh6 %e 0 a lovely creature4 ,%e 0 too good to live on e>?4 ,_h %e be5 religi\s1 %e w\ld h be5 a sa9t4 ,b %e (t5 us$ to say t h] gr&papa left 8 religion to h] aunts1 & 8 =tune to 8 gr&*ildr54 ,mr4 ,+leby1 aft] condemn+ plays1 c41 z impure & s9ful1 made a long pause1 & !n propos$ 8 que/ions ) s mu* solemnity1 t my pulse began to beat ) fev]i% rapidity4--',%\ld y l1' he said1 & he look$ :ile he said x s /]n & solemn1 'to pass f ! !atre to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/8 ,%\ld y l to leave ! gaieties ( ?is _w1 to associate ) ! awful realities ( ano!r8' ,!re 0 s mu* /illness 9 ! *ur* z he w5t on 9 ?is /ra9 ( awful eloqu5ce1 & s _m p 7 ov]come by :at he said1 & su* a s]5e smile on 8 c\nt5ance :5 he began to speak ab\t our ,savi\r1 t ,i d really ?9k1 if ,i _h n be5 v firm & decid$1 ,i %\ld h become z religi\s z any ( !m4 ,x 01 ,i assure y1 v difficult to )/& 8 f]v\r4 ,i hope1 said ,mr4 ,cole1 y w nev] g aga91 = evil communications corrupt ! be/ ( he>ts4 ,g aga96 exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 n if %e h any respect = h] own happ9ess1 or ours4 ,:y1 to he> ?is ab\t ! s]mon is en\gh to fright5 any good ,*ri/ian2 :at mu/ x h be5 to h he>d ! s]mon itself6 ,"o ?+ puzzles me :5 ,i ?9k ab\t x--:y d our bi%ops consecrate su* m58 ,oh1 unluckily we h "s evangelical bi%ops4 ,a bi%op evangelical6 don't y consid] t a great wond]1 ,sir8 ,i consid] x a great calamity to our *ur*4 ,exactly s2 !n ,i suppose we %all always be annoy$ ) ^! evangelical cl]gy if ! bi%ops sanction !m4 ,i hope y won't turn evangelical4 ,n :ile ,i reta9 my reason4 ,:5 t is gone1 ,i may g (f too4 ,my read]s :o are b sup]ficially acqua9t$ ) ! religi\s habits & /yle ( conv]sation :i* prevail 9 ! high] walks ( life1 may be induc$ to imag9e t ,i h giv5 a /rong col\r+ to "s p>ts ( my n>rative1 b ,i assure !m t ,i h n4 ,inde$1 _h ,i quot$ ! epi!ts & ! phrases :i*1 ,i "k1 are sometimes employ$1 :5 a c]ta9 class ( fa%ionable ,*ri/ians1 ) _! anti-evangelical pa/ors1 v5ture to discuss religi\s subjects1 & animadv]t on religi\s p1 my pages w\ld be too disfigur$ to pass ?r\gh ! h&s ( ! pi\s read]4 ,x is to be lam5t$ t _m intellig5t & amiable p]sons1 :o occupy v prom95t positions among/ u1 & :o are admir$ & e/eem$ by all :o "k !m1 are z ignorant ( ! nature & ! design ( ,*ri/ianity z ! anci5t ,scy?ian or ! mod]n b>b>ian4 ,!y imag9e t !y are ,*ri/ians1 because !y are born 9 a ,*ri/ian c\ntry2 t !y are v good ,*ri/ians1 because !y sometimes g to *ur*2 & t !y are safe = ano!r _w1 because _! consci5ce does n condemn !m = ! practices 9 :i* !y n[ indulge !mselves4 ,& if any "o1 9 ! mo/ gu>d$ way & ! k9de/ tones ( spee*1 v5ture to sugge/ ! possibility ( self-deception1 !y are (f5d$1 or take refuge 9 ! belief t _! he>ts are too good to be guilty ( su* a mean vice4 ,!y keep to ! religion 9 :i* !y 7 born & educat$2 & ?is to !m is ! ark ( safety4 ,yes1 y are a ,*ri/ian 9 ,brita91 z y w\ld be a ,mahometan if y _h be5 born 9 ,turkey2 b se>* ! ,scriptures1 & exam9e if ! design ( ,*ri/ianity has ev] be5 accompli%$ 9 y4 ,h y be5 born aga98 ,no4 ,t subject y ridicule1 because y d n und]/& x4 ,h y _h rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,no2 & if ^! subjects 7 press$ ^u y\r consci5ce ) ! affection ( apo/olic compassion1 & ard\r ( apo/olic zeal1 y w\ld retire displeas$1 if n disgu/$1 ) ! m9i/] :o d>es to en=ce !m z ess5tial to y\r safety & happ9ess4 ,are y crucifi$ to ! _w by ! moral influ5ce ( ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,crucifi$ to ! _w6 ,! v phrase1 ?\gh scriptural1 grates (f5sively on y\r e>6 ,crucifi$ to ! _w6 ,o no4 ,y are devot$ to its pleasures1 its follies1 its amusem5ts4 ,%ut up ! !atre1 aboli% c>ds1 int]dict ! assembly & ! ball1 & h[ w\ld a l>ge portion ( our mod]n ,*ri/ians be able to support life8 ,y may imag9e t y are a good ,*ri/ian1 because y sometimes g to *ur*2 b an occasional visit to a mat]ial temple w n produce t moral trans=mation ( ! s\l :i* is ess5tial to fit y = ! holy ex]cises & enjoym5ts ( ano!r _w4 ,y may reject ^! que/ions :i* ,i n[ propose to y2 b be=e y reject !m1 p]mit me to urge y to se>* ! ,scriptures1 & !n y w see t !y h a p>am\nt claim on y\r att5tion4 ,c y be a ,*ri/ian unless y possess ! _s1 & are 9 "s degree con=m$ to ! image ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,b x ought n to excite our a/oni%m5t1 ?\gh x may our t5d]e/ sympa?y1 to see ! great majority ( ^? :o move 9 fa%ionable life pass+ away _! "t amid/ ! gaieties & follies ( ! _w1 :5 !y are sanction$1 if n enc\rag$ by ! cl]gy1 :o ought to tea* !m bett]1 bo? by precept & example4 ,we h m9i/]s ( religion :o d n hesitate to hold up to ridicule & contempt ! ess5tial doctr9es & self-d5y+ precepts ( _! own fai?2 & attempt1 z f> z ! influ5ce ( _! example c ext5d1 to bani% all s]i\s & dev\t piety f ! social circle4 ,!y see no h>m 9 cu/oms :i* ! _s & ev5 ! lett] ( ! ,scriptures condemn2 & sanction by _! pres5ce ^? sc5es ( human folly & gaiety :i* h captivat$ & ru9$ ?\s&s1 :o 7 once ! ornam5ts ( _! fa!rs' h\se4 ,su* m9i/]s n only sanction ! cu/oms ( ! _w1 b !y disc\nt5ance all s]i\s piety1 & declaim aga9/ _! evangelical bre?r5 z di/urb]s ( ! peace ( ! *ur*4 ,if ,*ri/ianity be a cunn+ly devis$ fable--if ! life ( fai? & ( practical devot$ness ( ! s\l to ,god be m]e fancies--if heav5 & hell be ! conceptions ( romance1 br\ght into ! pulpit to t]rify ! cr$ul\s & please ! sangu9e--,i %\ld n hesitate to pron\nce a heavy c5sure on ^? m9i/]s :o br+ =w>d ^! subjects s (t51 & :o en=ce att5tion to !m ) s mu* ard5t & impassion$ eloqu5ce4 ,b if ,*ri/ianity be true--if ! f9al happ9ess or mis]y ( ! human s\l dep5d on fai? 9 ,*ri/--if ! glories ( heav5 & ! t]rors ( hell are realities :i* exce$ ! p[] ( man to describe--!n ev5 ! mo/ sceptical mu/ admit t ! m9i/]s ( religion ought1 ) great boldness & impassion$ e>ne/ness1 to r\se _! he>]s to a s]i\s & imm$iate att5tion to ^! great1 ^! awful subjects2 & ought !y n to tea* by example1 z well z by precept8 & by ! purity ( _! morals--by _! religi\s habits & /yle ( conv]sation--give /rong & unequivocal pro(s t !y prea* :at !y believe1 & believe :at !y prea*8 ,b let no ,*ri/ian1 :atev] rank he may hold 9 social life1 or :atev] degree ( reputation he may h atta9$ = intellig5ce1 or good s5se1 or = amiability ( temp]1 presume to hope t he w ev] be able to make a scriptural pr(ession ( religion 7aft] he has felt ! p[] ( x7 )\t excit+ ! displeasure1 if n ! opposition1 ( 8 irreligi\s relatives & fri5ds4 ,!y w n object to ! religion ( =ms & c]emonies2 to ! religion :i* is conf9$ to ! temple1 or to ! b$ ( sickness2 to ! religion :i* all[s ( a con=mity to ! gaieties & ! follies ( ! _w1 & :i* fr[ns f its pres5ce all ref]5ces to dea?1 to judgm5t1 to heav51 & to hell2 b ! religion :i* consi/s 9 ! moral r5ovation ( ! s\l1 :i* id5tifies man ) a liv+ ,savi\r1 & :i* raises 8 anticipations to ! glories ( ! invisible _w1 !y despise1 & ca/ x f !m z a /range ?+1 & !n ridicule x z contemptible4 ,,! ,,d>k ,,vale ,,illum9$4 ,j z we 7 go+ out to take an ev5+ walk1 ! po/man deliv]$ a lett] address$ to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s2 %e read x1 & 9 sil5ce h&$ x to h] husb&4 ,i appreh5d$1 f ! expression ( h] c\nt5ance & h] excit$ mann]1 t x convey$ "s pa9ful intellig5ce2 & ?is 0 imm$iately confirm$ by ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :o said1 ,?is is a lett] f our nephew1 ,mr4 ,lewell91 in=m+ u ( ! sudd5 & dang]\s illness ( 8 "m1 & he reque/s t we ha/5 to see h]4 ,! intellig5ce1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 is mo/ pa9ful1 b x does n greatly surprise me2 ,i _h some?+ l a pres5tim5t ( x 9 ! m5tal visions ( ! pa/ night2 ,i saw h] lean+ on ! top ( h] /aff1 /&+ ne> ! br9k ( a riv]1 ^: wat]s divid$ ( !mselves1 z a radiant brightness gild$ ! :ole horizon2 & :ile li/5+ = "s mom5ts to ! s\nds ( sweete/ h>mony1 ,i awoke1 & f\nd x 0 a dream4 ,?us my s5ses 7 lock$ up 9 ! *amb]s ( slumb]1 t my _s might g & commune ) my de> si/] be=e %e leaves u4 ,a c>riage 0 imm$iately s5t =1 & we set (f f ,fairm\nt ab\t eight o'clock4 ,x 0 a cl\dy moonlight night4 ,we roll$ on 9 sil5ce1 be+ too mu* absorb$ 9 pa9ful ?\ght & expectation to break ! quiet :i* grief requires = ! solace ( h] own feel+s4 ,at l5g? ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 allud+ to ,mrs4 ,lewell9's illness1 said1 ,) :at diff]5t emotions d ! inhabitants ( ! visible & invisible _w contemplate ! same ev5t6 ,:ile we are anticipat+ h] dep>ture ) deep sorr[1 ! glorifi$ spirits ( h] deceas$ husb&1 & *ild1 & fa!r1 are attun+ _! h>ps ( joy1 to celebrate h] entrance among !m4 ,v true1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s repli$2 our loss is _! ga92 b x is z natural = u to deplore our loss1 z x is natural = !m to exult 9 _! ga94 ,i admit1 my de>1 t we _c1 :ile encompass$ by human infirmities1 avoid feel+ ! pang ( sorr[ on su* an occasion z ?is1 ?\gh we may mod]ate its int5sity by reflect+ on our own dissolution1 :i* w introduce u into ! society ( ^? :o obta9 ! prize ( immortality be=e u4 ,we _h no difficulty 9 procur+ a *ange ( horses at ea* succe$+ /age2 no?+ wor?y ( rem>k occurr$ dur+ ! j\rney1 & on ! foll[+ morn+ we arriv$ at ,mrs4 ,lewell9's cottage4#aa ,! same jessam9e1 & honey-suckles1 & rose trees adorn$ its ta/eful front2 ! same haw?orn h$ge inclos$ its well-cultivat$ g>d52 ! little wicket-gate /ill swung on its h+es1 z :5 ,i paid my fir/ visit six ye>s be=e2 b !y _h lo/ _! attractions1 or ,i _h lo/ my p[] ( enjoym5t4 #aa ,see page #f4 ,on see+ ,mr4 ,lewell91 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said1 ,is y\r "m /ill liv+1 my de> ,george1 or has %e left u8 ,o no1 aunt1 %e has n left u2 %e has made _m inquiries ab\t y1 & longs to see y4 ,%e says t :5 %e has se5 y %e %all dep>t 9 peace4 ,:5 0 %e fir/ tak5 ill1 & :at is ! nature ( h] disord]8 ,%e has n be5 well = "s weeks1 b h] indisposition creat$ no al>m4 ,on ,sabba? morn+ %e felt bett]1 & w5t to *apel1 :]e %e commemorat$ ! dea? ( ! ,r$eem]1 ) h] ,*ri/ian bre?r54 ,z %e 0 return+ home %e 0 expos$ to a heavy %[]1 & ?\gh %e took e precaution to prev5t any evil consequ5ces1 yet1 e>ly 9 ! ev5+1 an inflammation ( ! b[els came on1 :i* has rag$ ) unabat+ viol5ce2 & h] m$ical att5dant says t he does n expect t %e c live ?r\gh ! day4 ,h] pa9s h be5 excruciat+1 b %e has borne !m ) ! =titude & resignation ( a ,*ri/ian1 & n[ %e seems to be enjoy+ t fatal ease :i* is ! imm$iate =]unn] ( dissolution4 ,on ent]+ h] room %e receiv$ u ) composure1 & calmly said to h] si/]1 ,weep n = me1 ! days ( my wid[$ m\rn+ are draw+ to a close4 ,i h long liv$ seclud$ f ! _w1 & ,i c leave x )\t a sigh4 ,!n1 ,i said1 y h no fe>8 ,fe>6 :y %\ld ,i fe>8 ,i "k ,i am 9 ! valley1 b x is illum9$ ) ! light ( life4 ,i h (t5 dread$ ?is h\r1 yet x is ! happie/ h\r ,i h ev] kn[n4 ,to u1 my de> si/]1 x is a mo/ pa9ful h\r4 ,on see+ h] si/] & h] son 9 te>s1 %e said1 ,i hope y w compose y\rselves1 t we may enjoy ea* o!r's society on ?is side ,jordan1 :i* ,i am soon to pass4444 ,my de> ,george1 receive once m1 & = ! la/ "t1 ! congratulations ( y\r "m on ! hon\r :i* ! ,god ( all grace has conf]r$ on y1 9 adopt+ y z 8 son4 ,i n[ solemnly *>ge y1 be=e ,him & ! pi\s fri5ds n[ ) y1 always to act wor?y ( y\r high vocation4 ,ma9ta9 ! dignity ( y\r ,*ri/ian "* by ! integrity ( y\r pr9ciples1 y\r decision1 & y\r zeal = ! hon\r ( ! ,"l ( life & glory4 ,z mu* ( y\r future happ9ess & respectability w dep5d on ! *oice :i* y may make :5 y settle 9 life1 let me besee* y to m>ry only 9 ! ,"l--pref] piety to beauty1 good s5se to a l>ge =tune1 & rememb] t a meek & quiet _s is ! mo/ beautiful ornam5t 9 ! home ( a righte\s man4 ,%e !n turn$ t[>ds ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & said1 ,i ?ank y = all y\r k9dness to me & m9e 9 ! days ( our adv]sity4 ,! ,"l rew>d y a ?\s& fold4 ,i h only "o legacy to leave1 & ,i leave x to y4 ,i bequea? to y my de> boy2 take c>e ( him = my sake4 ,! pi\s rector ( ! p>i% made an e>ly call4 ,mrs4 ,lewell9 receiv$ him ) a sweet smile1 & motion$ him to be seat$4 ,aft] inquir+ = h] welf>e1 he ?us acco/$ h]3 ,:at w\ld y n[ d )\t a ,savi\r8 ,i %\ld p]i%6 ,b ,i h a ,savi\r ^: blood cleanse? f all s94 ,8 blood1 he said1 is ( m value ?an a ?\s& worlds4 ,%e repli$1 ,x is ine/imable6 ,x is ine/imable6 ,we all knelt d[n1 & ?is man ( ,god dev\tly pray$ t %e might h an entrance m9i/]$ unto h] abundantly into ! ev]la/+ k+dom ( our ,"l & ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,z ! cottage 0 n l>ge en\gh = our accommodation1 ! pi\s rector invit$ u to 8 hospitable home1 b ,mrs4 ,/ev5s resolv$ n to leave h] si/]4 ,!re 0 grief ov] ! :ole village z ! rum\r spread t %e 0 dy+4 ,h] b5evol5ce _h add$ lu/re to h] piety1 & su* 0 ! v5]ation & atta*m5t 9 :i* h] "* 0 held1 t _m a h& knock$ s(tly at ! door ( h] cottage1 & _m a l[ voice inquir$ h[ ,god 0 deal+ ) h]4 ,ab\t noon %e fell into a sweet sleep1 & slept = sev]al h\rs2 %e awoke refre%$1 animat$2 a heav5ly s]5ity beam$ on h] c\nt5ance1 z %e exclaim$1 ,oh6 ! bliss ( dy+6 ,y are happy1 "m1 9 ! prospect ( dea?4 ,happy1 my *ild1 yes1 my joy is unspeakable4 ,h] voice sudd5ly falt]$1 yet %e g5tly :isp]$ ,f>ewell z h] son caught h] 9 8 arms1 & ) h] eyes fix$ on him1 aft] "o /rong convulsive /ruggle1 %e expir$4 ,mrs4 ,lewell9 _h g5]ally att5d$ ! village *ur* 9 ! morn+ ( ! ,sabba?1 & 9 ! ev5+ %e usually he>d an excell5t m9i/] ( ,*ri/ :o prea*$ 9 a ,diss5t+ *apel1 & :5 reproa*$ = h] lib]ality by ! m bigot$1 %e us$ to say1 ,i h no objection to g :]e ,i c hold communion ) ! ,savi\r4 ,adjo9+ ! *apel !re 0 a bury+-gr\nd1 to :i* %e _h long be5 accu/om$ to resort1 z fav\rable to m$itation1 & on return+ f an ev5+ walk ) ! pi\s rector1 we pass$ ne> x1 & 7 induc$ to visit ! spot :i* %e _h select$ z ! place ( h] burial2 x 0 ov]%ad[$ by a l>ge oak tree1 & p>tially inclos$ ) "s ev]gre5s1 :i* %e _h transplant$ f h] own g>d54 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,d>k ,,vale ,,illum9$4 ,vol4 i4 page #cjj4 ,y see1 he said1 h[ in/9ctively we love immortality1 & z we _c live "h always1 we wi% life to fl\ri% ov] ! tomb 9 :i* our body is decay+4 ,?is is simple & beautiful4 ,%e 0 a woman ( great ta/e1 & a ,*ri/ian ( high pr9ciple4 ,h] k ( ! gospel 0 cle>1 compreh5sive1 & pr(\nd2 & %e display$1 dur+ h] resid5ce ) u1 a _s z free f ! ord9>y imp]fections ( ! human "* z ,i h ev] beheld4 ,i told him t ,i _h be5 reque/$ to ask if he w\ld att5d h] fun]al4 ,he repli$1 ,c]ta9ly1 if ! family wi% x4 ,i respect$ h]--,i lov$ h]4 ,i (t5 retir$ f ! lab\r & p]plexity ( /udy to pass an h\r ) h]1 & always f\nd h] conv]sation ( su* a spiritual1 ca?olic1 & heav5ly ca/1 t ,i nev] fail$ to d]ive great b5efit f x4 ,h] conv]sation 0 rem>kably sugge/ive2 %e has help$ me to _m texts1 & "s ( my mo/ useful s]mons owe _! orig9 to h] obs]vations & reflections4 ,i 0 always delight$ :5 ,i saw h] 9 *ur*1 because ,i knew %e 0 pray+ 9 _s = ! success ( my m9i/ry4 ,^u ! day appo9t$ = h] burial almo/ e inhabitant ( ! village att5d$1 to pay ! tribute ( respect to h] memory4 ,! corpse 0 tak5 into ! *apel1 & aft] ! m9i/] _h read ! #ae? *apt] ( #a/ ,cor9?ians1 & deliv]$ a v simple impressive address1 & (f]$ up a solemn pray] to ! ,god ( ! spirits ( all fle%1 x 0 int]r$ amid/ ! sighs & te>s ( a l>ge conc\rse ( spectators4 ,"s 7 attir$ 9 full m\rn+1 _m 7 9 half m\rn+1 b ! majority _h m]ely put on _! ,sabba? dress1 be+ too poor to pur*ase clo!s = ! occasion4 ,!re 0 "o female ( ! gr\p1 ab\t ! age ( ?irty1 ) an infant 9 h] arms1 ^: appe>ance & mann]s indicat$ ! mo/ poignant grief4 ,dur+ ! "t ! m9i/] 0 conduct+ ! s]vice1 ! te> fell sil5tly on h] *eek1 b :5 ! body 0 l[]$ into ! grave %e wept no m1 b appe>$ convuls$1 & !n advanc$ to ! br9k ( ! grave1 & aft] look+ ) int5se eag]ness = "s seconds1 %e exclaim$1 ,lov] & fri5d ha/ ?\ tak5 f me1 & fell s5seless on ! gr\nd4 ,on inquiry1 ,i f\nd t %e 0 ! wid[ ( a poor woodman1 :o 0 kill$ by ! fall+ ( a tree1 & :o 0 left ) ?ree *ildr51 & _h ano!r born ?ree mon?s aft] 8 fa!r's decease4 ,%e liv$ ab\t a qu>t] ( a mile f ! cottage1 & z ,mrs4 ,lewell9 us$ to pass by h] resid5ce :5 tak+ h] morn+ walks1 %e (t5 call$ to see h]4 ,on "o occasion 7! poor woman told me ! next day71 aft] giv+ h] weekly donation1 %e gave h] a tract1 & reque/$ h] to read x4 ,i did read x1 said ! weep+ wid[1 b ,i c\ld n und]/& x4 ,:5 %e call$ ! next "t %e ask$ me if ,i _h read x1 & :5 ,i told h] ,i c\ld n und]/& x1 %e said1 ',read x aga91 b be=e y read x ! second "t1 pray to ,god = wisdom to enable y to und]/& x4 ,he c give x1 & he w give x if y ask him4' ,i did s4 ,! ,"l has answ]$ my pray]1 & made me1 ,i tru/1 wise unto salvation4 ,b he has tak5 f me my guide1 my c\nsellor1 & my fri5d4 ,! dea? ( my husb&1 :i* ?rew me on ! *>ity ( ! p>i%1 & depriv$ my de> babes ( a fa!r1 0 a great trial1 b x did n pi]ce my he>t l ?is4 ,i sometimes ?9k my he>t w break1 !n ,i g & pray to ! ,"l = submission to 8 holy w1 & ,i f9d myself bett]2 b x w be a long "t inde$ be=e ,i %all be able to get ov] x4 ,i m5tion$ ?is incid5t at ! rectory1 & !n le>n$ t ! poor wid[ 0 a regul> att5dant at ! *ur*1 & 0 consid]$ decid$ly pi\s4 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 hav+ asc]ta9$ ! am\nt ( h] dep>t$ si/]'s weekly donation1 engag$ ! rector to become h] almon]1 & ! usual paym5t 0 cont9u$4 ,mr4 ,lewell9 0 s affect$ by ?is te/imony to ! memory ( 8 "m1 t he increas$ ! sum2 & be=e he left ,/anmoor he call$ to see ! b]eav$ suff]]1 & gave h] sev]al articles ( furniture1 :i* once adorn$ ! lonely cottage ( h] ^: rema9s we _h committ$ to ! tomb4 ,! ev5+ be=e our dep>ture1 ,i retrac$ ! /eps ,i _h trodd5 on my =m] visit to ?is village2 & fix+ on ! same h\r = my ramble into ! vale1 ,i anticipat$ ano!r int]view ) ! pi\s %eph]d4 ,z ,i walk$ on ,i he>d ! bleat+ ( ! %eep1 & saw !m at a di/ance asc5d+ ! /eep pa? :i* l$ up to _! fold 9 a neighb\r+ field4 ,i he>d also ! b>k+ ( ! dog2 & soon aft]w>ds ! %eph]d made 8 appe>ance1 b ,i knew him n4 ,is ! old man dead1 ,i ask$1 :o kept 8 flock "h ab\t six ye>s ago8 ,yes1 ,sir2 he di$ ab\t ,*ri/mas4 ,did y "k him8 ,he 0 my fa!r2 & a bett] fa!r nev] liv$4 ,he 0 a religi\s man2 0 he n8 ,yes1 ,sir2 & he di$ 9 ! fai? ( ,*ri/4 ,i hope y are foll[+ 9 8 /eps4 ,x is1 ,sir1 my wi% & my pray] to be a foll[] ( !m :o ?r\gh fai? & pati5ce inh]it ! promises4 99 99 99 99 99 ,on ! ,sabba? morn+ aft] our return to ,fairm\nt1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby prea*$ f ,acts xxi4 #af1 ,an old disciple4 ,we 7 mu* pleas$ ) 8 s]mon1 p>ticul>ly ) ! foll[+ passage3 ,:5 we see an old disciple mov+ amid/ ! activities & am5ities ( life1 we see a liv+ monum5t ( ! fai?fulness & lov+-k9dness ( ,god2 & :5 we foll[ him to 8 grave1 ?\gh we may sorr[ ov] 8 dep>ture f among/ u1 yet our sorr[ is n to be )\t hope2 he /ill lives1 & lives 9 a new =m1 amid/ new sc5es ( beauty & ( gr&eur1 & ) new associates2 he is ) ,*ri/1 assimilat$ to 8 lik5ess1 behold+ 8 glory1 & enjoy+ sweete/ int]c\rse ) him4 ,8 ga9 by 8 dea?1 %\ld reconcile u to our loss4 ,! loss ( my de> si/]1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 is ! mo/ afflictive trial ,i h ev] be5 call$ to endure4 ,memory c>ries me back to ! days ( *ildhood1 to ! rip] ye>s ( age1 & to ! associations ) :i* my de> dep>t$ si/] is insep>ably entw9$4 ,b ! pleas+ *>m soon vani%es1 = %e is gone4 ,b1 my de>1 repli$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ?\gh ?is affliction be griev\s1 yet y might h be5 visit$ by "o mu* m sev]e4 ,yes1 ,i "k x4 ,i might h lo/ y4 ,t w\ld h be5 a m ov]:elm+ "o4 ,i wi% to be resign$--x is my con/ant pray]--& ,i hope t ,i d n *]i% any murmur+ disposition1 b ,i _c help feel+2 yet ,i fe> le/ ,i %\ld indulge my m\rn+ to an excess4 ,excess ( grief1 my de>1 is to be gu>d$ aga9/1 z x unh+es ! m9d1 induces a melan*oly ca/ ( temp]1 & dispossesses com=ts :i* are /ill pres]v$1 ( _! p[] to int]e/ & delight4 ,m\rn y may1 b y mu/ n m\rn z "o ':o has no hope4' ,= hope1 ev5 ! sweete/ hope t c lodge 9 ! human he>t1 is y\rs4 ,dea? has m]ely sep>at$ y = a season1 he has n de/roy$ y\r union4 ,y n[ live ap>t1 b no impassable gulf lies betwe5 y--only a n>r[ grave4 ,let y\r m\rn+1 !re=e1 be mod]ate & submissive4 ,yes1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s repli$1 z h] c\nt5ance began to assume its =m] *e]fulness1 :i* _h vani%$ f ! mom5t ! fir/ intellig5ce ( h] si/]'s illness 0 receiv$1 my si/] lives--%e lives a pur] & a happi] life ?an ,i ev] expect to live1 till ,i cease to brea! ?is vital air--%e n[ sees ! ,k+ 9 8 beauty--%e n[ unites ) all ! r$eem$ 9 s++1 ',unto him t lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood4' ,%e is1 & ev] w be ) ! ,"l4 ,^! words com=t me4 ,!n let me he> ! words :i* com=t y1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 :o caught ?is latt] s5t5ce z he ent]$ ! p>l\r1 z !y may s]ve to com=t me4 ,my he>t nev] ?robb$ z x has done s9ce ,i lo/ my "m--a loss ,i h be5 anticipat+ = ye>s1 b ,i n[ f9d t x is m desolat+ ?an ,i ev] anticipat$4 ,x is an ev5t1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :i* has br\ght along ) x _m alleviat+ circum/ances4 ,%e di$ 9 peace4 ,no dubi\s unc]ta9ty di/ract$ h]1 no dread =ebod+s appall$ h]1 no tortur+ anxieties = ^? %e lov$ agitat$ h] brea/4 ,h]s 0 an enviable dea?4 ,yes1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 h] sun did n g d[n till ! ev5+2 & ev5 !n x 0 light4 ,%e told me t = sev]al days be=e h] la/ illness %e suff]$ great m5tal p]plexity & horror1 t %e n only d\bt$ h] p]sonal piety1 b ! tru? ( revelation4 ,%e 0 driv5 almo/ to a /ate ( despair2 & on ! ,sabba? morn+1 :5 %e left h] cottage = ! h\se ( pray]1 %e resolv$ n to receive ! memorials ( ! ,savi\r's dea?4 ,! text f :i* ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,bates prea*$1 0 tak5 f ,judges viii4 #d1 ',fa9t1 yet pursu+4' ,!re 0 "o p>agraph 9 ! s]mon :i* gave h] sweet relief4 ,x 0 to ?is effect3 ',! mo/ fav\r$ s]vants ( ! ,"l are liable to mom5t>y seasons ( suspicion & depression2 & "s h be5 left = days1 & "s = mon?s1 n only )\t consolation1 b ev5 )\t hope4 ,b %all we say t z soon z !y lose _! enjoym5ts !y make a %ipwreck ( _! fai?8 ,%all we say t ! design ( ,god--! practical efficacy ( ! atonem5t--! cont9ual indwell+ ( ! ,holy ,_s--dep5d on ! ev] fluctuat+ & ev] v>y+ temp]am5t & feel+s ( ! m9d1 :i* is sometimes s p]plex$ & di/ract$ by unkn[n causes1 z to be incapable ( believ+ its own fai?1 or d]iv+ felicity f its own s\rces ( bless$ness8 ,oh6 no4 ,!re are p]iods 9 ! my/]i\s life ( an heir ( salvation :5 he is left )\t com=t1 if n )\t hope1 & !n comes on ! h\r & ! p[] ( d>kness2 b ?is s+ul> disp5sation does n dis9h]it him1 or leave him an orphan1 9 a /ate ( privation & ab&onm5t2 nei!r does x de/roy ! vitality ( 8 religi\s pr9ciples1 b x is int5d$ to let him feel a portion ( t mis]y :i* he des]ves1 b f :i* he is deliv]$ ?r\gh ! blood ( ! ,lamb4' ,_h my si/] left u "u ?is m5tal gloom1 ,i %\ld h _h no d\bt1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ( h] pres5t happ9ess2 b x w\ld h be5 an additional cause ( grief4 ,sometimes1 ,i obs]v$1 x pleases ,god to leave 8 mo/ em95t s]vants )\t any /rong consolation 9 _! la/ h\rs2 & sometimes he elevates !m to a p>ticipation ( ! felicity ( heav51 be=e he p]mits !m to ent]4 ,h5ce !re is no undeviat+ uni=mity 9 8 proc$ure2 b yet he keeps our practical good 9 view by all ! disp5sations ( 8 w4 ,:5 ,i see a holy man ov]:elm$ ) sorr[ on ! eve ( 8 dep>ture1 ,i am conv9c$ !re is no absolute1 no m]itori\s connection betwe5 an exempl>y life & a triumphant dea?4 ,?is conviction1 com+ ?r\gh su* a m$ium1 de/roys all self-complac5cy1 & impels me to place all my dep5d5ce = salvation on ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,b :5 ,i see a s9n] ( l passions & infirmities ) myself--"o :o has wept ov] defects & transgressions simil> to my own--ris+ above fe>1 eag]ly & yet submissively anticipat+ 8 own dissolution1 giv+ utt]ance to ?\ghts & feel+s m ne>ly alli$ to ! glory & purity ( ! heav5ly /ate ?an to ! d>k obscurity ( ! pres5t1 ,i feel a degree ( gratitude to ! ,savi\r = mak+ manife/ life & immortality1 :i*1 = its full expression1 ,i mu/ wait till ,i see him z he is1 & am made l unto him4 ,! dea? ( our fri5ds1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 is always an afflictive ev5t1 b x is sometimes a salut>y "o4 ,x rem9ds u ( our mortality1 & br+s be=e our imag9ation ! unse5 realities ( an et]nal _w4 ,x tea*es u :at %ad[s we are1 & :at %ad[s we are pursu+3-- ',our dy+ fri5ds come o'er u l a cl\d1 ,to damp our bra9less ard\rs2 & abate ,t gl>e ( life1 :i* (t5 bl9ds ! wise4 ,our dy+ fri5ds are pione]s1 to smoo? ,our rugg$ pass to dea?2 to break ^? b>s ,( t]ror & abhorr5ce nature ?r[s ',cross our ob/ruct$ way2 & ?us to make ,welcome1 z safe1 our port f ev'ry /orm4' ,to rep9e1 ,i obs]v$1 "u any ( ! disp5sations ( ,provid5ce1 w\ld be to display a temp] :i* no ,*ri/ian %\ld *]i%2 b to rep9e at ! grave ( a pi\s fri5d1 discov]s n only a _s ( ho/ility to ! ,div9e w1 b an unsubdu$ selfi%ness1 :i* w\ld deprive ano!r ( happ9ess1 m]ely to augm5t our own4 ,resignation is our duty1 & ?is br+s ) x its own rew>d2 yet x is a disposition :i* does n spr+ up spontane\sly 9 ! he>t4 ,x is "o ( ^? good gifts :i* come? f above2 b1 l e o!r disposition :i* claims ! same orig91 x mu/ be ex]cis$ be=e x c become p]fect2 & :5 p]fect$1 or :5 approa*+ ne> p]fection1 x c rejoice 9 tribulations also4 ,,intemp]ate ,,zeal4 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe & 8 lady1 :o _h n be5 at ! mansion = sev]al ye>s1 n[ intimat$ _! int5tion to pay a visit to _! bro!r4 ,he 0 ! y\nge/ son ( ! family1 & at an e>ly age _h decid$ = ! *ur*1 z a pr(ession m easy1 if n s lucrative z "s o!rs4 ,hav+ f9i%$ 8 c>e] at ,ox=d1 :]e he 0 m di/+ui%$ = 8 love ( pleasure ?an reg>d = academical hon\rs1 he obta9$ ord9ation1 & settl$ 9 a p>i% 9 ,som]set%ire4 ,= ne>ly fifte5 ye>s he rema9$ unm>ri$1 devot+ himself to a life ( pleasure1 & pay+ b little att5tion to ! claims ( 8 p>i%ion]s4 ,! dignity ( ! prie/ 0 l[]$ by ! imp]fections ( ! man1 & ! *ur* 0 =sak5 = ! village *apel4 ,at l5g? he 01 by ! remon/rances ( 8 fri5ds1 induc$ to pursue a c\rse m becom+ ! sanctity ( 8 (fice2 he )drew f 8 =m] companions1 ab&on$ ! sports ( ! field & ( ! gam+ table1 & turn$ ! torr5t ( 8 displeasure aga9/ ^? :o _h sep>at$ !mselves f ! *ur*1 on acc\nt ( 8 =m] irregul>ities4 ,he _h rea*$ ! age ( =ty :5 he m>ri$ ! elde/ daught] ( a neighb\r+ magi/rate1 a lady di/+ui%$ by sup]ior intellig5ce1 & a mo/ ca?olic _s4 ,!y _h two *ildr51 :o bo? di$ 9 infancy4 ,s deeply w\nd$ 0 ! he>t ( ! "m by ^! b]eavem5ts1 t %e long ab&on$ h]self to ! agonies ( grief2 & ?\gh "t _h n[ remov$ its poignancy1 yet %e (t5 allud$ to h] babes & _! e>ly dea?1 9 a tone & mann] :i* prov$ t !y /ill liv$ 9 h] fond remembrance4 ,_! arrival at _! bro!r's mansion _h be5 expect$ = sev]al days1 & e prep>ation 0 made to r5d] _! visit pleasant & pr(itable4 ,at l5g? !y came2 & ?\gh ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe 0 a re=m$ man1 yet he discov]$ no signs ( be+ a spiritual "o4 ,he 0 become m moral 9 8 habits1 b less tol]ant 9 _s2 & soon conv9c$ 8 bro!r & 8 niece t ! ?+s :i* are se5 & temporal _h a m p[]ful asc5d5cy ov] him ?an ^? :i* are unse5 & et]nal4 ,he decl9$ ! invitation ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 to prea* on ! foll[+ ,sabba?1 z he 0 too mu* fatigu$ by 8 j\rney to d duty2 b cons5t$ to accompany ! family to *ur*4 ,x 0 a beautiful morn+1 /ill & s]5e2 no s\nd 0 he>d b ! melody ( ! birds1 & ! *ur*-go+ bell4 ,mr4 ,cole read ! ,liturgy 9 8 usual heavy1 monoton\s tone1 :i* 0 no less (f5sive to ! e>1 ?an a c]ta9 air ( c>elessness :i* hung ov] 8 mann] 0 repulsive ( devotional feel+4 ,he ann\nc$ 8 text 9 an elevat$ pit* ( voice1 :i* imm$iately arre/$ ! att5tion ( 8 congregation4 ,! subject1 he rem>k$1 :i* ,i %all submit to y ?is morn+1 is tak5 f ! t5? *apt] ( ,/4 ,paul ! apo/le's ,epi/le to ! ,romans1 & ! second v]se3--',= ,i be> !m record t !y h a zeal ( ,god1 b n accord+ to k4' ,he began by declaim+ aga9/ ! _s & ! conduct ( ! anci5t ,ph>isees1 :o 71 he ass]t$1 ! tr\bl]s ( ! *ur* 9 a =m] age2 & !n express$ 8 deep regret t ! sect 0 n yet become ext9ct1 b 0 ev5 at ?is mom5t augm5t+ its numb]s1 & ?reat5+1 by its untemp]$ zeal1 & its inv9cible ignorance1 to t>ni% ! lu/re & de/roy ! f\ndation ( ! *ur* :i* is fo/]+ !m 9 h] bosom4 ,if1 said he1 we run a comp>ison betwe5 ! mod]n ,calv9i/s1 :o unhappily /& connect$ ) our v5]able ,e/abli%m5t--! admiration & envy ( ! _w--& ! anci5t ,ph>isees1 we %all f9d t !y be> a close resemblance to ea* o!r2 & ?\gh a good man w pause be=e he ga!rs on 8 lips ! d5unciations ( inspir$ writ1 yet a high s5se ( duty compels me to say t ! woes :i* our ,savi\r utt]$ aga9/ ! latt]1 /& directly po9t$ aga9/ ! =m]4 ,! anci5t ,ph>isees set aside ! weighti] matt]s ( ! law to att5d to ! c]emonials ( religion2 !y prescrib$ no b\nds to _! proselyt+ _s1 = !y w\ld encompass sea & l& to ga9 ev5 "o proselyte2 & :5 !y _h ga9$ him1 our ,savi\r says t !y made him tw(old m a *ild ( hell ?an !mselves1 ?\gh !y made bold] & high] pret5sions to religion ?an any o!r sect4 ,& :o1 :5 look+ at ?is picture ( ! anci5t ,ph>isees1 does n recognize ! portrait ( our mod]n ,calv9i/s8--',= ,i be> !m record t !y h a zeal ( ,god1 b n accord+ to k4' ,b ! mod]n ,calv9i/s conduct !mselves ) less rev]5ce = ! au?ority ( our *ur*1 ?an ! ,ph>isees discov]$ = ! au?ority ( !irs2 = !y w d>e to reject "s ( our e/abli%$ doctr9es1 & expla9 away ! import ( "s ( our long-settl$ rites & sacram5ts4 ,he !n w5t on to prove1 by quotations f ! fa!rs & ! ,book ( ,common ,pray]1 t baptismal reg5]ation is ! only reg5]ation :i* is necess>y or possible2 & positively ass]t$ t ! conv]sion ( p]sons :o are already memb]s ( ! apo/olic ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 is a m]e fiction ( mod]n fanaticism4 ,^! ,calv9i/ic cl]gy1 he add$1 declaim aga9/ good works1 & exalt a dogmatic belief 9 c]ta9 crude op9ions1 z ! only necess>y condition on :i* s9n]s c obta9 ! =giv5ess ( ,almighty ,god4 ,!n he attempt$ to prove t ! p mu/ necess>ily become corrupt1 among :om salvation is proclaim$1 )\t requir+1 on _! "p1 good works z ! ess5tial condition ( its be/[m5t4 ,look1 my he>]s1 he exclaim$1 on ! de/ructive t5d5cy ( _! /yle ( prea*+4 ,z soon z ! (ficiat+ prie/ op5s 8 lips & gives utt]ance to 8 s5tim5ts1 !re is an in/antane\s commotion 9 8 congregation4 ,^? :o liv$ 9 peace are split into divisions1 & ! family or ! village :i* held ! unity ( ! fai?1 z prop\nd$ by our pure apo/olic *ur*1 sudd5ly becomes ! ar5a ( religi\s disputations & wrangl+1 & ! temple ( peace & unity becomes a ,babel ( confusion & discord4 ,inde$1 9 "s in/ances1 *ildr5 w rise up 9 rebellion aga9/ ! au?ority ( _! p>5ts1 till ! p>5ts1 we>i$ by _! ob/9acy1 or subdu$ by _! importunity1 imbibe ! same fatal op9ions1 t !y may rega9 _! dome/ic peace4 ,^! prie/s are zeal\s1 & !y pret5d t !y h a zeal ( ,god2 b x is ! fire & ! smoke1 ^: effect is to d>k5 & to desolate1 r ?an t cle> & radiant light :i* w>ms :ile x illum9es1 & gives a v]dant bloom to e spr++ blade & op5+ bud1 :ile x directs ! pass5g] onw>ds on 8 j\rney4 ,9 a ^w1 ! lab\rs ( ^! m51 :]ev] !y are successful 7& su* is ! fatality att5d+ !m t !y are always successful71 t5d to give a retrograde movem5t to our social habits & enjoym5ts1 & to c>ry u back to ! gloomy times ( ! ,commonweal?1 :5 ! ,puritanical devotee 0 se5 weep+ betwe5 ! por* & ! alt>1 b nev] indulg+ himself 9 ! innoc5t recreations ( life4 ,9 f9e1 ,i feel myself compell$ once m to w>n y aga9/ _! doctr9es1 z contr>y to ! doctr9es ( our incomp>able pray]-book2 to w>n y aga9/ associat+ ) !m1 or he>+ !m prea*1 z y may be entangl$ by _! sophi/ry be=e y are aw>e1 & :ile y w deplore1 9 common ) myself & o!rs1 _! exi/5ce )9 ! pale ( our pure apo/olic *ur*1 y w endeav\r1 by y\r influ5ce & y\r example1 to *eck ! progress ( ! moral contagion :i* !y h introduc$ among u4 ,t ! common p1 :o "k n ! ,scriptures1 & :o despise ! au?ority ( _! au?oriz$ tea*]s1 %\ld embrace ! ,calv9i/ic doctr9es1 is n surpris+1 because !y give !m a complete indemnity aga9/ e species ( crime1 b t any ( ! well-educat$ & intellig5t memb]s ( society--any :o h n sacrific$ _! virtue nor lo/ _! ta/e--%\ld feel a pr$ilection = !m1 is "o ( ^? moral my/]ies :i* c be acc\nt$ = only f "o ( two causes--a p>tial d]angem5t ( intellect1 or ! magic *>m ( en?usiasm4 ,to conclude3 ,are !y zeal\s 9 propagat+ _! doctr9es8 be y zeal\s 9 oppos+ !m2 are !y zeal\s 9 ga9+ proselytes8 be y zeal\s 9 reclaim+ !m2 are !y zeal\s 9 putt+ an end to all ! innoc5t enjoym5ts ( social life8 d y display a sup]ior degree ( zeal 9 prev5t+ su* a fatal evil1 t we may enjoy life z we h be5 accu/om$ to enjoy x 9 our social circles1 & ?us prove to a sceptical & a fanatical age1 t we c be religi\s )\t be+ melan*oly or morose1 & fit ourselves = ! happ9ess ( a future _w )\t sacrific+ ! pleasures ( ! pres5t4 ,:5 ! s]vice 0 conclud$1 ! ,roscoes walk$ home toge!r1 b no "o made any ref]5ce to ! s]mon1 z all felt conv9c$ t x 0 direct$ aga9/ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 :o appe>$1 dur+ ! :ole ( ! aft]noon1 unusually res]v$4 ,?is res]ve 0 reg>d$ by "s ( ! family z a decisive evid5ce t ! s]mon _h produc$ its int5d$ effect2 & ! polite & fri5dly mann] 9 :i* he receiv$ ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 :o call$ 9 ! ev5+1 seem$ to confirm ?is op9ion4 ,next morn+1 z !y sat at breakfa/1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe said t he _h anticipat$ great pleasure f 8 visit1 b1 he add$1 ,i c]ta9ly did n anticipate ! fea/ ( delight :i* ,i enjoy$ ye/]day4 ,mr4 ,cole surpass$ himself4 ,i ?9k he gave u a correct portraiture ( mod]n ,calv9ism4 ,o1 x is a gloomy sy/em ( religion6 j suit$ = fanatics or en?usia/s4 ,don't y ?9k ,mr4 ,cole a v clev] & a v intellig5t man8 ,yes1 repli$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ,i ?9k him clev] & intellig5t1 & a man ( r ext5sive read+4 ,we h (t5 pass$ _m pleasant ev5+s toge!r 9 discuss+ lit]>y & sci5tific que/ions1 & ,i h uni=mly admir$ 8 dext]ity 9 reason+1 & ! aptness ( 8 illu/rations2 b1 9 my op9ion1 some?+ m ?an le>n+ & intellig5ce is necess>y to enable a p]son to und]/& ! s*eme ( salvation :i* is conta9$ 9 ! ,scriptures4 ,b ,i presume y d n int5d1 l our mod]n fanatics1 to depreciate le>n+ & intellig5ce8 ,no2 ,i ?9k a ,*ri/ian m9i/] _c be too le>n$ nor too intellig5t1 b le>n$ m5 d n always und]/& ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 & "s ( ! mo/ intellig5t h be5 kn[n to imbibe ! mo/ errone\s op9ions4 ,?is1 ,i suppose1 y w n d5y2 does x n !n necess>ily foll[ t some?+ m ?an le>n+ & intellig5ce is requisite to enable a p]son to und]/& ! ,scriptures8 ,o6 ,i see y h imbib$ "o ( ! notions ( our mod]n fanatics4 ,& is x possible t y c give up y\r und]/&+ to ! dom9ion ( fanaticism1 :i* av[s s5tim5ts n less d]ogatory to ! dignity ( man1 ?an its un9telligible j>gon is (f5sive to pure ta/e8 ,!y say t no "o c und]/& ! gospel unless he is taught by ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,!y ?9k we mu/ be inspir$ to enable u to und]/& ! ,scriptures1 :i* 7 giv5 by ,div9e inspiration1 & :i* are able ( !mselves to make u wise unto salvation4 ,y h made sev]al allusions to mod]n fanatics1 &1 f y\r mode ( expression1 ,i conclude t y hold !m 9 contempt4 ,9 sov]eign contempt4 ,!y are ! tr\bl]s ( ! *ur*1 & ,i wi% x 7 9 my p[] to expel !m4 ,b if y 7 to expel all f ! *ur* :o believe 9 ! necessity ( a ,div9e illum9ation to enable u to und]/& ! ,scriptures1 y w\ld reta9 none b ^? :o disbelieve h] doctr9es4 ,9 ! homily on read+ ! ,holy ,scriptures y w f9d ! foll[+ passage3 ',& 9 read+ ( ,god's ,^w he n always mo/ pr(ite? t is mo/ ready 9 ! turn+ ( ! book1 or 9 say+ ( x )\t ! book1 b he t is mo/ turn$ into x1 t is1 ! mo/ inspir$ ) ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,& is !re n1 ?r\gh ! :ole ( ! public s]vice ( our *ur*1 a con/ant ref]5ce to ! ,holy ,_s z ! ag5t by :om ! ignorant are in/ruct$1 ! impure cleans$1 & ! morally wret*$ consol$ & made happy8 ,read ! collect = ,:itsunday3 ',god1 :o z at ?is "t did/ tea* ! he>ts ( ?y fai?ful p by ! s5d+ to !m ! light ( ?y ,holy ,_s1 grant u1 by ! same ,_s1 to h a "r judgm5t 9 all ?+s1 & ev]more to rejoice 9 8 holy com=t1 ?r\gh ! m]its ( ,*ri/ ,jesus our ,savi\r4' ,& if y turn to ! s]vice :i* 0 read :5 y ent]$ into prie/'s ord]s1 y w f9d ! foll[+ v]se1 :i* brea!s a language no less f]v5t ?an scriptural3-- ',come1 ,holy ,gho/6 our s\ls inspire1 ,& light5 ) cele/ial fire2 ,?y bless$ unction f above ,is com=t1 life1 & fire ( love2 ,enable ) p]petual light ,! dulness ( our bl9d$ sight4' ,c language m cle>ly or m =cibly express ! necessity ( a ,div9e influ5ce to aid u to und]/& ! mean+ ( ! ,^w ( ,god8 ,& ought ^? to be /igmatiz$ z fanatics1 & expell$ f ! *ur*1 :o actually believe _! own record$ fai?8 ,t w\ld be an act ( inju/ice no less flagrant ?an if a rul] 7 to bani% ! fai?ful & loyal subject1 :ile ! convict$ traitor is p]mitt$ to enjoy ! protection ( ! law & ! emolum5ts ( (fice4 ,b y w admit t !re are fanatics 9 ! *ur*1 :o hold "s /range op9ions1 :i* d ess5tial injury to society8 ,i admit t !re are m5 :o are call$ fanatics by ^? :o d n und]/& ! doctr9es ( _! own *ur*4 ,i once reg>d$ e zeal\s1 & spiritual1 & useful cl]gyman z a fanatic2 b1 l o!rs1 ,i affix$ no def9ite mean+ to ! epi!t :i* ,i employ$4 ,i f\nd ! ^w already co9$1 & ,i us$ x2 b ,i h s9ce discov]$ its spuri\s qualities1 &1 z f> z my influ5ce ext5ds1 ,i w prev5t its circulation4 ,we ought n to /igmatize ^? :o diff] f u4 ,if we ?9k !m wrong1 we ought to try to reclaim !m1 b 9 do+ s we %\ld make no sacrifice ( ! _s ( ! ,*ri/ian1 or ! c\rtesy ( ! g5tleman4 ,!n ,i presume y did n approve ( ! s]mon :i* y he>d ye/]day8 ,i did n approve ( ! temp] :i* ,mr4 ,cole display$4 ,! pulpit is a sacr$ place1 & he :o occupies x %\ld always be> a ne> resemblance 9 _s1 if he _c 9 mann]1 to ! ,pr9ce ( ,peace4 ,! weapons ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/] nev] d any execution except !y are spiritual1 & !n !y become mighty1 ?r\gh ,god1 to ! pull+ d[n ( ! /rongholds ( error1 & de/roy+ ! b>ri]s :i* prejudice has rais$ aga9/ ! reception ( ! tru?1 & !n ! m9d will+ly submits to its au?ority4 ,i mu/ confess t he 0 r sev]e1 p]haps too mu* s = ! sanctity ( ! pulpit2 b ! sev]ity ( 8 _s did n weak5 ! =ce ( 8 argum5ts4 ,b a bad _s w (t5 induce a wav]+ he>] to suspect t ! argum5ts are defective4 ,an affectionate mann] ins9uates itself into ! he>t1 r5d]s x s(t & pliable1 & disposes x to imbibe ! s5tim5ts & foll[ ! impulse ( ! speak]4 ,:oev] has att5d$ to ! effect ( addresses f ! pulpit1 mu/ h p]ceiv$ h[ mu* ( _! impression dep5ds ^u ?is quality4 ,b1 in/ead ( be+ cool & dispassionate 9 8 reason+1 & lead+ on ! congregation f "o /age ( conviction to ano!r1 by a regul> process ( pro(1 treat+ 8 err+ oppon5t z a fond p>5t treats a disob$i5t *ild1 ) affection1 ev5 :ile a p>am\nt reg>d = 8 welf>e urges to correction1 ,mr4 ,cole advanc$ ) impetuosity into ! heat ( ! debate1 dogmatiz$ :5 he ought to h argu$1 in/itut$ invidi\s comp>isons :5 he ought to h made an ef=t to conciliate prejudices1 d5\nc$ :5 he ought to h entreat$1 & c]ta9ly left an impression on my m9d t ! display ,i witness$ ye/]day _h little ( ! lov+ temp] ( pure ,*ri/ianity4 ,b1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 ,i really ?\ght1 f ! fri5dly mann] 9 :i* y receiv$ ,mr4 ,cole la/ ev5+1 t 8 disc\rse 9 ! morn+ _h giv5 y z mu* pleasure z x gave u4 ,inde$1 ,i d n ?9k t 8 _s 0 bad2 he spoke c]ta9ly ) m w>m? ?an usual1 b !n he 0 anxi\s to conv9ce y1 ,i h no d\bt1 ( ! errors :i* y h rec5tly imbib$1 & to w>n y ( _! dang]\s t5d5cy4 ,if ,mr4 ,cole display$ an anti*ri/ian temp] 9 ! pulpit1 t is no reason :y ,i %\ld behave unlike a g5tleman 9 ! p>l\r4 ,i %all always be glad to see him1 & w treat him ) ! respect :i* is due to 8 "* & 8 (fice4 ,if he ?9ks ,i h imbib$ any errone\s op9ions1 ,i %all h no objection to give him an opportunity ( correct+ !m2 b if he calculat$ on di/urb+ my belief 9 ! doctr9es ( ! ,scriptures & ( our *ur*1 :i* ,i h rec5tly embrac$1 he1 by 8 mode ( attack ye/]day1 suppli$ a fre% pro( ( ! adage1 t intol]ance defeats its own purpose1 z ,i am1 if possible1 m deeply conv9c$ ( _! tru? & importance ?an ,i 0 be=e ,i he>d 8 s]mon4 ,i _h he>d1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 a great deal ab\t ,mr4 ,cole be=e ,i left home1 ( 8 le>n+1 & ( 8 eloqu5ce1 & ,i w5t to *ur* ye/]day ) v high expectations2 b ,i 0 sadly disappo9t$4 ,i li/5$ to 8 s]mon ) great att5tion1 b ,i did n l ei!r ! s5tim5ts1 or ! _s1 or ! design ( ! s]mon4 ,he 01 :5 9 ! pulpit1 m l a gladiator aim+ a deadly ?ru/ at "s liv+ oppon5t1 ?an a m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ prea*+ ! tru? 9 love4 ,x c]ta9ly1 b no ?anks to him1 has put "s new ?\ghts into my he>t1 :i* ,i feel to be weighty & important1 b :i* at pres5t exi/ !re 9 a v wild & incoh]5t /ate4 ,i am happy to he> y say s1 de> aunt1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 z ! incipi5t ?\ghts ( a _s1 on ent]+ & pass+ ?r\gh ! great r5ovat+ process ( ,div9e grace1 are usually wild & incoh]5t2 b1 9 a %ort "t1 !y are always r$uc$ to obvi\s & intelligible ord]4 ,i don't q und]/& y1 my de>4 ,b y w soon1 de> aunt4 ,! roll ( ,div9e tru? op5s gradually1 & :at at fir/ is obscure & indi/9ct1 becomes1 9 ! progressive unfold+1 cle>1 intelligible1 & p]ceptibly h>moni\s2 & !n ! compreh5sion ( ! wondr\s s*eme ( human r$emption & salvation1 aga9/ :i* we _h ye/]day morn+ su* a tirade ( misrepres5tation & abuse1 is an easy1 &1 ,i may add1 a necess>y action ( ! m9d4 ,! prophet ,hosea1 speak+ "u ! inspiration ( ! ,holy ,_s1 says to ! n[ ?9k+ inquir]1 ',!n %all y "k1 if y foll[ on to "k ! ,"l4' ,,baptismal ,,reg5]ation ,a ,,fiction4 ,! "r ( private judgm5t on e "q :i* /&s connect$ ) ! pres5t or future happ9ess ( man1 is an unali5able privilege4 ,! ex]cise ( ?is "r has be51 & /ill is1 proscrib$ by ! g5ius ( sup]/ition2 b ! _s ( ,*ri/ianity n only sanctions b e/abli%es x2 & we are comm&$ to br+ e op9ion :i* may be submitt$ to u to ! te/ ( a close & sev]e exam9ation4 ,we are n to be controll$ or gov]n$ by ! au?ority ( m5 ( le>n+1 nor are we to receive a doctr9e z true1 because x be>s ! m>ks ( antiquity4 ,! prie/s ( ! ,romi% ,*ur* lay claim to infallibility2 b ?is extraord9>y end[m5t is )held f ! laity1 :o are comm&$ to receive1 mo/ implicitly1 ev]y?+ :i* !y advance1 h[ev] repugnant to reason1 or contr>y to ! ,scriptures4 ,b ?is pro/ration ( ! und]/&+ be=e ! maje/y ( ! prie/hood1 & ?is tame submission to all ! doctr9es & precepts :i* !y may en=ce1 is an act :i* no intellig5t ,prote/ant c p]=m4 ,if1 !n1 we refuse to surr5d] ! gov]nm5t ( our reason to ! absolute au?ority ( ! m9i/]s ( "o *ur*1 :i* arrogates to itself ! attribute ( infallibility1 %all we d x to ^? ( ano!r1 :i* makes no su* l(ty pret5sions8 ,we ought unque/ionably to hold 9 high e/imation ^? :o adm9i/] to u ! ^w ( life2 b z !y are m5 encompass$ ) infirmities1 (t5 diff]+ f ea* o!r on ! mo/ ess5tial articles ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 & liable to err 9 common ) ourselves1 x is no less our duty ?an our privilege to comp>e :at !y advance f ! pulpit or f ! press ) ! te/imony ( ! ,bible4 ,did n ,jesus ,*ri/ urge 8 he>]s to se>* ! ,scriptures8 & :5 ! apo/le ,paul wrote to ! *ur* at ,cor9?1 he employ$ ^! words3--,i speak z to wise m52 judge ye :at ,i say4 ,!re is too mu* reason to fe>1 t :ile we boa/ ( our fre$om f ! spiritual dom9ion "u :i* our =efa!rs groan$ be=e ! ,re=mation1 we are gett+ back into a /ate ( bondage1 by volunt>ily & p]t9aci\sly adh]+ to anci5t op9ions on religi\s subjects )\t inve/igat+ !m2 & h5ce1 s few among u are capable ( di/+ui%+ tru? f error4 ,inde$1 s unpopul> is ! calm inve/igation ( religi\s tru? become among a c]ta9 class ( ,*ri/ians1 t x is deprecat$ z "o ( ! e>ly symptoms ( fanaticism4 ,!y w g to *ur*1 utt] _! solemn responses1 & li/5 to ! s]mon2 b to comp>e ! s5tim5ts ( ! s]mon ) ! language ( ! ,scripture1 to see if !re be a /rict accordance betwe5 :at !y he> & :at !y read1 or ought to read1 is a practice :i* _m w\ld condemn1 & :i* comp>atively few w adopt4 ,is x !n surpris+ t we meet ) s _m :o are z ignorant ( ! ,scriptures & ( ! articles ( _! own *ur* z !y are ( ! ,koran ( ,mahomet or ! ,%a/]s ( ! ,h9doos8 ,nor is ?is *>ge direct$ exclusively aga9/ ! l[] ord]s ( society1 = x is equally applicable to ^? :o occupy high places 9 ! intellectual1 social1 & lit]>y _w4 99 99 99 99 99 ,9 ! ev5+1 z ! ladies ( ! family 7 att5d+ to _! ne$le-"w1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe made an allusion to ! s]mon :i* ,mr4 ,cole deliv]$ on ! prec$+ ,sabba?1 & said1 t ?\gh ! _s :i* he display$ might be object$ to1 & "s ( 8 argum5ts might be deem$ inconclusive1 yet he decid$ly agre$ ) him on ! subject ( baptismal reg5]ation4 ,he w5t on to say--,i "k t ! evangelical cl]gy ma9ta9 t e p]son1 ev5 ! mo/ moral & virtu\s1 mu/ und]go an int]nal *ange be=e !y c be fitt$ = ! k+dom ( heav52 b1 z ,mr4 ,cole v judici\sly obs]v$1 ?is is "o ( ! wild notions :i* spr+ out ( ! luxuriance ( an en?usia/ic imag9ation1 r ?an out ( ! soil ( a matur$ judgm5t4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b d y n believe 9 ! necessity ( reg5]ation8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 b ,i believe t no o!r ?an baptismal reg5]ation is ei!r necess>y1 or ev5 possible 9 ?is _w4 ,we are born#ab anew 9 baptism1 & 9 baptism exclusively4 ,z y are fond ( appeal+ to ! au?ority ( our *ur* on ! disputable po9ts ( religion1 y w all[ me ! same privilege4 ,:5 ! *ild is baptiz$1 ! prie/ is taught to say1 ',see+ n[1 de>ly belov$ bre?r51 t ?is *ild is reg5]ate1 & graft$ into ! body ( ,*ri/'s *ur*1 let u give ?anks to ,almighty ,god = ^! b5efits1 & ) "o accord make our pray]s unto him1 t ?is *ild may lead ! re/ ( 8 life accord+ to ?is beg9n+4' ,!n foll[s ?is solemn =m ( ?anksgiv+ & pray]1 :i* ! prie/ is requir$ to (f] to ,almighty ,god3 ',we yield ,!e he>ty ?anks1 mo/ m]ciful ,fa!r1 t x ha? pleas$ ,!e to reg5]ate ?is infant ) ?y ,holy ,_s1 to receive him = ?9e own *ild by adoption1 & to incorporate him into ?y holy *ur*2 & humbly we besee* ,!e to grant t he1 be+ dead unto s91 & liv+ unto righte\sness1 & be+ buri$ ) ,*ri/ 9 8 dea?1 may crucify ! old man1 & utt]ly aboli% ! :ole body ( s92 & t z he is made p>tak] ( ! dea? ( ?y ,son1 he may also be p>tak] ( 8 resurrection3 s t f9ally1 ) ! residue ( ! holy *ur*1 he may be an inh]itor ( ?9e ev]la/+ k+dom1 ?r\gh ,*ri/ ,jesus our ,"l4' ,& does n ! cate*ism ( our *ur* tea* ! *ild to say1 9 answ] to ! "q1 ',:o gave y ?is "n8' ',my godfa!rs & godmo!rs 9 my baptism1 :]e9 ,i 0 made a memb] ( ,*ri/1 a *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav58' ,:at language c m pla9ly or unequivocally prove t baptism is reg5]ation2 & t ! *ild :o is ?us reg5]at$ by baptism is made a p>tak] ( ! dea? ( ,*ri/1 a *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav58 ,& z reg5]ation c take place only once1 & does take place 9 baptism1 ^? :o imbibe ! mod]n notions on ?is subject are convict$ ( error by ! au?ority ( ! *ur* to ^: decision !y s (t5 appeal4 #ab ,"s ( ! ,tract>ians speak 9 m gu>d$1 yet 9 m ambigu\s t]ms1 on ! reg5]at+ p[] ( baptism2 b ! majority ( !m ent]ta9 ! belief :i* is express$ by ! ,rev4 ,w4 ,j4 ,e4 ,b5nett1 9 ! foll[+ quotation f "o ( ! la/ s]mons he prea*$ at ,/4 ,paul's1 ,knightsbridge1 see page #aic3--;,"h is a great my/]y2 t by wat] 9 holy baptism is giv5 a reg5]at+ & life-creat+ grace--t by wat] we g d[n into ! font f\l & lepr\s2 by grace we rise pure1 spotless1 & s\nd--t by wat] we g d[n into ! font dead 9 trespasses & s9s2 by grace we rise up f ! font alive 9 ,*ri/4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i grant t ! popul> con/ruction ( ! passages :i* y h quot$ supports y\r op9ion1 & if a simil> phraseology ( spee* 7 employ$ by ! writ]s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ,i %\ld n hesitate to agree ) y2 b ,i d n f9d su* language 9 any "p ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,i ?9k t ! ,liturgy & ,articles are to be br\ght to ! te/ ( ! ,scriptures1 & n ! ,scriptures to t ( ! ,liturgy4 ,! latt]1 ?\gh ! fir/ ( human compositions1 is nev]!less ( human au?ority2 ! =m] is giv5 by ! inspiration ( ,god4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i admit t ! ,liturgy & ! ,articles ( our *ur* are human compositions1 & t !y possess no weight ( au?ority unless !y are 9 /rict accordance ) holy writ3 b d n ! sacr$ writ]s 9 ! mo/ positive t]ms ass]t t baptism is reg5]ation8 ,is n ! foll[+ passage conclusive3 ',b aft] t ! k9dness & love ( ,god our ,savi\r t[>d man appe>$1 n by works ( righte\sness :i* we h done1 b accord+ to 8 m]cy he sav$ u1 by ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation1 & r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 :i* he %$ on u abundantly ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/ our ,savi\r2 t be+ ju/ifi$ by 8 grace1 we %\ld be made heirs accord+ to ! hope ( et]nal life' 7,titus iii4 #d-g74 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?is passage mo/ c]ta9ly associates baptism & reg5]ation toge!r2 b x does n say t we are reg5]at$ by baptism4 ,! wa%+ ( reg5]ation1 or baptism1 is ! m]e ext]nal sign ( t moral purity :i* is ! effect ( ! r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,& t ?is is ! mean+ ( ! passage1 ,i appeal to y\r good s5se2 =1 if we are reg5]at$ by baptism1 :]e is ! necessity ( ! r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i d n mean t baptism itself reg5]ates u1 b t ! ,holy ,_s reg5]ates u :5 we are receiv+ ! sacram5t4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,simon ,magus 0 "o ( ! fir/ conv]ts to ,*ri/ianity2 he 0 baptiz$ by ,philip1 b he 0 n reg5]at$ by ! ,holy ,_s4 ,he _h be5 baptiz$1 b he /ill rema9$ unholy1 & '9 ! gall ( bitt]ness1 & 9 ! bond ( iniquity4' ,?is simple fact proves t baptism is n reg5]ation1 unless y are prep>$ to admit t a reg5]ate p]son may be '9 ! gall ( bitt]ness1 & bond ( iniquity2' & if s1 :at spiritual advantage does he d]ive f 8 reg5]ation8 ,if by baptism ,simon ,magus 0 made a *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav51 x is evid5t t he requir$ "s moral *ange aft] ?is1 z we are expressly in=m$ t 8 he>t 0 n "r 9 ! sight ( ,god1 & t he _h no "p nor lot 9 any ( ! gifts ( ! ,holy ,_s4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i c&idly confess t ?is case ( ,simon ,magus seems to militate aga9/ ! doctr9e ( baptismal reg5]ation2 or1 at any rate1 x clogs x ) difficulties :i* are n easily ov]come4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,s ,i ?9k1 & s ,i %\ld imag9e e p]son ( common s5se w\ld ?9k4 ,9 my op9ion1 x settles ! "q4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b !re are o!r difficulties :i* press ^u ! doctr9e1 :i* seem to me insup]able4 ,if baptismal reg5]ation be ! only reg5]ation possible 9 ?is _w1 & no "o c ent] into ! k+dom ( heav5 except he be reg5]at$ by wat]1 :at w become ( ^? *ildr5 :o die unbaptiz$8 ,%all we consign all ! (fspr+ ( ! ,fri5ds & ( ! ,bapti/s to a /ate ( future mis]y1 & ne>ly all ! *ildr5 ( ,scotl&1 & ( ^? ( our own *ur*1 :o die be=e ! c]emony c be p]=m$2 %all we plunge !m1 9 fact1 into hell1 ) ! devil & 8 angels1 :5 we "k !y h committ$ no actual s98 ,:at is ?is b repres5t+ ! mo!rs ( e>? br++ =? *ildr5 to p ! inf]nal regions4 ,mo/ horrible6 ,inde$1 r ?an embrace a doctr9e t entails aft] x su* fe>ful consequ5ces1 ,i c\ld cons5t to close my ,bible1 z a revelation ( wra? r ?an ( m]cy4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ,i d n see t ?is consequ5ce necess>ily foll[s2 because ,almighty ,god may ( 8 goodness take ^! *ildr5 to heav51 ?\gh !y may n h be5 baptiz$4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:at6 if baptism be reg5]ation4 ,are n *ildr5 conceiv$ 9 s91 & %ap5 9 iniquity8 ,d !y n p>take ( our impurity1 & c we suppose t !y w c>ry a deprav$ nature ) !m into heav58 ,if s1 evil ab\nds !re no less ?an "h2 & all ! anticipations :i* we indulge ( atta9+ a /ate ( unsulli$ purity & bliss aft] ! close ( life1 mu/ be reg>d$ z ! illusions ( ! fancy3--,no1 _! moral nature mu/ be *ang$2 & if !y are n baptiz$1 x mu/ be *ang$ by ! r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,_s1 )\t ! ext]nal c]emony1 :i* proves t reg5]ation is ess5tially diff]5t & di/9ct f baptism4 ,i w give y a quotation f ! p5 ( an elegant writ]1 :i* w1 ,i ?9k1 decide ! "q3--',b t baptism is n reg5]ation1 is plac$ beyond all reasonable debate by ! foll[+ decl>ations ( ,/4 ,paul3 ,i ?ank ,god t ,i baptiz$ none ( y b ,crispus & ,gaius4 ,= ,*ri/ s5t me n to baptize1 b to prea* ! gospel3 n ) wisdom ( words1 le/ ! cross ( ,*ri/ %\ld be made ( none effect 7#a ,cor4 i4 #ad1 #ag74 ,no?+ is m c]ta9 ?an t1 if baptism insures or proves reg5]ation1 ,paul1 :o s ard5tly desir$ ! salvation ( mank9d1 & wi%$ to become1 z ext5sively z possible1 ! in/rum5t ( _! salvation1 c\ld n ?ank ,god t he baptiz$ none ( ! ,cor9?ians b ,gaius1 ,crispus1 & ! h\sehold ( ,/ephanus4 ,to him x w\ld comp>atively h be5 a matt] ( indiff]5ce :e!r !y accus$ him ( baptiz+ 9 8 own "n or n4 ,( :at consequ5ce c\ld ! clam\r1 ! disputes1 or ! divisions be1 :i* might arise ab\t ?is subject1 comp>$1 on ! "o h&1 ) ! salvation1 & on ! o!r ) ! p]dition ( ! ,cor9?ians8 ,in/ead ( ?ank+ ,god 9 ?is mann]1 he w\ld h baptiz$ e ,cor9?ian :o w\ld h p]mitt$ him2 &1 l a ,romi% mission>y1 h compell$ cr[ds & ho/s to ! /reams & to ! riv]s 9 ! neighb\rhood1 t !y might receive ! ord9ance at 8 h&s4 ,) /ill less propriety c\ld he say1 if baptism 7 ! means ( reg5]ation1 especially if x insur$ or prov$ x1 t ,*ri/ s5t him n to baptize1 b to prea* ! gospel4 ,*ri/1 z ,he himself ha? told u1 s5t ,/4 ,paul to ! ,g5tiles & to ! ,cor9?ians1 z well z o!r ,g5tiles1 to turn !m f d>kness to light1 & f ! p[] ( ,satan unto ,god4 ,9 o!r words1 ,*ri/ s5t ,/4 ,paul to ! ,g5tiles to accompli% _! reg5]ation4 ,b if baptism be ! means ( reg5]ation1 or be accompani$ by x1 !n ,*ri/ actually s5t him to baptize1 9 direct contradiction to ! passage j n[ quot$4 ,f bo? ^! passages x is evid5t t baptism nei!r insures nor proves reg5]ation1 unless we believe t ! gratitude ( ! mo/ zeal\s apo/le rose 9 int5sity 9 proportion z he fail$ 9 accompli%+ ! design ( 8 mission4' ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe 7address+ h] husb&74--,i ?9k y mu/ n[ give up ! po9t2 = :o c fairly /& aga9/ su* pla9 & p[]ful argum5ts8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ! doctr9e is no less dang]\s ?an anti-scriptural2 & :5 we reflect on ! t5d5cy :i* ! human m9d discov]s to d]ive consolation f any s\rce ( relief1 h[ev] vague or imag9>y1 we _c ev9ce too mu* ard\r 9 explod+ ! fatal delusion4 ,9 ?is c\ntry !re are multitudes ( baptiz$ p]sons :o discov]1 at no p]iod ( _! life1 any o!r pro(s t !y h be5 reg5]at$ ?an :at ! p>i% regi/] supplies4 ,if ^! p]sons1 :o h gr[n up 9 a /ate ( ignorance ( ,*ri/ianity1 corrupt 9 morals & 9 mann]s1 are told by _! cl]gyman t :5 !y 7 baptiz$ !y 7 made inh]itors ( ! k+dom ( heav51 w !y n easily lull ! disquietude ( _! consci5ces to sleep1 & flatt] !mselves ) ! hope ( f9al salvation1 ev5 :ile !y cont9ue ! s]vants1 if n ! slaves ( s98 ,w !y1 if w>n$ to flee f ! wra? to come1 appreh5d any dang]1 see+ !y are taught to believe t !y are already ! *ildr5 ( ,god8 ,o fatal delusion6 a delusion no less dang]\s to ! morals ?an x is to ! f9al happ9ess ( man1 because x leads him to ascribe ! orig9 ( 8 religi\s "* to a c]emonial act p]=m$ on him at a p]iod :5 he knew x n1 r ?an to 8 rep5tance t[>ds ,god & fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 & tea*es him t he may become a glorifi$ _s 9 ano!r _w1 ev5 ?\gh he lives & he is a sceptic or a blasphem]4 ,?us a little cold wat] tak5 f a font1 & fall+ f ! holy h&s ( a regul>ly orda9$ prie/1 imp>ts su* a my/]i\s sanctity to ! subject :om x t\*es1 z to r5d] any moral or spiritual meetness = ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light q unnecess>y4 ,h[ wond]ful6 ,x 0 amus+ to wat* ! movem5ts ( ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe dur+ ^! discussions1 & gratify+ to he> h] occasional obs]vations4 ,%e w\ld sit sometimes z pati5t z a judge :5 li/5+ to ! evid5ce on "s grave *>ge aga9/ a prison] at ! b>1 & at o!r times %e 0 z re/less & fidgety z a juryman anxi\s to deliv] ! v]dict1 t he might get home to 8 d9n] z quickly z possible4 ,9 g5]al1 %e held a v tight re9 ov] h] excursive _s1 out ( respect to ! two pr9cipal disputants2 b occasionally x w\ld drop f h] grasp1 & !n %e 0 (f at a tang5t4 ,i ?9k1 said %e1 a man's bump ( cr$ulity mu/ be l>g] ?an 8 head :o w\ld tell me1 ) decor\s gravity1 t he really has fai? to believe su* an ecclesia/ical dogma4 ,?is rem>k some:at disconc]t$1 ?\gh x did n displease h] husb&1 :o r lik$ to see h] display h] clev]ness1 b he soon recov]$ himself1 & address+ 8 bro!r1 he said3-- ,b ^! are ! consequ5ces :i* y d$uce f ! doctr9e1 r ?an consequ5ces :i* necess>ily foll[ f its admission4 ,:5 ! *ild is baptiz$ we pray t he may lead ! re/ ( 8 life accord+ to ?is beg9n+2 :i* presupposes ! possibility t he may n4 ,if he d n1 he =feits 8 baptismal rights1 & relapses into a /ate ( condemnation & guilt4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!n ,i presume t1 by 8 relapse into a /ate ( condemnation & guilt1 he places himself 9 a moral condition simil> to ! condition 9 :i* he w\ld h /ood if he _h nev] be5 baptiz$8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,exactly s4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,z a /ate ( guilt & condemnation implies1 on ! "p ( man1 depravity & ali5ation f ,god1 mu/ he n und]go "s moral *ange 9 8 disposition1 8 pr9ciples1 & 8 ta/e1 be=e he c loa! himself on acc\nt ( 8 impurities1 or be fitt$ to dwell 9 ! imm$iate pres5ce ( a holy ,god2 z we read t ')\t hol9ess no man %all see ! ,"l8' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,c]ta9ly2 he mu/ be made good & virtu\s be=e he c be admitt$ into heav54 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b if he 7 reg5]at$ :5 he 0 baptiz$1 & !re is no o!r reg5]ation possible 9 ?is _w1 y see ! dilemma 9 :i* y place a man :o by transgression =feits 8 baptismal rights4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:at dilemma8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 9 despair4 ,y say he ne$s a moral *ange to fit him = heav52 b z t *ange _c be produc$ )\t baptism--& he has und]gone ! c]emony1 :i* _c be repeat$--y place him "u ! ban ( reprobation1 unless y adopt ! only alt]native :i* rema9s = y1 t ( admitt+ him to heav5 9 8 deprav$ /ate4 ,mr4 ,cole1 9 8 s]mon1 0 v sev]e on ! evangelical cl]gy = two ?+s2 he ass]t$ t1 by _! awful /ra9 ( prea*+1 !y g5]ally de/roy ! peace ( society2 & by hold+ out ! hope ( salvation to ! mo/ guilty1 !y de/roy its virtue4 ,^! 7 c]ta9ly heavy *>ges2 b d y n p]ceive t !y are *>ges :i* may be br\ght ) /rict logical accuracy aga9/ ! advocates ( baptismal reg5]ation8 ,=1 if !y foll[ out _! doctr9e to its legitimate consequ5ces1 !y are compell$ ei!r to admit a man into heav5 9 an unreg5]at$ /ate1 :o by a relapse into s9 =feits 8 baptismal rights1 or1 aft] 8 =feiture1 to tell him t he _c be reg5]at$1 by :i* he is sy/ematically & inevitably consign$ ov] to despair4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,well1 ,i confess t ! doctr9e appe>s involv$ 9 m oppressive difficulties ?an ,i ev] conceiv$2 & yet1 f ! quotations :i* ,mr4 ,cole gave u on ,sunday f ! ,fa!rs1 x appe>s to h be5 a doctr9e :i* 0 receiv$ into ! *ur* v e>ly & v g5]ally4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 to quote ! language ( an eloqu5t writ]1 'x is well kn[n t1 f a v e>ly p]iod1 ! mo/ extravagant notions prevail$ 9 ! *ur* ) respect to ! efficacy ( baptism1 & its absolute necessity 9 ord] to atta9 salvation4 ,! desc5t ( ! human m9d f ! _s to ! lett]--f :at is vital & intellectual to :at is ritual & ext]nal 9 religion--is ! true s\rce ( idolatry & sup]/ition 9 all ! multif>i\s =ms !y h assum$2 & z x began e>ly to corrupt ! patri>*al religion1 s x soon obscur$ ! lu/re & de/roy$ ! simplicity ( ! ,*ri/ian in/itute4 ,9 proportion z g5u9e devotion decl9$1 ! love ( pomp & c]emony increas$2 ! few & simple rites ( ,*ri/ianity 7 extoll$ beyond all reasonable b\nds2 new ones 7 inv5t$1 to :i* my/]i\s mean+s 7 atta*$1 till ! religion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t became1 9 process ( "t1 z insupportable a yoke z ! ,mosaic law4 ,! fir/ effects ( ?is _s are disc]nible 9 ! ideas ent]ta9$ ( ! ord9ance ( baptism4 ,f an errone\s int]pretation ( ! figurative language ( a few passages 9 ,scripture1 9 :i* ! sign is id5tifi$ ) ! ?+ signifi$1 x 0 univ]sally suppos$ t baptism 0 inv>iably accompani$ ) a sup]natural effect1 :i* totally *ang$ ! /ate & "* ( ! c&idate1 & con/itut$ him a *ild ( ,god1 & an heir ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,h5ce x 0 almo/ con/antly d5ot$ by ! t]ms illum9ation1 reg5]ation1 & o!rs expressive ( ! highe/ op]ations ( ! ,_s2 & z x 0 believ$ to obta9 ! pl5>y remission ( all pa/ s9s1 x 0 (t51 9 ord] to insure t b5efit1 purposely def]r$ to ! late/ p]iod ( life4 ,?us ,eusebius in=ms u t ! ,emp]or ,con/ant9e1 f9d+ 8 end fa/ approa*+1 judg$ x a fit season = purify+ himself f 8 (f5ces1 & cleans+ 8 s\l f t guilt :i*1 9 common ) o!r mortals1 he _h contract$1 :i* he believ$ 0 to be effect$ by ! p[] ( my/]i\s words & ! sav+ lav]4 ,?is1 said he1 address+ ! surr\nd+ bi%ops1 is ! p]iod ,i h s long hop$ & pray$ =1 ! p]iod ( obta9+ ! salvation ( ,god4 ,& no soon] 0 ! rite ( baptism adm9i/]$1 ?an he array$ himself 9 :ite g>m5ts1 & laid aside ! imp]ial purple1 9 tok5 ( 8 bidd+ adieu to all secul> conc]ns4' ,we h "h a fair specim5 ( ! s5tim5ts :i* 7 g5]ally adopt$ ^u ?is subject 9 e>ly times2 b if ! ,articles & ,liturgy ( our own *ur* are to be submitt$ to ! te/ ( ! ,scriptures1 mu/ n ! op9ions ( ! anci5ts pass ?r\gh ! same ordeal8 ,i w\ld !re=e say ( all ! au?orities quot$ by ,mr4 ,cole1 ',to ! law & to ! te/imony2 if !y speak n accord+ to ?is ^w1 x is because !re is no light 9 !m4' ,b y w p]mit me to add1 t if !re be su* my/]i\s efficacy accompany+ ! rite ( baptism1 & su* dang] incurr$ by a relapse into s9 aft] ! c&idate has submitt$ to x1 ,i ?9k ! anci5ts discov]$ m wisdom 9 hav+ x def]r$ till ! p]iod ( _! approa*+ dissolution1 ?an we d 9 submitt+ to x :ile surr\nd$ by all ! fasc9ations ( s5se & ! temptations to evil4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,i 0 nev] a zeal\s advocate = baptismal reg5]ation1 b n[ ,i repudiate x z an ecclesia/ical fiction4 ,b !n comes a v grave "q1 ,:at is reg5]ation8 ,miss ,roscoe4--,yes1 aunt1 "o ( ! grave/ & "o ( ! mo/ important que/ions t c engage our att5tion4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,& ,i mu/ h ! "q satisfactorily solv$4 ,inde$1 ,i beg9 to appreh5d p]sonal dang]1 =1 ?\gh baptiz$1 ,i may n be reg5]at$4 ,,! ,,retir$ ,,*ri/ian4 ,! beauty ( ! morn+ tempt$ me to seek ! recreation ( a solit>y rural walk1 & t ,i might n sp5d a useless day1 ,i made a selection ( tracts = di/ribution4 ,aft] saunt]+ ?r\gh _m a pleasant lane & mead[1 ! fre%ness ( ! grass1 ! beauty ( ! wild fl[]s1 & ! w>bl+ ( ! birds enliv5+ ! sc5e1 ,i came ne> to a mansion belong+ to ! ,m>quis ( ,b----1 &1 avail+ myself ( ! privilege :i* he g5]\sly af=ds ! public1 ,i resolv$ to visit x4 ,walk+ leisurely up ! long %ady av5ue1 ,i n[ & !n caught a glimpse ( ! v5]able /ructure1 & at l5g? x came full 9 view4 ,x 0 an irregul> build+1 ( ! ,elizabe?an p]iod1 ( consid]able ext5t1 & 9 excell5t pres]vation4 ,z ,i pass$ f room to room1 exam9+ ! articles ( ta/e & ( luxury ) :i* !y 7 adorn$1 ,i ?\ght )9 myself1 h[ little c all ?is spl5d\r d to conf] true happ9ess6 ,! collection ( anci5t arm\r int]e/$ me1 & ! portraits ( ! great ones ( =m] times c>ri$ my m9d back to ev5ts too intimately int]wov5 ) our national hi/ory ev] to be =gott54 ,be=e ,i left ! libr>y1 ,i deposit$ betwe5 ! leaves ( "s ( ! books ly+ on ! table a few tracts1 :i* ,i hop$ might arre/ ! att5tion ( "s ( ! memb]s ( ! noble family1 & hav+ comm5d$ ^! sil5t mess5g]s ( tru? to ! ,div9e bless+1 ,i retir$1 delight$ ) :at ,i _h se54 ,i walk$ on "s little di/ance1 :51 on mak+ a sudd5 turn1 ,i desc5d$ a w9d+ slope1 :i* l$ to ! front ( a neat cottage1 p>tially conceal$ by ! ev]gre5s :i* surr\nd$ x4 ,an air ( f9i%$ neatness & scrupul\s ord] 0 ev]y:]e visible1 & its quiet simplicity =m$ a pleas+ contra/ to ! magnific5t mansion ,i _h j left4 ,! b>k+ ( a little dog1 & ! cr[+ ( a cock1 satisfi$ me t x 0 inhabit$1 ?\gh ,i saw nei!r man nor *ild4 ,discov]+ a ta/eful seat1 =m$ by ! b5d$ bran*es ( an a% & hazel t grew 9 fell[%ip1 ,i sat me d[n to re/ myself4 ,i did n long rema9 9 susp5se z to ! "* ( ! inhabitants1 =1 :ile indulg+ my fancies1 ,i obs]v$1 at "s di/ance1 a v5]able-look+ man advanc+ t[>ds ! cottage4 ,z he drew ne>1 ,i rose & salut$ him3 he return$ ! complim5t ) graceful ease2 & 8 mann] at once conv9c$ me t1 ?\gh 9 a ru/ic g>b1 he _h be5 accu/om$ to m+le 9 polite society4 ,8 frank & k9dly mann]s at once reliev$ me f ! emb>rassm5t into :i* 8 unexpect$ appe>ance _h ?r[n me1 & x 0 ) feel+s ( int]e/ & pleasure t ,i accept$ 8 invitation to /ep into 8 cottage & re/ myself4 ,! int]ior ( ?is retreat 0 z neat z ! out] decorations 7 beautiful2 ! furniture 0 simple & inexp5sive2 ! only ?+ :i* p>ticul>ly attract$ my att5tion 0 a l>ge pa9t+1 :i*1 he in=m$ me1 0 a fav\rite family-piece4 ,:ile ,i 0 admir+ ! picture1 & c>efully exam9+ ! gr\p !re repres5t$1 8 wife ent]$ ! room1 &1 aft] a little g5]al conv]sation1 %e press$ me to rema9 & d9e ) !m4 ,we soon became some:at famili>2 &1 ?r[+ (f res]ve1 conv]s$ freely1 z two old fri5ds are wont to talk :5 met toge!r aft] a long abs5ce4 ,9 c\rse ( conv]sation1 my v5]able ho/ gave me "s acc\nt ( 8 hi/ory4 ,8 life _h be5 a *equ]$ "o1 on :i* _h fall5 ! lights & %ad[s ( prosp]ity & adv]sity4 ,i asc]ta9$ t 8 "n 0 ,arm/rong1 t he _h ?ree *ildr5--8 daught]1 :o 0 m>ri$ to an attorney 9 ,bri/ol1 & 8 two sons1 :o resid$ 9 ,london4 ,he _h acquir$ a h&some =tune by indu/ry & frugality1 & hav+ dispos$ ( 8 bus9ess1 _h retir$ to ! c\ntry to sp5d ! ev5+ ( 8 days 9 retirem5t4 ,b soon ! *>m & novelty ( ! c\ntry wore away2 he 0 n happy completely isolat$ f comm]cial life & int]c\rse ) g5]al society2 & resolv$ aga9 to return to m active pursuits4 ,a fav\rable opportunity soon occurr$1 :5 he dispos$ ( 8 c\ntry resid5ce1 & ent]$ into p>tn]%ip ) a bank+ firm ( reput$ respectability4 ,b1 ere long1 he f\nd t he _h be5 deceiv$2 ! conc]n became bankrupt1 & 9 8 old age he lo/ at "o sweep ! accumulat$ prop]ty ( =m] ye>s4 ,! %ock to himself & 8 wife 0 at fir/ ov]p[]+1 b1 :5 awak5+ f ! /upor into :i* x _h ?r[n !m1 !y rejoic$ t _! *ildr5 7 9 a v prosp]\s condition1 & !y _h no d\bt b !y w\ld prove to !m com=t]s 9 ! h\r ( _! di/ress4 ,9 ?is !y 7 n mi/ak53 an arrangem5t 0 soon made = ! removal ( _! p>5ts f ! sc5e ( _! sorr[ & mis=tunes2 ! cottage :i* !y n[ occupi$ 0 pur*as$ = !m1 & to secure !m f all anxiety respect+ _! future support1 an annuity 0 settl$ ^u !m = life4 ,:5 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,arm/rong remov$ to ! cottage1 !y br\ght ) !m an old dome/ic1 :o _h be5 9 _! s]vice = m ?an ?irty ye>s1 & %e1 ) a man-s]vant1 made up ! :ole ( _! family4 ,z !y 7 /rang]s 9 ! neighb\rhood1 & 9 a mann] cut (f f int]c\rse ) ! _w1 !y liv$ q retir$1 f9d+1 9 ! gratification ( promot+ ea* o!r's happ9ess1 m satisfaction ?an !y _h ev] enjoy$ 9 ! days ( _! prosp]ity4 99 99 99 99 99 ,adv]sity1 ,i rem>k$1 ?\gh dread$ :5 at a di/ance1 is (t5 met on its ne> approa* ) calmness1 & n unfrequ5tly x becomes a s\rce ( great] happ9ess ?an prosp]ity has ev] be5 able to imp>t4 ,prosp]ity1 said ,mr4 ,arm/rong1 possesses great] attractions ?an adv]sity1 b x has a m p]nici\s influ5ce on ! m9d4 ,! pray] ( ,agur ,i admire = its simplicity & suitabl5ess1 see+ t weal? & extreme pov]ty (t5 place our pr9ciples 9 dang]3--',two ?+s h ,i requir$ ( !e2 d5y me !m n be=e ,i die2 remove f> f me vanity & lies2 give me nei!r pov]ty nor ri*es2 fe$ me ) food conv5i5t = me3 le/ ,i be full1 & d5y !e1 & say1 ,:o is ! ,"l8 or le/ ,i be poor1 & /eal1 & take ! "n ( my ,god 9 va94' ,!re is no ex]cise1 ,i obs]v$1 :i* has su* a salut>y influ5ce ov] ! human he>t1 & ov] ! =mation ( ! "*1 z pray]2 =1 by associat+ u ) ! ,au?or ( all excell5ce1 we imp]ceptibly imbibe a portion ( 8 goodness2 x is ! h& :i* lays hold ( 8 /r5g?2 & !n we enjoy peace1 because we feel secure amid/ all app>5t dang]s & positive privations4 ,b1 ,sir1 said my ho/1 h[ few pray6--h[ few und]/& ! nature ( pray]6--h[ few engage 9 ?is holy ex]cise f *oice1 or d]ive f x t satisfaction & delight :i* x is calculat$ to imp>t6 ,look+ at me ) calm e>ne/ness1 he add$1 ,su* is ! magic influ5ce :i* ! fleet+ ev5ts ( life h ov] u1 t we rema9 comp>atively indiff]5t to ! realities ( an et]nal _w1 till "s disa/] arises to break ! *>m4 ,! afflictive disp5sation :i* depriv$ me ( all my prop]ty1 & left me dep5d5t on my *ildr51 ?\gh sev]e1 has prov$ ! mo/ b5eficial occurr5ce ( my hi/ory4 ,x has taught me ! vanity z well z ! in/ability ( all e>?ly possessions2 x has l$ me to seek pure & sub/antial happ9ess 9 fell[%ip ) ! ,fa!r1 & 8 ,son1 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he !n in=m$ me t1 f 8 *ildhood1 he _h be5 a regul> att5dant at 8 p>i% *ur*1 & endeav\r$ to practise ! relative virtues :i* he s frequ5tly _h he>d inculcat$4 ,b1 dur+ ! :ole ( ?is "t1 he _h no j conception ( ! evil ( s91 or ( ! deg5]acy ( 8 nature1 or ( ! necessity ( t fai? 9 ! atonem5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/ :i* purifies ! he>t4 ,he 0 religi\s f habit1 n f conviction2 & he paid respect to ! c]emonies ( public wor%ip because o!rs did s1 r ?an f any b5efit :i* he expect$ to d]ive f !m4 ,! cottage he n[ occupi$ 0 at a consid]able di/ance f ! p>i% *ur*1 & on 8 removal to x he felt q free f ! control ( ! op9ion ( o!rs1 & usually sp5t 8 ,sabba?s at home4 ,"o day1 h[ev]1 8 curiosity 0 excit$ by "s rum\rs :i* rea*$ him respect+ ! rector1 & he resolv$ to g to he> him4 ,we all walk$ toge!r1 said he1 & on ent]+ ! *ur* we 7 /ruck ) ! size ( ! congregation1 & ! unusual s]i\sness ( ! cl]gyman1 :o 0 (ficiat+ 9 ! desk4 ,b x 0 :5 9 ! pulpit t he display$ ! f]vid & impassion$ eloqu5ce ( a holy man ( ,god4 ,!re he exhibit$ ! ^w ( life ) su* cle>ness1 & ) su* p[]1 t we 7 delight$2 & ?\gh he advanc$ "s ?+s t 7 new to u1 & :i* did n exactly agree ) our own op9ions1 yet we c\ld n refra9 f go+ aga9 on ! foll[+ ,sabba?4 ,s9ce t day we h nev] abs5t$ ourselves1 except :5 illness has compell$ u2 & n[ ,i c adore ! wisdom & ! love ( ,,him :o broke up my =m] e/abli%m5t1 9 :i* ,i liv$ a useless life1 & fix$ my resid5ce 9 ?is humble retreat1 :]e ,i h be5 br\ght to he> ! pure gospel1 :i* has be5 ! means ( infus+ spiritual life into e memb] ( my h\sehold4 ,! ways ( heav51 ,i rem>k$1 are sometimes d>k & my/]i\s2 b :5 _! ult]ior design is accompli%$1 ! obscurity vani%es1 & we are enabl$ to p]ceive m>ks ( inf9ite wisdom & b5evol5ce 9 ! ev5ts :i*1 at an e>ly /age1 appe>$ z ! precursors ( judgm5t & ( woe4 ,yes1 ,sir1 ! disp5sation by :i* ,i lo/ my prop]ty 01 inde$1 d>k & my/]i\s2 x involv$ me 9 ! dep?s ( tr\ble1 & ,i _h no res\rces ( consolation op5$ to me1 b ! sympa?y ,i receiv$ f my *ildr54 ,x did n occur to me t a graci\s ,provid5ce 0 int5d+ to promote my happ9ess by smit+ ! prosp]ity :i* ,i 0 enjoy+4 ,i reproa*$ ! ag5ts ( fraud1 :o _h deceiv$ me1 & ,i reproa*$ myself = be+ deceiv$4 ,i 0 /ung to ! quick by ! disgrace into :i* ,i 0 plung$2 & :5 ,i retir$ to ?is cottage1 ,i felt m dispos$ to murmur aga9/ ! provid5ce ( ,god1 ?an to (f] ! tribute ( a grateful he>t4 ,x is ! influ5ce ( religion :i* induces )9 u a disposition ( m9d 9 accordance ) ! sov]eign w ( our heav5ly ,fa!r1 & :i* tea*es & incl9es u to d]ive our pure/ enjoym5ts f ! manife/ations ( ,8 fav\r4 ,h5ce1 he :o possesses ! religi\s pr9ciple 9 full en]gy1 is fitt$ to meet any trial1 h[ev] sev]e1 & to reside 9 any place1 h[ev] humble1 because he believes t all ?+s are work+ toge!r = 8 good1 & t !re is no spot 9 ! univ]se f :5ce ! ,god ( provid5ce & ( grace is exclud$4 ,9 my =m] c\ntry resid5ce1 to :i* ,i _h retir$ ) a l>ge =tune1 ,i soon began to feel out ( my elem5t4 ,! decoration ( my h\se1 & ! lay+ out ( my g>d5s & pleasure-gr\nds1 kept me employ$ = a "t1 b :5 ^! 7 complet$1 ,i f\nd t ! inactivity ( a retir$ c\ntry g5tleman 0 ill suit$ to my active habits4 ,i became unhappy1 & 0 glad to leave ! c\ntry to ent] aga9 into comm]cial pursuits4 ,:5 ,i came "h ,i dread$ a r5ewal ( ! exp]im5t2 & ?\gh ,i believ$ t adv]sity w\ld assume & reta9 a p[]ful influ5ce 9 reconcil+ me to my fate1 ,i soon f\nd t adv]sity alone c\ld n induce submission to ! w ( heav51 nor produce cont5tm5t4 ,! m9d _c d]ive support f ! cause ( its depression4 ,?is mu/ come f "s o!r s\rce4 ,i h f\nd x1 or r x 0 giv5 me1 :5 & :]e ,i look$ n = x4 ,i n[ c say1 :at ,i nev] c\ld say :5 9 ! height ( my prosp]ity1 t ,i am really happy & cont5t$4 ,i h no wi% to return aga9 to ! busy _w4 ,solitude1 ,i rem>k$1 is mo/ fav\rable to ! _s ( devotion2 yet !re are _m ( ! virtues ( ! ,*ri/ian "* :i* _c be display$ b be=e ! public eye--su* z c&\r1 & b5evol5ce1 & zeal2 & z we are n to live to ourselves1 d y n ?9k1 ,sir1 x is our duty to g =? & let our light %9e be=e o!rs8 ,mo/ c]ta9ly1 ,sir2 & ?\gh ,,we are app>5tly %ut out f ! _w1 & h b few ( its temptations to allure1 & none ( its c>es to di/ract u1 yet we live q ne> en\gh to its evils to af=d u an opportunity ( display+ ^? graces ( ! ,*ri/ian "* to :i* y h allud$4 ,our ne>e/ neighb\r is a man ( weal?1 & ( ext5sive influ5ce 9 ! p>i%2 b he looks d[n on u ) contempt1 because we h embrac$ :at he calls ?is new religion1 & he does ev]y?+ 9 8 p[] to irritate & mortify u4 ,j ov] yond] hill !re are sev]al cottages1 :i* are inhabit$ by coal-m9]s1 :o are z ignorant & z deprav$ z any description ( p]sons ,i h ev] kn[n2 & :]e ignorance & vice ab\nd !re is sure to be wret*$ness4 ,h5ce1 ?\gh we d n occupy any prom95t /ation 9 ! eye ( ! public1 we are n exempt$ f ! privilege ( attempt+ to d good to o!rs1 nor f ! hon\r ( suff]+ p]secution = righte\sness' sake4 ,z y are n[ 9 ! possession ( a l>g] portion ( happ9ess ?an y ev] previ\sly enjoy$1 d y n feel a /rong] atta*m5t to life ?an y ev] felt8 ,yes1 ,sir1 ,i d2 because ,i n[ p]ceive t our life is giv5 = a nobl] purpose ?an ,i ev] conceiv$ be=e4 ,i us$ to ?9k t x 0 giv5 u = ! acquisition ( weal? & hon\r1 & = ! gratification ( ! ta/e & feel+2 b n[ ,i believe t ! orig9al design ( its be/[m5t is t we may hon\r & love ,god1 &1 ?r\gh ! m$iation ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 be prep>$ to enjoy ,8 pres5ce 9 ! et]nal _w4 ,b ?\gh ,i am m atta*$ to life ?an ev]1 ,i h no objection to resign x1 :5 x may please ,god to call me to d s4 ,at my advanc$ age1 ?\gh my heal? is good1 & my con/itution unbrok51 ,i _c expect to live _m ye>s2 yet ,i feel ! /rong pulsation ( a life ov] :i* nei!r ! fir/ nor ! second dea? h any p[]4 ,i %\ld l to live on e>?1 if x 7 ! w ( ,god1 till ,i see my de> *ildr5 embrace ! fai? ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 b if ,i %\ld be remov$ be=e t ev5t takes place1 ,i h no d\bt b ,i %all unite ) ! m9i/]+ angels & ! spirits ( ! r$eem$ 9 celebrat+ x 9 ,,8 pres5ce4 ,i am happy to he> y speak ) s mu* confid5ce on su* an important subject1 z ,i h long ?\ght t ! fe>s :i* ,*ri/ian p>5ts s (t5 & s long *]i% respect+ ! salvation ( _! *ildr51 are no less di%on\rable to ,god ?an de/ructive ( _! own peace4 ,he has comm&$ u to use ! means = ! conveyance ( tru? to _! m9ds2 & he has giv5 u _m promises ( sure success2 & ought we1 aft] all ?is1 to despair8 ,he may )hold ! r5ovat+ p[]1 to make u m importunate 9 pray]1 & to conv9ce u t human means alone w n prove effectual2 b /ill x is our duty & our privilege to expect t 8 ^w %all n return unto him void1 b t x %all accompli% t :i* he pleases1 & prosp] 9 ! ?+ :]eto he s5ds x4 ,i 0 mu* int]e/$ by ! conv]sation ( my ho/1 & my gratification 0 increas$ by he>+ t he att5d$ ! m9i/ry ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion1 ( :om he spoke ) all ! w>m? ( filial atta*m5t2 t he 0 p]sonally acqua9t$ ) my e/eem$ fri5d1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby2 & _h (t5 he>d ( ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ?\gh he knew !m n4 ,i n[ bade ?is ag$ c\ple f>ewell1 & set out to retrace my /eps to ,fairm\nt1 highly pleas$ ) ! adv5tures ( ! day1 :i* ,i f\nd z conducive to my m5tal & spiritual improvem5t1 z !y _h be5 b5eficial to my heal?4 ,,spiritual ,,reg5]ation ,a ,,reality4 ,an occurr5ce took place 9 ! c\rse ( ! day :i* reviv$ ! "q ( ! prec$+ ev5+4 ,two fun]als pass$ along ! road 9 front ( ,mr4 ,roscoe's mansion4 ,! fir/ 0 t ( a man1 :o di$ 9 ! prime ( life2 & ! second 0 t ( an infant1 :o expir$ soon aft] its bir?4 ,! man _h be5 a poa*]1 &1 l mo/ :o devote !mselves to illicit practices1 he _h liv$ a dissolute life4 ,he r>ely if ev] att5d$ *ur*2 usually sp5t 8 ,sabba?s 9 idl5ess1 or 9 ! indulg5ce ( 8 vici\s prop5sities2 0 notori\s = ! vulg>ity & impurity ( 8 mann]s2 & su* 0 8 av]sion to religion1 t :5 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole call$ to see him1 only a few days be=e 8 dea?1 he bluntly told him t z he _h liv$ )\t religion1 he _h made up 8 m9d to die )\t x4 ,! infant 0 ! fir/-born ( an int]e/+ c\ple1 :o _h be5 m>ri$ little m ?an twelve mon?s4 ,!y liv$ 9 a g5teel resid5ce at ! f>!r end ( ! village1 & 7 celebrat$ among/ _! neighb\rs no less = _! affection = ea* o!r1 ?an ! suff]+s :i* !y endur$ be=e _! union 0 consummat$4 ,! cupidity ( _! p>5ts kept !m ap>t = a p]iod ne>ly z long z ,jacob s]v$ = 8 belov$ ,ra*el1 :5 dea? came1 & by leav+ !m orphans1 broke d[n ! b>ri] :i* _h ob/ruct$ _! union4 ,b !y 7 bo? too deeply affect$ by _! loss to ev9ce any symptoms ( pleasure2 & su* 0 ! respect 9 :i* !y held ! memory ( _! p>5ts1 t !y p]mitt$ "o ye> to pass ov] _! heads be=e !y 7 m>ri$4 ,on ! nuptial morn+1 a l>ge numb] ( ! villag]s greet$ !m ) _! simple b5$ictions z !y left ! *ur*2 & :5 !y alight$ f ! c>riage to ent] _! own dwell+1 !y 7 surr\nd$ by a gr\p ( females dress$ 9 :ite1 :o pres5t$ !m ) a g>l& ( fl[]s--express+1 at ! same "t1 a wi% t _! joy might prove ( a less fad+ nature4 ,x is1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 by br++ ! incid5ts & facts ( real life to be> on ! doctr9es ( our belief1 t we are able to te/ !m4 ,! man :o has j gone to 8 grave 0 ! son ( ! p>i% cl]k1 & ,i well rememb] :5 he 0 baptiz$4 ,if reg5]ation takes place :5 ! c]emony ( baptism is p]=m$1 he 0 !n made a *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,b :at moral good result$ f ?is suppos$ *ange 9 8 /ate & "*8 ,none4 ,he grew up a wild lad--he liv$ )\t religion--& )\t x he di$4 ,b ! *ild ^: fun]al we h j se5 pass--?is babe1 ! fir/-fruits ( conjugal bliss1 :i* j made its appe>ance 9 ?is valley ( weep+1 a bran* too t5d] to ?rive 9 su* an uncong5ial soil1 aft] langui%+ = a few seconds1 exp]i5c$ a premature decay4 ,x 0 a bran* f ! wild olive1 & requir$ ! same spiritual graft+ to fit x to luxuriate 9 ! g>d5 ( ! ,"l z a m h>dy plant4 ,b if ?is spiritual op]ation _c be p]=m$ except :5 ! sacram5t ( baptism is adm9i/]$1 z "s ass]t1 !n is ?is t5d] scion a bri] or a ?orn1 ^: end is to be burn$1 = x )]$ & di$ be=e ! wat]s ( heal+ c\ld be procur$4 ,! impure & impi\s ruffian1 :o dies 9 ! act ( scornfully reject+ ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 passes at once into ! k+dom ( heav51 & takes rank ) prophets1 & apo/les1 & m>tyrs2 :ile ! little lovely babe1 :5 wak+ up into a /ate ( consci\sness1 in/ead ( feel+ ! t5d] embraces ( a "m1 is />tl$ into t]ror & angui%1 by ! sight & s\nd ( inf]nal & lo/ spirits6 ,really ?is baptismal reg5]ation ( ! ,tract>ian *ur*man is su* a mon/r\s doctr9e1 t ,i am at a loss to conceive h[ any man ( common s5se & humane feel+ c appe> z its advocate2 x is a libel on ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 a d>+ outrage on p>5tal feel+1 & altoge!r a fatal delusion4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i h be5 review+ my op9ion on ! "q ( baptismal reg5]ation s9ce our la/ discussion1 & ,i f9d ! difficulties 9 :i* x is involv$ too num]\s & too =midable to be fairly ov]come4 ,i f9d ,i mu/ ab&on x2 b 9 do+ ?is ,i am plung$ into deep p]plexity2 = ,i am utt]ly incapable ( conceiv+ :at reg5]ation c be1 unless ,i imbibe ! notions ( ! evangelical cl]gy1 :i* ,i nev] c d4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,to object to tru?1 atte/$ by conclusive evid5ce1 m]ely because x is admitt$ by a class ( m5 aga9/ :om /rong antipa?ies are improp]ly excit$1 is a m>k1 n ( wisdom1 b ( folly2 & if y pu% su* a det]m9ation to ! full ext5t ( its application1 y w be r$uc$ to ! necessity ( giv+ up y\r belief 9 ! exi/5ce ( a ,god--! ,div9e mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/--! doctr9e ( provid5ce--! resurrection & ! f9al judgm5t--z !y believe ^! doctr9es 9 common ) y4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,v true2 b y "k t prejudice is m difficult to subdue ?an reason2 & h5ce x may be t]m$ ! =lorn hope ( tru?1 :i* b few c take4 ,b z ! "q is "o ( p>am\nt importance1 & we h leisure to discuss x1 ,i wi% x to be pursu$1 & ,i %all be glad if y w give me y\r def9ition ( reg5]ation4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! ^w reg5]ation r>ely occurs 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t2 b !re are _m o!r t]ms employ$1 :i* convey ! same lead+ idea2 su* z1 be+ born aga9--born ( ! ,_s--born ( ,god--be+ made a new creature 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,h5ce1 :5 ! apo/le _h exhort$ ! ,ephesians to put (f1 ) respect to _! =m] conv]sation1 '! old man1 :i* is corrupt1 accord+ to ! deceitful lu/s1' he adds1 '& be r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( y\r m9d1 & put on ! new man1 :i* aft] ,god1' or 9 con=mity to ,8 image1 'is creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess2' & 9 8 address to ! ,romans he says1 '& be n con=m$ to ?is _w2 b be ye trans=m$ by ! r5ew+ ( y\r m9d1 t ye may prove :at is t good1 & acceptable1 & p]fect w ( ,god4' ,^! passages decid$ly prove1 at lea/ 9 my op9ion1 ! necessity ( "s moral *ange 9 ! pr9ciples1 & dispositions1 & temp]s ( our m9d2 & ,i am n aw>e t ,i c give y a bett] def9ition ( x ?an y w f9d 9 ! preface to a volume ( disc\rses :i* ,i h 9 my libr>y3--',by reg5]ation is meant1 a prevail+ disposition ( ! m9d to univ]sal hol9ess1 produc$ & *]i%$ by ! influ5ce ( ! ,div9e ,_s op]at+ 9 a mann] suitable to ! con/itution ( our nature1 z rational & acc\ntable creatures4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! passages :i* y h quot$ unque/ionably imply ! necessity ( "s moral *ange2 & ,i c conceive a propriety 9 _! application to ! ,jews1 or to pagan ,g5tiles ( anci5t times2 b !y _c1 ) any %[ ( reason1 be appli$ to u1 :o are born ,*ri/ians1 & educat$ 9 ! belief ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,no1 we are n born ,*ri/ians4 ,we are born 9 a c\ntry :]e ,*ri/ianity is pr(ess$1 & ( p>5ts :o be> ! ,*ri/ian "n1 & we h be5 educat$ 9 a belief ( ,*ri/ianity2 yet no "o is a ,*ri/ian until he is r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( 8 m9d1 & is 9 "s measure con=m$ to ! image ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o 0 holy & undefil$4 ,to prove ! correctness ( ?is /atem5t1 ,i w ref] y to our old fri5d1 ,mr4 ,trott]4 ,8 fa!r1 y "k1 0 a good man2 b he himself1 ) all 8 excell5cies1 0 an av[$ sceptic2 & 8 bro!r 0 no less dissolute 9 8 habits ?an he 0 corrupt 9 8 pr9ciples4 ,y w admit1 ,i presume1 t "s moral *ange is necess>y 9 relation to su* m54 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,c]ta9ly2 if a man be a sceptic1 8 op9ions mu/ be *ang$ be=e he c become a believ]2 & if 8 habits are deprav$1 !y mu/ be *ang$ be=e he c become a ,*ri/ian4 ,b ! majority are virtu\s1 & to ^! ,i suppose y d n int5d to apply ! doctr9e4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y may "k _m ^: *>act]s are adorn$ ) ! v>i\s traits ( excell5ce1 b h y ev] kn[n a p]fect man8--a man 9 ^: temp] !re is no flaw--9 ^: disposition !re is no p]v]sity--9 ^: pr9ciples !re is no obliquity--"o :o uni=mly1 & on all occasions1 displays ! mo/ entire & irreproa*able goodness8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,no1 ,i mu/ confess t ,i d n "k su* a "o4 ,i q admit t ! mo/ p]fect & ! mo/ amiable m5 ,i h ev] kn[n1 h1 on close acqua9tance1 disclos$ "s imp]fections ( "*1 m or less4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,& may n a p]son acquire a high degree ( virtue ev5 :ile he is de/itute ( e religi\s pr9ciple8 ,our fri5d1 ,mr4 ,fr[d1 z y may well rememb]1 0 a mo/ excell5t & virtu\s man1 & ev5 a zeal\s ,*ur*man2 b y "k t he reject$ ! ,div9e orig9 ( ,*ri/ianity1 & support$ ! *ur* z a m]e human e/abli%m5t1 :i* s]v$ to give /ability to ! gov]nm5t1 by op]at+ on ! prejudices & passions ( ! masses ( ! p ?r\gh ! m$ium ( h] cl]gy4 ,h5ce we mu/ n conf\nd morality & religion1 z ?\gh !y 7 ess5tially ! same ?+1 see+ t ! mo/ moral may be z sceptical 9 _! op9ions z ! mo/ impure1 & are (t5 ev5 m unwill+ ?an !y1 to receive ! humiliat+ doctr9es & self-d5y+ precepts ( ! gospel4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i admit ! correctness ( y\r /atem5t1 & ,i assure y t ?is view ( ! matt] has (t5 excit$ my a/oni%m5t4 ,i h 9 my p>i% a g5tleman1 :o is v humane & b5evol5t--a fai?ful fri5d--belov$ by all :o "k him2 b he has n be5 to *ur* = ne>ly tw5ty ye>s1 except :5 he came to receive ! sacram5t1 on 8 be+ elect$ %]iff ( ! c\nty4 ,i h sometimes spok5 to him on ! subject ( religion1 b he %rewdly gets away f my argum5ts by say+1 ',sir1 y are to be comm5d$ = do+ y\r duty4' ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,& w n ^! facts conv9ce y t ! moral disord] ( our nature lies 9 ! he>t1 :i* may be deceitful & desp]ately wick$ 9 ! sight ( ,god1 ev5 :ile "s ( ! virtues adorn ! "*4 ,h y yet to le>n1 my bro!r1 t pride1 :i* disda9s vulg> vice--t a love ( fame & t self-int]e/ may g5]ate _m social & dome/ic virtues1 ev5 :ile ! inn] man is enmity aga9/ ,god1 nei!r recogniz+ ! au?ority ( 8 law1 nor embrac+ ! tru?s ( ! gospel8 ,on ?is subject ,i c speak ) /rong p]sonal feel+2 & if ,i may ref] to a passage 9 my own hi/ory1 x is n to gratify vanity1 b to illu/rate ! di/9ction :i* ! ,scriptures pres]ve betwe5 morality & p]sonal religion4 ,i liv$ = _m ye>s a virtu\s life1 atta*$ to ! *ur*1 & devot+ mu* ( my "t to ! /udy ( ! ,scriptures1 rev]5c+ ,god z a great & good be+1 & believ+ 9 ! ,div9e mission ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 b dur+ ! :ole ( ?is "t ,i 0 ignorant ( ! ali5ation ( my affections f ,god--( ! actual depravity ( my he>t--( ! ess5tial evil ( s92 nor c\ld ,i und]/& h[ we are to be sav$ by grace1 ?r\gh fai?1 until x pleas$ ,god to enlight5 my und]/&+2 !n all obscurity vani%$1 & n[1 ,i tru/1 ,i "k ! my/]ies ( tru? m p]fectly4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y :o embrace :at are t]m$ evangelical s5tim5ts1 always employ a my/ical phraseology ( spee*1 :i* no "o c und]/& b ! initiat$2 & ?is is "o pr9cipal cause ( ! prejudice :i* prevails aga9/ !m among/ ! m intellig5t & less en?usia/ic "p ( society4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b our my/ical phraseology ( spee*1 z y are pleas$ to t]m x1 is ! v language ( ,scripture2 & ! inspir$ writ]s :o h employ$ x1 w\ld d\btless use x n[1 if !y 7 speak+ to u4 ,y1 !n1 ought to transf] y\r objections f u to !m2 b 9 do+ s1 y w\ld be enc\nt]+ an au?ority :i* y pr(ess to v5]ate4 ,b1 aft] all1 ! objection is less aga9/ ! phraseology ( ,scripture1 ?an aga9/ ! tru? ( :i* x is ! appo9t$ vehicle ( communication4 ,pride1 "u "s peculi> modification1 is ! epidemic disease ( our nature2 b none are m "u its dom9ion ?an m5 ( intellig5ce1 ( ta/e1 & ( virtue2 & x is aga9/ ?is passion t ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ directs ! ?und] ( its p[]4 ,h[ mortify+ to a man ( intellectual fame1 ^: sup]ior g5ius feels equal to ! compreh5sion ( :ole sy/ems ( tru?1 by a s+le ex]tion ( its p[]1 to be told t ':osoev] %all n receive ! k+dom ( ,god z a little *ild1 %all n ent] !re96' ,h[ mortify+ to a man1 ^: amiable temp]1 ^: social habits1 ^: fasc9at+ mann]s1 ^: con/itutional virtues h comb9$ to raise him f> above 8 fell[s1 to be told t he mu/ come d[n f 8 vantage-gr\nd1 to kneel at ! same ?rone ( grace ) publicans & h>lots1 & implore =giv5ess 9 language equally humiliat+ ) t :i* !y employ6 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i h always ?\ght t ! cultivation ( ! virtues pr$ispos$ ! m9d to receive ! tru?s ( ,*ri/ianity2 b if y\r /atem5t be correct1 a virtu\s man may be no m fit = ! k+dom ( heav5 ?an a pr(ane "o4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,nor c he be1 unless he is born aga94 ,he may1 l ! ,ph>isee 9 ! gospel1 tru/ 9 ! m]it ( 8 virtues = salvation1 in/ead ( tru/+ 9 ! r$emption made by ,jesus ,*ri/2 b hav+ no j p]ceptions ( ! deg5]acy ( 8 nature1 he repudiates ) disda9 ! doctr9e ( reg5]ation1 :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ ass]ts to be univ]sally necess>y4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!n y believe t all m5 are deprav$1 ?\gh n equally corrupt2 & t all1 not)/&+ _! v>i\s %ades ( excell5ce1 /& 9 equal ne$ ( ! moral *ange :i* y ?9k reg5]ation d5otes8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,we %\ld rememb] t ,*ri/ianity is ess5tially a re/orative disp5sation2 x be>s a cont9ual respect to a /ate f :i* man is fall51 & is a provision = repair+ t ru9 :i* ! introduction ( moral evil has br\ght ^u him4 ,expos$ to ! displeasure ( ,god1 & ! curse ( 8 law1 he /&s 9 ne$ ( a ,r$eem]2 disord]$ 9 8 p[]s1 & crim9ally av]se to 8 duty1 he equally ne$s a ,sanctifi]4 ,& x is to m5 ( e age & ( e clime1 z guilty & deprav$ s9n]s1 )\t pay+ any respect to ! light] degrees ( _! depravity & guilt1 t ! gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/ br+s ! glad tid+s ( complete r$emption2 b if any reject x1 ?r\gh a false conception t !y d n require its r5ovat+ p[] or its cleans+ virtue1 !y are1 9 ! language ( ! ,scriptures1 emphatically d5om9at$ unbeliev]s1 on :om ! wra? ( ,god abide? cont9ually4 ,! conv]sation 0 "h int]rupt$ by ! entrance ( ! ladies1 :o in=m$ u t !y _h made a call at ,fairm\nt1 :]e !y _h be5 highly gratifi$4--,inde$1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 ,i mu/ confess t ,i 0 mo/ agreeably disappo9t$4 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s is no less accompli%$ ?an intellig5t2 & ,i 0 delight$ ) h] frank & *e]ful disposition1 & ! elegant ease ( h] mann]s4 ,in/ead ( a demure lady1 disgu/$ ) ! _w1 & absorb$ 9 ! anticipations ( a future /ate1 %e talk$ pleasantly ( m5 & ?+s1 z a cont5t$ & a happy resid5t among/ !m4 ,i c\ld p]ceive t religion 0 h] fav\rite !me2 yet !re 0 no gloom ) x1 nor ov]we5+ self-conceit4 ,%e appe>$ almo/ l an angel plead+ ! cause ( heav51 & t 9 su* language & ) su* feel+ z ,i nev] be=e he>d or witness$4 ,%e dis5gag$ ! religi\s pr9ciple f all its connections & associations ) human =ms & c]emonials1 & pres5t$ x 9 its own native simplicity & purity2 ,i c\ld see t x 0 to h] no less a s\rce ( felicity ?an a subject ( contemplation & discussion4 ,%e mu/ be1 inde$1 a happy woman4 ,x is g5]ally suppos$1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 t ! religi\s pr9ciple1 :5 x takes possession ( ! m9d1 p]vad+ all its p[]s1 & regulat+ all its movem5ts1 necess>ily becomes ! s\rce ( p]petual dejection & sorr[2 b a m false notion nev] obta9$ curr5cy4 ,true religion is n a s\rce ( mis]y1 b a p]5nial spr+ ( cont5tm5t2 ! day-/> ( hope1 ! ris+ & sett+ sun ( human happ9ess4 ,b y "k1 my de>1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 t y\r religion prohibits y f p>ticipat+ 9 _m s\rces ( amusem5t 9 :i* y once took great delight2 & z !y are s innoc5t & s agreeable1 ,i _c b ?9k t 9 ?is respect x mu/ be pa9ful to y to make ! sacrifices :i* y\r religion requires y to make4 ,if1 mamma1 ,i look$ back on my =m] s\rces ( gratification ) a l+]+ eye1 & /ill long$ to p>ticipate 9 !m1 ,i c]ta9ly %\ld feel ! re/ra9+ p[] to be pa9ful2 b ! grace ( ,god1 by r5ew+ my m9d1 has entirely *ang$ my ta/e2 & n[ ! !atre1 ! ball1 or ! c>d-p>ty1 w\ld be to me z mu* a s\rce ( actual pa9 z !y once 7 ( ephem]al joy4 ,:ile soj\rn+ 9 ?is vale ( life1 ! enjoym5t ( fell[%ip ) my heav5ly ,fa!r is m ?an a recomp5se = ! loss ( ^? pleasures :i* ,i h ab&on$4 ,on :i* ,mr4 ,roscoe rem>k$3 ,if ! revelation ( m]cy 0 int5d$ to promote our happ9ess1 x c]ta9ly w\ld fail 9 accompli%+ its design if x prov$ a s\rce ( mis]y4 ,b1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 ,i h nev] yet conceiv$ ( religion z be+ a s\rce ( m5tal bliss4 ,i h felt x a duty to be religi\s1 b nev] a pleasure4 ,i h read ov] my pray]s1 b !y nev] came f my he>t4 ,i h practis$ "s ( ! self-d5y+ virtues ( religion1 b x has be5 m f a s5se ( duty ?an f actual pref]5ce4 ,i h sometimes ?\ght ( go+ to heav51 b ,i h nev] d]iv$ any gratification f anticipat+ x4 ,o no1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 int]rupt+ h]1 nei!r h ,i4 ,b1 repli$ ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 "o ?+ is c]ta91 !re is "s ess5tial diff]5ce 9 ! orig9 & ! "* ( t religion :i* is a s\rce ( real pleasure1 & t :i* is embrac$ f a m]e s5se ( duty4 ,yes1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ! religion :i* is embrac$ f a m]e s5se ( duty1 is ! religion ( =ms & c]emonies2 :ile ! religion :i* is ! s\rce ( m5tal bliss1 is ! religion ( pr9ciple & ( feel+4 ,! "o may be assum$ or laid aside z fancy or z conv5i5ce may dictate2 b ! o!r1 tak+ up its abode 9 ! he>t1 live? & abide? = ev]4 ,all false religions take man z he is2 !y accommodate !mselves to 8 errors & 8 passions2 !y leave him ess5tially ! same z !y f\nd him2 !y foll[ ! man1 !y are =m$ aft] 8 lik5ess3 :]eas 9 g5u9e religion ! man *anges--he is modell$ aft] ! image ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! gospel1 in/ead ( flatt]+1 tells him t 9 8 pres5t /ate he is incapable ( p]=m+ its duties or ( reli%+ its joys2 t he mu/ be trans=m$1 or he _c ent] into ! k+dom ( ,god2 & :at x requires x produces2 h5ce all is ord] & h>mony4 ,= ev]y?+ 9 ! disp5sation ( ! gospel & ! con/itution ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur* is new2 we h 'a new cov5ant2' we 'approa* ,god by a new & liv+ way2' we 's+ a new song2' we are call$ by a new "n2 accord+ to 8 promise we look = 'new heav5s & a new e>?1 :]e9 dwelle? righte\sness4' ',he t sitte? ^u ! ?rone sai?1 ,behold ,i create all ?+s new4' ,c we wond] !n t we are requir$ to 'put (f ! old man ) 8 de$s1 & to put on ! new man2' 'to walk 9 newness ( life2' 'to s]ve him 9 ! newness ( ! _s1 & n 9 ! oldness ( ! lett]8' t we are assur$ 't nei!r circumcision availe? any?+1 nor uncircumcision1 b a new creature2' 't if any man be 9 ,*ri/1 he is a new creature2 old ?+s are pass$ away1 behold1 all ?+s are become new8' ,i feel1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 "u ! impulse ( /rong excitem5t4 ,"s /range emotions--conflict+ emotions--:i* ,i "k n h[ to embody 9 di/9ct & appropriate =ms ( expression4 ,i h be5 religi\s--scrupul\sly religi\s--& yet my religi\s ideas h be5 vague & indef9ite2 my religion has nev] engag$ my affections4 ,i felt *>m$ :ile li/5+ to ! *a/e eloqu5ce ( ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :5 speak+ ( ! practical influ5ce ( ! love & grace ( ,*ri/ on h] s\l2 & y\r correct di/9ctions betwe5 ! religion ( m]e =m & ! religion ( pr9ciple1 conf\nd & subdue me2 b ,i want two ?+s1 :i* y1 ,sir1 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s seem to possess--,i want a _s to disc]n ! di/9ction1 & a he>t to feel x4 ,yes1 !re mu/ be a m5tal *ange 9 me be=e ,i c see z y see1 & feel z y feel4 ,h] husb&1 int]rupt+ h]1 exclaim$1 ,my de>1 y mu/ put a curb on y\r imag9ation1 or be=e y leave = ! sob] quietude ( home1 y w become an evangelical en?usia/4 ,to be c&id2 ,i am awe-/ruck by ! new discov]ies ,i am mak+1 or r by ! new visions ( religi\s tru? :i* are ris+ be=e me4 ,inde$1 ,i mu/ h ! religion ( pr9ciple2 t ( m]e =m has no life1 no p[]2 x ?r[s out no attractions2 x t\*es n ! he>t to excite its affections2 x does n br+ me into contact ) a liv+ ,savi\r2 nor does x inspire me ) a hope full ( immortality4 ,my de>1 said h] husb&1 y surprise me4 ,y _c feel m surpris$ ?an ,i feel myself4 ,i feel on ! eve ( "s great crisis 9 my moral hi/ory1 & yet ,i see no?+ di/9ctly1 except ! utt] wor?lessness ( a religion ( m]e =m )\t a liv+ pr9ciple4 ,we 7 all too mu* a/oni%$ by ?is sudd5 outbur/ ( impassion$ feel+1 to make any obs]vations2 at l5g? ,miss ,roscoe broke ?r\gh ! sil5ce1 :i* 0 felt to be pa9fully oppressive1 by say+1 ,i hope1 my de> aunt1 ! ,div9e ,_s is g5tly lead+ y into ! way ( peace & ! pa?s ( righte\sness1 = 8 "n's sake4 ,:at is n[ obscure w soon become cle>2 wait pati5tly on ! ,"l until ! day ( explanation dawn1 & !n ! day-/> ( hope w arise 9 y\r he>t4 ,,! ,,evid5ces ,,( ,,spiritual ,,reg5]ation4 ,on return+ f a walk 9 ! g>d51 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe said to 8 bro!r1 ,i h j be5 hav+ a talk ) y\r g>d5]1 & ,i ?9k y h got "o ( ! mo/ indu/ri\s & intellig5t workm5 ,i h ev] met )2 he bo? und]/&s h[ to cultivate 8 g>d5 & h[ to cultivate 8 m9d4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,rob]t is a v good & a v clev] s]vant2 he respects ! apo/olic injunction1 & r5d]s ob$i5ce1 n ) eye-s]vice1 z a man-pleas]1 b z a s]vant ( ,*ri/1 do+ ! w ( ,god f ! he>t4 ,he is consci5ti\s & intellig5t2 & ,i believe t he w\ld nei!r wa/e my "t by indol5ce1 nor my prop]ty by neglig5ce or extravagance4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,a good s]vant is v valuable2 b1 l mo/ o!r valuable ?+s1 he is v r>e4 ,y\r g>d5] seems mu* atta*$ to y1 & says he hopes to die 9 y\r s]vice4 ,f ! /yle ( 8 conv]sation1 & ! ext5t ( 8 g5]al in=mation1 ,i %\ld suppose he has _h a sup]ior education1 & t he mu/ h se5 bett] days4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,no2 he nev] occupi$ a high] rank 9 life ?an he does at pres5t4 ,8 fa!r1 :o is /ill liv+ 9 "o ( my cottages 9 ! village1 is a v wor?y man1 :o has br\ght up a l>ge family1 & he (t5 boa/s ( hav+ done x )\t receiv+ any assi/ance f ! p>i%4 ,he is a f9e specim5 ( ! true ,engli% "* 9 its primitive /ate4 ,ab\t ?ree ye>s s9ce he 0 v ill2 & z we knew t 8 res\rces 7 scanty1 we vot$ him tw5ty %ill+s at a ve/ry meet+1 :i* ! ov]se] 0 reque/$ to give to him4 ,b :5 ! money 0 pres5t$ he said1 ',i am mu* oblig$ to y1 ,sir1 & to ! o!r g5tlem51 = y\r k9dness1 b ,i w nev] eat bread t's b\ght ) p>i% money2 no1 ,sir1 ,i won't disgrace my family 9 my old age4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,t is a noble _s6 ,if su* a _s 7 g5]ally diffus$ among our lab\r+ population1 !re w\ld be m virtue & m happ9ess 9 ! c\ntry4 ,i am n surpris$ t y h su* a s]vant1 n[ ,i f9d t he has su* a fa!r4 ,is ! old man evangelical 9 8 pr9ciples8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 & 9 8 practice2 b he 0 n able to infuse 8 pr9ciples into 8 son1 :o = _m ye>s ev9c$ /rong antipa?ies aga9/ 8 fa!r's piety4 ,he inh]it$ 8 hone/y1 & indu/ry1 & high indep5d5t _s2 b he 0 v pr(ane1 :i* 0 a s\rce ( great di/ress to ! good old man4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ,i %\ld hope t he is n s n[1 = ,i 0 l$ to inf]1 f "s expressions :i* he us$1 t he 0 a v virtu\s man4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 he is virtu\s1 & m ?an virtu\s--he is n[ decid$ly pi\s4 ,he is a liv+ witness ( ! doctr9e ( reg5]ation2 & if y g & ask him :at x is1 he w tell y t x is an int]nal *ange 9 ! dispositions & prop5sities ( ! m9d1 produc$1 n by ! application ( wat] 9 baptism1 b by ! r5ew+ p[] ( ! ,div9e ,_s4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i did n ?9k t talk+ ( ! old man & 8 son w\ld lead u to ! subject ( our late discussion2 b z x has come up aga91 let me ask y "o "q--,if reg5]ation d n take place at ! "t ( our baptism1 :5 does x take place1 & h[ w x be possible = u to decide :e!r we h be5 reg5]at$ or n8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if x inv>iably take place at ! "t ( baptism1 accord+ to ! popul> con/ruction ( our pray]-book1 & ! curr5t belief ( ! ,tract>ian memb]s ( our *ur*1 no?+ m w\ld be necess>y to conv9ce u t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god ?an an atte/$ copy ( our baptismal regi/]1 :i* ,i presume1 on reflection1 y w deem too prepo/]\s & too haz>d\s to be admitt$4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b admitt+1 = ! sake ( ! argum5t1 t baptism is reg5]ation1 :]e w\ld be ! haz>d ( lett+ our assurance ( x dep5d on an atte/$ copy ( our p>i% regi/]8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 suppose su* an atte/$ copy c\ld n be obta9$1 !n we c\ld h no sub/antial pro( ( our reg5]ation4 ,we may be ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 & we may be inh]itors ( ! k+dom ( heav52 b if ! (ficiat+ m9i/] neglect to record ! fact ( our baptism1 or if ! regi/]-book %\ld be lo/ or burnt1 x w be impossible = u to prove x1 ev5 ?\gh ! ,_s itself be> witness ) our _s t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,to :at a dilemma1 !n1 may a son ( ,god be r$uc$6 ,he may be 9 ! possession ( e moral evid5ce ( 8 filial relation to 8 heav5ly ,fa!r--he may love him1 fe> him1 & glorify him2 he may h put (f ! old man1 :i* is corrupt accord+ to ! deceitful lu/s2 & may h put on ! new man1 :i* aft] ,god is creat$ 9 righte\sness & true hol9ess3 b n be+ able to e/abli% ! fact ( 8 baptism by ! production ( a g5u9e copy ( its ins]tion 9 ! p>i% regi/]1 he is n able to prove ! fact ( 8 reg5]ation4 ',a situation ?is ( d\bt1 susp5se1 & anxiety1 ) reg>d to our et]nal welf>e1 to :i* x is reasonable to believe t1 ) su* a revelation ( 8 w z ,*ri/ianity pr(esses to be1 ! ,fa!r ( m]cies & ,god ( all com=t w\ld n expose 8 humble creatures4'#ac #ac ,dr4 ,mant4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i am satisfi$ t x does n inv>iably nor necess>ily take place at baptism2 b !n1 :5 does x take place8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x does n uni=mly take place at any p>ticul> age1 b precisely at t p]iod 9 ! life ( man :i* ! ,_s ( ,god det]m9es4 ,"s1 ,i h no d\bt1 are reg5]at$ by ! ,holy ,_s 9 ! days ( infancy1 & gr[ up into life "u ! influ5ce ( ! holy pr9ciples :i* 7 implant$ 9 _! s\l :5 !y _h no consci\sness ( x4 ,i h a book at h&1 f :i* ,i w read y a passage t is q to ! po9t3--',god has wisely giv5 to ! female sex a peculi> t5d]ness ( address1 & an easy & ins9uat+ mann]1 :i* is admirably adapt$ to ! great end = :i* he int5d$ x1 t ( convey+ k to *ildr51 & mak+ t5d] impressions on _! m9ds2 & !re is h>dly any view 9 :i* ! importance ( ! sex m evid5tly appe>s4' ,x seems to me t *ildr5 may e>ly come to h "s appreh5sions ( :at is mo/ important 9 religion4 ,!y may h a rev]5ce = ,god1 & a love = him1 z t great ,fa!r :o made !m1 & t k9d fri5d :o gives !m ev]y?+ t !y h2 & !y may h a fe> ( do+ any?+ t w\ld displease him4 ,& ?\gh x is n s easy = !m to und]/& ! doctr9es peculi> to a ,r$eem]1 yet :5 !y he> ( ,*ri/ z ! ,son ( ,god1 :o came d[n f heav5 to tea* m5 & *ildr5 ! way ?i!r1 & :o di$ to deliv] !m f dea? & hell1 _! little he>ts may well be impress$ ) su* ?\ghts z ^!1 & !y may f9d a gr[+ desire to be in/ruct$ 9 :at ,*ri/ is & :at he taught & did1 & also to d :at %all appe> to be 8 w4 ,& :]ev] ?is is ! prevail+ disposition1 x seems to me t ! se$s ( hol9ess are s[n 9 t s\l1 ?\gh b small pr(ici5cy may be made 9 k1 & ?\gh ! capacities = s]vice may be v l[4 ,b ! t5d5cy to t :i* is evil & ! av]sion to t :i* is good1 :i* *ildr5 g5]ally discov]1 is a decisive pro( t v few are r5ew$ at ?is e>ly p]iod4 ,!y (t5 outgr[ _! religi\s impressions1 yield to ! =ce ( temptations1 & all[ !mselves to be drawn aside f ! pa? ( duty by ! attractive *>ms :i* a deceitful _w holds out to allure & de/roy4 ,b1 :ile gl[+ ) heal? & devot+ !mselves to ! pleasures & amusem5ts ( ?is life1 x (t5 pleases ,god to arre/ !m 9 _! c>e] ( folly z !y are ent]+ on ! age ( manhood1 or dur+ ! fir/ few ye>s ( x1 & !n !y yield !mselves unto ,god z ^? t are alive f ! dead4 ',"s1' to quote f ! same au?or1 'are wr\ght ^u by ,div9e grace 9 ! advance & ev5 9 ! decl9e ( life4 ,!re are b few :o arrive at :at may be call$ old age1 & ( !m b v few :o1 at t p]iod1 feel ! great *ange2 nor %all we be mu* surpris$ at ?is if we consid] ! invet]ate nature ( bad habits1 :i* r5d]s x almo/ z h>d = !m t are accu/om$ to d evil to le>n to d good1 z x is = ! ,e?iopian to *ange 8 sk91 or ! leop>d 8 spots4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b "o %\ld imag9e t ! m our reason is improv$1 & ! ne>] we get to ano!r _w1 ! m solemnly & deeply ! he>t w\ld be affect$ by ! great & awful tru?s ( religion4 ,y nev] ?\ght s mu* nor s deeply on religi\s subjects :5 y 7 "y z y d n[2 &1 !re=e1 ,i wond] y agree ) y\r au?or 9 suppos+ ?is to be a v unfav\rable p]iod to be reg5]at$4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,v true2 b ,i _c see "o ( my own age 9 ! :ole circle ( my acqua9tance1 :o has be5 impress$ 9 a simil> mann] to myself4 ',x is 9 va9 to reason aga9/ facts1' says a judici\s writ]1 '& exp]i5ce proves t x is an uncommon ?+ = p]sons to be awak5$ & re=m$ 9 old age2 especially if !y h be5 educat$ 9 ! pr9ciples ( religion4 ,nev]!less1 to prove ! inf9ite en]gy & sov]eignty ( ,div9e grace1 ,god is sometimes pleas$ to r5ew ev5 su*3 ,he t\*es ! rock :i* has /ood = ages unmov$1 & ! wat]s fl[ =?2 ,he says to ! dry bones--live1 & !y are animat$ ) life2 & !n1 ) ! vig\r ( a r5ew$ y\?1 !y devote !mselves to ,god4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!n y ?9k t ?is great *ange 9 ! human he>t may take place at any p]iod ( life1 ?\gh y ?9k t ! season ( y\? or e>ly manhood is ! mo/ fav\rable4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i d4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,w y n[ tell me by :at sort ( evid5ce a p]son :o is actually reg5]at$ acquires a satisfactory k ( ! fact8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! apo/le says1 ',!re=e1 if any man be 9 ,*ri/1 he is a new creature3 old ?+s are pass$ away2 behold1 all ?+s are become new4' ,:5 an immoral man und]goes ?is int]nal r5ovation1 !re w be su* a *ange 9 8 habits & 9 8 conv]sation t x w be conspicu\s to all :o "k him4 ,! swe>] w fe> an oa?--! drunk>d w put f him ! intoxicat+ cup--! ,sabba?-break] w keep holy ! day ( re/--! impure1 :o h be5 z a walk+ pe/il5ce 9 ! social _w1 w become *a/e--& ^? :o h display$ ! m malignant & f]oci\s passions1 w di/+ui% !mselves by _! meekness1 g5tl5ess1 & humility4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b may n ?is re=mation take place 9 ! "* ( ! m dissolute1 )\t any *ange be+ effect$ 9 ! dispositions & prop5sities ( _! he>ts8 ,mr4 ,rosco4--,yes2 ! influ5ce ( p]suasion1 ( example1 ( self-int]e/1 & ( mortifi$ pride--! decay ( ! vig\r ( ! animal passions1 & a fe>ful appreh5sion ( future judgm5t1 w sometimes op]ate a mo/ surpris+ re=mation 9 "s ( ! m lic5ti\s2 b :5 x proce$s f any ( ^! causes1 if !y d n relapse into _! =m] c\rse ( evil1 !y become satisfi$ ) a m]e scantl+ ( ext]ior morality--ev9c+1 at ! same "t1 ! utmo/ degree ( av]sion to ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,b :5 ?is re=mation 9 ! "* proce$s f ! r5ovation ( ! he>t1 x resembles ! %9+ light1 :i* %9es cle>] & bright] until ! p]fect day2 ^? :o und]go x become decid$ly pi\s1 & usually engage 9 ! holy ex]cises ( religion ) a high degree ( animation & delight4 ,!y w speak 9 ! mo/ exalt$ t]ms ( ! ,r$eem]--( ! greatness ( 8 love1 & ( ! sov]eignty ( 8 grace2 !y w discov] ! mo/ int5se conc]n = ! spiritual welf>e ( o!rs 9 :om s9 is reign+ unto dea?2 & :ile !y w (t5 look back ) a/oni%m5t on ! sc5es ( dang] f :i* !y h be5 deliv]$1 !y w boldly & *e]fully devote !mselves to ! s]vice ( ,*ri/1 not)/&+ ! opposition or ! p]secution !y may h to enc\nt]4 ,i rememb]1 :5 my g>d5]1 ,rob]t1 felt ! great *ange1 he became all at once s anxi\s to g & he> ,mr4 ,+leby prea*1 s mu* atta*$ to 8 ,bible1 s zeal\s = ! conv]sion ( 8 fell[-s]vants1 & s fond ( conv]s+ on ! ess5tial doctr9es ( ! gospel1 t ,i ?\ght at ! "t he w\ld lose 8 s5ses2 b n[ ,i c easily acc\nt = x all2 & ?\gh "s light] %ades ( imp]fection /ill re/ on 8 "*1 yet he holds fa/ 8 integrity1 & is a liv+ witness ( ! efficacy ( ! gospel1 :i* is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation to e "o t believe?4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if ,i mi/ake n1 y h ass]t$ t ?is r5ovation ( ! he>t is z necess>y = a moral p]son1 ^: "* is adorn$ ) _m social virtues1 z = "o :o is op5ly pr(ane4 ,n[1 if we admit ?is to be correct1 :at p]ceptible *ange c take place 9 8 conduct :5 he is r5ew$1 & by :at evid5ces c he be conv9c$ ( x8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!re w n be t visible transition1 9 8 case1 f a /ate ( depravity to a /ate ( purity2 b ! moral man1 :5 reg5]at$1 w become a pi\s man4 ,he w discov] ! same anxiety on ! "q ( 8 p]sonal salvation--! same atta*m5t to ! ,bible--! same zeal = ! conv]sion ( o!rs--! same disposition to conv]se on ! ess5tial doctr9es ( ! gospel1 z ! reg5]at$ immoral man2 & he w ascribe ?is *ange to ! same sup]natural cause2 &1 by ! av[al ( 8 s5tim5ts & by 8 decision1 he w provoke ! same expression ( scorn & contempt f ! m5 ( ! _w4 ,!re w be a /rik+ simil>ity betwe5 8 "* & 8 religi\s habits aft] 8 reg5]ation1 & ! "* & religi\s habits ( "o :o 0 previ\sly an immoral man1 b :o has be5 r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( 8 m9d2 & !y w bo? be 9 possession ( m satisfactory evid5ces ( _! reg5]ation ?an any ext]ior *ange :i* _! "* & _! life may supply4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:at are ^? o!r evid5ces ( reg5]ation to :i* y n[ ref]8 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe n[ became mu* excit$4 ,yes1 %e said1 t's ! important "q ,i want expla9$4 ,i h be5 liv+ _m ye>s "u a mo/ fatal delusion1 = ?\gh baptiz$1 ,i am n reg5]at$2 nor d ,i z yet "k :at reg5]ation is4 ,be v simple & pla9 9 y\r explanation4 ,%e n[ sat look+ & li/5+ ) a fix$ int5sity ( anxi\s e>ne/ness1 rem9d+ me ( ! appe>ance ( a def5dant :om ,i once wat*$ 9 a cr[d$ c\rt1 dur+ ! prolong$ consultation ( ! jury1 ^: v]dict 0 to secure to him ! possession ( 8 ri* inh]itance1 or r$uce him to comp>ative paup]ism4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,a p]son :o is reg5]at$ w be introduc$ z into a new _w2 ! transition f 8 =m] to 8 new moral condition1 :e!r x takes place sudd5ly1 or by a gradual process1 w be s cle> to 8 m9d t he _c d\bt x2 he w =m new & m accurate p]ceptions ( ! "* ( ,god--( 8 own "*--( ! visible & invisible _w--& ( ! (ficial "* ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 he w feel ! =ce ( obligations press+ ^u him1 ( :i* he _h previ\sly =m$ no conception1 & he w discov] s\rces ( enjoym5t ( a new & a m ref9$ ord]4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i fe> y are n[ tak+ me into an imag9>y region1 :]e we %all be bo? lo/ amid/ ! obscurities ( a fanatical & en?usia/ic belief4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i am z great an enemy to fanaticism z y\rself2 b y w p]mit me to say t ?is t]m is (t5 affix$ z a /igma on p]sonal piety4 ,i am n[ m]ely /at+ facts1 :i* are atte/$ by ! evid5ce ( exp]i5ce4 ,d we n read 9 ! ,bible t ! r5ew$ man has ! eye ( 8 und]/&+ enlight5$8 ,does n ?is expression imply t be=e 8 r5ovation 8 und]/&+ 0 d>k5$1 ?r\gh ! ignorance t 0 )9 him8 ,& c we suppose t he discov]s no fre% objects ( contemplation & delight :5 ?is new p[] ( spiritual vision is imp>t$8 ,he has new appreh5sions ( ! spirituality & omnipres5ce ( ,god--( 8 maje/y & purity--( 8 p[] & pati5ce--( 8 goodness--& especially ( 8 condesc5sion 9 he>+ & answ]+ pray]4 ,& :5 he turns 8 eye 9 ^u himself1 he discov]s 8 guilt1 8 depravity1 & 8 unwor?9ess2 & exclaims1 ,woe is me1 = ,i am unclean6 ,he is no less a/oni%$ at ! ,div9e =be>ance t[>ds him ?an he is at 8 own ins5sibility & +ratitude2 & :ile he (f]s up ! tribute ( praise to ! ,god ( 8 m]cies1 he abhors himself1 & rep5ts 9 du/ & 9 a%es4 ,b 8 *ief att5tion is fix$ on ! p]son ( ! ,r$eem]--on ! efficacy ( 8 dea?--on ! preval5ce ( 8 int]cession--on 8 amaz+ & b\ndless love = s9n]s--ev5 ! *ief4 ,on ^! gr& & important !mes he dwells ) ! mo/ enraptur$ delight4 ,!y n[ appe> be=e him inve/$ ) a *>m all _! own2 & he is no less a/oni%$ :5 he rememb]s 8 =m] indiff]5ce to !m1 ?an he is at t dea?-l ins5sibility :i* ! great majority ar\nd him discov]4 ,! pleasures & ! pursuits ( ! _w1 :i* once engross$ s l>ge a portion ( 8 att5tion1 & s p[]fully int]e/$ 8 passions1 n[ s9k into insignificance :5 comp>$ ) ! realities ( ! invisible /ate2 & ?\gh he feels no disposition to neglect 8 pres5t duties1 yet he (t5 anticipates1 ) int5se emotions ( delight1 ! glory :i* is to be reveal$ on ent]+ ! k+dom ( heav54 ,hav+ be5 r$eem$ by ! preci\s blood ( ,*ri/1 & sanctifi$ 9 "p by ! et]nal ,_s1 he n[ feels ! p[]ful obligations ( gratitude & love con/ra9+ him to yield himself to ,god1 to s]ve & glorify him4 ,he c n[ )\t regret leave 8 s9ful pleasure1 & f m$itation1 pray]1 & li/5+ to ! gospel's joy\s s\nd1 he c d]ive real & sub/antial happ9ess4 ,b "o ( ! mo/ satisfactory evid5ces ( reg5]ation is an av]sion to s91 & an ard5t desire = an entire con=mity to ! purity ( ! ,div9e nature1 :i* e r5ew$ man feels--an av]sion :i* is n direct$ exclusively aga9/ op5 immoralities1 b :i* ext5ds to ! pr9ciples ( evil :i* lie conceal$ 9 ! recesses ( ! he>t4 ,h5ce1 8 pray] w be--,cleanse ?\ me f secret faults2 keep back ?y s]vant f presumptu\s s92 let no iniquity h dom9ion ov] me2 lead me n into temptation1 b deliv] me f all evil4 ,b ! r5ew$ man is n m anxi\s to be pres]v$ f ! dom9ion ( s9ful passions & pr9ciples1 ?an he is to become holy1 ev5 z ,god is holy4 ,& z he kn[s t ?is assimilation c be produc$ only by imm$iate int]c\rse ) ,god1 he walks 9 a /ate ( habitual communion ) him2 & ?\gh he is n always consci\s ( 8 pres5ce1 nor always fav\r$ ) ! s5sible manife/ations ( x1 yet he cleaves to him 9 ! purposes ( 8 he>t4 ,n[1 ,i appeal to y1 if su* a *ange 9 ! "*1 9 ! views1 & 9 ! ta/es ( a man1 is n a p[]ful evid5ce ( 8 hav+ und]gone t int]nal r5ovation or reg5]ation :i* ! ,scriptures repres5t to be indisp5sably necess>y to fit u = ! k+dom ( heav54 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 ,i mu/ confess t su* a *ange is a m rational evid5ce ( reg5]ation ?an ! simple fact t ! baptismal c]emony has be5 p]=m$2 b h[ few ( ^? :o h be5 baptiz$ possess any su* evid5ce ( _! be+ ! *ildr5 ( ,god1 & ! inh]itors ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?is is too true2 &1 alas6 :at an appall+ tru?6 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 :o li/5$ ) pr(\nd att5tion to ! :ole ( ?is discussion1 on ris+ ) h] niece to take a /roll 9 ! g>d51 said1 ,:at a burlesque on ! sanctity ( our pure & sublime fai?1 to see an immoral man1 :5 reprov$ = 8 vices1 & w>n$ to flee f ! wra?1 delib]ately appeal to ! fact ( 8 hav+ be5 baptiz$1 to prove t he is a *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav56 ,c we conceive ( any?+ m pu]ile1 or m calculat$ to enc\rage p]sons to riot 9 s91 fe>less ( ! fe>ful consequ5ces8 ,x is q "t ?is fatal h]esy 0 driv5 out ( our *ur*1 & torn out ( our pray]-book4 ,i ?9k s too1 aunt2 b :at commotion w\ld be excit$ among/ our *ur*-go+ p if any legal attempt 7 made to sub/itute ! simple & significant baptism ( ! ,new ,te/am5t = ?is delusive papal c]emony ( baptismal reg5]ation4 ,:y1 _m w\ld r h _! ,bibles mutilat$ ?an _! pray]-book4 ,! ,bi%op ( ,ox=d calls x a ,*ur*man's bless$ inh]itance1 :i* ought to be pres]v$ entire2 no *ange 9 a book :i* is s p]fect4 ,,on ,,conv]sion4 ,return+ ) ,mr4 ,roscoe & 8 bro!r f a survey ( "s anci5t ru9s1 :i* rem9d$ u ( ! dep>t$ h]oes ( old5 times1 & ( ! leg5d>y tales ( _! /range & adv5tur\s life1 :i* are /ill rife among/ ! p :o reside 9 ?is vic9ity1 we ov]took ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 :o cons5t$ to sp5d ! ev5+ ) u1 & we walk$ on toge!r to ,mr4 ,roscoe's mansion4 ,aft] tea our conv]sation turn$ on ! rise1 progress1 & "* ( ,me?odism1 :5 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe gave x z 8 unqualifi$ op9ion1 t its introduction into ?is k+dom 0 no less fatal to ! hon\r & h>mony ( ! *ur*1 ?an ! irruptions ( ! ,go?s & ,v&als f ! trackless des]ts ( ! ,nor?1 7 to ! lit]ature & sov]eignty ( ! ,roman empire4 ,x came1 he obs]v$1 at a p]iod :5 no dang] 0 appreh5d$2 & f ! meanness ( its appe>ance1 & its entire want ( ! attractions ( intellig5ce or ( ta/e1 no "o c\ld calculate on its excit+ t commotion1 or acquir+ t degree ( influ5ce ov] ! popul> m9d1 :i* its hi/ory records1 & :i* we all ought deeply to deplore4 ,to extirpate ?is fatal h]esy1 or to arre/ x 9 its de/ructive c\rse1 ,i fe> is n[ impossible2 b we ought c]ta9ly to be on our gu>d1 le/ we %\ld accel]ate its m>*1 ei!r by t sup95ess :i* neglects to def5d ! passes1 or t neutrality :i* looks ) indiff]5ce on ! conque/s ( an enemy1 if he leaves u 9 ! undi/urb$ possession ( our own little t]ritory4 ,?\gh y _c agree ) ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole 9 8 op9ions on baptismal reg5]ation1 ,i ?9k y mu/ agree ) him 9 8 rem>ks on ! prepo/]\s conv]sions :i* are ! boa/ ( our mod]n fanatics4 ,inde$1 :at man ( le>n+ or ( ta/e c read ! p]iodical j\rnals ( en?usiasm )\t feel+ disgu/$1 & if he 7 n ?or\ghly e/abli%$ 9 8 belief ( ! ,div9e orig9 ( our holy religion1 he mu/1 ,i ?9k1 become a sceptic4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,m5 ( le>n+ & ( ta/e1 ) "s few hon\rable exceptions1 v r>ely discov] any /rong atta*m5t = ! humiliat+ doctr9es or ! self-d5y+ precepts ( t holy religion1 ^: ,div9e orig9 !y pr(ess$ly admit4 ,! religion :i* !y admire is n ! religion ( ! ,scriptures1 b "o modifi$ & adapt$ to _! ta/e & prop5sities4 ,w\ld ! poets or prose writ]s ( mod]n times1 :o praise1 9 h>moni\s numb]s or well-turn$ p]iods1 ! religion ( _! c\ntry1 welcome t religion if %e 7 to dis5gage h]self f ! attractions ( ! mitre1 & ! associations ( sacr$ alt>s & antique build+s1 & rise up be=e !m 9 ! simplicity ( h] attire1 &1 ) an au?oritative voice1 z :5 %e fir/ despoil$ ,greece & ,rome ( _! elegant my?ology1 dem&+ f !m rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,if %e 7 to speak to !m ( s91 ( _! s9s1 %e w\ld excite ! smile ( ridicule2 if %e 7 to urge on !m ! necessity ( rep5tance1 le/ !y p]i%1 %e w\ld provoke _! contempt2 & if %e 7 to require f !m t fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ :i* by its own reaction purifies & ennobles ! human s\l1 %e w\ld be despis$ & reject$1 no less ?an ! en?usiasm ( ,me?odism4 ,b ?\gh ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole reprobat$1 9 v /rong t]ms1 ! prepo/]\s conv]sions ( ! fanatics ( mod]n times1 he did n1 ,i believe1 d5y ! necessity ( conv]sion1 nor say t x 0 impossible4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,o no1 he gave u ! foll[+ quotation f ! excell5t & judici\s tract#ad :i* ! ju/ly celebrat$ ,dr4 ,mant has publi%$ on ! "q3 ',conv]sion1 accord+ to our notions1 may n improp]ly be said to consi/ ( a rational conviction ( s91 & s5se ( its wick$ness & dang]2 ( a s9c]e p5it5ce & sorr[ ( he>t at hav+ incurr$ ! displeasure ( a holy ,god2 ( /eadfa/ purposes ( am5dm5t ) ! bless+ ( ! ,div9e grace2 ( a regul> & dilig5t employm5t ( all ! appo9t$ means ( grace2 & ( a real *ange ( he>t & life1 ( affections & conduct1 & a resolute p]sev]ance 9 well-do+4' ,& ,i may quote ! next p>agraph f ?is judici\s tract1 :i* says1 ',! triumph ( su* conv]sion z ?is is n att5d$ by alt]nations ( extreme joy & despond5cy1 ( ! mo/ ec/atic rapture & ! mo/ gloomy despair2 sometimes by heav5ly exultation1 & sometimes by ! agonies ( hell4 ,x has little ( :at is brilliant & dazzl+ to decorate1 little ( :at is magnific5t & impos+ to dignify & exalt x4' #ad ,! read] is ref]r$ to two tracts on ,reg5]ation & ,conv]sion1 publi%$ by ,dr4 ,mant1 & circulat$ by ! ,society = ! ,promotion ( ,*ri/ian ,k4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:5 ,i fir/ read t tract1 ,i v mu* admir$ x1 & ,i h circulat$ _m hundr$s1 ?9k+ t x w\ld *eck ! progress ( evangelical s5tim5ts2 b1 on a rec5t p]usal ( x1 ,i felt mu* a/oni%$ :5 ,i recollect$ ! satisfaction & ! pleasure :i* x once af=d$ me2 & ,i fe> t1 by giv+ x circulation1 ,i h assi/$ 9 p]petuat+ ! delusion "u :i* su* a l>ge proportion ( all ranks 9 society are advanc+ to ! et]nal _w4 ,i c]ta9ly d n object to 8 def9ition ( conv]sion2 b ! highly-wr\ght reflections :i* y h j quot$1 are1 9 my op9ion1 an impea*m5t ( ! accuracy ( 8 reason+ & ( ! f]v\r ( 8 piety4 ,if !y h any mean+1 !y are int5d$ to prove t ! g5tle excitem5t ( ! passions con/itutes a legitimate evid5ce ( conv]sion2 b if ! passions %\ld be /rongly excit$--if !y %\ld ov]fl[1 & d>e to wet ! c\* ( a p5it5t ) ! fa/-dropp+ te>--if !y %\ld t\* on ! bord]s ( ! joy :i* is unspeakable & full ( glory--or if !y ev] %\ld s9k into despond5cy1 or rise to a hope full ( immortality1 !n !y *ange _! "*1 & become1 n ! evid5ces ( conv]sion1 b ( fanaticism4 ,i object to su* a /atem5t z unphilosophical1 & calculat$ to produce ! v evil x is int5d$ to prev5t4 ,two m51 ^: m5tal temp]am5t v>ies f cool apa?y to ! highe/ degree ( a n]v\s s5sibility1 may s9c]ely rep5t ( hav+1 by _! s9s1 incurr$ ! displeasure ( ,god2 b to suppose1 ) ,dr4 ,mant1 t !y w bo? feel 9 ! same exact proportion1 & t proportion ! l[e/ possible degree ( excitem5t1 w\ld be to betray consummate ignorance ( ! con/itution ( ! human m9d4 ,^! two m51 :o feel a degree ( sorr[ = s91 & ( joy = ! promise ( =giv5ess1 t accords ) ! exact susceptibility ( _! nature1 are plac$ by ! judici\s ,dr4 ,mant 9 v opposite columns--! "o among/ ! s9c]e p5it5ts1 ! o!r among/ ! delud$ fanatics4 ,b ?is is n ! only absurdity :i* su* a classification involves2 = x necess>ily t5ds to plunge ! man ( /rong passions into despair1 because he feels too acutely1 :ile x keeps ! man ( m mod]ate passions 9 a /ate ( unc]ta9ty1 le/ he %\ld n h felt q en\gh4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b w y n admit t ! annals ( ,me?odism record _m in/ances ( extravagant feel+1 :i* nei!r a ref]5ce to ! v>y+ temp]am5t ( ! m9d1 nor ! sob] language ( ,holy ,writ1 w acc\nt = or ju/ify2 su* z extremes ( weep+ & ( laught]1 sobs1 & %rieks1 & groans1 & wail+1 & gna%+ ( tee?--! voice n[ /ifl$ by agony1 & n[ bur/+ =? 9 tones ( despair2 tremors1 & fa9t+s1 & dropp+s to ! gr\nd1 z if /ruck by lightn+2 pal5ess & torpor1 convulsions & contortions2 ?+s t]rible to behold1 too t]rible to be borne1 & :i* words _c describe4 ,c y suppose t su* sc5es are ! effect ( ,div9e tru? produc+ a rational conviction ( s91 & a ke5 s5se ( its wick$ness & dang]8 are !y n r ! consequ5ces ( fanaticism8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! symptoms :i* y h enum]at$ are sometimes app>5t1 ,i h no d\bt1 ev5 :5 ! he>t is unt\*$ by ! subdu+ p[] ( ! grace ( ,god1 & may be ref]r$ to ! /rong excitem5t ( ! animal passions1 :5 /irr$ up f _! dormant /ate by ! impassion$ eloqu5ce ( ! prea*]2 b at o!r times we may reg>d !m z ! visible & audible signs ( a g5u9e conv]sion to ,god1 ! utt]ances ( a s\l at ! p]iod ( its new bir?1 :5 9 ! act ( pass+ f dea? to life4 ,& ?\gh ,i %\ld pref] ! tru? be+ felt & receiv$ into ! he>t 9 ! calm ( compos$ & sil5t li/5+1 yet ,i w\ld r see an entire congregation ba!d 9 te>s1 sobb+1 & ev5 groan+ al\d1 :ile _! m9i/] is address+ !m on ! sublime & awful realities ( ! et]nal _w1 ?an witness t apa!tic indiff]5ce :i* is s g5]ally app>5t--a li/lessness :i* is some?+ l a judicial ins5sibility4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i admit t !re is too mu* app>5t indiff]5ce 9 our congregations to ! s]mons ( ! cl]gy2 b !re may be a /rong und]curr5t ( emotion1 ev5 :5 !re are no floods4 ,b to rev]t to :at ,i call ! extravagant symptoms ( feel+ 9 connection ) ,me?odism1 ! l9e ( di/9ction :i* y h drawn betwe5 ! causes to :i* we may ref] !m may be sub/antially correct2 b ,i presume y d n int5d to ma9ta9 t !y are ev]1 ev5 9 ! mo/ sob] & modifi$ degree1 ! necess>y accompanim5ts ( conv]sion8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,no1 c]ta9ly n2 b if !re be sorr[ 9 ! he>t = hav+ incurr$ ! displeasure ( a holy ,god1 ought we to be surpris$ if ! eye be suffus$ ) te>s8 & if !re be a rational conviction ( ! dang] to :i* ! commission ( s9 exposes u1 ought we to be surpris$ if ! brea/ heave ) tumultu\s swell+s ( al>m & dread8 ,%all an appreh5sion ( des]v$ wra? awak5 no t]ror8 or a hope ( r$eem+ love inspire no joy8 ,:y1 a man mu/ be metamorphos$ into "s o!r be+1 n to h 8 passions /irr$1 f ! v dep? ( 8 s\l1 :5 su* awful & transport+ sc5es are pass+ be=e 8 m5tal vision4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i am a/oni%$ t any cl]gyman %\ld condemn ! /rong & visible excitem5t ( ! passions at ! p]iod ( conv]sion1 :5 !re are s _m passages 9 ! ,scriptures :i* atte/ x4 ,! writ] ( ! book ( ,prov]bs says1 ',! _s ( a man w su/a9 8 infirmity1 b a w\nd$ _s :o c be>8' ,& if a deep w\nd be inflict$ on ! s\l ( man1 :i* he is incapable ( heal+ or ( endur+1 %all we turn r\nd ^u him & aggravate ! int5sity ( 8 angui%1 by employ+ ! /rong symptoms ( 8 grief z evid5ces ei!r ( insanity or fanaticism8 ,! impiety ( su* an act w\ld be no less c5surable ?an its cruelty4 ,& does n ! prophet tell u t :5 ! ,_s ( grace is p\r$ out on ! inhabitants ( ,j]usalem1 t '!y %all look ^u him :om !y h pi]c$1 & !y %all m\rn = him1 z "o m\rne? = 8 only son1 & %all be 9 bitt]ness = him1 z "o t is 9 bitt]ness = 8 fir/-born4' ,?is pr$iction 0 fulfill$ :5 ! ?ree ?\s& 7 prick$ 9 _! he>t1 & cri$ out at ! close ( ,pet]'s address1 ,m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8 ,& %all ! *>ge ( fanatical extravagance & delusion be br\ght aga9/ ^! primitive conv]ts1 because !y cri$ out1 & ask$ al\d1 9 ! he>+ ( all ! p1 :at !y %\ld d to escape f ! wra? !y _h des]v$8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,mr4 ,cole admitt$ t ! p5it5ts 9 =m] times 7 sometimes extravagantly affect$1 because _! conv]sion 0 miracul\s1 b he ma9ta9$1 & ,i ?9k v satisfactorily1 t !re are no in/antane\s conv]sions 9 mod]n times--! ?+ is impossible4 ,if y recollect1 he prov$ t ! in/antane\s conv]sions record$ 9 ! ,scriptures 7 effect$ by ! =ce ( miracles1 b z ^! h ceas$1 m5 mu/ be wr\ght on n[ by ! m sl[ process ( argum5t & p]suasion2 & he support$ 8 op9ion by ! foll[+ quotation f ,dr4 ,mant3 ',:5 ! conv]sion 0 sudd5 or in/antane\s1 x 0 ! consequ5ce ( miracul\s evid5ce to ! tru?4 ,:5 ! prea*+ ( ,pet] on ! day ( ,p5teco/ add$ to ! *ur* ?ree ?\s& s\ls1 !y 7 m5 :o _h be5 amaz$ & conf\nd$ by ! effusion ( ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ! sup]natural gift ( tongues4' ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 !y 7 conf\nd$ & amaz$ :5 !y he>d ! apo/les speak+ 9 diff]5t languages1 b ?is miracle1 s f> f effect+ _! conv]sion1 m]ely excit$ ! ridicule ( _m1 :o1 mock+1 said1 ',^! m5 are full ( new w9e4' ,b aft] !y _h li/5$ to ,pet]'s disc\rse1 !y 7 'prick$ 9 _! he>t1 & !n said unto ,pet]1 & to ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 m5 & bre?r51 :at %all we d8' ,miracles atte/$ ! ,div9e mission ( ! apo/les1 b x 0 ! tru? :i* ! apo/les prea*$ t became ! means ( ! conv]sion ( ! p4 ,& ?\gh ! miracul\s evid5ces ( ! apo/olic commission h ceas$1 because !y are no long] necess>y1 yet ! tru?1 :i* is ! in/rum5t ( conv]sion1 is pres]v$ pure & entire2 & :5 x is fai?fully & en]getically prea*$1 x is /ill ! p[] ( ,god to salvation4 ,%all we say t he1 :o has all p[] 9 heav5 & e>?1 _c1 if he please1 effect ! conv]sion ( s9n]s z sudd5ly 9 ! pres5t day z 9 ! times ( ! apo/les4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if y recollect1 he quot$ ,dr4 ,mant to prove ! possibility ( su* sudd5 conv]sions4 ',n t ,i w\ld be und]/ood to ass]t t ,provid5ce may n1 p]haps1 ev5 9 ! pres5t day1 be sometimes pleas$ to int]pose 9 a mann] m awful & impressive ?an is agreeable to ! ord9>y c\rse ( 8 proce$+s1 & to arre/ ! s9n] 9 8 c>e] ( infidelity or wick$ness1 & to turn him f d>kness to light4' ,:at he ma9ta9$ 01 t ^! sudd5 conv]sions are n to be expect$ by ! cl]gy :o prea* to ,*ri/ian congregations1 :i* are compos$ ( ^? :o h be5 tra9$ up 9 ! belief ( ,*ri/ianity4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i h no d\bt t _m :o h be5 tra9$ up 9 ! belief ( ,*ri/ianity h1 9 ! process ( _! tra9+1 felt its moral influ5ce 9 produc+ rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? 9 our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ?\gh !y may n "k ! "t :5 !y fir/ felt its p[] 9 enlight5+ & r5ew+ !m1 or :5 !y pass$ f dea? unto life4 ,! :ole process ( _! conv]sion has be5 conduct$ s sil5tly & s gradually--!y h be5 l$ on by su* imp]ceptible /eps f "o degree ( k & ( grace to ano!r1 & x has be5 ) s mu* hesitat+ precaution t !y h embrac$ ! consolatory promises ( m]cy--t !y h erect$ no monum5tal pill>s to commemorate any great moral revolution 9 _! "*1 nor plac$ any sacr$ l&m>ks by :i* _! progress 9 ! life ( fai? c be trac$4 ,b are y\r congregations compos$ exclusively ( ?is description ( he>]s8 ,no2 y may sometimes see all ! v>ieties ( ! human "* sitt+ ar\nd y :5 y are 9 ! pulpit2 ! ,sabba?-break]1 ! swe>]1 ! debau*ee1 ! s$uc]1 ! sc(f]1 & ! m]e =mali/ 9 religion4 ,mu/ n ^! p]sons be conv]t$ be=e !y c ent] ! k+dom ( heav58 ,& h[ is _! conv]sion to be effect$8 ,y employ y\r argum5ts to conv9ce !m ( ! ,div9e orig9 ( ,*ri/ianity1 & !y are conv9c$ ( x1 b /ill g on 9 a c\rse ( s94 ,y employ ! =ce ( moral suasion to induce !m to turn f iniquity to righte\sness1 b su* is ! fatal obduracy ( _! he>ts1 t x makes no impression4 ,:at c y d n[ to insure success8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 if p w n be conv]t$ by argum5t or p]suasion1 !y mu/ take ! consequ5ces ^u !mselves4 ,i don't "k any?+ m t c be done4 ,we mu/ leave !m to take _! own c\rse1 & if !y p]i%1 we c't help x4 ,!y doom !mselves to p]dition4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b if y read ! ,new ,te/am5t ) close att5tion1 y w p]ceive t !re is a p[] associat$ ) a fai?ful & enlight5$ m9i/ry1 :i* makes x n ! lett] ( in/ruction m]ely1 b ! _s :i* give? life4 ,did n ! ,savi\r1 :5 he gave ! apo/les _! commission1 say1 ',lo ,i am ) y always1 ev5 to ! end ( ! _w8' ,is x n to 8 imm$iate pres5ce ) ! fir/ prea*]s ( ! gospel1 t ! sacr$ hi/orian ev]y:]e ascribes ! signal success :i* cr[n$ _! lab\rs1 & n to ! =ce ( miracles8 ,if a great multitude at ,antio* turn$ to ! ,"l1 x 0 because ! h& ( ! ,"l 0 ) !m2 if ,lydia believ$ 9 consequ5ce ( giv+ att5tion to ! ?+s :i* 7 spok51 x 0 because ! ,"l op5$ h] he>t2 if ,paul plant$1 & ,apollos wat]$ ) success1 x 0 ! ,"l :o gave ! increase2 & highly z !y 7 end[$1 !y did n presume to rely on ! efficacy ( _! own addresses1 or ! =ce ( ! miracul\s atte/ations ( _! own mission1 b confess$ t x 0 ?r\gh ,god t !y became mighty & triumphant 9 all _! m9i/]ial lab\rs4 ,if1 !n1 8 pres5ce is associat$ ) a fai?ful m9i/ry1 & ! apo/les inv>iably ascrib$ _! success to ! concurr+ te/imony ( 8 p[]1 & if he promise to be ) 8 m9i/]s ?r\gh e succe$+ age1 ought y to ov]look x8 ,w y boa/ ( y\r un9t]rupt$ succession 9 ! m9i/]ial (fice f ! times ( ! apo/les1 :ile y und]value ! importance ( ! pres5ce ( ! ,"l to give success to y\r (ficial lab\rs8 or d y suppose t n[ ,*ri/ianity is gr[n v5]able by h] age1 %e c turn m5 f d>kness to light--f ! p[] ( ,satan to ,god--)\t ! concurr+ te/imony ( t ,almighty p[] on :i* %e reli$ 9 ! days ( h] y\?ful vig\r8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,^! quotations & ref]5ces und\bt$ly prove t our ,savi\r mu/ give ! success to our m9i/ry2 b ,i ?9k x w\ld be v injudici\s to /ate su* a fact to our congregations4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y s8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,because x w\ld l[] ! cl]gy 9 _! e/imation if we 7 to say t we are n inve/$ ) a pl5itude ( p[] to accompli% ! design ( our appo9tm5t1 & might lead ! p to wait = a miracul\s conv]sion1 in/ead ( try+ = x 9 ! regul>ly appo9t$ way4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!n y mu/ admit t ! writ]s ( ! ,scriptures1 :o wrote "u ! pl5>y inspiration ( ! ,holy ,_s1 act$ a v injudici\s "p1 & h set u a v improp] example1 z !y h plac$ ! fact ( _! p]sonal insuffici5cy1 & _! entire dep5d5ce on _! invisible ,"l1 9 a prom95t po9t ( view4 ,inde$1 ! consequ5ces ( su* an admission w\ld be al>m+1 z 9 t case we %\ld be compell$ to pass a c5sure on ! wisdom ( ! ,div9e ,_s = all[+ su* facts to be plac$ on record1 if !y are calculat$ to produce a p]nici\s effect on ! popul> m9d4 ,x is evid5t to me1 f y\r la/ rem>ks1 t y1 9 common ) all ! cl]gy ( ! anti-evangelical s*ool1 h imbib$ "s v fatal errors1 :i* mu/ r5d] y\r m9i/rations worse ?an useless2 mu/1 9 fact1 r5d] !m p]nici\s1 because deceptive1 bo? to y\rselves & to y\r p4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,& d y really ?9k s8 ,?is c]ta9ly is a v grave imputation on our ord]1 & "o :i* ought n to be advanc$ unless y c ma9ta9 its correctness1 ) an array ( v cle> evid5ce4 ,:y1 y n[ ins9uate t we are self-deceiv$1 & are deceiv+ o!rs4 ,:at pro( c y br+ ( ?is8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y\r fir/ error1 & x is a capital "o1 is ! self-suffici5cy ( ! cl]gy to accompli% ! design ( _! appo9tm5t4 ,?is may be true1 if we view !m m]ely z appo9t$ by human au?ority to conduct a prescrib$ s]vice & adm9i/] ! sacram5ts4 ,?is y c d4 ,b ! m spiritual functions ( ! m9i/ry y _c p]=m by virtue ( a self-suffici5t p[]4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,to :at spiritual functions d y ref]8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 to ! conv]sion & spiritual r5ovation ( s9n]s1 & ! adm9i/ration ( effective consolation to a w\nd$ _s4 ,if any ord] ( m9i/]s1 "u ! ,*ri/ian disp5sation1 ev] possess$ ! p[] ( do+ ?is1 we mu/ admit t ! apo/les ( our ,"l possess$ x 9 a pre-em95t degree4 ,b !y disclaim$ ! possession ( su* a self-suffici5t p[]1 & ackn[l$g$ _! absolute dep5d5ce on ! concurr+ grace ( ,god1 & ! f]v5t & effectual pray]s ( _! pi\s lay bre?r54 ,! apo/le ,paul1 :5 try+ to allay ! f]m5t :i* ! _s ( cont5tion _h rais$ 9 ! *ur* ( ,cor9?1 & to deta* ! p f ! popul> idols ( _! admiration & confid5ce1 speaks out boldly & explicitly on ! "q ( m9i/]ial insuffici5cy & dep5d5ce3 ',= :ile "o sai?1 ,i am ( ,paul2 & ano!r1 ,i am ( ,apollos2 are ye n c>nal8 ,:o !n is ,paul1 & :o is ,apollos1 b m9i/]s by :om ye believ$1 ev5 z ! ,"l gave to e man8 ,i h plant$1 ,apollos wat]$2 b ,god gave ! increase4 ,s !n nei!r is he t plante? any ?+1 nei!r he t wat]e?2 b ,god t give? ! increase' 7#a ,cor4 iii4 #d-g74 ,we "k t op9ion has a p[]ful influ5ce 9 ! =mation & developm5t ( "*1 & 9 no ord] ( m5 does x op]ate ) m direct & con/ant =ce ?an on ! cl]gy2 h5ce1 if a cl]gyman ?9ks he is inve/$ ) a pl5itude ( p[] to accompli% ! design ( 8 appo9tm5t1 he w live 9 a /ate ( comp>ative1 if n absolute indep5d5ce ( ,god3 he w n be a man ( pray]2 ,i mean1 he w n wre/le 9 pray] ) ,god1 to r5d] 8 public m9i/ry successful 9 ! conv]sion ( s9n]s2 su* a ?+ w n come into 8 m9d4 ,he ?9ks ( himself m z a prie/ 9 ! *ur*1 ?an z a m9i/] ( ,*ri/1 lab\r+ = ! spiritual good ( ! p4 ,8 self-suffici5cy1 :i* keeps him indep5d5t ( ,god1 t5ds to inflate him ) spiritual pride2 he becomes arrogant1 & expects t ! p w place !mselves 9 submissive subjection to 8 au?ority--believe :at he dictates1 & celebrate :at he prescribes4 ,b :51 l ,paul & ! re/ ( ! apo/les1 a cl]gyman has a pi]c+ conviction ( 8 insuffici5cy to execute ! tru/ committ$ to 8 *>ge1 he w nev] ent] a pulpit to prea* till he has be5 9 8 closet ) ,god--pray+ = assi/ance f him1 & = ! putt+ =? ( 8 ,div9e p[]1 ?r\gh ! m$ium ( 8 o!rwise ineffective ag5cy4 ,8 op9ion ( himself1 8 feel+s1 & 8 retir$ dev\t ex]cises1 all h>monize ) ! foll[+ quotation1 :i* ,i w n[ read to y3 ',=asmu* z ye are manife/ly decl>$ to be ! epi/le ( ,*ri/ m9i/]$ by u1 writt5 n ) ink1 b ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god2 n 9 tables ( /one1 b 9 fle%ly tables ( ! he>t4 ,:o also ha? made u able m9i/]s ( ! new te/am5t2 n ( ! lett]1 b ( ! _s3 = ! lett] kille? b ! _s give? life' 7#b ,cor4 iii4 #c1 #f74 ,& :ile su* a cl]gyman w dep5d on ,god = ! success ( 8 lab\rs1 r ?an on any conceiv$ self-suffici5cy1 he w also1 9 imitation ( ! apo/les1 place a subord9ate degree ( dep5d5ce on ! f]v5t pray]s ( 8 believ+ bre?r54 ',f9ally1 bre?r51' says ,paul1 :o c\ld "w miracles to atte/ ! ,div9e orig9 ( ! message he deliv]$ to ! p1 'pray = u1 t ! ^w ( ! ,"l may h free c\rse1 & be glorifi$1 ev5 z x is ) y' 7#b ,!ss4 iii4 #a74 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,& :at is ! second error :i* y ?9k we hold8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 y tea* ! p to dep5d on y = spiritual bless+s1 in/ead ( direct+ !m to look to ,god1 f :om come? e good gift1 & e p]fect gift2 h5ce1 !y come to *ur*1 g ?r\gh ! ord] ( ! s]vice1 & )draw :5 x is ov]1 m l self-mov+ ma*9es1 ^: movem5ts are regulat$ by laws impos$ on !m by human skill & au?ority1 ?an l intellig5t be+s1 :o feel _! responsibility to ,god1 & _! dep5d5ce on him4 ,& ?is is ! great practical evil :i* is inflict$ on ! p1 by ! cl]gy assum+ to !mselves a suffici5cy ( p[] to accompli% all ! purposes ( _! m9i/ry--_! he>]s are n a pray+ p4 ,n[1 to me no?+ is m obvi\s1 if ,i take ! mean+ ( ! uni=m language ( ! ,bible1 ?an ?is great important fact1 t pray] on ! "p ( a m9i/] & 8 he>]s1 is made ess5tial to _! spiritual prosp]ity & happ9ess4 ,h5ce1 aft] ! promise ( a new _s & a new he>t 0 giv51 to excite ! eag] expectation ( ! p ( ,israel3 ',?us sai? ! ,"l ,god1 ,i w yet = ?is be inquir$ ( by ! h\se ( ,israel1 to d x = !m' 7,ezek4 xxxvi4 #cg74 ,h5ce ! importance & necessity ( pray]4 ,c we expect =giv5ess unless we pray = x8 & is n ! moral r5ovation ( our nature ( equal importance8 & if1 9 ! economy ( salvation1 we are to be sanctifi$ by ! ,_s ( ,god z well z ju/ifi$ 9 ! "n ( ! ,"l ,jesus1 are we to be reprobat$ z delud$ :5 we invoke 8 purify+ ag5cy8 ,let u look ar\nd u1 & :at %all we see8 ,:at6--a sc5e n less affect+ ?an t :i* /ruck ! eye ( ! prophet :5 he receiv$ 8 commission f above to ent] ! my/ic valley ( dea?4 ,x 0 full ( bones3 ',&1 behold1 !re 7 v _m 9 ! op5 valley2 &1 lo1 !y 7 v dry4' ,he 0 ask$1 ',c ^! dry bones live8' & he answ]$1 ',o ,"l ,god1 ?\ kn[e/4' ,:at did he d8 ,he prophesi$ z he 0 comm&$2 & :5 ?us engag$1 ! ,_s ( ! ,"l came ^u !m1 & !y liv$4 ,if1 !n1 ! m9i/]s ( grace wi% to accompli% ! great moral design ( _! appo9tm5t1 & acquire ! dea?less hon\r ( rescu+ s9n]s f t /ate ( guilt1 deg5]acy1 & mis]y 9 :i* !y are involv$1 let !m prea* ! gospel 9 a cle> & 9 a fai?ful mann]1 tea*+ !m t e good ?\ght1 e holy desire1 e sacr$ pr9ciple1 mu/ proce$ directly f ! ,fa!r ( m]cies1 & ,god ( all grace2 & t1 :ile !y are employ$ z 8 s]vants1 9 adm9i/]+ ! revelation ( 8 w1 if any good results f _! lab\rs1 x mu/ be 9 answ] to ! humble & f]v5t pray]s ( ^? :o proclaim & ^? :o he> ! tru?4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! cl]gy h fall5 v l[ 9 y\r e/imation4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! ,tract>ian cl]gy h4 ,!y s9k !mselves by _! arrogance1 & l(ty assumptions ( (ficial dignity & p[]2 !y are haughty & ov]be>+1 & h no resemblance 9 _! _s1 or 9 _! /yle ( spee*1 to ! prophets ( ! ,old ,te/am5t or ! apo/les ( ! ,new2 & if n an importation f ,rome1 !y are 9 tra9+ to s]ve at h] alt>s1 & advocate h] assum$ infallibility4 ,,! ,,t5d5cy ,,( ,,evangelical ,,prea*+4 ,9 8 bro!r ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe met ) a m =midable antagoni/ ?an he expect$2 & ?\gh foil$ 9 "s previ\s enc\nt]s1 yet he aga9 resum$ ! debate4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i wond] h[ y c object to ! /rictures :i* ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole made 9 8 s]mon la/ ,sunday1 on ! c5surable conduct ( ^? cl]gym5 :o declaim aga9/ good works1 & exalt a dogmatic belief 9 c]ta9 crude op9ions z ! only necess>y condition on :i* s9n]s c obta9 ! =giv5ess ( ,almighty ,god4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,z ,i h n be5 9 ! habit ( he>+ _m ( ! evangelical cl]gy prea*1 ,i c]ta9ly _c say f my own p]sonal k h[ f> ! *>ge :i* y allege aga9/ !m is j or unf\nd$4 ,if !y d declaim aga9/ good works1 !y are guilty ( a s]i\s d]eliction ( duty1 & %\ld n receive ! sanction ( any wise or good man4 ,i agree ) y1 t ?is is n ! age 9 :i* virtue1 9 any ( h] =ms or requirem5ts1 %\ld be made light (1 especially by ^? :o are pr(ess$ly h] m9i/]s4 ,= if !y1 :o ought to /op up ! passes to evil1 turn _! weapons ( w> aga9/ ! bulw>ks ( practical righte\sness1 ! common enemy w meet ) an ally :]e he ought to f9d a foe1 & ! capital & its dep5d5cies w soon be tak54 ,b ?\gh ,i h n he>d _m ( !m prea*1 ,i h be5 9 ! habit ( read+ _! publi%$ disc\rses1 & x is my op9ion t f ! press !y pu% ! claims ( practical righte\sness to su* an extreme1 t ,i h (t5 he>d !m c5sur$ = _! excessive /rictness2 & x is fair to presume t !y are n less urg5t & sev]e :5 !y are 9 ! pulpit4 ,b admitt+1 = ! sake ( ! argum5t1 t !y d declaim aga9/ good works1 we "k t !y practise !m2 & _! he>]s1 ) "s few exceptions1 w be> a comp>ison ) ! mo/ virtu\s memb]s ( society4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!n y admit t "s ( _! he>]s are n m5 ( virtue--h5ce1 does x n necess>ily foll[ t _! m9i/]s prea* a doctr9e :i* leads to lic5ti\sness8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ?is argum5t :i* y employ aga9/ ! moral t5d5cy ( evangelical prea*+ is liable to two v =midable objections--x is fallaci\s1 & x proves too mu*4 ,x supposes t ! conduct ( a m9ority is ! te/ by :i* ! or?odoxy ( ! prea*] is to be decid$4 ,b :y fix on ! m9ority z ! te/1 :5 _! relative numb] is a tacit pro( t !y are ! exception to ! g5]al class ( 8 he>]s8 ,if a few 9 a di/rict are turbul5t & facti\s1 & dispos$ to rebellion1 :ile ! l>g] proportion ( ! p are peaceable & submissive1 rev]+ ! au?ority ( ! laws1 & cultivat+ ! virtues ( social life1 w\ld y recomm5d ! susp5sion ( ! ,habeas ,corpus1 z ?\gh ! entire mass 7 9 a /ate ( revolt8 ,:]e w\ld be ! equity or ! exp$i5cy ( su* a measure8 ,:y impugn ! "* ( all because a few are crim9al1 & :y involve ! innoc5t & ! guilty 9 "o indiscrim9ate visitation ( puni%m5t8 ,& w\ld n y\r argum5t apply ) equal1 if n ) /rong] =ce1 to ! anti-evangelical cl]gy8 ,h !y no immoral he>]s8 ,h !y none :o set at op5 defiance ! laws ( ,god & man8 ,h !y no sc(f]s :o visit _! temples8--no infidels :o commune at _! alt>s8 ,c !y say ( all 9 _! congregations1 ',ye are manife/ly decl>$ to be ! epi/le ( ,*ri/ m9i/]$ by u1 writt5 n ) ink1 b ) ! ,_s ( ! liv+ ,god'8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b1 y "k1 we en=ce virtue1 & tell our he>]s t _! f9al salvation dep5ds on _! becom+ virtu\s4 ,?is1 y w admit1 is a m p[]ful motive ?an t :i* an evangelical prea*] employs1 :o says t we may be sav$ )\t x4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,no1 he does n say t we c be sav$ )\t becom+ virtu\s4 ,?is is an accusation :i* _c be sub/antiat$2 & to br+ x =w>d is to be> false witness aga9/ ano!r4 ,he does n require virtue on our "p z a pr]equisite to recomm5d u to ! fav\r ( ,god2 b he en=ces x z expressive ( our rev]5ce = 8 au?ority1 & ( our gratitude to 8 sov]eign goodness 9 r$eem+ u f ! curse ( a violat$ law4 ,he does n sub/itute our v defective righte\sness = ! righte\sness ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* w\ld be an entire ab&onm5t ( "o ( ! mo/ ess5tial doctr9es ( ! gospel2 b he tells u t ! grace ( ,god t br+e? salvation1 tea*es u t1 d5y+ ungodl9ess & worldly lu/s1 we %\ld live sob]ly1 righte\sly1 & godly1 9 ?is pres5t _w4 ,inde$1 ! evangelical m9i/] requires1 on ! "p ( 8 adh]5ts1 a high] degree ( virtue ?an 8 oppon5t1 & he employs m p[]ful motives to en=ce x4 ,he requires ! entire r5ovation ( ! s\l1 & su* a conv]sion f all ! evil habits & impure prop5sities ( our nature1 z %all con/itute u new creatures 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,d y en=ce virtue f an appeal to ! au?ority ( ,god8 s does y\r evangelical bro!r4 ,d y en=ce x by a ref]5ce to its own lovel9ess1 & its t5d5cy to promote p]sonal & relative happ9ess8 s does he4 ,b he goes a /ep fur!r--he presses into ! s]vice ( ! pulpit ! motives :i* arise f ! r$emption ( ! s\l by ! dea? ( ,*ri/2 & if we look ar\nd u1 we %all p]ceive t ^! ex]t a m p[]ful influ5ce on ! pr9ciples & conduct ( m51 ?an any o!r :i* ev] has be5 or ev] c be employ$4 ,m5 :o w resi/ au?ority may be subdu$ by clem5cy1 & _m :om a dread ( puni%m5t c\ld n reclaim f evil1 h be5 turn$ f ! error ( _! ways aft] t ! k9dness & love ( ,god our ,savi\r t[>d !m ha? appe>$4 ,& !n1 l ! eunu* ( ! ,scriptures1 !y h gone on _! way rejoic+1 ev] ready to give to o!rs a reason ( ! hope )9 !m2 say+1 "u ! impulse ( dev\t gratitude1 r ?an va+lori\s o/5tation1 ',come & he>1 all ye t fe> ,god1 & ,i w decl>e :at he ha? done = my s\l4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,we v well "k t ^? :o admire evangelical prea*+ are1 g5]ally speak+1 m loquaci\s on ! subject ( religion1 & m religi\sly dispos$ 9 _! habits1 ?an o!rs2 b ?is is "o ( ! objections :i* we h aga9/ x4 ,if we feel too little1 !y feel too mu*2 & if we are n q s religi\s 9 our habits z we ought to be1 !y g to ! opposite extreme1 & become en?usia/s4 ,we keep )9 ! b\nd>y :i* reason & decorum m>k out1 b !y cross x2 & :ile we re/ra9 our passions1 & r>ely discuss ! awful subjects ( religion 9 our social int]views1 !y yield to impulses & excitem5ts1 :i* !y ra%ly ascribe to a m5tal int]c\rse ) an invisible _w1 & ?us !y approa* to ! v v]ge ( fanaticism4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b surely y d n object to a p]son :o has felt ! r5ew+ p[] ( ! grace ( ,god1 ascrib+ ! great *ange to its real cause1 express+ at ! same "t 8 joyful gratitude to ,god = effect+ x4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:at ,i dislike & condemn is ! /rong eff]vesc5ce ( feel+ :i* s (t5 makes its appe>ance among/ ! admir]s ( evangelical prea*+1 & :i* leads !m to use t]ms ( expression :i* are m ne>ly alli$ to rhapsody ?an sob] tru? & reality4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y "k t1 on all subjects1 m5 speak z !y feel2 & !re=e1 :5 _! passions are /rongly excit$ by religi\s tru?1 !y ought n to be condemn$ or c5sur$ if !y d give utt]ance to "s expressions :i* may appe> r extravagant to an apa!tic m9d2 !y speak naturally1 t is1 9 "*4 ,let me give y an example4 ,c a man ( a ref9$ ta/e1 & :o is v excitable1 avoid be+ deeply int]e/$ by ! sublime or beautiful 9 ! natural1 or by ! pa!tic or tragical 9 ! moral _w8 ,no4 ,x is impossible4 ,he is affect$ be=e he is consci\s ( feel+1 & (t5 :5 he is incapable ( assign+ ! cause ( x4 ,to argue t ?is liability to /rong excitem5t is a pro( ( ! imbecility ( our m9d1 or ( our t5d5cy to fanatical illusions1 is no?+ less ?an a begg+ ( ! "q--a species ( artifice :i* _c be tol]at$4 ,our nature is liable to excitem5t1 & we _c avoid x4 ,x is1 ^u ! :ole1 consid]$ a fav\rable symptom ( a f9e ta/e or a good disposition4 ,we pref] x to /oicism1 to apa?y1 & to a m5tal dulness1 :i* nei!r h>moni\s s\nds nor en*ant+ sc5es c move4 ,if1 !n1 our passions are necess>ily /irr$ )9 u1 & sometimes p[]fully /irr$ by ext]nal objects1 by :at law is x r5d]$ improp] = a man to be deeply affect$ by ! mom5t\s tru?s ( revelation8 ,does ! law ( our nature =bid x8 ,no4 ,y y\rself h confess$ t ! admir]s ( evangelical prea*+ are 9 g5]al /rongly1 too /rongly affect$ by :at !y believe4 ,to /rip y\r *>ges ( ! measur$ language 9 :i* !y are br\ght1 d y mean to say t !y are too deeply affect$ by ! awful descriptions :i* ! sacr$ writ]s h giv5 u ( ! mis]ies ( ! damn$2 or too /rongly animat$ by ! sublime anticipations ( a blissful immortality2 or too grateful to ! ,"l ( glory = be>+ _! s9s 9 8 own body on ! tree2 & too int5se 9 _! desires aft] a m p]fect con=mity to ! purity ( ! ,div9e nature8 ,b is ?is possible8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,we c]ta9ly _c love ,almighty ,god too mu*1 nor c we be too grateful to him = 8 m]cies1 temporal & spiritual2 b :5 we are speak+ to ea* o!r ab\t our religi\s feel+s1 ,i ?9k1 z ! apo/le says1 we %\ld let our mod]ation be kn[n4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b1 to speak naturally1 we %\ld speak z we feel4 ,i rememb] a poor woman ( ! "n ( ,all51 :o (t5 us$ to p]plex me :5 we conv]s$ toge!r on religi\s topics2 %e always left a vague impression on my m9d t !re 0 a some?+ 9 religion :i* ,i _h nev] discov]$4 ,i am fully conv9c$1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 apologiz+ = obtrud+ h] rem>ks1 t ^? :o embrace evangelical s5tim5ts are m religi\s 9 _! conv]sation & habits ?an ^? :o d n4 ,b x is at ! awful h\r ( dea? t ! diff]5ce becomes ! m app>5t & /rik+4 ,we _h a s]vant1 a memb] ( a ,diss5t+ *apel1 :o liv$ ) u "s ye>s1 b :5 %e 0 tak5 ill %e left u to g to h] fa!r1 a poor pi\s man1 ) :om %e resid$ = sev]al mon?s be=e %e di$4 ,i (t5 w5t to see h]1 & 0 /&+ by h] side :5 %e brea!d h] la/4 ,%e 0 compos$ & ev5 *e]ful 9 prospect ( dea?1 b x 0 ! *e]fulness ( a _s made happy by ! consolations ( religion1 & :i* expect$ to be /ill happi] 9 ! cele/ial _w4#ae ,i recollect ask+ h] :at made h] s happy :5 dea? 0 s ne>1 & h] reply1 ?\gh ,i did n !n1 & d n yet compreh5d its full import1 made su* a /rong impression1 t ,i h nev] =gott5 x--',8 sweet promise1 ,come unto me1 & ,i w give y re/4 ,i d come to him2 he has giv5 me re/ ( s\l2 & he has provid$ a re/ = me 9 heav54 ,& y1 de> ,madam1 mu/ come to him to be sav$ & made happy4' #ae ,! au?or once knew a lady :o 0 celebrat$1 9 ! t[n 9 :i* %e liv$1 no less = h] b5evol5ce1 ?an %e 0 = h] utt] dislike to ^? p]sons :o _h embrac$ evangelical s5tim5ts4 ,%e g5]ally us$ to t]m !m1 by way ( reproa*1 ,me?odi/s1 en?usia/s1 or fanatics4 ,= _m ye>s %e 0 9 ! habit ( visit+ ! poor & ! infirm1 sympa?iz+ ) !m :5 9 tr\ble1 giv+ !m money to pur*ase ! necess>ies & com=ts ( life2 & %e orig9at$ sev]al public in/itutions1 :i* /ill rema9 z ! memorial ( h] practical goodness4 ,(t5 has %e sat beside ! l+]+ suff]]1 wip+ away ! cold sweats ( dea?1 & adm9i/]+1 ) h] own h&s1 ! la/ portion ( food or ( m$ic9e :i* nature cons5t$ to receive4 ,?is lady1 :5 conv]s+ ) a fri5d1 ^: prejudices aga9/ ! fanatics ( ! day 7z ! disciples ( ! ,r$eem] are /yl$7 ran z high z h] own1 said1 ,i don't "k h[ to acc\nt = x1 b ,i f9d ^! p "k m ab\t religion ?an we d1 & appe> m happy 9 _! dy+ mom5ts ?an any o!rs ,i ev] meet )4 ,happy w\ld x h be5 = h] if "s fri5d _h be5 pres5t to expla9 ! cause ( x2 b no--liv+ "u ! sombr\s gloom ( a ph>isaical fai?1 :i* admits n ( ! cle> light ( ! tru?1 %e liv$ 9 ignorance ( ! nature ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 & 9 ignorance %e di$4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x is n[ ab\t twelve mon?s s9ce ,i 0 travell+ ) an em95t physician4 ,our conv]sation happ5$ to turn on ! /ate ( religion 9 ! c\ntry1 & on ! evangelical & anti-evangelical cl]gy & laity ( our own *ur*2 :5 he /at$ t1 9 ! dis*>ge ( 8 pr(essional duties1 he 0 (t5 call$ to witness ! t]m9ation ( human life--! retir+ ( ! actors f ! busy /age--! dep>ture ( intellig5t be+s f "o _w to ano!r--& t he _h uni=mly f\nd1 t ^? :o imbibe evangelical s5tim5ts die mu* m l ! ,*ri/ians ( ! ,bible ?an ^? :o d n4 ,he gave x z ! result ( long exp]i5ce1 t evangelical religion1 ?\gh mu* despis$1 is greatly conducive to ! happ9ess ( man1 especially 9 8 la/ mom5ts4 ,?is fact produc$ a deep impression on my m9d1 z he said x _h done on 84 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes2 ! imag9ation1 :5 act$ ^u by evangelical op9ions & impulses1 v (t5 holds a pret5d$ int]c\rse ) ,heav51 & sees sights & he>s s\nds :i* are sup]natural2 b are we s f> gone f ! sob] re/ra9ts ( reason z to become ! advocates ( en?usia/ic raptures8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i am n surpris$ at :at y say1 z ,i once us$ to talk 9 a simil> /ra91 b n[1 bless$ be ! ,god & ,fa!r ( our ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! delusion has vani%$1 & ,i am conv9c$ t :at ,i !n call$1 & :at y /ill call ! raptures ( a disord]$ imag9ation1 are ! triumphs ( fai? ov] ! t]rors ( dea?2 & t ! gl[+ expressions :i* (t5 fall f ! lips ( ! dy+ believ] are entirely 9 accordance ) ! g5ius ( ! gospel4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i h no d\bt b su* /rongly excitable p]sons w be sav$1 if !y are s9c]e4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,& :y %\ld y d\bt _! s9c]ity8 ,if y see a man devot+ 8 m9d to ! pursuits ( comm]ce1 or ( lit]ature1 or ( pleasure1 y d n feel at lib]ty to impugn 8 motives2 !n :y %\ld y d s :5 y see him devot+ 8 m9d to religion8 ,is religion ! only subject :i* we are =bidd5 to approa*8 or if we d approa* x ) rev]5ce = its au?ority1 ) ard5t gratitude = its sacr$ communications1 ) /rong int]e/ 9 its sublime enunciations ( a future /ate ( exi/5ce1 are we to be reproa*$ = ins9c]ity & hypocrisy8 ,y accuse u ( o/5tation1 because we make a m decid$ pr(ession ( religion ?an "s ( our neighb\rs2 b all[ me to ask y if ! _s 9 :i* ?is *>ge orig9ates has n exud$ its v5om aga9/ pure & undefil$ religion 9 e age ( ! ,*ri/ian *ur*1 :5 x has be5 embodi$ 9 a liv+ "*8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 y "k t "s :o h made ! greate/ pret5sions to religion1 h be5 guilty ( ! mo/ di%on\rable conduct6 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,i "k x2 & ,i confess t ! inconsi/5t conduct ( "s pr(essors ( religion induc$ me1 = _m ye>s1 to *]i% v unfav\rable op9ions aga9/ all :o embrac$ evangelical s5tim5ts2 b ,i am n[ satisfi$ t ,i act$ nei!r wisely nor equitably4 ,because "o memb] ( a family1 or t5 memb]s ( a religi\s community1 act inconsi/5tly ) _! pr(essions to ea* o!r1 am ,i at lib]ty to condemn ! :ole8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b y w admit t x is calculat$ to excite suspicion4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x may excite suspicion :]e an evil passion or :]e prejudice has ga9$ ! asc5d5cy1 b n o!rwise4 ,i ma9ta9 t ! law ( equity =bids our suspect+ ! s9c]ity & uprightness ( any man until he gives u a cause = do+ s4 ,am ,i to suspect ! hon\r1 ! integrity1 & ! fri5d%ip ( ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 because "s "o :o goes to ! same *ur*1 & pr(esses ! same religi\s op9ions1 has be5 guilty ( fraud1 or sacrific$ 8 hon\r by attempt+ to w\nd ! reputation ( 8 fri5d8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b :5 p make a great] pr(ession ?an _! neighb\rs1 x is natural = u to expect m exempl>y conduct4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,c]ta9ly2 & if !y are n exempl>y 9 _! conduct y may impea* _! s9c]ity2 b y ought to conf9e ! act ( impea*m5t to ! (f5d]--to ext5d x to o!rs w\ld be unju/4 ,if a pr(essor ( religion run to ! same excess ( riot z o!rs--if he press to y\r !atres--if he visit y\r c>d p>ties or y\r balls--y may v ju/ly reproa* him2 b if he d n1 su* is ! fa/idi\s & anti*ri/ian _s ( ! age1 y ?9k x /range1 & beg9 to speak evil ( him4 ,if he act 9 direct opposition to 8 religi\s pr9ciples1 y *>ge him ) hypocrisy2 if he act 9 con=mity ) !m1 he is subject$ to ! same imputation1 ) ?is ess5tial diff]5ce 9 8 fav\r--t ! fir/ accusation w\ld be j1 :ile ! latt] w\ld be gr\ndless4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,i v mu* dislike indiscrim9ate & :olesale accusations4 ,we ought n to c5sure "o p]son on acc\nt ( ! imp]fections ( ano!r2 nor ins9uate a *>ge aga9/ any "o1 unless we h /rong evid5ce to su/a9 x4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,v j1 aunt1 b su* is ! practice ( ?is /range _w2 & ?\gh we prote/ aga9/ x1 yet we c obta9 no r$ress4 ,:5 "o :o has be5 gay becomes pi\s1 ! magicians prophesy t he w g (f into a /ate ( d]angem5t2 if he reta9s 8 reason1 z is usually ! case1 !y express a dev\t wi% t ! motives ( 8 conduct may prove to be s9c]e2 if he act 9 accordance ) 8 religi\s pr9ciples1 & refuse to con=m to _! cu/oms & habits1 he is /igmatiz$ z unsocial1 precise1 & hypocritical2 & su* is ! degree ( virul5ce :i* goes =? aga9/ him1 t if no imp]fections c be discov]$ 9 8 "*1 "s w be imput$2 & if no rum\rs come f ! nor? to bla/ or t>ni% 8 reputation1 !y are easily rais$ at home by ! magic w& ( calumny4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,i am q we>y ( ?is c5sori\s _s1 its bitt]ness & its s>casms4 ,i w\ld will+ly contribute t[>ds rais+ five hundr$ p\nds1 z a prize = ! be/ essay on ! anti*ri/ian "* ( ?is evil _s1 & ! mo/ effectual means by :i* x c be exorcis$ f among/ u4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,& s w\ld ,i1 de> aunt2 ,i am sure we c\ld raise ! money1 if we c\ld get a fir/-rate pi\s writ] to give u ! book4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,c\rtesy requires t ,i yield ! po9t to ! ladies1 :o1 to _! hon\r1 g5]ally take ! "p ( ! accus$2 b 7address+ 8 bro!r7 ,i /ill believe t ! (f] ( an unconditional salvation to m5 ( e description ( "* is v haz>d\s to ! int]e/s ( public & private virtue4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ! evangelical cl]gy d n1 if ,i judge f _! writt5 disc\rses1 make t unconditional (f] :i* y suppose4 ,!y require rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 be=e !y inculcate fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!y require t we %\ld =sake our s9s1 be=e !y enc\rage u to hope = m]cy4 ,& !n ! fai? :i* !y inculcate is n a m]e philosophical ass5t to ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity1 :i* may leave ! evil passions & prop5sities ( ! m9d unsubdu$1 b su* a fai? z %all1 by its own reaction1 purify ! imag9ation1 ov]come ! allurem5ts & fasc9ations ( ! _w1 & "w t con=mity ( s\l to ! purity ( ! ,div9e nature1 :i* =ms ! great l9e ( di/9ction betwe5 a real & a nom9al ,*ri/ian2 betwe5 "o :o is born ( ! fle%1 & "o :o is born ( ! ,_s2 betwe5 ! natural man1 9 ^: e/imation ! ?+s ( ! ,_s ( ,god are fooli%ness1 & ! spiritual man1 :o disc]ns !m 9 all _! simplicity & relation%ips4 ,y talk ( a conditional salvation2 b if y int5d by t phrase t we are requir$ to d some?+ by :i* we are to m]it ! fav\r ( ,god & a seat 9 8 cele/ial k+dom1 y hold an op9ion :i* is oppos$ to ! ,scriptures & de/ructive to human happ9ess2 = :o c tell :5 he has acquir$ t exact degree ( virtue :i* w ju/ify 8 claim8 ,inde$1 my bro!r1 we ought always to rememb] t we are s9n]s--t 9 ! mo/ improv$ /ate ( our "* we are yet imp]fect--t aft] all ! acts ( ob$i5ce :i* we may p]=m1 we are unpr(itable s]vants--& t if we are ev] sav$1 z ,i hope we %all be1 x w n be = our own works or des]v+s1 z ! articles ( our *ur* decl>e1 b by grace1 ',= by grace are ye sav$ ?r\gh fai?2 & t n ( y\rselves3 x is ! gift ( ,god' 7,eph4 ii4 #h74 ,consid]+ ! indiff]5ce :i* is s g5]ally manife/$ by p]sons ( all ranks1 & ( e "*1 to ! mom5t\s tru? on :i* ! f9al & et]nal de/9y ( ! s\l dep5ds1 & ! fe>ful inroads :i* ! wor/ ( pr9ciples are mak+ among/ ! morals ( social life2 consid]+ ! rapidity ) :i* ! fa%ion ( ?is _w is pass+ away1 & h[ soon we %all all be call$ to appe> be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/2 in/ead ( repress+ any ard5t passion = religion1 we ought to *]i% x2 & %\ld contemplate ! secession ( "o s9n]1 :o )draws f ! delud$ & infatuat$ multitude to rep5t & to pray1 ) a k9dr$ feel+ to t ( ! spirits ( ! invisible _w1 ( :om our ,"l says1 t 'likewise joy %all be 9 heav5 ov] "o s9n] t rep5te?1 m ?an ov] n9ety & n9e j p]sons :i* ne$ no rep5tance4' ,! conv]sation 0 "h int]rupt$ by "s ( ! p>ty mov+ to ! p>l\r w9d[2 :5 ,mr4 ,roscoe said to 8 bro!r1 ,!re is1 ,i see1 a g5tleman com+ up ! c>riage drive1 "o ( y\r own ord]1 :o is a liv+ witness t reg5]ation is some?+ ess5tially diff]5t f wat] baptism1 & q indep5d5t ( x2 & also t a p]son ( ! pure/ virtue requires a ,m$iator & a ,savi\r1 no less ?an ! mo/ pr(ane & wor?less4 ,:o is ! g5tleman8 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion1 ! rector ( ,norton4#af #af ,see page #gh4 ,i h he>d ( him1 & ,i am told t he is a man ( great atta9m5ts4 ,8 le>n+ is great4 ,he is a mo/ eloqu5t prea*]2 & he is evangelical4 ,mr4 ,guion 0 n[ u%]$ into ! p>l\r1 accompani$ by ,mrs4 ,/ev5s2 ! c]emony ( introduction 0 soon ov]1 & ! p>ties v soon began to be acqua9t$4 ,aft] "s desultory conv]sation1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe 7address+ himself to ,mr4 ,guion7 said1 ,i _h ! hon\r ( mak+ ! acqua9tance ( two ladies1 :o are1 ,i believe1 memb]s ( y\r cure1 ! ,misses ,br[njohn4 ,i met !m at ,buxton la/ autumn2 ,i hope !y are q well4 ,!y are1 ,i believe1 v well2 b j n[ !y are involv$ 9 a vexati\s p]plexity4 ,no?+ v pa9ful1 ,i hope4 ,:y1 ! case is ?is2 !y _h a nephew :o left ,engl& = ! ,ea/ ,indies :5 !y 7 little girls4 ,no tid+s 7 he>d ( him = _m ye>s2 b ab\t twelve mon?s ago1 intellig5ce ( 8 dea? arriv$1 & he di$1 x appe>s1 )\t a w1 & v weal?y4 ,!re h be5 a few claimants to 8 prop]ty1 b ! two ladies 9 "q are judg$ by _m to be ! next ( k91 & !y h comm5c$ proce$+s2 b !re is a mortify+ hit* 9 ! progress ( _! suit1 =1 on se>*+ ! p>i% regi/]1 !re is no record ei!r ( _! bir? or _! baptism4 ,^! old records us$ to be kept 9 a mo/ %ameful way4 ,i don't wond] to he> ( _! vexati\s p]plexity4 ,x is a little amus+ to see h[ diff]5tly ! two ladies are affect$ by ?is unlucky discov]y4 ,miss ,doro?y is 9 high dudgeon1 because ! non-production ( ! docum5t arre/s h] progress t[>ds ! possession ( a l>ge =tune4 ,b ,miss ,susan is mo/ affect$1 by its cutt+ h] (f f ! prospect ( go+ to heav51 believ+1 z %e does1 t no o!r ?an baptismal reg5]ation is necess>y or ev5 possible2 b n[1 = want ( a fair copy ( h] regi/ration1 %e has no legitimate pro( t %e is born aga91 ev5 ?\gh %e has a fa9t recollection ( h] godfa!r & godmo!r4 ,:at c\rse ( proc$ure d !y int5d to adopt to obviate ! evils result+ f ! non-regi/ration ( ^! two ev5ts--bir? & baptism8 ,miss ,doro?y has employ$ a v clev] solicitor1 :o is draw+ up h] case to lay be=e c\nsel1 c>+ b little ab\t h] baptism if %e c succe$ 9 gett+ at ! money2 :ile ,miss ,susan c>es n\ght ab\t ! money 9 comp>ison ) h] spiritual bir?4 ,%e ?9ks t h] confirmation1 :i* %e di/9ctly rememb]s1 & ! tr\ble %e has (t5 be5 put to by ! week's prep>ation = ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]1 w all prove ( no avail1 = want ( ?is fair copy ( h] regi/ration4 ,%e has call$ into requisition ! (ficial aid ( ! bi%op's secret>y1 to lay h] case be=e 8 lord%ip2 & ) h] ! po9t ( vexati\s p]plexity is1 :o %all n[ reg5]ate h]1 to fit h] = heav51 if %e c't prove t ! ?+ has be5 done4 ,%e won't let me d x1 because ,i am an evangelical2 & %e fe>s ! bi%op won't give 8 sanction to its be+ done by a cl]gyman ) :om %e su/a9s no ecclesia/ical relation%ip4 ,h[ev]1 %e has made up h] m9d on ?is po9t1 s ,i he>1 t if ! bi%op ?9ks x is necess>y %e %\ld be baptiz$1 & if he won't give 8 sanction = h] to g into ano!r p>i% to be born aga91 %e w break up h] e/abli%m5t1 & become a p>i%ion] at ,a/on1 & !n ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole w d ! ?+ prop]ly4 ,?is case ( ,miss ,susan ,br[njohn1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 address+ h] husb&1 upsets1 accord+ to my ?9k+1 y\r doctr9e ( baptismal reg5]ation2 = x is mon/r\s to imag9e t ! ,almighty w make a p]son's fitness = heav5 dep5d on ! fidelity ( a p>i% regi/r>1 :o is (t5 a /upid fell[1 & sometimes m p>tial to 8 cups ?an to do+ 8 duties4 ,) ?is half-grave & half-comic rem>k ! colloquy end$1 & ! p>ty sep>at$1 "s go+ "o way & "s ano!r1 b all 9 a v good hum\r4 ,y\r aunt1 said ,mr4 ,guion1 z he 0 bidd+ adieu to ,miss ,roscoe1 has a ri* ve9 ( satire imb$d$ 9 h] m5tal /ratum4 ,true1 ,sir1 b ,i believe !re is a new =mation progress+1 ( m /]l+ wor?2 a discov]y made v rec5tly4 ,inde$6 ,?is is joyful intellig5ce4 ,su* discov]ies are made by angelic spirits1 :o c>e n\ght ab\t any o!r =mations ( our e>?2 & :5 made1 !y k9dle into cele/ial rapture4 ,& we c p>ticipate 9 _! joy4 ,y\r papa1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe to h] niece1 z !y 7 prom5ad+ 9 ! g>d51 is a p[]ful reason]2 8 argum5ts seem to me q irresi/ible4 ,he is1 my de> aunt1 a spiritually enlight5$ man2 & he n only und]/&s :at he believes1 b he feels its p[]4 ,alas6 my de> ,sophia1 ,i feel d>k & bewild]$2 & ,i "k n :at to d to ga9 m5tal peace4 ,o h[ ,i long = "s rays ( t cele/ial light :i* has illum9$ 8 m9d & y\rs4 ,! incipi5t ?\ghts ( my he>t1 :i* h long be5 ne/l+ !re1 are becom+ p[]ful convictions2 & =ce me to believe t !re is a reality 9 our common fai?1 :i* y & y\r fa!r h discov]$1 b :i* we h n4 ,! ,"l1 ,i tru/1 de> aunt1 is beg9n+ 9 y\r s\l ! great good "w1 :i* w issue 9 y\r et]nal salvation4 ,:at makes y ?9k s8 ,i ?9k s because y\r _s1 :i* has long rema9$ dormant1 & comp>atively ins5sible "u ! repress+ & b5umb+ influ5ce ( ,tract>ian delusions1 is n[ /irr+ )9 y2 /ruggl+ into newness ( life2 acquir+ ! moral s5se ( spiritual p]ception & feel+2 crav+ aft] spiritual n\ri%m5t & consolation2 will+ to yield itself to ,god1 to be r5ovat$1 r$eem$1 & sanctifi$2 & to walk ) him4 ,^! are unmi/akeable signs4 ,,on ,,att5d+ ,,an ,,evangelical ,,m9i/ry4 ,mr4 ,roscoe _h devot$ a l>ge portion ( 8 life to biblical /udies1 & ! v>i\s bran*es ( lit]ature :i* are connect$ ) !m1 & 0 ?us qualifi$ to discuss !ological que/ions ) great facility4 ,8 passion = disputation hav+ subsid$ into an ard5t love ( ! tru?1 he no long] argu$ = ! hon\r ( ga9+ ! victory1 b ei!r to v9dicate 8 op9ions :5 assail$1 or to acquire m correct in=mation on subjects :i*1 till rec5tly1 he b imp]fectly und]/ood4 ,8 l(t9ess ( _s _h n[ left him2 & ?\gh he /ill display$ ! insignia ( a high m5tal ord]1 yet !re 0 s mu* amiability 9 8 mann]1 & s mu* docility 9 8 temp]1 t :ile he comm&$ respect1 he did n fail to w9 e/eem4 ,dur+ 8 fir/ s]i\s impressions1 ! light ( tru? %one ) too feeble a ray to produce t p]fect & pl5>y conviction :i* p]mits ! m9d no long] to vacillate2 b :5 x came1 n 9 ^w only1 b also 9 p[]1 & 9 ! ,holy ,gho/1 & 9 mu* assurance1 he receiv$ x ) m+l$ emotions ( a/oni%m5t & joy2 & :ile he /ill reta9$ 8 con/itutional indep5d5ce & ard\r1 ^! qualities 7 s s(t5$ & imbu$ by ! love ( ,*ri/1 t !y gave a *>m to 8 "* & conv]sation1 ( :i* e "o 0 consci\s b himself4 ,8 m public pr(ession ( religion 0 free f o/5tation1 & )\t res]ve4 ,x 0 n made to gratify caprice1 or ca/ a reflection on ! indecision ( o!rs1 b 9 ob$i5ce to ! au?ority ( ! ,savi\r2 & z he _h1 be=e 8 conv]sion1 acquir$ ext5sive in=mation on !ological subjects1 :5 t great ev5t took place he 0 enabl$ to advocate ! cause ( tru? ) consid]able ability1 )\t requir+ ! prep>atory c\rse ( in/ruction :i* is 9 g5]al necess>y4 ,he /ill held 9 v5]ation ! ,e/abli%$ ,*ur*1 & respect$ ! private "* ( 8 p>i% m9i/]1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole1 ?\gh he c\ld n agree ) 8 s5tim5ts2 b z he 0 n edifi$ by 8 m9i/rations1 he felt x to be 8 duty to sep>ate himself f 8 congregation1 & jo9 himself to t ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 ^: evangelical prea*+ 0 q 9 accordance ) 8 own views ( reveal$ tru?4 ,?is /ep _h be5 anticipat$ by 8 fri5ds1 & :ile "s ( !m comm5d$ him1 o!rs 7 mu* displeas$4 ,on ! ev5+ prec$+ ! ,sabba?1 ,mr4 ,roscoe m5tion$ ! resolution he _h =m$1 :5 8 bro!r rem>k$1 ,i am n surpris$ at y\r det]m9ation1 because ,i "k t x is a v g5]al ?+ = ^? :o embrace evangelical pr9ciples to pref] an evangelical m9i/ry2 b w n su* a /ep grieve y\r old fri5d1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,p]haps x may2 b ought ,i1 by my pres5ce1 to sanction op9ions :i* ,i believe to be errone\s8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?\gh ,mr4 ,cole diff]s f y on "s po9ts ( !ology1 !re are _m on :i* y agree2 & ,i ?9k y may1 l "s o!rs :o h embrac$ evangelical pr9ciples1 /ill att5d a m9i/ry :i* does n belong to ?is specific d5om9ation1 z y reta9 ! "r ( reject+ :at y disapprove4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if ! po9ts on :i* we diff] did n involve any ess5tial doctr9e ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 ,i %\ld deem x my duty /ill to att5d 8 m9i/ry2 b :5 ,i consid] t he d5ies ^? tru?s :i* are1 9 my op9ion1 ! vital p>ts ( ,*ri/ianity1 & prea*es :at an apo/le w\ld call ano!r gospel1 ,i ought n to give him ! sanction ( my pres5ce4 ,if ,i su/a9$ no p]sonal injury "u su* a m9i/ry1 ,i c\ld n d]ive any real advantage f x4 ,&1 besides1 am ,i n responsible to ,god & to society = ! influ5ce ( my example1 z well z = my op9ions & pr9ciples8 ,if s1 ,i am "u a sacr$ obligation to be z cauti\s :at ,i indirectly sanction1 z :at ,i recomm5d4 ,c ,i1 )\t sacrific+ ! dictates ( my consci5ce1 recomm5d a p]son to believe t he requires no o!r reg5]ation ?an t :i* he exp]i5c$ :5 he 0 baptiz$1 & t 8 good de$s w atone = 8 evil actions2 t he requires no o!r qualification = heav5 ?an a fai?ful dis*>ge ( 8 relative duties on e>?8 ,impossible4 ,if1 !n1 ,i _c recomm5d ! adoption ( ^! op9ions1 ought ,i to sanction !m by my pres5ce1 :5 !y are en=c$ by o!rs8 ,i believe t m51 be=e !y are r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( _! m9ds1 live 9 a /ate ( ali5ation f ,god--"u ! condemn+ s5t5ce ( 8 holy law--& are ju/ly expos$ to future & endless mis]y4 ,i believe ?is on ! te/imony ( ! sacr$ writ]s1 ^: te/imony is corroborat$ by ! articles ( our *ur*2 & d n ! same au?orities tea* u to believe t ! tru?1 :5 prea*$ 9 a pure & fai?ful mann]1 is ! orda9$ means ( ! conv]sion & salvation ( m58 ,b if ! pure tru? ( ! gospel becomes corrupt$1 are we n taught to believe t ! p p]i%8 ,he :o corrupts x1 ei!r wilfully or ?r\gh ignorance1 w /& responsible at ! la/ day = ! awful consequ5ces ( 8 conduct2 b if ,i give my sanction to a m9i/ry :i* ,i believe to be a corruption ( ! gospel1 & ! p %\ld p]i% "u x1 %all ,i n be reg>d$ z accessory to _! ru98 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b suppos+ ,i admit t an anti-evangelical m9i/ry is a corruption ( ! gospel1 & t x does n prove ! means ( ! conv]sion & salvation ( ^? :o he> x1 yet y mu/ all[ t !y he> ! tru? 9 its purity f ! desk1 :]e ! ,bible1 z well z ! pray]s are read1 :i* answ]s ! same purpose4 ,h5ce ,i h kn[n "s :o h imbib$ evangelical s5tim5ts1 recomm5d a cont9uance at _! p>i% *ur* on ?is acc\nt1 ?\gh ! m9i/ry may n exactly accord ) _! views & ta/e4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes2 we h ! pure gospel 9 ! desk1 ev5 :5 we h ano!r gospel 9 ! pulpit2 b ,i h nev] kn[n x produce ^? moral effects on ! p :i* result f an evangelical m9i/ry4 ,! pray]s ( our ,liturgy may aid ! devotional feel+s ( a r5ew$ ,*ri/ian1 b x is ! prea*+ ( ! tru? t ,god employs z ! means ( infus+ ! devotional _s2 & ?\gh "s may recomm5d u to att5d :]e ! gospel is conf9$ to ! read+-desk1 yet c we suppose t ,paul w\ld d s if he 7 on e>?8 ,w\ld he1 :o pron\nc$ t man or angel accurs$ :o d>$ to prea* any o!r gospel ?an t :i* he & 8 fell[-apo/les prea*$1 urge 8 fri5ds or 8 he>]s1 if he 7 tak+ leave ( !m1 to att5d a m9i/ry :i* he believ$ to be 9 opposition to ! tru?8 ,impossible6 ,c we suppose t our ,"l1 :o comm&$ 8 disciples to take he$ :at !y he>d1 w\ld1 if he 7 aga9 to appe> on e>?1 recomm5d u to att5d on a m9i/ry :i* he believ$ 0 subv]sive ( ! tru?1 & ! means ( mislead+ ! p8 ,impossible6 ,if we _c believe t !y w\ld recomm5d u to d x1 ought we to recomm5d t o!rs %\ld d s8 ,w\ld x be wise to act 9 opposition to su* au?ority8 w\ld x be safe8 w\ld x be 9 accordance ) ! w ( ! ,"l ,jesus8 & c\ld we calculate on receiv+ 8 b5$iction--,well done1 good & fai?ful s]vant8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b surely y d n mean t e "o :o embraces evangelical s5tim5ts ought to leave 8 p>i% *ur* if ^? s5tim5ts are n prea*$ !re8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,mo/ c]ta9ly ,i d4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,inde$6 ,suppose "o memb] ( a family %\ld embrace evangelical s5tim5ts1 :ile all ! re/ reta9 _! =m] belief1 w\ld y recomm5d t "o individual to di/urb ! peace ( 8 family1 by /ray+ to "s o!r *ur* to he> 8 fav\rite doctr9es4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i recomm5d no "o to di/urb ! peace ( a family1 & ,i r ?9k x w be f\nd1 :5 peace is di/urb$1 x is 9 consequ5ce ( ! resi/ance :i* is rais$ by ! opposite p>ty4 ,"h is1 = example1 a s+le individual 9 ! mid/ ( a l>ge circle ( gay acqua9tances1 :o feels ! r5ew+ influ5ce ( tru?1 & makes an op5 pr(ession ( h] fai? 9 ,*ri/4 ,%e n[ retires f ! follies & vanities ( ! _w1 adopts habits :i* are decid$ly religi\s1 &1 )\t infr++ on ! rights ( o!rs1 %e claims ! privilege ( att5d+ t place ( wor%ip :]e %e c d]ive ! mo/ spiritual improvem5t4 ,:at law1 ei!r human or div9e1 is violat$ by su* a decision8 ,none4 ,b z ! pr(ession ( fai? 9 ,*ri/1 9 ! mid/ ( a circle ( ! gay & ! fa%ionable1 is a novelty repugnant to _! ta/es1 & consid]$ by _m ( !m s inelegant1 & su* a ne> approximation to ! habits ( ! l[] ord]s1 %e :o makes x becomes an object ( satire & reproa*1 & !n is accus$ z be+ ! cause ( all ! dome/ic mis]y :i* !y orig9ate4 ,mrs4 ,roscoe4--,b y "k1 my de>1 t our dome/ic peace 0 de/roy$ z soon z ,sophia imbib$ h] evangelical s5tim5ts2 & y "k t religion has be5 ! subject ( cont5ti\s debate betwe5 u ev] s9ce4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b w\ld x ev] h be5 de/roy$ if we _h n done x8 ,a lett]#ag :i* %e address$ to u conv9c$ me1 at ! "t1 ( ! inju/ice ( our accusation2 b n[ ,i look back on t d>k p]iod ( our life ) m pa9 ?an any =m] "o4 ,t lett] satisfi$ me t ,i ought n to oppose h]2 & ?\gh ,i !n regrett$ t %e _h embrac$ views ( tru? :i* 7 s diff]5t f my own1 yet ,i admir$ ! firmness & con/ancy :i* %e uni=mly display$ :5 !y 7 assail$2 & n[ ,i d n hesitate to say1 t he :o opposes or p]secutes ano!r on acc\nt ( 8 religi\s pr9ciples & habits1 is treasur+ up to himself wra? aga9/ ! day ( wra?4 #ag ,see page #bbh4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i disapprove ( p]secution z mu* z y d3 x is bo? impolitic & cruel2 & seems to be "o ( ! crimes :i* is left = ! m savage & waspi% "p ( our nature to commit4 ,b1 /ill1 if we d n oppose =ce aga9/ a p]son :o has embrac$ evangelical pr9ciples1 we may reason2 & z ,i consid] ! des]tion ( a p>i% *ur* a s]i\s evil1 y mu/ p]mit me to rem9d y t if y leave y\rs & g to he> ,mr4 ,+leby1 ! /ability ( y\r "* w be %ak54 ,y h be5 consid]$ z "o ( ! pill>s ( ! congregation--"o ( its ornam5ts--y\r decision has be5 admir$ no less ?an y\r b5evol5ce1 & all regret t y %\ld fall f y\r /eadfa/ness1 & ex*ange ! religion ( y\r =efa!rs1 :i* is gr[n v5]able = its antiquity1 = a new religion1 :i* has b rec5tly sprung up among/ u4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?is 0 "o ( ! v argum5ts :i* ! ,*ur* ( ,rome employ$ aga9/ ! ,re=m]s1 & if !y _h yield$ to its influ5ce1 we %\ld /ill h be5 9 h] communion4 ,i recollect hav+ met1 "s "t s9ce1 9 ! c\rse ( my read+1 ) ! foll[+ judici\s reply to a satirical "q :i* a ,ca?olic bi%op propos$ to a ,prote/ant3--',:]e 0 y\r religion be=e ! days ( ,lu!r8' ',9 ! ,bible1 ,sir1 :]e y\rs is n1 & nev] 04' ,! ,bible1 z ,bi%op ,/ill+fleet v ju/ly obs]ves1 is ! religion ( ,prote/ants4 ,y say t ,i h ex*ang$ an old = a new religion1 b ?is ,i d5y4 ,i /ill admire ! ,liturgy1 & ,i /ill believe ! ,articles ( ! *ur*2 ,i /ill reta9 t religion :i* y say is v5]able = its antiquity2 b1 !n1 ,i believe x is n to rema9 a religion ( m]e =ms & c]emonies1 b t x is to op]ate on my he>t1 & produce )9 me ! peaceable fruits ( righte\sness4 ,! new religion1 z y & o!rs are pleas$ to t]m x1 is n a corruption ( ! old2 b x is ! old religion ( our v5]able ,re=m]s1 & ! good old bi%ops & pa/ors ( our *ur*1 reviv$ 9 its primitive simplicity1 & life1 & p[]4 ,x is ! religion ( ! ,bible1 :i* enlight5s & r5ovates ! inn] man--:i* br+s u into fell[%ip ) ! ,holy ,"o--:i* pres]ves ! broad l9e ( di/9ction betwe5 ! real & ! nom9al ,*ri/ian--& :i*1 by its progressive influ5ce1 makes u meet to become p>tak]s ( ! inh]itance ( ! sa9ts 9 light4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ,i d n ?9k t y c1 consi/5tly ) y\r pr(ession z a ,*ur*man1 leave y\r p>i% *ur* to att5d "o 9 ano!r p>i%2 ! rector is ! %eph]d1 ^: spiritual jurisdiction ext5ds ov] ! :ole p>i%1 & ! p are1 ecclesia/ically consid]$1 8 flock4 ,is x "r = "o %eep to /ray into ano!r fold = pa/ure8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y\r figure ( comp>ison is m fanciful ?an j4 ,z we live 9 a l& ( fre$om1 :]e e man is p]mitt$ to ex]cise 8 own judgm5t on e religi\s "q1 we may believe :at doctr9es1 practise :at c]emonies1 & he> :at m9i/] we please1 )\t (f5d+ aga9/ any law1 or subject+ ourselves to ! int]f]5ce ( o!rs4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b y are n sure t y w approve ( all ! doctr9es t ,mr4 ,+leby prea*es1 & may1 aft] a :ile1 be "u ! necessity ( go+ else:]e4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if ,i %\ld be "u ! necessity ( go+ else:]e1 ,i ought to be ?ankful t ,i h ! "r1 & also ! opportunity ( do+ s4 ,b z ?is is an hypo!tical case1 ,i feel "u no obligation to reply to x1 fur!r ?an to say1 t z religion is n[ become ess5tial to my happ9ess1 & an enlight5$ m9i/ry#ah ess5tial to my spiritual improvem5t1 ,i %all g :]e ,i c d]ive mo/ advantage4 ,places & =ms1 times & seasons1 are ! accid5tal associations ( religion1 n ! integral p>ts ( x4 ,t p[]ful asc5d5cy :i* !y once reta9$ ov] my imag9ation & prejudices is n[ de/roy$1 & ,i am free to he> ! tru? :]ev] x is proclaim$1 & to (f] up my sacrifice ( pray] & ( praise to ,god1 9 any place :i* he w condesc5d to visit ) 8 pres5ce4 #ah ,!y t h any j s5se ( ! importance ( religion1 says a judici\s writ]1 f9d t !y ne$ all ! helps t ,god has appo9t$4 ,suppose ! ,sabba? 7 aboli%$ = a few weeks--9 :at /ate1 ?9k y1 w\ld "s ( y f9d y\r m9ds8 ,:y1 y w\ld feel z if y _h sc>cely any k or p[] ( religion at all4 ,b !re is no *>m 9 ! sanctity ( ! day to keep up ! p[] ( vital religion 9 ! he>t ( a ,*ri/ian1 nor 9 ! holy place :]e he may sp5d ! consecrat$ h\rs--?is hon\r hav+ be5 put on a fai?ful m9i/ry1 :i* exhibits ! tru? 9 its purity & =ce4 ,:at a loss does a ,*ri/ian habitually su/a9 :o deprives himself ( su* a m9i/ry1 & wor%ips :]e angels nev] /oop to celebrate ! conv]sion ( "o s9n] to ,god6 ,in/ead ( he>+ t glori\s gospel :i* enliv5s & /r5g!ns ! m9d1 :i* purifies & ennobles x1 & :i* br+s ! remote & unse5 realities ( et]nity to mod]ate ! impetuosity & cool ! ard\r ) :i* ! fleet+ %ad[s ( "t are pursu$1 ! he>t is (t5 disquiet$1 if n ) h>% & dissonant s\nds1 yet ) anti*ri/ian & dissonant s5tim5ts1 & ! day ( re/ becomes "o ( p]plexity & mortification--,provid5ce hav+ det]m9$1 t !y :o obs]ve ly+ vanities %all feel t !y h =sak5 _! own m]cies 7,jonah ii4 #h74 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b ,i presume y d n int5d to leave ! *ur* = any ( ! ,diss5t+ *apels :i* are spr++ up among/ u4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y "k t ,i am atta*$ to ! con/itution & ! prescrib$ =mula ( ! *ur*1 b ,i h a /rong] atta*m5t = ! gospel ( ,*ri/1 :i* is ! p[] ( ,god to salvation2 & if ,i c\ld n he> x prea*$ )9 ! walls ( ! ,e/abli%m5t1 ,i %\ld consid] x my duty to g :]e ,i c\ld he> x4 ,n[1 ,i w put "o simple "q1 & ,i am p]fectly will+ to be guid$ by y\r reply4 ,suppose ! pure gospel 0 prea*$ 9 a ,diss5t+ *apel1 & ano!r gospel 0 prea*$ 9 ! *ur*1 to :i* place w\ld ! apo/le ,paul g to wor%ip1 if he 7 a resid5t among/ u8 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe made no reply to ?is some:at hamp]+ "q2 b 8 wife1 :o 0 r m +5u\s 9 h] disposition1 & less anxi\s ab\t ! consequ5ces ( any fair concession or admission1 said1 ,i h no d\bt b he w\ld g to ! ,diss5t+ *apel1 & take o!rs ) him4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,my de>6 d y really ?9k s8 y mu/ be m gu>d$4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,i d mo/ c]ta9ly ?9k s2 & ,i'll tell y :y4 ,he has pron\nc$ a woe aga9/ any "o :o %all d>e to prea* ano!r gospel ?an t :i* he prea*$2 & !re=e x is n likely t he w\ld sanction an (ficial s]vice1 aga9/ :i* he has record$ 8 solemn & awful d5unciations4 ,x w\ld be expos+ himself to ! consequ5ces ( 8 own ana!ma if he 7 to d s4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 smil+4--,i b[ to ! ,_s1 t w rule 9 spite ( apo/olic prohibition4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,yes1 :5 x rules 9 righte\sness1 z 9 ?is case1 rebellion w\ld be treason1 no less to logic ?an to apo/olic au?ority4 99 99 99 99 99 ,on ! foll[+ ,sabba? morn+ we 7 delight$ to see ,mr4 ,roscoe & 8 family ent] ! *ur*1 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe accompany+ !m4 ,z ?is 0 ! fir/ "t !y _h come to he> ,mr4 ,+leby1 we 7 v naturally some:at excit$ on ! occasion4 ,he read ! pray]s ) great solemnity & pa!tic e>ne/ness2 & x 0 evid5t1 f ! expressive responses ( ! congregation1 t !y felt engag$ 9 a devotional ex]cise1 bl5d+1 9 ! "n ( ! glori\s ,m$iator1 supplication ) ?anksgiv+4 ,8 subject 0 tak5 f ,revelation iii4 #ba1 ,to him t ov]come? w ,i grant to sit ) me 9 my ?rone1 ev5 z ,i also ov]came1 & am set d[n ) my ,fa!r 9 8 ?rone4 ,aft] a few prefatory rem>ks1 ! v5]able rector said1 ,i %all endeav\r to prove f ^! words t ! ,*ri/ian is animat$ 9 8 c\rse by ! hope ( atta9+ ! hon\rs :i* wait him at ! end ( x4 ,he _h1 9 ?is sublimely int]e/+ subject1 ample scope = ! exhibition ( "s ( ! mo/ attractive & impressive p>ts ( reveal$ tru?2 & su* 0 ! ease1 en]gy1 & animation ) :i* he spoke1 t ! audi5ce li/5$ ) fix$ att5tion2 & ?\gh he knew n t ,mr4 ,roscoe's family 0 pres5t1 yet1 f ! t5or ( 8 rem>ks1 "s ?\ght t ! s]mon 0 int5d$ solely = !m4 ,aft] s]vice1 :5 /roll+ leisurely ?r\gh ! *ur*-y>d1 ,f>m] ,pick=d press$ ?r\gh ! cr[d1 & r abruptly gave me 8 he>ty h&-%ake1 & we walk$ away toge!r1 8 mode/ wife by 8 side4 ,we h _h an excell5t s]mon ?is morn+4 ,t's true1 ,sir1 & no mi/ake4 ,mr4 ,+leby speaks z ?\gh he believ$ & felt :at he says4 ,he is wond]fully clev]4 ,he kn[s ! ,bible f ,g5esis to ,revelation2 & me?9ks he c\ld repeat x )\t look+ at x4 ,& :at a sm>t voice he has--n too l\d = !m t sit ne> him1 & l\d en\gh to make p he> outside ! *ur* if a w9d[ happ5s to be op54 ,he is inde$ an eloqu5t man1 & mighty 9 ! ,scriptures2 t is1 he has ext5sive & pr(\nd k ( !m4 ,he has m v]ses ( ! ,bible 9 "o s>munt ?an ,p>son ,cole puts 9 ?reescore2 & ,i take notice t !y are all diff]5t1 :ile ,p>son ,cole is always repeat+ two1 :i* ,i h le>nt by he>t4 ,"o is1 ',be n righte\s ov]mu*2' & t'o!r1 ',9 ! la/ days p]il\s times %all come4' ,he has giv5 me a bit ( a lik+ = ! ,bible4 ,i read "o *apt] e night to ! y\ng/]s be=e !y g to b$1 & two on a ,sunday4 ,i hope y und]/& & feel :at y read1 & :at y he> f ! pulpit8 ,:y1 ,sir1 z = t ,i c't say mu*2 b ,i c say ?is1 ,i l :at ,i he>1 & ,i c make out ,mr4 ,+leby's mean+ a bit bett] n[ ?an ,i c\ld at fir/4 ,:at he says (t5 comes home "h1 plac+ 8 h& ov] 8 he>t1 & !n ,i c't help feel+1 & at times ,i feel desp]ately2 b !n1 worse luck1 x all goes (f on a ,monday4 ,i suppose1 ?\gh1 y sometimes ?9k dur+ ! week on :at y he> at *ur* on ! ,sabba?8 ,i c't help do+ t2 b1 worse luck1 ,i c't make out 8 mean+ by my own ?9k+s s clev]ly z he does 9 8 s>munts4 ,t's v likely2 b ,i suppose y n[ reflect at times on ! wor? ( y\r s\l1 & ! possibility ( its be+ lo/8 ,ay1 t ,i d2 m n[ 9 "o h\r ?an ,i ev] did all my life long be=e4 ,p>son ,cole nev] made me feel or ?9k1 b :5 he 0 la%+ away at ! s*esmeatics1 z he calls ! ,me?odi/s1 & !n ,i us$ to feel mightily pleas$4 ,i (t5 ?9k we 7 two fools toge!r--"o = la%+ ! ,me?odi/s1 :o nev] (f5d$ him1 & t'o!r = be+ pleas$ ) x4 ,i nev] come f *ur* n[ )\t ?9k+ ab\t myself & my s9s1 & ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/ :o di$ on ! cross1 & ab\t heav5 & hell4 ,^! are n[ to me great realities4 ,no?+ else1 z y said to me :5 y fir/ talk$ to me1 is ( equal importance4 ,b ,i am v /upid 9 su* matt]s1 worse luck4 ,wife kn[s a p[] m ab\t su* ?+s ?an ,i d1 & %e (t5 helps me a bit to m9d & und]/& ,mr4 ,+leby's s>munts4 ,we (t5 sit up an h\r or s aft] ! y\ng/]s & ! s>vunts are gone to b$1 to talk ov] ^! matt]s4 ,i l h] talk1 z ,i und]/& x a bit4 ,i suppose y und]/& ,mr4 ,+leby mu* bett] ?an y us$ to und]/& ,mr4 ,cole2 & ,i d>esay y w\ld n v will+ly g back to y\r p>i% *ur*8 ,i h be5 !re1 ,sir1 = ! la/ "t1 & no mi/ake4 ,:5 !re1 ,i c\ld sit ?9k+ ab\t my crops & my cattle1 b ,i c't d t at *ur* n[4 ,no2 ,mr4 ,+leby takes my he>t along ) him2 & at times he gives su* t]rible back /rokes t he makes me tremble--ay1 & cry too2 & ,i a'n't a%am$ to confess x to y4 ,i am ?ankful to he> y say :at y d say1 & ,i h no d\bt b y w1 by & by1 "k spiritual ?+s mu* bett] ?an y d n[4 ,& s ,i tell him1 ,sir2 ,i tell him he is n[ l ! man ( :om we read 9 ! ,gospel ( ,m>k1 :o1 :5 ! ,"l began to op5 8 eyes1 saw s confus$ly1 t m5 appe>$ l trees walk+2 b aft] a :ile he saw ?+s z cle>ly & z di/9ctly z o!r p4 ,! ,"l grant x may be s2 !n ,i %all be a p[] happi] ?an ,i be n[4 ,i %a'n't m9d dea? !n4 ,i suppose1 ,mrs4 ,pick=d1 ?+s are n[ m com=table at home ?an !y us$ to be8 ,yes1 ,sir2 ,i see a bless$ *ange 9 my husb&1 & a *ange 9 my family4 ,sunday is n[ kept z x ought to be1 & we all g to *ur*1 s]vants & all1 :i* makes me v ?ankful to ,god = work+ ?is *ange 9 our home/ead1 & to y1 ,sir1 = ! "p y h tak5 9 x4 ,i h a good wife1 ,sir1 :o look$ aft] me :5 ,i neglect$ to look aft] myself1 & :o look$ aft] ! y\ng/]s :5 ,i 0 = lett+ !m run wild4 ,i us$ to feel a p[] ( ang] aga9/ h] = h] ,me?odi/ ways & talk1 & at times ,i refus$ to let h] g to *apel on a ,sunday2 b ,i did ?is 9 ! days ( my ignorance4 ,i "k a bit bett] n[1 ?ank ! ,"l4 ,%e says %e sees a *ange 9 all ( u1 b ,i hope %e w see great] *anges yet4 ,i n[ "k t my he>t mu/ be *ang$1 & ,i pray to ,god to *ange x4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 y w come aga9 to see u be=e y leave ,fairm\nt1 & give u a bit m pray]4 ,t pray] y gave u at y\r la/ visit has nev] be5 (f my he>t s9ce ,i he>d x1 & ,i don't ?9k x w ev] g (f4 ,yes1 ,sir1 d come aga91 said ,mrs4 ,pick=d1 ,i w try to make y com=table1 & y may d u "s good4 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i got m good to my s\l by y\r talk :5 y look$ 9 & ta/$ our br[n loaf & cream *eese1 ?an ,i got f all ! p>sons t ev] visit$ u1 & we h _h a p[] ( !m 9 ! %oot+ season4 ,!y w\ld talk ab\t game & dogs1 b n a ^w ab\t ! s\l & its salvation4 ,i'll tell y :at my belief is--"o half ( !m w\ld make bett] gamekeep]s ?an p>sons2 & ,i'll tell y :y ,i ?9k s--a man1 to be a "r sort ( a fell[ = 8 "w1 %\ld h a lik+ = x2 & he %\ld /ick to x1 & n gad ab\t1 m9d+ o!r ?+s4 ,v true2 ! m9i/]s ( religion %\ld try to save ! s\ls ( _! p4 ,t1 ,sir1 is my ?9k+2 b no p>son ev] said any?+ to me1 or to any ( u1 ab\t my s\l & its salvation1 ?\gh !y all knew ,i 0 a badi% sort ( a man1 apt to swe> a bit1 & sometimes get drunk1 worse luck4 ,well1 ,f>m]1 ,i hope n[ y w "w out y\r salvation ) fe> & trembl+1 & !n y w nev] aga9 commit su* s9s4 ,i w1 ,sir1 ! ,"l help+ me2 & ,i hope we all %all2 we %all !n be a p[] happi]1 & no mi/ake4 99 99 99 99 99 ,on _! return f *ur*1 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe said1 ,we h he>d a v judici\s & impressive s]mon ?is morn+4 ,i 0 mu* pleas$ ) ! vig\r & occasional elegance ( ,mr4 ,+leby's /yle2 b ?is 0 a s\rce ( gratification f> inf]ior to ! elevat+ s5tim5ts :i* he deliv]$4 ,i c\ld h sat ano!r h\r ) great pleasure1 b n )\t covet+ ! feel+s ( a man :o spake ( ! joys ( heav5 z "o :o _h pass$ ?r\gh all ! necess>y prep>atory trials1 & 0 liv+ 9 ! sweet anticipation ( 8 f9al happ9ess4 ,i 0 mu* /ruck1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 at ! size & li/5+ attitude ( ! congregation4 ,h[ audibly & impressively !y utt]$ ! responses4 ,x 0 ! s\nd ( _m voices1 yet all 9 h>mony2 ,i saw no "o gaz+ ab\t1 z ?\gh he 7 a /rang] 9 a /range place1 b e eye seem$ fix$ on ,mr4 ,+leby4 ,i h be5 m pleas$ ?an ,i expect$2 & if ?is be a fair specim5 ( evangelical prea*+1 ,i %all feel no reluctance to g aga94 ,?is rem>k ov]p[]$ ! feel+s ( ,miss ,roscoe1 ^: m9d _h be5 fill$ ) anxiety respect+ ! issue ( ?is fir/ visit ( h] p>5ts to ! *ur* 9 :i* %e _h s (t5 li/5$ ) delight to ! tru?s ( revelation1 & %e c\ld n refra9 f %$d+ ! te> ( joy4 ,yes1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ! s]vice 0 inde$ int]e/+ & impressive4 ,! prea*] display$ a _s & a mann] :i* became ! place he occupi$1 & ! responsibility ( ! sacr$ duties devolv+ on him4 ,8 m9d 0 absorb$ 9 8 subject2 & 8 pr9cipal aim 01 by %[+ u our dang]1 & ! res\rces ( our safety1 & by exhibit+ be=e u ! hon\rs & felicities ( ! unse5 _w1 s to awe & animate u1 z to secure our dev\t & p]man5t att5tion to ! mom5t\s tru?s :i* he br\ght =w>d4 ,i felt t ! revelation ( m]cy 0 to him n a m]e sy/em ( philosophical speculation1 :i*1 by ex]cis+ ! reason+ faculties1 improves ! intellect )\t ref9+ ! moral s5se2 b t x 01 :at x pr(esses to be1 a re/orative s*eme ( salvation1 :i*1 by r5ovat+ ! he>t1 re/ores man to 8 long lo/ purity & bliss--d]iv+ all its efficacy f ! grace ( ,him by :om x 0 fir/ ann\nc$4 ,i nev] retir$ f a s]vice1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 ) su* feel+s z ^? t influ5c$ my he>t ?is morn+2 s dissatisfi$ ) myself1 & yet ,i "k n :y2 ,i feel t ,i ne$ some?+ to solace my he>t1 & yet :at t some?+ c be ,i "k n4 ,i am1 inde$1 de> ,sophia1 9 a /ate ( almo/ ov]:elm+ p]plexity4 ,y\r obs]vations1 de> aunt1 rem9d me ( a passage 9 ! hi/ory ( ! apo/le ,paul1 :o at "o p]iod ( 8 life 0 9 ! same /ate ( m5tal p]plexity1 :i* l$ him to say1 ',:5 ! comm&m5t came1 s9 reviv$2' t is1 :5 he felt ! condemnatory application ( ! law ( ,god to 8 consci5ce1 he 0 9 a tumult4 ,be=e ?is application 0 made1 he ?\ght t 8 he>t 0 v good1 b aft]w>ds he felt himself a great s9n]1 & t he _h )9 him _m evil pr9ciples1 :i* _h be5 ly+ 9 su* a dormant /ate1 t he _h no suspicion ( _! exi/5ce4 ,! new discov]ies :i* y are n[ mak+1 & :i* occasion su* pa9ful p]plexity1 are prep>+ ! way = o!r discov]ies1 :i* w soo!1 & yield ! sweete/ consolation2 & y w be l$ gradually onw>ds to a cle> & compreh5sive view ( ! gr& !ory ( reveal$ tru?2 & !n1 l ,paul1 y 'w ab\nd 9 hope1 ?r\gh ! p[] ( ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,i hope1 my de>1 x w be s2 = ,i feel :5 associat$1 z ,i too long h be51 ) our ,tract>ian fallacies & delusions1 su* a crav+ ( s\l = "s yet unkn[n spiritual helps & consolations1 t ,i am pa9fully disquiet$1 & at times al>m$1 le/ ,i %\ld be seiz$ by dea? 9 my pres5t /ate ( unprep>$ness = t solemn ev5t4 ,i hope1 my de>1 y & y\r papa w pray = me1 = ,i n[ feel ! ne$ ( ! pray]s ( o!rs4 ,i "k n h[ to pray myself4 ,=ms are n[ useless to me1 especially ^? ,i once us$ & admir$1 b nev] felt2 ,i _c use !m n[2 & yet ,i "k n h[ to pray to ! ,almighty )\t a writt5 =m4 ,y w soon "k1 de> aunt4 ,,! ,,unhappy ,,"o4 ,mrs4 ,d5ham 0 q disconc]t$ by n see+ ! ,roscoes at *ur* on ,sunday2 & !re=e1 accompani$ by h] daught]1 %e made a call ! next day1 to asc]ta9 ! cause4 ,we 7 mu* surpris$ ye/]day1 said ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 by n see+ any ( y 9 y\r pew4 ,we ?\ght "s ( y mu/ be v ill4 ,we _h a mo/ *>m+ s]mon4 ,mr4 ,cole took 8 fav\rite text--',be n righte\s ov] mu*4' ,he read mo/ excell5tly4 ,mr4 ,d5ham v mu* admir$ ! s]mon1 & s did ,sir ,h5ry ,wilmot2 ,i he>d him say t ,mr4 ,cole surpass$ himself4 ,he %[$ u ! folly & ! dang] ( be+ too religi\s4 ,we %\ld h call$ 9 ! ev5+1 only we "k t ,mr4 ,roscoe has "s scruples n[ ab\t ,sunday visitors4 ,p]haps1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 y w be surpris$ :5 ,i tell y t we all w5t to he> ,mr4 ,+leby4 ,inde$6 ,& did y really8 said ,miss ,d5ham4 ,i he>d him once4 ,is he n a mo/ solemn prea*]8 ,i ?9k if ,i 7 to he> him (t5 ,i %\ld be br\ght ov] to 8 religion1 he en=ces x ) su* awful p[]4 ,y "k1 my de>1 our objections to 8 religion2 & ,i hope y w nev] ?9k ( leav+ y\r own = x4 ,:y1 mamma1 if ,i speak ! c&id tru?1 ,i mu/ confess t ,i h no religion to leave4 ,de> ,matilda1 y %ock me4 ,:y1 c't y say ! ,cate*ism1 & ! ,belief1 & ! ,"l's ,pray]2 & 7 y n confirm$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,ba? & ,wells2 & h y n tak5 ! sacram5t ?ree times1 & ?us made y\rself a v good ,*ri/ian8 ,no1 ma'1 only twice4 ,if y recollect1 we _h a l>ge p>ty la/ sacram5t ,sunday4 ,yes1 ,i n[ recollect x4 ,i suppose 7look+ at ,mrs4 ,roscoe7 y f\nd ! *ur* prodigi\sly full8 ,!re 0 a v l>ge & a v att5tive congregation4 ,i h he>d t be=e1 & ,i wond] at x4 ,i wond] :at *>m p c feel 9 su* a gloomy religion1 to be s fond ( x4 ,!y %\ld h ! s]mon prea*$ to !m :i* ,mr4 ,cole read on ,sunday morn+4 ,x w\ld sob]ize !m4 ,i am told ,mr4 ,+leby prea*es su* awful s]mons1 & ) s mu* vehem5ce1 t he makes p take up ) 8 religion :e!r !y w or no4 ,pray1 h[ did ,mr4 ,roscoe l 8 prea*+8 ,he is a s5sible man1 & "o on ^: judgm5t we may place "s dep5d5ce1 not)/&+ 8 religi\s ecc5tricities4 ,mr4 ,roscoe 0 v mu* pleas$4 ,he ?9ks ,mr4 ,+leby a v intellig5t & a v eloqu5t prea*]4 ,inde$1 we 7 all s mu* gratifi$1 t x is our int5tion to he> him aga94 ,!re1 mamma1 said ,miss ,d5ham1 ,i told y x w\ld be s4 ,is he n1 ma'am1 a mo/ beguil+ prea*]8 ,i h (t5 wi%$ to he> him aga92 & yet ,i wond] at x1 = he made me feel s awfully4 ,:at 0 ! subject ( 8 disc\rse8 7,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe n[ ent]$ ! p>l\r ) ,miss ,roscoe47 ,he prea*$ ab\t ! difficulties :i* a ,*ri/ian has to ov]come be=e he c ent] heav54 ,i wi%1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 y _h be5 ) u4 ,i ?9k all y\r objections aga9/ evangelical prea*+ w\ld h be5 remov$4 ,i nev] enjoy$ a s]mon s mu*4 ,we c]ta9ly act a v unwise "p 9 *]i%+ antipa?ies aga9/ a /yle ( prea*+ :i* is s well calculat$ to direct our att5tion t[>ds t et]nal _w to :i* we are all ha/5+4 ,x is v prop] t we %\ld all ?9k ab\t go+ to heav52 b if we ?9k too mu* on t subject x w make u l[-spirit$4 ,mr4 ,cole v ju/ly rem>k$ ye/]day1 9 8 s]mon1 t our ,savi\r nev] pray$ t we %\ld be tak5 out ( ! _w2 & ,i ?9k x w\ld be wrong if we 7 to desire x4 ,b y "k t we mu/ leave x2 & z we "k n h[ soon1 is x n ( importance t we %\ld be prep>$8 ,o1 c]ta9ly2 & ,i d\bt n b1 :5 our ,mak] is pleas$ to take u unto himself1 we %all be q resign$ to our fate2 b = my own "p 7ris+ z %e spoke71 ,i w\ld mu* r live ?an die4 ,we "k :at ?is _w is1 & "h we are v well (f1 b we "k no?+ ab\t ! next4 ,i hope1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 y & ,miss ,d5ham w accompany u on ,sunday to he> ,mr4 ,+leby1 z ,i h no d\bt y w be mu* pleas$4 ,no "o c\ld h /rong] prejudices aga9/ t good man ?an myself2 & ?\gh he advanc$ "s ?+s :i* ,i did n v well und]/&1 yet he prea*$ ) s mu* ease & animation1 t ,i felt m ( ! importance ( religion la/ ,sunday ?an ,i ev] felt be=e4 ,i h no d\bt b ,mr4 ,+leby is a v good man & a mo/ excell5t prea*]2 b y "k t ,mr4 ,d5ham is s atta*$ to 8 religion1 t he w\ld n l = u to *ange ours4 ,:51 ,madam 7address+ ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe71 d y leave8 ,we ?9k ( go+ ! e>ly "p ( next week4 ,no1 no1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 we _c "p ) y s soon4 ,y mu/ prolong y\r visit4 ,yes1 de> aunt1 said ,miss ,roscoe2 inde$ y mu/4 ,i hope1 ,madam1 y & ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 accompani$ by ,mr4 & ,mrs4 & ,miss ,roscoe1 w d u ! hon\r ( jo9+ a select d9n]-p>ty at ,bru%wood ,h\se ?is day week4 ,mr4 ,d5ham *>g$ me to take no refusal1 he is s anxi\s = ! hon\r ( see+ y all at 8 table4 ,i feel oblig$ by y\r polite invitation2 b ,i believe my husb& has to att5d a cl]ical meet+1 :i* w r5d] x absolutely necess>y t we %\ld be at home on ,tuesday next4 ,if he c /ay1 y may expect to see u2 & ,i w let y "k imm$iately aft] ,i h se5 him4 ,y see1 my de>1 said ,mrs4 ,d5ham1 on h] way home1 ! propriety ( ! sugge/ion :i* ,i gave y "s "t s9ce1 to avoid associat+ ) ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 z x is to h] influ5ce we may attribute ! entire secession ( ! ,roscoes f our social p>ties4 ,!y are all gone1 z y may p]ceive f our int]view ) !m ?is morn+2 & _! example w influ5ce o!rs4 ,x is prodigi\sly affect+ to see ! progress ?is evangelical religion is mak+1 & no "o c say :]e x w end4 ,b1 mamma1 "o ?+ is c]ta9--if we judge f obs]vation1 !y are happi] ) _! religion ?an we are ) ours4 ,yes1 my de>1 !y say !y are happy2 b :at pleasure c !re be 9 religion8 ,i don't "k1 mamma2 b ,i am sure t ,mrs4 ,/ev5s & ,miss ,roscoe h a l>g] %>e ( happ9ess ?an ,i h4 ,i (t5 feel a gloom come ov] my m9d1 :i* ,i c nei!r remove nor acc\nt =2 & sometimes ,i feel su* a s+ul> depression ( _s1 t ,i am incl9$ to read my ,bible2 b ,i don't "k t x w\ld d me any good4 ,:y1 y "k1 my de>1 y h be5 conf9$ at home r m ?an usual1 :i* has relax$ y\r n]ves too mu*2 b our p>ties w soon meet1 & !n ! gloom ( :i* y speak w g (f4 ,b ,i mu/ reque/ y to avoid associat+ ) y\r new fri5ds1 especially n[ y are some:at depress$ 9 spirits1 or !y may br+ y ov] to take to _! religion1 :i* w\ld be1 z ,i h (t5 told y1 a mo/ prodigi\s affliction to y\r fa!r & myself4 ,i _c1 mamma1 efface f my memory ! s]mon :i* ,i once he>d ,mr4 ,+leby prea*4 ,x sometimes recurs to my recollection ) a =ce t q ov]p[]s me2 & ,i h su* fe>ful dreams4 ,i dreamt la/ night t1 j z ,i 0 com+ out ( ! !atre1 ! heav5s all at once blaz$ ) fire1 & ,i ?\ght ! day ( judgm5t 0 come4 ,i awoke 9 su* a fright1 & j !n ,i he>d ,hector h[l mo/ awfully4 ,b1 my de>1 ?is 0 only a dream4 ,b is n my dream a pres5tim5t8 ,o1 no1 my de>6 x's only sup]/iti\s p :o ev] h su* a ?+ z a pres5tim5t4 ,b1 ma'1 ,i am unhappy1 inde$ ,i am4 ,i c't =get ! s]mon ,i he>d ,mr4 ,+leby prea*4 ,i wi% y _h nev] gone to 8 *ur*4 ,i wi%$ y n to g4 ,y %\ld always foll[ my advice2 ,i h m k ( m5 & ?+s ?an y h4 ,true1 ma'2 b ,i (t5 wi% to he> him aga94 ,is he n a good man8 ,my de> ,matilda1 y al>m me4 ,y wi% to he> him aga91 :5 8 fir/ s]mon made y s unhappy6 ,y mu/ n *]i% su* an idea4 ,inde$1 y mu/ make "s ef=t to raise y\r spirits1 & drive all ^! gloomy ?\ghts out ( y\r head1 or !re is no kn[+ :at may happ54 ,b1 ma'1 if ,i c\ld drive !m out ( my head1 ,i c\ld n drive !m out ( my he>t4 ,!y h p5etrat$ too deeply4 ,my de> ,matilda1 y mu/ r\se y\rself4 ,x won't d to give way to y\r melan*oly ideas4 ,:y1 if y don't take c>e1 y w become z religi\s z any ( !m2 & !n1 z ,i h told y be=e1 we %\ld nev] h ano!r happy day4 ,my de> ma'1 ,i am unhappy1 & _c help x4 ,) ev]y?+ to make me happy--p]fect heal?1 affectionate p>5ts1 k9d fri5ds1 ! prospect ( a union ) ! man ,i love--& yet ,i am n happy4 ,t fe>ful "q1 :i* impress$ me s mu* :5 ,i he>d x1 is p]petually s\nd+ 9 my e>s4 ,:at "q d y ref] to8 ,x is ?is1 :i* ,i h repeat$ to y be=e--,%\ld y l to pass f ! !atre to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/8 ,b t1 my de>1 0 9 8 s]mon1 & he c\ld n help read+ x4 ,he did n mean y1 & ,i wond] :y y %\ld recollect x s4 ,y %\ld =get x4 ,b ,i c't =get x4 ,x is always return+4 ,i he> x n[4 ,i he> x 9 company4 ,i he> x 9 solitude4 ,& 9 ! dead ( ! night1 :5 ,i awake1 z ,i (t5 d1 ,i he> x !n4 ,y\r papa has spok5 to me sev]al times lately ab\t y4 ,he says he is sure1 f y\r melan*oly looks & abs5ce ( m9d1 t !re is some?+ ! matt] ) y4 ,he ?\ght1 till ,i satisfi$ him to ! contr>y1 t !re 0 likely to be "s rupture betwe5 y & ,mr4 ,ryd]4 ,he is urg+ me to grant y e indulg5ce 9 our p[]4 ,i am /rongly tempt$ to become religi\s1 to see if t w\ld make me happy4 ,i am glad1 my de>1 x is only a temptation4 ,y "k our ,savi\r has taught u to pray1 ,lead u n into temptation4 ,?is acc\nts = some?+ ,i saw ! o!r day1 :i* r di/ress$ me4 ,:at 0 t1 ma'8 ,i saw a ,bible on y\r toilet4 ,o yes1 ,i recollect4 ,i he>d a poor woman say t h] ,bible made h] happy1 & ,i ?\ght = ! mom5t x might make me happy4 ,b ,i c\ld n make out :i* "p ,i ought to read fir/1 s z to und]/& x2 &1 !re=e1 ,i didn't read mu*4 ,i read ! hi/ory ( ,joseph1 :i* pleas$ me a little2 & ,i read "s ( ! gospel /ories2 b ! o!r p>ts ,i _c und]/&4 ,x is to me altoge!r a book ( my/]y4 ,nor c ,i und]/& x4 ,x is a book ( my/]y to me z well z to y4 ,b1 de>1 "o ?+ is c]ta9--! ,almighty does n require y1 n[ y are s "y1 ! v life & s\l ( all our p>ties1 to give y\r m9d to su* awful subjects z ! ,bible speaks ab\t4 ,p]haps n1 b /ill ,i am re/less & uneasy4 ,inde$1 ,i sometimes ?9k ( go+ to consult ,mr4 ,+leby2 he may be able to give me "s advice :i* may d me good4 ,de> ,matilda1 by no means d su* a ?+4 ,if he c\ld once get y into ! ,rectory1 he w\ld be sure to conv]t y to 8 religion4 ,keep up y\r spirits4 ,we w g to ,brighton soon2 !n to ! alt>4 ,!n ! t\r1 & !n ! return & ! visit+4 ,y w soon be z happy z ! day is long4 ,i hope ,god w bless me1 & make me happy4 ,!re's no d\bt ab\t t4 ,!n1 ma'1 if he w bless me1 :y does he let me live s unhappy8 ,i h tri$ to pray to him to make me happy2 b x's ( no use4 ,:at c ,i d8 ,y mu/ g into company m4 ,x is useless4 ,i c't n[ enjoy :at ,i us$ to enjoy s mu*2 & ,i don't "k ! cause4 ,i feel doom$ by fate to unhapp9ess1 & yet ,i h ev]y?+ to make me happy4 ,i'll speak to ,dr4 ,bailey2 he is v likely to give a prescription t may relieve y4 ,no physician's prescription w ev] soo! ! pangs ( a w\nd$ _s4 ,my de> ,matilda1 y\r case greatly di/resses me1 & y\r papa too4 ,tell u :at we c d to com=t y1 & we w d x4 ,i _c tell4 ,:at a contra/ betwe5 ,miss ,roscoe & myself6 ,h[ *e]ful %e is6 :at a sweet smile is always play+ on h] c\nt5ance6 h[ lively & en]getic %e is1 :ile ,i am wret*$ & depress$1 we>y ( life1 yet liv+ 9 ! dread ( dea?2 m wret*$1 :ile 9 ! possession ( abundance1 ?an ! poor 9 _! pov]ty4 ,"s few weeks aft] ?is conv]sation1 ,miss ,d5ham1 on h] return f mak+ "s morn+ calls1 said to h] mamma1 ,y recollect our meet+ ,mr4 ,cole1 ! la/ "t we 7 at ,mr4 ,roscoe's8 ,yes1 de>4 ,& d y recollect ! rem>k y made on 8 leav+ u8 ,no4 ,y said1 ',i wond] :at is ! matt]4 ,mr4 ,cole looks s mu* annoy$ to-day4' ,i n[ recollect x1 & ,i ?\ght ( x sev]al times dur+ ! week1 b ,i don't *]i% su* gloomy ?+s z y d4 ,!n ,i c tell y :at affect$ him4 ,i h j he>d x4 ,x w a/oni% y4 ,no "o expect$ su* a ?+2 x is s /range & unlikely4 ,:at is x8 ,y "k ,miss ,amelia ,/ubbs has be5 v ill _m weeks & is likely to die4 ,yes1 ,i he>d x f ,dr4 ,bailey4 ,h] papa1 :5 %e 0 giv5 ov] by ,dr4 ,bailey & ano!r physician1 s5t = ,mr4 ,cole1 & he talk$ to h]1 & gave h] ! sacram5t & absolution1 & !n assur$ h] t all 0 done t 0 necess>y to be done to fit h] = heav52 & he told h] t n[ %e might be resign$ to h] fate )\t any fe>1 z h] peace ) ,god 0 made on ! sanctity ( ! sacram5t4 ,v prop]1 de>4 ,x is n1 ,i believe1 q safe to die )\t tak+ ! sacram5t4 ,i %\ld d t ! fir/ ?+ if ,i 7 a-dy+4 ,exactly s1 ma'4 ,aft] ,amelia _h tak5 x1 & :5 all ?\ght %e _h made h] peace ) ,god1 & 0 q resign$ to die1 %e s5t = ,mr4 ,cole aga91 & told him t :at he _h done 0 ( no use1 & t %e dread$ dy+ j z mu* aft] tak+ ! sacram5t & absolution1 z %e did be=e %e took x4 ,x 0 ?is t s mu* affect$ him4 ,he _h j left h] :5 we met him4 ,b :y %\ld he c>e ab\t x1 if he did :at ! *ur* prescribes to be done8 ,he did 8 duty1 & t ought to h satisfi$ him4 ,b1 he says1 x is su* an indirect impea*m5t ( 8 compet5cy to p]=m 8 cl]ical functions4 ,i h no d\bt1 if ! real /ate ( ! case 7 kn[n1 t ,mrs4 ,/ev5s has be5 ) h]1 & undone :at ,mr4 ,cole did4 ,%e is always pr[l+ ab\t among/ ! sick & ! dy+1 disquiet+ _! m9ds aft] ! cl]gy h help$ !m to make _! peace ) ,god4 ,no1 ma'1 %e _h n se5 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4 ,h] disquietude ( s\l came ( itself4 ,h[ d y "k t8 ,i h j se5 h]1 & %e told me s4 ,%e said1 & %e spoke emphatically :5 %e said x1 ',to give ! sacram5t & absolution to fit a p]son = dy+1 z a sort ( a passport to heav51 is a great delusion4' ,dep5d on x1 de>1 t h] fev] has affect$ h] bra94 ,%e mu/ be 9 a /ate ( delirium4 ,no1 ma'1 %e is q h]self--z calm & z collect$ z :5 9 p]fect heal?4 ,& %e talks n[ s sweetly ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ab\t 8 love = s9n]s1 & ab\t com+ to him to be sav$1 t %e really made me weep1 ?\gh ,i c\ld n compreh5d h] mean+4 ,y w\ld n "k h] if y 7 to he> h] speak n[1 s diff]5t to h] =m] talk4 ,%e talks n[ l a sa9t j go+ into heav54 ,x is q wond]ful4 ,i c't make x out4 ,!n ,i suppose ,mr4 ,+leby has be5 ) h]4 ,yes2 h] papa1 at h] reque/1 s5t = him2 & he talk$ to h]1 s %e told me1 s sweetly ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/1 ab\t 8 compassion & 8 love1 & ab\t 8 be+ able & will+ to save h]1 & pray$ ) h] s sweetly1 t n[ %e says %e is q happy at ! ?\ght ( dy+--t %e w\ld r die ?an live4 ,all ?is is q m>vell\s4 ,exactly s4 ,x has tak5 ! :ole circle ( h] intimacy by surprise4 ,ev]ybody is talk+ ab\t x1 & nobody c make x out4 ,only ?9k1 a "y lady ) h] bright prospects say+ %e w\ld r die ?an live6 ,did ,mr4 ,+leby give h] ! sacram5t & absolution8 ,no1 ma'1 he did no?+ b expla9 ! ,bible to h]1 & pray ) h]4 ,is %e dy+8 ,%e is j n[ a little reviv$2 b %e told me aga91 %e w\ld r die ?an live2 & !re 0 su* a sweet smile on h] c\nt5ance :5 %e said x4 ,m>vell\s6 ,b are y q sure %e is n 9 a /ate ( delirium8 ,?is is h[ deliri\s p talk1 s ,i h he>d4 ,%e is no m deliri\s ?an ,i am4 ,%e told me1 t if %e %\ld get well aga91 :i* %e did n expect1 %e w\ld h no?+ m to d ) balls1 !atres1 & c>d-p>ties2 & %e said s _m solemn ?+s to me ab\t my s\l1 & its salvation & ano!r _w1 & urg$ me s e>ne/ly & affectionately to prep>e = dea? :ile "t 0 giv5 me = su* prep>ation1 t ,i am become z l[-spirit$ z ev]1 & don't "k :at to d4 ,x is m>vell\s to he> ) :at ease1 & flu5cy1 & e>ne/ness1 %e n[ talks on ^! awful subjects4 ,"o /range ?+ n[ comes s soon aft] ano!r1 t ,i get q bewild]$1 b ,i suppose aft] a :ile ?+s w settle d[n1 & we %all be z quiet z ev]4 ,x is ?is evangelical religion t is do+ all ! mis*ief4 ,:at a pity t our ,mak] does n1 someh[ or ano!r1 put a /op to x4 ,b1 ma'1 p c't die 9 peace )\t x1 ?\gh !y c live )\t x4 ,h[ w y acc\nt = ?is8 ,i don't "k1 z ,i nev] /udi$ ! subject2 & ,i wi% y w\ld bani% x f y\r m9d1 & talk ab\t some?+ else4 ,i may talk ab\t some?+ else1 ma'1 b to bani% x f my m9d is m ?an ,i am able to d4 ,! conv]sation 0 int]rupt$ by ! entrance ( ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole4 ,we 7 j talk+ ab\t ?is /range case ( ,miss ,amelia ,/ubbs4 ,h[ unpolite 9 h] to tell y t ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5t & absolution 0 a great delusion1 :5 x is ! v ?+ our *ur* prescribes to fit a dy+ p]son = heav56 ,ay1 %e is to be piti$4 ,h] m9d is affect$4 ,s ,i believe1 & s ,i h said4 ,is %e likely to get any bett] be=e dea?8 ,no1 ,madam2 !re is no *ance ( t n[1 z ,mr4 ,+leby has h] "u 8 c>e4 ,i ?9k1 said ,miss ,d5ham1 %e is sc>cely to be piti$4 ,%e is z calm & z collect$ z :5 9 p]fect heal?1 & appe>s s happy :5 speak+ ( ! bliss %e expects to enjoy aft] dea?4 ,%e says %e w\ld r die ?an live4 ,?is1 ,i "k1 is :at ! evangelicals say1 b ,i won't believe x4 ,i believe x1 ,sir1 = ,i h se5 h]1 & he>d h] say s4 ,i wi% ,i 0 half z happy ) ! prospect ( liv+ z %e is ) ! prospect ( dy+4 ,c y acc\nt = ?is wond]ful *ange f a dread ( dea? to a desire to die8 ,x's all eff]vesc5t excitem5t4 ,a mo/ pleasant "o1 j su* an excitem5t z ,i %\ld l if ,i 7 dy+4 ,my de>1 y are ov]/epp+ ! b\nds ( rev]5tial propriety1 by (f]+ su* free rem>ks to ,mr4 ,cole4 ,i hope n1 ma'2 x is n my int5tion to d s2 b ,i c't help say+ t1 :ile /&+ beside h] dea?-b$1 ,i envi$ h] h] happ9ess4 ,%e told me t ! sacram5t did n take f h] ! dread ( dy+1 b ! sweet promise ( ,jesus ,*ri/ did4 ,:at promise ( ,jesus ,*ri/ did %e ref] to8 ,to "o1 ,i suppose1 t %e he>d 9 a fit ( delirium4 ,deliri\s p always see imag9>y sights1 & he> imag9>y s\nds1 & yet !y ?9k !m real4 ,o no1 ,sir1 !re's no delirium 9 h] case4 ,x 0 a promise :i* ,mr4 ,+leby read to h] out ( ! ,bible1 & x 0 some?+ l ?is1 ',come to me1 & ,i w give y re/4' ,i %all h no re/ z long z ,mr4 ,+leby is suff]$ to invade my ecclesia/ical t]ritory1 & p]v]t my p>i%ion]s f ! sacram5ts ( our *ur* to 8 evangelical notions4 ,i mean to compla9 ( him to ! bi%op ( our diocese1 & h him cit$ be=e him4 ,i don't l1 said ,miss ,d5ham1 aft] ,mr4 ,cole left1 ?is citation ref]5ce4 ,i wond] :at he w say to ! bi%op1 & ,i wond] :at ! bi%op w say to him4 ,w he tell him t he visit$ a "y lady ( 8 p>i% :5 %e 0 dy+1 & gave h] ! sacram5t & absolution1 accord+ to ! prescrib$ =ms ( ! *ur*1 b !y fail$ 9 h] case 9 ! efficacy ( _! p[]1 z %e dread$ dea? z mu* aft] %e _h tak5 ! sacram5t z %e did be=e x 0 giv5 to h]8 ,w he !n g on to say1 t ,mr4 ,+leby 0 !n invit$ to see h]1 & t he1 by repeat+ & expla9+ to h] "s promise ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :i* he read to h] out ( ! ,bible1 succe$$ 9 tak+ f h] he>t all dread ( dea?1 & 9 inspir+ h] ) a joyful hope ( immortality8 ,d y ?9k he w d ?is1 & !n pray 8 lord%ip to issue a c5sure1 & an int]diction to prev5t 8 do+ su* a k9d ?+ to any o!r p]son8 ,o no1 de>1 he won't d any?+ s highly indecor\s4 ,x 0 a ha/y expression4 ,i hope s1 because ! morale ( su* an application w\ld be ?is3 he w\ld r 8 p>i%ion]s %\ld die 9 despair1 ?an !y %\ld d]ive hope & spiritual consolation f ! promises ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 repeat$ to !m & expla9$ to !m by a bro!r cl]gyman ( ano!r p>i%4 ,b1 de> ,matilda1 9 ?is case ! bro!r cl]gyman is an evangelical4 ,admitt$2 b !n he does :at ,mr4 ,cole c\ld n d2 he gives consolation & hope to a p]son :5 dy+4 ,?is case is caus+ mu* excitem5t2 x is br++ ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts into disrepute4 ,i %all nev]1 ma'1 =get my int]view ) ,amelia2 h] s]5e look1 h] composure1 ! s(t yet full intonations ( h] voice :5 bidd+ adieu to :at %e call$ ?is va9 _w1 & hail+ ! dawn ( a blissful immortality4 ,&1 ma'1 %e wept _m te>s :5 %e 0 urg+ me to flee f ! wra? to come4 ,:y1 de>1 x 0 v un*>itable 9 h] ev5 to suppose t su* a de> innoc5t z y are is expos$ to ! wra? to come1 b to allude to x 0 an act ( great rud5ess4 ,i wond] y did n res5t x4 ,really1 ma'1 ,i felt :5 %e 0 speak+ z ?\gh :at %e said 0 v applicable & prop]4 ,b p]haps we 7 bo? lab\r+ "u a wrong impression4 ,h[ev]1 ! conclusion :i* ,i h come to is ?is1 ?\gh ,i h n m5tion$ x to any "o be=e1 t !re is a p[] 9 evangelical religion ( :i* we c =m no idea4 ,!re's a my/]y ab\t x ,i _c fa?om4 ,i am glad t de> ,amelia is happy 9 prospect ( dea?2 %e 0 always a virtu\s girl1 ) a good he>t2 & n[ we w dismiss ! subject1 to talk ab\t some?+ else4 ,come1 let u g into ! draw+-room1 & we w h a little music4 ,y dwell on melan*oly ideas too mu*2 dismiss !m1 de>4 ,dismiss !m6 ,:y1 ma'1 my ?\ghts come & g )\t my control4 ,"s are /range ?\ghts1 su* z ,i nev] _h be=e1 & "s are ! same z usual4 ,my m9d is q jad$ by its own activity2 & if ,i g to re/1 & g to sleep1 x is j ! same !n1 z x is n[4 ,i (t5 wond] :at ! issue ( all ?is m5tal turmoil w be4 ,"h is ,mr4 ,ryd] & 8 si/] com+2 !y w *e] y up4 ,don't tell !m t ,i am unhappy2 x may excite suspicion or jeal\sy4 ,,! ,,sc5e ,,*anges4 ,an arrangem5t hav+ be5 made by a few ( ! gay "y p ( ,a/on to g to a public ball1 ,miss ,d5ham yield$ to ! solicitations ( ,mr4 ,ryd]1 h] betro!d husb&1 & promis$ to g ) !m1 ?\gh n )\t a slight degree ( reluctance4 ,aft] %e _h giv5 h] cons5t1 on casually see+ ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 z %e 0 return+ f a morn+ walk1 8 s]mon on ! loss ( ! s\l 0 br\ght s =cibly to h] recollection1 & x reviv$ s p[]fully ! disquiet+ emotions :i* x produc$ at ! "t %e 0 li/5+ to x1 t %e said to h] mamma1 ,i ?9k ,i ought n to g2 ! ?\ght ( go+ makes me feel q unhappy4 ,h[ev]1 ! entreaties & p]suasions ( h] mamma & ,mr4 ,ryd] prevail$1 & %e accompani$ ! p>ty4 ,x 0 a f9e ev5+ :5 !y set (f1 & !y 7 all 9 great glee2 b on _! return1 ! night _h become s d>k & /ormy t x 0 ) difficulty !y rea*$ home4 ,! next morn+ ,miss ,d5ham compla9$ ( a slight cold1 & x 0 ?\ght prop] t %e %\ld keep h] room dur+ ! :ole ( ! day4 ,on ! foll[+ day %e felt some:at unwell1 b n ill2 & z !re 7 a few select fri5ds engag$ to tea & c>ds1 %e dress$1 & appe>$ among/ !m4 ,%e 0 gay & sprightly1 b ! dew ( heal? 0 gone f h] c\nt5ance2 h] eyes did n sp>kle ) _! usual lu/re2 & all receiv$ an impression1 f h] g5]al appe>ance1 t "s fatal disease _h seiz$ h]1 ?\gh no "o _h c\rage en\gh to m5tion x4 ,aft] ! p>ty broke up %e became some:at worse2 b z !re nev] _h be5 mu* illness 9 ! family1 h] p>5ts did n s5d = m$ical assi/ance1 suppos+ t %e _h m]ely tak5 a cold1 f :i* %e w\ld soon recov]4 ,h] mamma sat by h] b$side till midnight1 :5 %e left h] 9 a sweet sleep1 hav+ commission$ h] fav\rite s]vant to wat* h] ?r\gh ! night4 ,ab\t ?ree 9 ! morn+ %e became re/less1 awoke1 & ask$ = "s wat]1 :i* %e drank ) avidity1 & !n slumb]$ on = ! space ( ano!r half-h\r4 ,%e awoke aga91 & ask$ = m wat]2 compla9$ ( its be+ bitt]1 & utt]$ "s incoh]5t s5t5ces1 :i* induc$ ! s]vant to call up h] p>5ts4 ,%e became compos$ aga92 slept r m s\ndly2 b ab\t five %e aga9 awoke1 & see+ h] "m1 %e said1 ,i h _h a v /range night--,i h se5 /range sights1 & he>d /range s\nds--,i am v ill--,i ought n to h gone to ! ball--,i knew bett]--,i %\ld n l to pass f ! !atre to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/6 ,o1 my de>1 d n suff] y\r m9d to be s di/ress$4 ,x 0 a v unfav\rable night2 b ,i hope x w please ! ,almighty to re/ore y to heal? v soon4 ,y\r papa has s5t ,william = ,dr4 ,bailey1 & we expect him "h e m9ute4 ,at l5g?1 aft] two h\rs' long susp5se1 ! trampl+ ( ! horses ann\nc$ ! approa* ( ! doctor1 :o 0 soon introduc$ to h] by h] t5d]-he>t$ fa!r4 ,he made a few inquiries--exam9$ h] pulse--look$ grave--& !n abruptly retir$ bel[1 foll[$ by bo? h] p>5ts1 :o felt anxi\s to "k 8 op9ion1 yet dread$ to ask him = x4 ,miss ,matilda1 he said1 is v ill--%e mu/ be kept v compos$4 ,i w s5d h] "s m$ic9e1 :i* %e mu/ take imm$iately1 & ,i w see h] aga9 ab\t noon4 ,is !re any dang]1 ,sir8 ,!re is1 ,madam1 always "s dang] att5dant on su* a viol5t seizure2 b ,i see no great reason to appreh5d a fatal issue4 ,! doctor's directions 7 /rictly adh]$ to2 b ! fev] cont9u$ to rage ) ev5 great] viol5ce1 & %e became deliri\s4 ,occasionally %e gave utt]ance to half-=m$ s5t5ces1 :i* indicat$ t %e sometimes ?\ght h]self li/5+ to a s]mon on ! loss ( ! s\l1 & at o!r times enjoy+ ! gaieties ( fa%ionable life4 ,(t5 did h] fa!r1 ) hurri$ /eps1 walk up & d[n ! lane1 betwe5 ! h\rs ( twelve & two1 to look = ! doctor2 & j z he 0 s5d+ ,william to ha/5 8 return1 he saw him com+4 ,aft] ! second int]view ) 8 pati5t1 h] "m v5tur$ to say1 ,d y ?9k1 ,sir1 ! de> creature is dy+8 ,:y1 no1 ,madam2 %e is /ill v ill1 b n worse ?an :5 ,i saw h] 9 ! morn+4 ,%e may recov]1 & ,i hope %e w2 b ev]y?+ dep5ds on h] be+ kept compos$4 ,b1 ,sir1 %e is at times v deliri\s1 & utt]s say+s frightful to he>4 ,t mu/ n a/oni% y2 x proce$s f ! nature ( ! compla9t2 x is a pa9ful b n a dang]\s symptom4 ,i want to subdue h] fev]1 & if ,i c d t1 we h no?+ to fe>4 ,i w see h] aga9 9 ! ev5+4 ,%e cont9u$ dur+ ! aft]noon mu* ! same1 b t[>ds ev5+ 0 m compos$2 %e recogniz$ h] "m1 & conv]s$ a little ) h]2 compla9$ less ( pa9 & ( ?ir/1 & 0 s mu* reviv$ t ! doctor said1 on leav+ h]1 t he _h v little d\bt t %e w\ld recov]4 ,dur+ ! f\r foll[+ days !re 0 no p]ceptible *ange1 b on ! turn ( ! sev5? day ! fev] left h]4 ,z ! doctor _h be5 v p>ticul> 9 recomm5d+ h] p>5ts to keep up h] spirits1 to prev5t h] rum9at+ on ! subject ( religion1 h] mamma occasionally read to h] "s passages f ! mo/ amus+ books %e c\ld procure1 & g5]ally pass$ away ! dull & t$i\s h\rs ( ! ev5+ at c>ds4 ,b ?\gh %e _h rega9$ h] vivacity1 & talk$ ) h] accu/om$ ease on ! pa/ sc5es ( h] life1 & ! prospects :i* futurity op5$ up to h] ard5t fancy1 yet %e gradually became weak] & weak]1 :i* conv9c$ h] physician t "s incipi5t disease 0 und]m9+ ! vig\r ( h] con/itution2 yet he did n despair ( h] f9al recov]y4 ,b ?\gh = a :ile "s flatt]+ symptoms gave promise ( return+ heal? & vig\r1 yet at l5g? x became evid5t t dea? 0 lurk+ 9 ambu%1 & t ! gay & accompli%$ ,matilda mu/ die4 ,"o physician 0 call$ 9 aft] ano!r1 & e exp$i5t :i* human skill c\ld devise 0 resort$ to2 b no p[] c\ld arre/ ! progress ( ! flatt]+ yet fatal disord] :i* 0 gradually wa/+ away h] life4 ,z soon z %e 0 in=m$ t !re 0 no hope ( h] recov]y1 %e reque/$ to be left alone till %e rang ! bell4 ,on ?is reque/ all w5t bel[1 & sat = "s "t weep+ toge!r4 ,%e is n[1 said h] fa!r1 mak+ h] peace ) ,god2 let no noise be he>d2 ?is "w requires /illness2 may heav5 bless h] 9 ! act4 ,! bell rang2 h] anxi\s "m1 on approa*+ h] b$side1 p]ceiv$ %e 0 9 a /ate ( extreme agitation1 & h] voice falt]$ z %e said1 ,i fe>1 ma'1 ,i am n fit to appe> be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/4 ,i wi% to see "s cl]gyman :o w br+ words ( peace to my s\l4 ,t's v prop]1 de>4 ,i'll s5d = ,mr4 ,cole1 :o w1 ,i am sure1 & ) great satisfaction1 give y ! sacram5t1 & !n y w make y\r peace ) ,god4 ,yes1 mamma2 he gave x to ,amelia ,/ubbs :5 %e 0 dy+1 & %e told me t %e dread$ dea? aft] %e _h tak5 ! sacram5t z mu* z %e did be=e x 0 giv5 to h]2 %e told me t giv+ ! sacram5t & absolution to fit a p]son = dy+ is a great delusion4 ,i n[ feel1 ma'1 t ,i h be5 liv+ "u ! spell ( a fatal delusion2 b ,i _c cons5t to die "u x4 ,w y s5d = ,mr4 ,+leby8 ,mr4 ,+leby6 said ! a/oni%$ "m4 ,yes1 ma'2 he spoke words ( com=t to ,amelia ,/ubbs :5 %e 0 dy+1 & he may br+ "s words ( com=t to my tr\bl$ s\l4 ,s5d = him imm$iately4 ,i h n long to live1 & ,i wi% n[ to turn ! curr5t ( my ?\ghts t[>ds ! o!r _w4 ,i hope1 said ! weep+ fa!r1 on ,mrs4 ,d5ham's entrance into ! p>l\r1 our de> ,matilda feels h] s\l happy4 ,o no6 %e is n happy4 ,h] s\l is 9 tr\ble4 ,%e says t %e is n fit to appe> be=e ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/4 ,:at makes h] ?9k ?is8 ,x is ! remembrance ( "s "q %e once he>d ,mr4 ,+leby put :5 he 0 read+ 8 s]mon4 ,did %e ev] tell x y8 ,yes2 _m times ( late4 ,d y recollect x8 ,yes2 x 0 ?is--',%\ld y l to g f ! !atre to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/8' ,& :o w\ld8 ,p]haps t "q 0 ! ,almighty's w>n+ voice speak+ to h] s\l4 ,%e wi%es to see ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 & reque/s t he may be s5t = imm$iately4 ,yes1 ,i'll s5d = him at once1 s9ce %e desires to see him4 ,he is a good man1 & has made _m happy 9 _! la/ h\rs1 & ,i hope he w br+ words ( peace to ! tr\bl$ _s ( our de> dy+ *ild4 ,z ! news ( ,miss ,d5ham's approa*+ dissolution spread ?r\gh ! p>i%1 _m wept1 & _m s5t to inquire aft] h]2 b none 7 m deeply affect$ ?an ! ,/ev5ses & ! ,roscoes4 ,?\gh !y _h (t5 s5t1 & (t5 call$1 yet !y _h n be5 p]mitt$ to see h] m ?an once1 & !n %e 0 flu%$ ) ! high expectation ( a spe$y recov]y4 ,mr4 ,d5ham at once s5t a note to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 in=m+ him ( ! dang]\s illness ( 8 daught]1 & ( h] desire to see him at 8 e>lie/ conv5i5ce4 ,mr4 ,+leby 0 v soon ) h]2 he f\nd h] seat$ 9 an arm-*air beside ! fire1 ) a ,bible op5 on ! table be=e h]2 b %e 0 too mu* excit$ to d m ?an ext5d h] h&1 sitt+ = "s "t ne>ly motionless1 9 p5sive sil5ce4 ,!re 0 a melan*oly ca/ on h] c\nt5ance1 :i* =m$ a /rong contra/ to ! brilliancy ( h] eye1 & ! beautiful ?\gh fatal hectic :i* flu%$ h] *eeks4 ,h] p>5ts1 aft] mak+ "s delicate allusions to h] illness1 & ! depression ( h] spirits1 )drew1 z %e _h reque/$ to be left alone ) ,mr4 ,+leby2 & aft] !y _h left ! room1 %e v frankly told him t %e _h s5t = him to give h] ! b5efit ( 8 in/ructions & 8 pray]s4 ,i h liv$1 ,sir1 a gay & a ?\ghtless life1 b n a happy "o4 ,i h (t5 felt dissatisfi$ ) ! s\rces ( my gratification1 & envi\s ( ! happ9ess ( our fri5ds at ,fairm\nt2 b nev] _h resolution en\gh to ab&on ! objects ( my pursuit1 nor to seek !irs4 ,x has n[ pleas$ ! ,almighty to put a /op to my c>e] ( folly & gaiety1 & ,i "k t 9 a few weeks1 if n days1 ,i %all die1 & g into ! et]nal _w2 & ,i am n prep>$ = su* an awful ev5t4 ,b :at conv9ces y t y are n prep>$ to g into ! et]nal _w2 & h[ long h y ent]ta9$ su* a belief8 ,ev] s9ce ,i he>d y prea* a s]mon on ! loss ( ! s\l4 ,s9ce !n ,i h be5 unhappy1 & (t5 9 t]ror4 ,d y rememb] any p>ticul> passage 9 ! s]mon :i* impress$ & affect$ y8 ,o yes1 ,sir2 "o1 :i* is fix$ on my memory4 ,x 0 ?is3 ',%\ld y l to g f ! !atre to ! judgm5t-seat ( ,*ri/8' ,to pass abruptly f su* a sc5e ( gay amusem5t into ! et]nal _w w\ld inde$ be awful1 b ,god 9 m]cy has int]pos$ to prev5t x2 & y\r pres5t anxiety on ! subject may be reg>d$ z a fav\rable sign t he is deal+ graci\sly ) y4 ,b z _m are al>m$ 9 ! imm$iate prospect ( dea?1 & pray = m]cy :5 !y _c cont9ue long] 9 a c\rse ( folly & ( s91 y w p]mit me to w>n y aga9/ grasp+ at a premature hope1 :i* may prove m fatal1 because m deceptive1 ?an ! ke5e/ feel+s ( angui%4 ,o1 ,sir1 ,i h no hope4 ,my s\l is deeply depress$2 ,i _c look back on ! sc5es ( my pa/ life )\t be+ amaz$ at my folly4 ,_h ,i tak5 ! w>n+ :i* ,amelia ,/ubbs gave me :5 %e 0 dy+1 ,i _h n gone to ! !atre or ! ball-room aga92 & !n ,i _h n be5 dy+ n[4 ,y knew h]8 ,yes1 ,sir2 & ,i saw h] :5 %e 0 dy+2 & %e told me %e w\ld r die ?an live4 ,& %e bes\ght me ) te>s1 & 9 ! sweete/ tones ( solicitude1 to flee f ! wra? to come4 ,b ,i 0 infatuat$1 & ,i saw n my dang]1 nor did ,i und]/& ! full import ( h] w>n+ z ,i d n[4 ,i cont9u$ to foll[ ! multitude1 because cu/om l$ ! way1 & n[ ,i mu/ die alone4 ,b ,i am n fit to die4 ,:y d y suppose t y are n fit to die8 ,because ,i am a s9n]2 ,i always ?\ght ,i 01 :5 ,i ev] ?\ght on ! subject1 b n[ ,i feel t ,i am4 ,& h[ long h y felt y\rself a s9n]8 ,o1 ,sir1 & %e wept z %e spoke1 n till aft] ,i 0 in=m$ ( my dang]2 & ?is aggravates my mis]y1 because ,i fe> t x is a dread ( puni%m5t :i* disquiets my s\l1 r ?an a true sorr[ = my s9s4 ,_h y ev] any convictions dur+ y\r gay c>e] t y 7 act+ an unwise & a dang]\s "p8 ,o yes1 (t51 ,sir1 v (t52 conviction w\ld sometimes fla% ov] my m9d1 ) ! vividness ( lightn+2 b !n x w\ld soon g (f aga92 & ?\gh ,i c\ld n =get ! impressions :i* x produc$1 yet ,i soon ceas$ to feel !m4 ,y in=m$ me j n[ t :ile y 7 sometimes dissatisfi$ at y\r own pursuits1 y (t5 envi$ ! sup]ior happ9ess ( our pi\s fri5ds at ,fairm\nt2 b :y did y envy !m _! happ9ess1 :5 y c\ld =m no j conception ( ! nature ( x8 ,x is true1 ,sir1 ,i c\ld =m no conception ( ! nature ( _! happ9ess1 b ,i knew !y 7 happy--m happy )\t our fanta/ic s\rces ( amusem5t ?an we 7 ) !m4 ,i nev] retir$ f _! society )\t be+ conv9c$ t !re 0 a ,div9e reality 9 true religion2 & yet ,i c\ld n imag9e :at x c\ld be4 ,! only idea ,i c\ld =m ( x 0 go+ frequ5tly to *ur*1 read+ ! ,bible1 pray+1 & liv+ a virtu\s life4 ,yes1 my de>1 !re is a ,div9e reality 9 true religion1 :i*1 ,i hope1 y w live to feel8 ,i _c live1 ,sir1 & ,i am n fit to die4 ,my case is hopeless4 ,no1 my de>1 x is n hopeless4 ,i c repeat to y words :i* h com=t$ ?\s&s1 & ,i hope !y w com=t y--',god s lov$ ! _w1 t he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life4' ,b1 ,sir1 aft] liv+ su* a va9 life1 may ,i v5ture to rely on 8 dea? = salvation1 ) a hope ( obta9+ x8 ,yes1 mo/ c]ta9ly4 ,jesus ,*ri/ came into ! _w to save s9n]s--^? :o feel !y are s9n]s--& z soon z we feel our guilt & our deg5]acy1 we are n only fitt$ to come unto him = peace1 & acceptance1 & et]nal life1 b invit$ 9 ! mo/ t5d] & ende>+ t]ms4 ,h5ce he says1 ',come unto me1 all ye t lab\r & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/4' ,o1 ,sir1 %e sudd5ly exclaim$1 & h] eye sp>kl$ ) delight1 ^! are ! v words :i* gave com=t to de> ,amelia ,/ubbs :5 %e 0 dy+1 s %e told me4 ,& ,i hope !y w give com=t to y\r s\l4 ,!y are ! words :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ utt]$ :5 he 0 on e>?1 & address$ to s9n]s l y4 ,b he does n speak !m to me2 if he did1 !n ,i %\ld h com=t1 because !n ,i %\ld h hope4 ,he has _h !m ins]t$ 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & !re y may read !m2 & z !y are plac$ !re = ! com=t ( s9n]s ( all future times1 y are au?oriz$1 :5 read+ !m1 or he>+ !m repeat$1 to believe t he ,,is speak+ to ,,y1 & z really z ?\gh y c\ld he> him giv+ utt]ance to !m4 ,!n ,i w hope 9 8 m]cy & 9 8 p[]2 & yet ,i am almo/ afraid to hope4 ,_h ,i felt "s ye>s1 or ev5 "s mon?s s9ce :at ,i n[ feel1 ,i %\ld h be5 pres]v$ f ! ensn>+ influ5ce ( ^? fasc9ations :i* h op5$ = me a premature grave1 & might1 9 ! society ( my e/eem$ fri5ds1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s & ,miss ,roscoe1 h enjoy$ a l>ge %>e ( happ9ess on e>?4 ,b y ought to be ?ankful to ! ,god ( all consolation t y h felt1 9 ! elev5? h\r1 t degree ( guilt1 & t cle> appreh5sion ( dang]1 :i* has induc$ y to run = refuge to ,jesus ,*ri/ to save y4 ,v true1 ,sir2 & ,i d feel ! emotion ( gratitude to him spr++ up 9 my he>t4 ,x is a new emotion1 & x is a v sweet "o4 ,y h (t5 he>d1 :5 att5d+ ! s]vices ( ! *ur*1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ di$ on ! cross to save s9n]s f p]i%+2 did x nev] make any impression on y\r he>t8 ,yes1 ,sir1 ,i he>d x1 b x did n impress my ?\ghtless m9d4 ,b n[ ,i see x & feel x4 ,o1 h[ wond]ful1 t ! ,son ( ,god %\ld ble$ & die = su* a guilty & wor?less s9n] z ,i n[ feel myself to be6 ,& may ,i hope1 de> ,sir1 )\t be+ guilty ( presumption1 t he w save me f p]i%+1 & admit me into heav58 ,y may2 inde$1 n to d s w\ld be a s91 z x w\ld be an impea*m5t ( 8 integrity4 ,!n ,i w hope1 & w bless & praise 8 "n ) all my s\l4 ,i h be5 liv+ "u a fatal delusion1 b ,i feel t ,i am "u no delusion n[4 ,no1 my de>1 y are n[ br\ght into connection ) realities1--sublime realities--realities :i* connect ! two worlds1 & :i* expla9 ! my/]ies ( "t1 & op5 a free & a safe passage = ! guilty & ! wor?less into et]nity4 ,may ,i n[ urge my la/ reque/1 :i* is ?is--t ere y leave ?is h\se1 y w try to impress on ! m9d ( my de> p>5ts ! important tru?s :i* y h ) su* cle>ness made kn[n to me4 ,! v5]able man hav+ giv5 h] 8 pl$ge t he w\ld attempt to d s1 !n knelt d[n & pray$ ) h]1 & bade h] f>ewell1 yet int5d+ to see h] aga94 ,imm$iately aft] ,mr4 ,+leby's dep>ture %e retir$ to re/1 & slept ! great] "p ( ! night4 ,9 ! morn+1 :5 h] fa!r drew ne> h] b$side1 & ask$ h] if h] s\l 0 happy1 %e repli$1 ,i am compos$1 b n p]fectly happy4 ,i h a hope t ,i %all n p]i%1 & t ,i %all be sav$2 & ?is is z mu* z ,i c expect1 & f> m ?an ,i des]ve4 ,i %all n[ soon leave y1 de> fa!r2 b be=e ,i g ,i h two reque/s to make1 :i* ,i hope y w comply )4 ,! "o is ?is1 t y & my de> "m w g & he> t holy man ( ,god prea*1 :o has br\ght words ( com=t to my tr\bl$ s\l4 ,he und]/&s :at religion is1 & w expla9 x to y m cle>ly & m p]fectly ?an ,mr4 ,cole c d4 ,i once1 9 common ) o!rs1 ridicul$ 8 evangelical views ( ,div9e tru?1 & turn$ ! edge ( satire aga9/ ^? :o seek happ9ess 9 ! consolations ( ! gospel2 b n[ ,i am driv5 = peace & = hope to t v s\rce4 ,my o!r reque/ is1 t y w s5d my affectionate reg>ds to ,mrs4 ,/ev5s & ,miss ,roscoe1 & say t ,i wi% to see !m z soon z !y c conv5i5tly come4 ,mr4 ,john ,ryd]1 :o _h be5 unremitt+ 9 8 att5tions dur+ h] illness1 & :o 0 ne>ly frantic ) grief 9 ! prospect ( p>t+ ) h]1 0 wait+ bel[2 & :5 %e 0 ask$ if he might see h] once m1 %e repli$1 ,i ?9k n1 x may di/urb me2 ,i am too ne> an et]nal _w to suff] my feel+s to int]m+le aga9 ) ^? objects on :i* !y h be5 too /rongly plac$4 ,b aft] a long pause %e add$1 ,yes1 let him come up4 ,! p>t+ sc5e1 ?\gh pa9ful1 may be pr(itable4 ,he ent]$ ! room1 pale & deject$2 & ?\gh 8 _s c\ld brave dea? 9 ! high places ( dang]1 yet n[ he 0 appall$--see+ h] prep>+ = ! tomb1 in/ead ( ! alt>4 ,on approa*+ h] b$side %e ext5d$ h] h&1 & ) a mild look & s(t5$ tone1 %e said1 ,we n[ "p1 b ,i hope n = ev]4 ,dea?1 :i* is n[ remov+ me1 may soon call = y1 & !n ,i hope y w f9d t consolation 9 ! dea? ( a despis$ ,savi\r1 :i* x has pleas$ ,god1 v unexpect$ly & undes]v$ly1 to give to me4 ,& !n1 aft] a mutual embrace1 %e drew back h] h&1 & conceal$ h] face1 z ?\gh h] eyes 7 = ev] clos$ on ?+s visible & temporal4 ,! int]view ) h] ende>$ fri5ds1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s & ,miss ,roscoe1 gave a fre% excitem5t to h] feel+s2 b x 0 "o ( pure & unm+l$ satisfaction4 ,!y conv]s$ toge!r ) int5se int]e/ on ! love ( ,*ri/1 & ! fre5ess ( 8 salvation2 b :5 any ref]5ce 0 made to ! joys ( ! heav5ly /ate1 %e m]ely express$ a hope t %e might be p]mitt$ to jo9 ! innum]able ?rong1 ?\gh doom$ to rema9 unnotic$ among/ !m4 ,z ,mrs4 ,d5ham & ! nurse 7 exhau/$ by excessive fatigue1 hav+ _h no re/ = sev]al nights1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s's & ,miss ,roscoe's k9d (f] to /ay ) h] 0 accept$4 ,x 0 evid5t to all t %e c\ld n cont9ue long2 = ?\gh !re _h be5 "s fav\rable symptoms ( recruit$ /r5g?1 yet = ! la/ few days ! disease _h made v rapid progress1 & :5 ! physician took 8 leave1 he said1 ,be n surpris$ if a sudd5 *ange %\ld take place4 ,%e slept ?r\gh ! fir/ "p ( ! night v compos$ly1 b ab\t ?ree 9 ! morn+ %e became re/less1 & on be+ rais$ up 9 ! arms ( ,miss ,roscoe1 %e swoon$ = a few seconds1 :5 %e gradually reviv$1 & express$ a wi% to see h] p>5ts once m4 ,%e fir/ kiss$ h] "m1 & bade h] adieu1 & !n h] fa!r1 & !n h] two female fri5ds1 &1 la/ ( all1 h] old nurse2 & aft] a long pause %e said1 ,i am dy+1 b n )\t hope ( obta9+ et]nal life1 ?r\gh fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,%e !n g5tly recl9$ h] head on ! bosom ( ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & brea!d h] la/4 ,?us di$ ! once gay & ?\ghtless ,miss ,d5ham1 be>+ a te/imony aga9/ ! vanities ( ! _w1 :i* _h ensn>$ h]1 & to ! importance & excell5ce ( ! fai? 9 ,*ri/1 :i* %e _h (t5 made ! !me ( h] ridicule4 ,_h %e felt ! trans=m+ p[] ( ! tru? :i* on "o occasion %e he>d fall f ! lips ( ,mr4 ,+leby1 or _h %e giv5 he$ to ! w>n+s :i* ,amelia ,/ubbs1 :5 dy+1 address$ to h]1 %e might h liv$1 a com=t to h] p>5ts 9 _! old age1 & an ornam5t to society2 &1 at a di/ant p]iod1 %e might h desc5d$ to ! grave lad5 ) ! fruits ( righte\sness1 & ri* 9 ! anticipations ( hope4 ,b z %e *ose to disreg>d !m1 & devote h]self to ! follies & amusem5ts ( gay life1 %e 0 call$ to ta/e ! bitt]ness ( dea? 9 ! spr+-"t ( h] ye>s2 yet m]cy sp>$ h] till %e s\ght ! r$emption ( h] s\l1 ?r\gh fai? 9 ! dea? ( ! ,r$eem]1 :ile _m are left 9 _! la/ h\rs on e>? to seek = enjoym5t amid/ sc5es ( folly1 & !n1 :5 dea? comes1 !y pass into ! et]nal _w1 = :i* !y h made no prep>ation4 ,:at con/]nation & horror w !n seize !m6 ,a ceaseless /orm ( agony1 :i* nev] abates1 & f :i* !re is no escape4 ,o1 read]1 ,be wise to-day1 'tis madness to def]4 ,,! ,,tract>ian ,,at ,,fault4 ,soon aft] ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe & 8 lady return$ home1 ,miss ,roscoe receiv$ ! foll[+ lett] f h] aunt3-- ,,my ,,de> ,,sophia1--,we are aga9 at home1 & 9 good heal?2 b be=e ,i say any?+ ab\t home1 ,i w give y a %ort acc\nt ( ! adv5tures ( our j\rney4 ,we _h1 = ne>ly half ! di/ance1 two g5tlem5 = our fell[-travell]s--"o a ,roman ,ca?olic1 ! o!r a ,prote/ant--:om ,i %all call ,mr4 ,o',brian & ,mr4 ,rob]tson4 ,mr4 ,o',brian 0 a v demure-look+ man1 ) a l>ge head1 ov]hang+ br[s1 & /rongly m>k$ ) a sev]e yet self-complac5t expression4 ,on tak+ 8 seat1 he at once op5$ a newspap] & comm5c$ read+4 ,at l5g?1 hav+ we>i$ himself by ! int5sity ( 8 read+1 or hav+ exhau/$ ! subject matt] ( 8 pap]1 he fold$ x up1 put x on 8 knee1 took (f 8 spectacles1 & !n plac+ !m cauti\sly 9 an elegant silv] case1 he slightly *ang$ 8 position1 & appe>$ equally int5t 9 look+ at ! v>i$ beauties ( nature4 ,mr4 ,rob]tson reque/$ t he w\ld fav\r him ) ! use ( ! pap]4 ,! fav\r 0 grant$ 9 sil5ce1 & ) a some:at haughty b[4 ,mr4 ,rob]tson1 :o sat opposite me1 0 an int]e/+ & intellig5t-look+ man1 ) a bold1 yet r faceti\s-look+ c\nt5ance2 :ile read+1 ,i 0 mu* /ruck ) 8 appe>ance1 8 features und]w5t su* frequ5t & rapid *anges ( expression4 ,x seem$ to me t he _h met ) some?+ :i* alt]nately amus$ 8 fancy & r\s$ 8 ire4 ,! pap]1 ,i %\ld tell y1 0 f ! ,roman ,ca?olic press1 & conta9$ "s m>vell\s tales1 ! description ( "s gorge\s ecclesia/ical c]emonies1 & a ,jesuitical def5ce ( ! ,ca?olic cl]gy1 on :om ! editor lavi%$ _m praises1 = _! active b5evol5ce & _! e>ne/ness 9 ! gr& "w ( sav+ ! p4 ,on return+ ! pap]1 ,mr4 ,rob]tson said1 ',i greatly dislike ^! m>vell\s tales1 because ,i ?9k !m leg5d>y inv5tions2 & ,i greatly dislike ^! pomp\s c]emonies1 because !y d n h>monize ) ! beautiful simplicity ( ! religion ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 & ?\gh ,i h no d\bt b "s ( y\r prie/s are m5 ( active b5evol5ce1 yet ,i d n ?9k !y h any m p[] to save ! p ?an any o!r m54' ,illu/ration3 ,,discussion ,,9 ,,! ,,/age ,,coa*4 ,vol4 i4 page #dbb4 ',p]haps1 ,sir1' said ,mr4 ,o',brian1 'y are :at 9 common p>lance we call an unbeliev]4' ',no1 ,sir1 ,i am n2 ,i believe 9 ! pl5>y inspiration & absolute au?ority ( ! ,bible2 b ,i h no fai? 9 ! infallibility or div9ely delegat$ p[] ( any ord] ( prie/hood2 pure %am pret5sions1 ,sir4' ',b1 ,sir1 our prie/s are ! regul> successors ( ! apo/les4' ',!y may be1 b :at !n8 ,d y mean to imply1 9 ?is category ( _! desc5t1 t !y are end[$ ) ! same p[] & au?ority z ! apo/les8' ',mo/ c]ta9ly ,i d4' ',inde$6 t is claim+ a good deal ( :at is sup]human4 ,! apo/les _h p[] to "w miracles2 b d ^! prie/s ( y\rs ev] d su* a ?+ z op5 ! eyes ( a bl9d man1 or raise a dead man to life4' ',no1 ,sir1 !y d n pret5d to d su* ?+s4 ,! p[] & au?ority :i* is delegat$ to !m is spiritual2 to act n on matt] b on m9d2 to remit or reta9 its s9s4' ',! apo/les nev] possess$ ?is spiritual p[]1 or if !y did1 !y nev] ex]cis$ x4' ',i beg y\r p>don1 ,sir1 b y are mi/ak54' ',to ! law & ! te/imony2 specify "o case 9 :i* any "o ( ! apo/les ev] v5tur$ on =giv+ any man 8 s9s4' ',i h n my ,new ,te/am5t ) me1 or ,i c\ld prove ! tru? ( :at ,i say4' ',i "k all ! facts ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & if y w only ref] to any "o case1 ,i w give x to y ) all its details4' ,no reply4 ',no1 ,sir2 ! apo/les always direct$ ! att5tion ( ! guilty1 = ! remission ( _! s9s1 to ,god1 seat$ on a ?rone ( grace2 or directly to ,jesus ,*ri/1 z a ,savi\r mighty to save4 ,i c]ta9ly w give y\r prie/s ! cr$it ( act+ a v cunn+ "p 9 "o p>ticul>1 relat+ to ! possession ( apo/olic p[]s4' ',a v cunn+ "p1 ,sir6 9 :at p>ticul>8' ',:y1 ! apo/les prov$ t !y _h p[] to "w visible miracles2 b ?is p[] y\r prie/s lay no claim to1 because1 if !y did1 !y w\ld be *all5g$ to ! pro(2 b !y claim an au?ority to =give s9s 7aft] c]ta9 ca% paym5ts are made71 :i* au?ority ! apo/les nev] ex]cis$2 & :5 !y are ask$ = a pro( t !y possess x1 !y h none to (f] except _! own fallible te/imony4 ,h[ev]1 _! delud$ devotees v meekly h& ov] ! ca%1 :i* ! prie/ v gravely pockets1 rem9d+ me ( ! ,ephesian juggl]s1 :o said1 9 ju/ification ( _! zeal = ! great goddess ,diana1 ,sirs1 ye "k t by ?is craft we h our liv+4 ,?is1 ,sir1 is worse ?an m]e %am2 x is a d>+ usurpation ( ! ,div9e pr]ogative1 :i* is no less ?an an act ( blasphemy2 = :o c =give s9s b ,god only8' ,no reply4 ,:5 ,mr4 ,o',brian left u1 8 place 0 fill$ up by an eld]ly man1 ! mo/ pr(ane p]son ,i ev] travell$ )4 ,i wat*$ ! *ang+ c\nt5ance ( ,mr4 ,rob]tson1 ! rapid contraction & di/5tion ( 8 br[1 8 int5t & eag] look ( indignation4 ,avail+ himself ( a %ort pause1 he said1 ) a v /]n look1 & 9 an au?oritative tone1 ',if1 ,sir1 y h no rev]5ce = ,god1 ,i hope y w pay "s respect to a lady1 & leave (f su* pr(ane1 disgu/+ utt]ances4' ',i suppose1 ,sir1 y are a believ] 9 ! ,bible8' ',i am1 ,sir4' ',i am n4 ,i don't believe t ,god takes any notice ( :at we say or d4' ',x is v possible1 ,sir1 y may feel ! full =ce ( y\r belief at "s future p]iod ( y\r hi/ory4' ',y speak ambigu\sly2 w y expla9 y\r mean+8' ',:y1 ,sir1 x is possible y may feel1 :5 dy+1 :at ! g5]ality ( y\r pr(ane frat]nity feel--int5se remorse & "s awful =ebod+s--& may1 z !y h (t5 done1 cry al\d = m]cy2 & !n y may be made to feel t ,god takes no notice ( :at y say or d4' ',i don't believe 9 a futurity2 ,i no m expect to live aft] dea? comes1 ?an ,i expect my dead dog to live aga91 or t a rott5 cabbage-/alk w spr+ up into vegetable life aga94' ',well1 ,sir1 if y *oose to die l a dog1 or rot l a cabbage /ump1 y w p]mit me to say t ,i don't admire y\r ta/e4' ',i defy y to prove t ,i %all live aft] ,i am dead4' ',y ne$ n defy me to d t1 = ,i assure y ,i h no wi% to d s2 & really ! soon] su* pr(ane be+s g out ( exi/5ce ! bett]2 if n = _! own sakes1 yet c]ta9ly = ! sake ( o!rs4' ,?is la/ /roke ( cau/ic sev]ity /ruck ! evil _s dumb1 & he left u v soon aft]4 ,y\r uncle took no notice ( any occurr5ce dur+ ! :ole ( ! j\rney2 he ent]$ into no conv]sation1 b appe>$ deeply absorb$ 9 8 own ?\ghts1 & s9ce 8 return he v r>ely leaves 8 /udy1 except = 8 meals1 & ^! he (t5 takes 9 almo/ total sil5ce4 ,an incid5t occurr$ on ,saturday week1 :i*1 :5 view$ 9 connection ) ! /range alt]ation ( 8 habits & mann]s1 induces me to hope t 8 religi\s op9ions1 l my own1 are und]go+ a decid$ *ange4 ,he said to me1 ',i %all read ! s]vice to-morr[1 & my curate %all prea*2' assign+ z ! reason = su* an unusual arrangem5t1 t he c\ld n select a s]mon to 8 m9d2 add+1 ',i mu/ get a new set4' ,:at spiritual influ5ce t visit is n[ ex]t+ ov] him1 "t alone w %[2 b z x relates to myself1 ,i assure y1 my de> ,sophia1 ,i %all nev] =get x2 & ,i hope ! vivid impressions ( ! sup]lative importance ( p]sonal piety :i* ,i receiv$1 w nev] become oblit]at$4 ,! idea :i* mo/ =cibly /ruck me 0 "o :i* came out incid5tally at our int]view ) ! excell5t ,mrs4 ,/ev5s--t g5u9e religion 0 a s\rce ( m5tal bliss2 x takes its rise 9 ! he>t1 & br+s u into contact ) a liv+ ,savi\r4 ,z soon z ?is gr& idea took possession ( my m9d1 ,i saw ! absurdity1 & ,i may say ! impiety ( deify+ ! c]emonies ( religion1 by ascrib+ a reg5]at+ p[] to baptism1 an absolv+ p[] to confirmation1 & a sav+ p[] to ! prie/hood ( any *ur*4 ,o6 h[ (t5 h ,i utt]$1 9 conjunction ) o!rs1 :5 9 *ur*1 ! foll[+ pray]3 ',o ,god ! ,son1 ,r$eem] ( ! _w1 h m]cy ^u u1 mis]able s9n]s4' ,b ,i nev] felt myself a mis]able s9n] till n[4 ,i nev] felt ! ne$ ( m]cy till n[4 ,i utt]$ ! pray] q me*anically1 n f ! he>t2 b n[ ,i feel its appropriat5ess & its urg5t necessity2 & ,i beg9 to hope he w h m]cy on me & on my de> husb&4 ,y are aw>e t my si/]1 :o is an em95tly dev\t woman1 is also a ,diss5t]2 & hi!rto1 :5 %e has visit$ u1 we h felt "s objection to h] /ay+ ov] ! ,sunday1 because1 hav+ no sympa?y ) y\r uncle's /yle ( prea*+1 %e c\ld n g ) u to *ur*2 & we bo? felt a reluctance to tol]ate an inmate ( ! rectory go+ to a ,diss5t+ *apel4 ,b ! o!r ev5+1 :5 allud+ to h] expect$ visit1 he said to me1 ',i hope %e w rema9 ) u "s weeks2 & ,i see no good reason :y we %\ld object to h] att5d+ ! ,diss5t+ *apel1 z we "k %e pref]s x4 ,! apo/le comm&s u to be c\rte\s2 & h5ce we mu/ n suff] any ( our ecclesia/ical antipa?ies or pr$ilections to set aside ! law ( ,*ri/ian polit5ess4' ,?is fir/ budd+ ( lib]ality 0 hail$ by me ) m delight ?an we feel :5 ga!r+ ! fir/ sn[-drop ( spr+2 9 itself a pro( t our visit has ?aw$ away ! ice-b\nd antipa?ies ( a frigid ecclesia/ical =malism4 ,rememb] me mo/ affectionately to y\r papa & mamma1 & believe me to be1 my de> ,sophia1 y\r mo/ affectionate aunt1 ,a4 ,r4 ,soon aft] receiv+ ?is lett]1 ,miss ,roscoe wrote to h] aunt1 9 ! foll[+ t]ms3-- ,,my ,,de> ,,aunt1--,y\rs ( ! #ad? m ?an delight$ u2 x excit$ our gratitude to ! ,au?or ( all good desires & all holy c\nsels2 & bo? mamma & papa h cons5t$ t ,i %\ld come to y z soon z ,i c conv5i5tly get ready4 ,i (t5 pray$1 :ile y 7 ) u1 t y\r visit might prove a spiritual bless+ to u all2 & ,i n[ indulge ! hope t ! ,"l is answ]+ my pray]s4 ,to see y & my de> uncle mov+ out ( dull1 monoton\s =mality1 into newness ( life1 & to hail y z fell[-heirs ( ! grace ( life1 w be inde$ ! consummation ( bliss4 ,) unit$ affection to y & y\rs1 ,,sophia4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe _h n prea*$ = _m ,sundays1 leav+ ?is "p ( 8 cl]ical duties to be p]=m$ by 8 curate2 & "o ev5+1 :5 9 conv]sation ) 8 family1 he made a communication t />tl$ !m4 ,allud+ to ! discussions :i* _h tak5 place at 8 bro!r's mansion1 he said1 ,!y h altoge!r unfitt$ me = my m9i/]ial functions4 ,i _c prea* n[1 = ,i d n "k :at to prea*4 ,i am compell$ to r5\nce my =m] belief1 & ,i see no alt]native b to adopt ! evangelical fai?2 & yet ,i d n cle>ly und]/& x4 ,x is at pres5t envelop$ 9 a ?ick mi/1 :i* may possibly cle> (f z ,i pursue my inquiries2 & yet ,i sc>cely "k h[ to pursue !m4 ,h[ev]1 ,i h decid$ on "o important /ep1 :i* ,i h no d\bt w />tle _m1 & may br+ ^u me "s opprobrium1 & t is1 ,i h engag$ an evangelical prea*] to succe$ my pres5t curate1 :o leaves next ,sunday1 hav+ obta9$ pref]m5t4 ,my new curate may prove to me a c\nsellor & a guide4 ,! effect ( ?is unexpect$ ann\ncem5t 0 electrical1 & "s te>s 7 %$1 z an homage ( gratitude to ! ,god ( all grace4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,burd]1 ! ,div9e ,_s is g5tly lead+ y out ( ! d>kness ( !ological error1 into ! m>vell\s light ( pure1 evangelical tru?2 & ?\gh = a :ile a ?ick mi/ ( obscurity may envelope "s p>ts ( its h>moni\s !ory1 yet if y foll[ on to "k ! ,"l1 ! pa?way ( y\r inquiry w become cle>] & bright]1 till 9 ! progress ( "t y w compreh5d1 by practical exp]i5ce ( its p[]1 :at ! apo/le designates ! height & ! dep?1 ! bread? & ! l5g? ( ! love ( ,*ri/1 :i* passe? k2 & !n y w h bo? joy & peace 9 believ+4 ,x w1 inde$1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 be a delight to my s\l to he> pure evangelical tru? proclaim$ 9 our *ur*1 9 :i* a cold & frigid ,tract>ianism1 :i* ,i nev] v well lik$1 has long be5 9 ! asc5dant4 ,& to he> x proclaim$ by my de> uncle1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 w be z joy\s to my he>t z ! com+ up ( ,john ! ,bapti/ out ( ! wild]ness1 proclaim+ ! spe$y appe>ance ( ! ,messiah1 0 to ! dev\t ,jews1 :o 7 wait+ = ! consolation ( ,israel4 ,y\r fa!r1 my de> ,sophia1 has be5 ! means ( effect+ a ?or\gh revolution 9 my !ological op9ions & belief2 b _h !re n be5 ano!r p[] presid+ ov] our discussions1 m p[]ful ?an 8 cog5t argum5ts1 my haughty _s w\ld nev] h yield$ to him ! palm ( victory4 ,yes1 & ,i am n a%am$ to av[ x1 'by ! grace ( ,god ,i am :at ,i am4' ,i h always lov$ my bro!r z my bro!r1 b n[1 h5ce=?1 ,i %all love & rev]e him1 z my spiritual fa!r 9 ,*ri/4 ,d y recollect1 uncle1 :at "p ( ! discussion made ! fir/ & ! deepe/ impression aga9/ y\r ,tract>ianism1 & 9 fav\r ( evangelical tru?8 ,yes2 ,i felt /agg]$ by ! case ( ,simon ,magus1#ai z a self-evid5t pro( t baptism is n reg5]ation4 ,! argum5t ris+ out ( ! possible loss#bj ( a p>i% regi/] ,i felt to be v p[]ful4 ,i 0 also1 m ?an once dur+ our debates1 v solemnly impress$ by y\r fa!r's s]i\s & int5se e>ne/ness2 b "o expression he utt]$1 :5 reply+ to "s obs]vations ( y\r aunt1 w5t to ! core ( my he>t1 & ,i c\ld n extract x4 #ai ,see page #cba4 #bj ,see page #cdh4 ,d y recollect ! expression8 said ,miss ,roscoe4 ,yes1 & its accompanim5ts1 & ! long tra9 ( reflections x gave rise to4 ,x 0 ?is3--',all false religions take man z he is1 & leave him ess5tially ! same2 b 9 g5u9e religion ! man *anges1'#ba & ,i saw an illu/ration & confirmation ( ?is 9 y\r papa4 ,i recollect$ ! "t :5 he 0 z decid$ a ,tract>ian z myself1 equally av]se to evangelical tru?1 & m intol]ant 9 8 _s aga9/ o!rs4 ,! conv]sion ( ,saul ( ,t>sus did n excite m a/oni%m5t among/ ! ,jews & ! disciples ( ,*ri/1 ?an ,i felt at ! *ange :i* _h tak5 place 9 my bro!r4 ,9 him ,i saw a liv+ pro( t ! man *anges1#ba & ,i saw also t ! *ange br\ght him into a ne>] spiritual con=mity to ! primitive disciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!n ! emphatic exclamation ( y\r aunt help$ on ?is new process ( ?9k+ & feel+1 & my _s in/9ctively respond$ to ! tru?fulness ( h] utt]ance1 ',i mu/ h ! religion ( pr9ciple--t ( m]e =m has no life2 x does n br+ me into contact ) a liv+ ,savi\r4' #ba ,see page #cdd4 ,i (t5 felt1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 address+ h] niece1 :5 associat+ ) y\r fri5ds1 t ,i 0 ) p]sons ( a new ord]1 v div]se 9 _s & 9 /yle ( spee* to our ,tract>ian neighb\rs1--advocates = ! same ecclesia/ical c]emonies1 b reg>d+ !m m]ely z ! ext]nal m$ium = ! conveyance ( ,div9e tru? & grace to ! m9d2 n magnify+ !m1 z end[$ ) any my/]i\s1 self-conta9$ p[] to op]ate by _! own imm$iate ag5cy4 ,b ! po9t ( diff]5ce :i* /ruck me mo/ =cibly1 0 _! con/ant ref]5ce to ! absolute necessity ( a sup]natural r5ovation ( ! s\l1 & ! infusion ( a new & spiritual life4 ,&1 my de> aunt1 0 ?is ! only po9t ( diff]5ce :i* y disc]n$ betwe5 u & y\r ,tract>ian fri5ds8 ,o no4 ,p]haps if ,i ref] to a passage 9 a s]mon :i* ,i he>d ! v5]able ,mr4 ,+leby prea*1 x w give y an idea ( ! o!r po9t ( diff]5ce ,i p]ceiv$4 ,x 0 conta9$ 9 a s]mon f ,john iii4 #ad1 #ae1 & 0 to ?is effect3 ,jesus ,*ri/ /&s 9 ! same relation to u :i* ! elevat$ braz5 s]p5t did to ! bitt5 ,israelites--e "o :o look$ to x 0 heal$4 ,we1 z s9n]s1 are ?us address$3 ',look unto me1 & be ye sav$1 all ! ends ( ! e>?2 = ,i am ,god1 & !re is none else' 7,isa4 xlv4 #bb74 ',y are n1' he said1 ) int5se e>ne/ness1 'to look to y\r virtues = salvation1 nor are y to look to y\r religi\s c]emonies = salvation2 b y are to look to ,jesus ,*ri/1 symboliz$ by ! braz5 s]p5t ( ! ,hebrew camp1 a liv+ ,savi\r1 & "o mighty to save4' ,?is 0 a beautiful passage1 beautiful f its simplicity & its adaptation to our condition4 ,i h be5 baptiz$1 confirm$1 h tak5 ! sacram5t _m times1 & h pass$ ?r\gh ! entire process ( ecclesia/ical tra9+1 b ,i n[ f9d ,i am n spiritually reg5]at$1 & t ,i ne$ a ,savi\r j z mu* z any unbaptiz$ hea!n4 ,tract>ians1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 nei!r d5y nor repudiate ,jesus ,*ri/2 !y ma9ta9 8 orig9al dignity1 & (t5 depict1 9 /rongly excit+ language1 8 humiliation & 8 suff]+s4 ,!y also extol him z ! p]fection ( moral dignity1 comb9$ ) p]sonal excell5cies ( ! pure/ ord]2 b !y d n give to him t prom95ce z a ,savi\r mighty to save1 :i* ! inspir$ writ]s & :i* ! evangelical cl]gy give to him4 ,8 sub/itutional "w !y virtually reject1 z we d ! leg5d ( baptismal reg5]ation4 ,he is1 9 _! ecclesia/ical doma91 m z ! spectre ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 mov+ sil5tly 9 dim twilight among/ its e/abli%$ =ms & lifeless c]emonies1 ?an z ! ev]-liv+ ,son ( ,god1 giv+ life to ! spiritually dead1 heal+ ! moral disord]s ( fall5 humanity1 & sav+ ! *ief ( s9n]s f ev]la/+ woe4 ,on ,sunday aft]noon !y all w5t to *ur*1 & he>d ! curate deliv] 8 f>ewell s]mon1 :i*1 l mo/ s]mons ( ! same s*ool1 0 a pomp\s eulogium on ! *ur*1 its apo/olic ord]s1 & its sacram5ts4 ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 visible 9 ! remote di/ance1 b n draw+ ! p to himself by ! virtue ( 8 dea?2 ! efficacy ( ! attractive p[] 0 deposit$ 9 ! lav] ( baptism1 & ! absolution ( ! prie/hood4 ,i am dev\tly ?ankful1 said ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 z !y 7 return+ f *ur*1 t ?is is ! la/ s]mon ( ! ,tract>ian s*ool we %all h f ?is pulpit4 ,i ?9k1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 z !y 7 *att+ toge!r aft] tea1 we %all be guilty ( no (f5ce aga9/ any law ( our /atute-book if we g toge!r to ! ,diss5t+ *apel ?is ev5+1 z we h no s]vice at *ur*4 ,i %all n object1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 to y\r go+2 b if ,i g1 n[ t ,i h appo9t$ an evangelical curate to d duty at *ur*1 a report may be rais$ t ,i am go+ to turn ,diss5t]4 ,?is w\ld mo/ likely op]ate to my prejudice4 ,h[ev]1 ,i int5d to he> ! s]mon1 :i* ,i c d v easily by walk+ 9 ! g>d5 alongside ! *apel1 :]e ,i h ( late he>d _m ( ,mr4 ,davis's s]mons1 & h m ?an admir$ !m2 ,i h felt !m4 ,my uncle6 y progress 9 lib]ality r rapidly4 ,i hope ?is is n a sign t y w soon be tak5 f u2 *oice fruit sometimes gets prematurely ripe4 ,o no4 ,i am n meet = heav5 z yet4 ,b n[ t ,i beg9 to "k & feel ! real p[] ( ! tru? on my he>t1 ,i %all ?r[ (f ! mantle ( bigotry2 x nev] sits gracefully on a true believ] 9 ,*ri/4 ,"o fai? ought to produce "o _s--! _s ( love & ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4 ,we %all all be "o 9 heav51 & :y n all "o on e>?8 ,! text = ! ev5+ s]mon 0 "p ( ! #bi? v]se ( ! #cd? *apt] ( ! prophecies ( ,ezekiel--,a ,,plant ,,( ,,r5[n4 ,aft] a concise exposition ( ! prophecy1 ,mr4 ,davis rem>k$1 ,x is n my int5tion to give y a lecture on ! future re/oration ( ! ,jews to ! l& ( _! fa!rs1 b r to fix y\r att5tion on t glori\s ,"o :o is ann\nc$ 9 my text "u ! beautifully appropriate image ( a plant ( r5[n4 ,t x ref]s exclusively to ,jesus ,*ri/ ,i %all take = grant$1 & ! foll[+ is ! lead+ "q ,i mean to discuss--,:at is ! prim>y cause to :i* 8 pre-em95t di/9ction & celebrity may be attribut$8 ,t !re are "s subord9ate causes :i* h contribut$ to x1 ,i readily admit1 su* z 8 miracles1 8 tea*+1 & ! moral gr&eur & social lovel9ess ( 8 "*2 b ^!1 ?\gh brilliant & impos+1 are n en\gh to acc\nt = ! unp>allel$ celebrity :i* he /ill ma9ta9s 9 univ]sal e/imation4 ,= suppose1 aft] p]=m+ ! miracles :i* he did p]=m1 & aft] convey+ ! k ( spiritual tru?s :i* he did convey1 & aft] develop+ ! "* :i* he did develope1 he _h sudd5ly disappe>$1 l ,eno* or ,elijah1 do+ no?+ m 9 behalf ( man1 :at an imp5etrable cl\d ( my/]y w\ld hang ov] ! design ( 8 appe>+ on e>?8 ,we %\ld1 9 t case1 be r$uc$ to ! necessity ( believ+ t ! greate/1 ! wise/1 & ! mo/ b5evol5t be+ t ev] appe>$ 9 ! human =m1 came & w5t away )\t accompli%+ any purpose comm5surate ) ! moral gr&eur ( 8 "*1 or ! va/ness ( 8 res\rces = practical utility4 ,he w\ld flit be=e our imag9ation z a wond]ful be+1 b a be+ ( no ess5tial importance to u4 ,8 hi/ory might live 9 our recollection )\t excit+ an emotion ( gratitude or ( love1 or x might pass f our recollection )\t our su/a9+ any p]ceptible loss1 prov+ a va/ brilliant mirage 9 ! dre>y des]t ( humanity2 or1 l "s spl5did night-dream1 leav+ at ! dawn ( morn+ its romantic incid5ts feebly & uselessly impr9t$ on ! fancy4 ,if1 !n1 8 spl5did miracles1 8 sublime revelation ( spiritual tru?1 & 8 unique "*1 bl5d+ 9 equal proportions ! p]fections ( div9ity ) ! excell5cies ( unfall5 humanity1 are insuffici5t to acc\nt = 8 unfad+ & ev]-increas+ celebrity1 & = ! absolute dom9ion he holds ov] ! ?\ghts1 ! admiration1 & ! supreme affection ( 8 disciples1 ( e tribe & e grade ( ! intellectual & social _w1 to :at o!r cause are we to attribute x8 ,to :at o!r cause6 to 8 dea?1 & ! relation 9 :i* he /&s1 by virtue ( 8 dea?1 to ! great family ( man4 ,he came to give 8 life a ransom = _m2 8 life he gave1 lay+ x d[n ( himself2 he suff]$1 ! j = ! unju/2 he di$ = u4 ,dea? sev]s all relative connections2 b ! liv+ survivors c d]ive no b5efit f ! dep>t$1 because all int]c\rse is brok5 (f1 & ! m$ium ( communication de/roy$4 ,b "h is an exception to ! univ]sal rule2 by giv+ 8 life z a ransom = s9n]s1 he became ! ,savi\r ( all :o believe 9 him1 & 8 dea? is ! my/ic p[] :i* br+s !m into a close & indissoluble union & fell[%ip ) him4 ,john ,bunyan1 :5 inc>c]at$ 9 ,b$=d jail1 0 build+ up 8 fame z "o ( ! mo/ sagaci\s moral philosoph]s ( 8 age2 8 g5ius1 hav+ gaug$ ! dep? ( human sorr[1 discov]$ & made kn[n ! s\rce ( its alleviation & relief--by an allegorical =m ( repres5tation1 :i* *>ms ! imag9ation :ile x t\*es ! he>t4 ,8 ,pilgrim leaves ! ,city ( ,de/ruction ) a heavy burd5 on 8 back1 & he groans b5ea? its weight ?r\gh e /age ( 8 progress1 till1 on asc5d+ a little em95ce1 he sudd5ly & unexpect$ly descries ! cross1 :5 9 a mom5t ! /raps ( 8 burd5 snap asund]2 x rolls (f & disappe>s4 ,?is 0 to him a joyful discov]y2 & he exclaims1 ',he ha? giv5 me re/ by 8 sorr[1 & life by 8 dea?4' ,yes1 bre?r5-- ----',! cross6 ,!re & !re only1 is ! p[] to save4 ,!re no delusive hope invites despair2 ,no mock'ry meets y1 no deception !re4 ,! spells & *>ms t bl9d$ y be=e1 ,all vani% !re1 & fasc9ate no m4' ,h5ce1 :5 a s9n] feels ! pressure ( guilt on 8 consci5ce1 & /&s t]ror-/ruck le/ ! wra? ( ,god %\ld fall ^u him1 he looks by fai? to ,jesus ,*ri/ giv+ 8 life a ransom1 & !n a p[] is emitt$ :i* soo!s 8 sorr[s & allays 8 fe>s1 & gives him joy & peace 9 believ+4 ,& :5 he arrives at ! great crisis ( 8 de/9y1 consci\s t he is go+ f ?is _w into ! great _w ( spirits1 :at is x t braces up ! n]ves ( 8 s\l1 n[ on ! eve ( becom+ disembodi$8 :at is x t gives buoyancy to 8 hope1 & calmness if n ec/asy to 8 feel+s8 :at is x t acts ) su* great p[] at su* an ev5tful crisis8--x is a simple tru/ 9 ! efficacy ( ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,h5ce y may (t5 he> ! dep>t+ believ] say+1 z 8 la/ audible utt]ance1 ,:o lov$ me1 & ,,gave ,,himself ,,= ,,me2 & 8 consci\s assurance ( ?is great fact dis>ms dea? ( 8 /+1 & he passes onw>d into ! et]nal _w ) a hope full ( immortality4 ,aft] prov+ t he w ma9ta9 8 celebrity ?r\gh all future p]iods ( "t1 & onw>ds = ev]1 bo? 9 ! e/imation ( ! sav$ & ! lo/--! sav$ w nev] =get him1 or cease to feel ! manife/ations ( 8 love2 nor w ! lo/ ev] =get him1 or cease to feel ! t]ror ( 8 righte\s displeasure--he conclud$ 8 s]mon z foll[s3--,w ^? doom$ spirits1 :o 7 8 contempor>ies dur+ 8 e>?ly soj\rn1 & :o di/+ui%$ !mselves by _! d>+ & unprovok$ ho/ility1 ev] =get 8 appe>ance :5 !y held him "u _! subjection1 or 8 appe>ance n[ he has !m "u 8 own8 ,w ,judas ev] =get tak+ ! sop1 & !n go+ delib]ately away to receive ! rew>d ( trea*]y8 ,w he ev] =get re-ent]+ ! g>d51 pass+ along its lonely pa?way1 foll[$ by an arm$ =ce1 & /epp+ =w>d 9 advance to give ! appo9t$ signal1 by salut+ him8 ,w he ev] =get ! tortu\s "q1 :i* /ill vibrates on 8 e>--',judas1 betraye/ ?\ ! ,son ( man ) a kiss8' ,w ,caiaphas1 ! high-prie/1 ev] =get r5d+ 8 clo!s1 & accus+ him ( blasphemy1 because he admitt$ he 0 ! ,son ( ,god8 ,or w any ( 8 associates 9 ! c\ncil ev] =get t !y once spat 9 8 face1 & buffet$ him1 & smote him ) ! palms ( _! h&s8 ,w ,h]od & 8 m5 ( w>1 n[ see+ him on 8 ?rone ( maje/y1 ev] =get sett+ him at n\ght1 & mock+ him1 array+ him 9 a gorge\s robe1 & dismiss+ him 9 d]isive scorn & contempt8 ,w ,pilate ev] =get :5 ! ,"l ( glory /ood z a crim9al at 8 tribunal8 or :51 aft] pron\nc+ 8 innoc5ce1 he ord]$ him to be /ripp$1 & sc\rg$1 & !n s5t him =? to ! dea? ( torture & infamy8 ,w ! man :o plac$ ! cr[n ( ?orns on 8 head1 or ! man :o put ! re$ ( mock]y 9 8 h&1 or ! m5 :o nail$ him to ! cross1 or ! debas$ malefactor1 ^: la/ brea? 0 sp5t 9 revil+ him--or w any ( ! ,scribes & ! ,ph>isees1 ^: malignant _s gave an impulse & a tone to ! infuriat$ rabble1 ev] =get :at !y did & :at !y said aga9/ ,him :o n[ sits on ! ?rone ( maje/y & ( p[]1 & ! day ( ^: v5geance is come8 ,ah6 no4 ,he w be held 9 ev]la/+ remembrance by cele/ial & inf]nal spirits1 & by ! sav$ & ! lo/1 :o once soj\rn$ 9 ?is vale ( te>s4 ,!re is1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ,i mu/ confess1 a p[] & an impressiv5ess 9 ?is /yle ( prea*+1 z mu* sup]ior to our cold & =mal ,tract>ianism1 z ! beauty & ! f]tility ( summ] surpasses ! icy *ills & /]ility ( w9t]4 ,! "o1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 is ! empire ( dea?2 ! o!r1 ( life4 ,i long1 said ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe1 = next ,sunday1 :5 ,i hope we %all he>1 = ! fir/ "t 9 our *ur*1 ! glori\s gospel ( ! bless$ ,god4 99 99 99 99 99 ,! ,sabba? dawn$1 & x 0 a lovely day4 ,public curiosity _h be5 awak5$ by ! sudd5ness & novelty ( ! *ange2 ! *ur* 0 cr[d$1 = ! fame ( ! prea*] _h prec$$ him4 ,! s]vice 0 read by ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4 ,8 new curate ent]$ ! pulpit ) graceful ease1 8 c\nt5ance betok5+ a deep s5se ( 8 responsibility to ,god & to ! p1 to act a fai?ful "p 9 ! m9i/ration ( ,div9e tru?4 ,8 text 0 a v appropriate "o1 & x 0 ann\nc$ ) impressive di/9ctness1 yet 9 a mild & r pa!tic tone3 ,unto me1 :o am less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 is ?is grace giv51 t ,i %\ld prea* among ! ,g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/ 7,eph4 iii4 #h74 ,aft] a v brief introduction1 he said1 ,"h are two ?+s to :i* ,i w n[ call y\r att5tion1 fir/1 ! e/imate :i* ! apo/le =ms ( himself2 &1 second1 ! commission he 0 engag$ to execute4 ,a few extracts f ! second division ( 8 disc\rse1 may n be unacceptable to ! intellig5t read]4 ,he fir/ gave a graphic sket* ( ! impure & degrad+ my?ology ( ! ,g5tile _w1 & ! safegu>ds :i* 7 plac$ ar\nd x1 by ! sagacity ( its prie/s1 9 conjunction ) imp]ial au?ority1 to protect x aga9/ any movem5ts :i* might be made to subv]t x1 or br+ x "u ! ban ( popul> outrage or odium4 ,he !n repres5t$ ,paul tak+ a survey ( x1 m$itat+ on its antiquity1 its impos+ & beguil+ fasc9ations1 its undisput$ asc5d5cy ov] ! passions & prejudices ( ! p1 exclaim+1 9 anticipation ( its ov]?r[1 ,b :o is suffici5t to d x8 ,8 fai?1 bre?r51 said ! prea*]1 0 z /rong z 8 zeal 0 ard5t2 & :ile consci\s t he 0 9 himself less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts1 yet he knew he _h receiv$ a commission to g =? & de/roy ?is /ronghold ( ,satanic impurity & crime1 & he 0 to d ?is by prea*+ ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4 #a4 ,! subject ( 8 prea*+ 0 def9$4 ,he 0 to prea* ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,he d\btless told ! p t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 ! ,son ( ,god1 :o _h appe>$ on e>? 9 ! lik5ess ( m52 & !n1 aft] giv+ a sket* ( 8 "*1 detail+ "s ( 8 miracles1 & repeat+ "s ( 8 say+s1 he ann\nc$ 8 ignom9i\s & agoniz+ dea?4 ,_h ,paul be5 an impo/or or a fanatic1 & _h ,jesus ,*ri/ be51 :at our ,g]man infidels say he 01 a my?ical be+1 ! apo/le w\ld h ca/ ! my? ( 8 dea? into ! %ade1 "u a full conviction t x 0 f> m likely to elicit ! expression ( scornful contempt1 ?an to awak5 any poignant or sublime emotions 9 ! s\ls ( ! p4 ,b no2 8 dea? is ! *ief subject ( ! apo/le's prea*+--! magnetic p[] ( a my/]i\s attraction1 awak5+ morbid s5sibilities1 & /irr+ dea? itself into vigor\s life2 x is ! fact ( 8 extraord9>y hi/ory on :i* he dwells ) impassion$ e>ne/ness3 ',= ,i det]m9$ n to "k any ?+ among y1 save ,jesus ,*ri/1 & him crucifi$' 7#a ,cor4 ii4 #b74 ,he does n dwell on 8 tragical dea? to excite popul> odium aga9/ 8 murd]]s1 nor to excite popul> sympa?y or admiration by a description ( ! calm self-possession & ! moral dignity he display$ 9 8 suff]+s2 b he dwells on x z a m>vell\s manife/ation ( ,div9e b5evol5ce3 ',= ,god s lov$ ! _w1 t ,he gave 8 only begott5 ,son1 t :osoev] believe? 9 him %\ld n p]i%1 b h ev]la/+ life' 7,john iii4 #af2 ,rom4 v74 #b4 ,! subject ( 8 prea*+ 0 exclusive4 ,he _h1 z mod]n prea*]s h1 a great v>iety ( subjects :i* he c\ld h introduc$ 9 8 public m9i/rations2 & we "k t on "s occasions he did avail himself ( !m1 z :5 at ,a!ns he expos$ ! absurdity ( ! sup]/itions ( ! p2 & z :51 address+ ,felix1 he reason$ on righte\sness1 temp]ance1 & judgm5t to come1 mak+ t lic5ti\s man tremble1 9 ! pres5ce ( 8 c\rti]s1 "u ! t]ror ( 8 appeals2 b 9 g5]al1 ! pity & ! love ( ,*ri/ = p]i%+ s9n]s1 & 8 p[] & will+ness to save !m1 con/itut$ ! lead+ !me ( 8 simple & subdu+ eloqu5ce4 ,yes1 bre?r51 & ?is is ! only !me :i* c r5d] ! m9i/rations ( ! pulpit attractive & impressive2 because x is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation4 ,jesus ,*ri/1 :5 on ! e>?1 said1 ',i am ! way1 & ! tru?1 & ! life3 no man come? unto ! ,fa!r b by me' 7,john xiv4 #f74 ,paul believ$ ?is1 & he prea*$ x2 & s ought we4 ,yes1 we %\ld ent] our solemn prote/ aga9/1 & fe>lessly d5\nce1 all ! false & delusive exp$i5ts :i* sup]/ition & infidelity devise & adopt to conciliate ! ,div9e fav\r2 & boldly ma9ta9 t !re is only "o way ( access to ! ,fa!r = ! =giv5ess ( our s9s & = et]nal life 7,acts iv4 #ab74 #c4 ,! subject ( 8 prea*+ requir$ no adv5titi\s circum/ances to make x attractive1 or to r5d] x successful4 ,see #a ,cor4 i4 #ba1 #be4 ,we h be5 gravely told by "s ( our ,*ri/ian philosoph]s1 :o admit ! ,div9e orig9 ( ,*ri/ianity1 t %e mu/ be prec$$ by civilization1 ) its arts & sci5ces1 or %e w nev] ga9 any spl5did triumphs among/ a rude & an uncultivat$ p4 ,!n1 =soo?1 ! agriculturi/ mu/ "k h[ to dra9 8 m>%es1 & h[ to ca/ up 8 furr[s2 h[ to plant & prune 8 h$ges1 & h[ to con/ruct 8 dikes2 be=e 8 he>t c receive ! incorruptible se$ ( ! tru?1 :i* live? & abide? = ev]4 ,!n1 =soo?1 ! sculptor mu/ "k h[ to conv]t1 & by ! mo/ sci5tific process1 ! r\gh & %apeless block ( m>ble into ! human =m1 be=e 8 s\l c und]go a new creation 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus4 ,!n1 =soo?1 ! pa9t] mu/ "k h[ to impress on ! canvas ! face ( ! blue heav5s1 its ris+ & its sett+ sun2 ! sombr\s spl5d\r ( a />light night1 & ! d>k & fe>ful ?und]/orm1 be=e he c feel ! moral attraction ( ! p[]s ( ! _w to come4 ,!n1 =soo?1 ! rude b>b>ians ( ! isl& & ! des]t mu/ be locat$ 9 t[ns or cities1 mu/ ab&on _! wigwams1 _! caves1 & _! mud huts1 = well-v5tilat$ & ceil$ h\ses2 mu/ give ov] ! *ase1 & cease to pluck subsi/5ce f ! unprun$ plants ( ! wild]ness1 & p>ticipate 9 ! luxuries ( high liv+2 mu/ h _! museums & lit]>y societies1 _! c\rts ( judicature1 & _! halls ( legislation1 & _! pr9t+-presses1 be=e !y c be =m$ into ,*ri/ian *ur*es1 to enjoy ! communion ( sa9tly bro!rhood4 ,?is is :at ,i call ! poetry ( scepticism2 some?+ to excite or soo! ! s5tim5tal1 & to act z a b>ri] to arre/ ! progress ( ! fai?ful h]ald ( salvation1 :o1 l ,paul1 goes =? to prea* among/ ! ,g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4 ,we h ano!r set ( philosoph]s1 :o h n moral c\rage en\gh to reject ,*ri/ianity z a %am or delusion1 b :o gravely tell u t %e mu/ submit to ! op]ation ( ! law ( progress1 or %e w nev] ga9 any conque/s among/ our deep & pr(\nd ?9k]s1 or our m5 ( ref9em5t & ( ta/e4 ,%e mu/ n[1 at ! op5+ ( ?is new epo* 9 h] hi/ory--s say ^! semi-sceptical philosoph]s--come out ( h] antiquat$ =ms & requisitions1 & be m\ld$ into a %ape1 & tra9$ to a mode ( argum5t & address1 adapt$ to ! intellectual atta9m5ts & delicate s5sibilities ( ! age4 ,a *a/e & classical language mu/ sup]s$e ! unc\? te*nicalities ( ! old5 times2 reason mu/ n[ be admitt$ z ! only /&>d ( appeal & ( judgm5t on all que/ions ( belief2 arbitr>y dogmas mu/ give place to new discov]ies 9 ! sci5ce ( morals & ( !ology2 & :ile a subdu$ respect & rev]5ce is /ill *]i%$ 9 ! popul> m9d = ! ,bible1 & ! in/itutions :i* are upheld by its au?ority1 yet !re mu/ be no limits prescrib$ to ! _s ( free inquiry1 nor mu/ any co]cive p[] or c]emonial arrangem5t trespass on ! sanctity ( human fre$om1 or on any ( our civil or social habitudes4 ,if we *oose to dance at a ball2 if we *oose to bet at ! race-/& or frequ5t ! !atre2 if we *oose to %uffle ! c>ds1 or toss ! dice1 or /rike at a billi>d-table2 if we *oose to take recreative pleasures on a ,sunday1 r ?an r5d] ob$i5ce to ! ,puritanical law ( its obs]vance1 & *oose to (f] our adorations & our orisons to ! ,deity beside murmur+ /reams or gurgl+ f\nta9s1 or on ! tops ( l(ty m\nta9s1 9 pref]5ce to a *ur* consecrat$ to 8 wor%ip2 & if we %\ld h a great] lik+ = ! poetry ( ,byron or ( ,wordswor? ?an = t ( ,david or ,isaiah1 & %\ld *]i% a /rong] pr$ilection = ! novels ( ,scott or ( ,bulw] ?an = ! dull prose ( prophets or ( apo/les1 we feel t ,*ri/ianity has no moral "r to int]dict u4 ,! day ( absolutism 9 h] hi/ory is pa/ & gone4 ,%e may n[ ask to be receiv$ among/ u z a gue/--%e mu/ n come z a despot or z a sov]eign2 %e may advise1 b %e mu/ n comm&2 %e may brea! ! words ( a soo?+ sympa?y 9 ! h\se ( m\rn+1 or 9 ! *amb] ( dea?1 b %e mu/ n presume to utt] any d5unciations1 if we %\ld say to h]1 :at ,felix once said to h] h]oic *ampion1 ',g ?y way ?is "t1 :5 ,i h a m conv5i5t season1 ,i w s5d = !e4' ,& n[1 =soo?1 we h a new set ( philosoph]s#bb com+ up )9 our own bord]s1 m5 ( le>n+ & ( ta/e1 & ( ,ox=d or ( ,cambridge tra9+1 :o h rec5tly discov]$ t ,*ri/ianity is n1 z hi!rto believ$ by our great !ological au?orities1 a rem$ial s*eme ( grace & tru?1 to recov] man f ! ru9s ( ! fall1 b a m]e educational s*eme1 to develope 8 inn] spiritual life1 & tra9 x to a /ate ( p]fection4 ,h5ce1 !y tell u t we are to reg>d ,jesus ,*ri/ z a prophet & an example1 r ?an z a prie/ & a sacrifice2 & t ! basis ( our hope ( salvation is n 8 m]itori\s righte\sness1 imput$ to u & receiv$ by fai?1 b 8 p]sonal excell5cies1 :i* he display$ ?r\gh ! :ole t5or ( 8 life2 ^! excell5cies becom+ inwr\ght 9 our s\ls by an assimilative process1 conduct$ by our own unaid$ m$itative mus+s4 ,s !n1 accord+ to ! doctr9e ( ?is new s*ool ( ,*ri/ian philosoph]s1 if ,i m$itate1 "u ! my/]i\s *>m ( an approv+ sympa?y1 on ! g5tl5ess1 ! meekness1 & ! pati5ce ( ,jesus ,*ri/--on 8 b5evol5ce1 8 h]oic =titude1 & 8 calm endurance ( suff]+--on ! graceful urbanity ( 8 mann]s--on ! amiability ( 8 temp] & _s--& on ! moral dignity ( 8 "*--,i %all s inwork 8 p]sonal righte\sness 9 my inn] _s z to make x my own2 & on ?is my hope mu/ re/ ( be+ ju/ifi$ aga9/ all ! *>ges ( a violat$ law1 & ?r\gh ?is s\rce ,i mu/ look = peace ) ,god & = f9al salvation4 #bb ,ref]5ce is "h made to ,ar*deacon ,h>e1 ! ,rev4 ,fr$4 ,maurice1 *apla9 ( ,l9coln's ,inn1 ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,tr5*1 pr(essor ( div9ity 9 ,k+'s ,college1 ,london1 & ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,k+sley1 rector ( ,ev]sley4 ,i w meet all ^! new discov]ies & semi-pr(ane speculations by "o simple rem>k3--,if ! apo/le _h liv$ ?r\gh all succe$+ ages up to ! pres5t "t1 he w\ld cont9ue to write & to prea* z he wrote & prea*$ to ! citiz5s ( ,ephesus & ,cor9?4 ,he w\ld h indulg$ 9 no va9 speculations1 nor w\ld he h made any new discov]ies4 ,if he /ood 9 ?is pulpit n[1 & if any ( ! dep>t$ spirits ( ,ephesus or ( ,cor9? 7 rais$ f ! dead to =m "p ( 8 audi5ce1 !y w\ld see ! same man & he> ! same voice1 & he> t voice giv+ utt]ance to ! same tru?s1 & 9 ! same /yle & tone ( proclamation4 ,he w\ld aga9 tell !m1 z he told !m :5 prea*+ to !m1 t by nature !y are ! *ildr5 ( wra?1 ev5 z o!rs1 & are sav$ by grace1 ?r\gh fai?1 & t n ( !mselves1 x be+ ! gift ( ,god1 'n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/' 7,eph4 ii4 #i74 ,he w\ld prea* ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/4 ,h5ce we p]ceive t ! !me ( prea*+ is to be ! same ?r\gh\t all ages1 ?\gh ! h]alds ( its proclamation may be diff]5t m51 dy+ (f 9 ! progress ( "t1 to be succe$$ by o!rs2 b woe be to t h]ald :o d>es to sub/itute a va9 philosophy1 or any new discov]ies1 = ! glori\s gospel ( ! bless$ ,god4 ,he> :at ,paul says3 ',b ?\gh we1 or an angel f heav51 prea* any o!r gospel unto y ?an t :i* we h prea*$ unto y1 let him be accurs$' 7,gal4 i4 #h74 ,he has1 ,i "k1 be5 c5sur$ = us+ su* awful words ( d5unciation1 & held up to popul> reprobation1 z brea?+ a malignant z well z a dogmatic _s4 ,b1 bre?r51 all[ me to ask y "o "q4 ,d y ?9k x possible = human language to embody t am\nt ( indignant feel+ :i* y w\ld virtu\sly *]i% aga9/ ! mon/] :o1 on a dang]\s coa/1 & = no p]sonal advantage1 w\ld falsify ! col\rs ( ! ligh?\se1 or :o w\ld %ift ! buoys on a rocky %ore8 ,no4 ,if y c\ld inhale ! brea? ( ! mo/ scor*+ v5geance1 y w\ld brea! x =? aga9/ su* an inf]nal be+1 :o is will+ to become a :olesale murd]]1 beguil+ to dang] & to dea? by ! v signals :i* are appo9t$ = life & safety4 ,h5ce heavy d5unciations ( woe on "s special occasions are ! utt]ances ( pure b5evol5ce4 ,& ?is is /rictly correct 9 ref]5ce to ,paul4 ,he knew t ! gospel he prea*$ 0 a true & fai?ful say+1 ! p[] ( ,god to salvation2 & consequ5tly any gospel 9 opposition to x w\ld be false & fatal3 & h5ce he s5ds =? 8 w>n+ voice1 z y w\ld s5d =? y\rs if y saw a man 9 ! v act ( *ang+ ! signals ( safety = ^? ( de/ruction & ( dea?4 ,9 conclusion1 bre?r51 ev] rememb] t prea*+ is only ! proclamation ( m]cy & ( grace4 ,x is an in/rum5t ( p[]2 b x is no?+ m4 ,to y ! ^w ( salvation is n[ br\ght1 & to y x has be5 deliv]$ ?is night2 w y receive x1 or w y reject x8 ,if y receive x 9 fai? & 9 love1 x w prove a sav\r ( life unto life2 b if y reject or neglect x1 x w prove a sav\r ( dea? unto dea?4 ,on its reception or rejection y\r et]nal de/9y is dep5d5t1 & %all t de/9y be endless happ9ess or endless woe8 ,decide2 n[ is ! accept$ "t4 ,! congregation li/5$ ) close att5tion1 & appe>$ p[]fully excit$2 a deep solemnity 0 ! pr$om9ant expression ( almo/ e c\nt5ance1 q unlike ! apa!tic indiff]5ce ( =m] times4 ,on pass+ away f ! *ur*1 ) ,mrs4 ,roscoe & 8 niece1 :o 7 9 an ec/asy ( delight1 "o ( ,mr4 ,roscoe's mo/ intellig5t he>]s said to him1 ,y h n[1 ,sir1 a curate :o is an hon\r to y\r pulpit2 he kn[s 8 "w1 & has giv5 u a pro( t he kn[s h[ to d x2 he w v soon fill ! *ur*1 = we ne$1 & h long felt ! want ( a pure evangelical gospel4 ,"u su* a m9i/ry we %all soon see "s signs ( spiritual life among/ u4 ,,! ,,popul> ,,delusion4 ,a rum\r hav+ rea*$ u t ! v5]able ,mr4 ,+leby _h met ) an accid5t on 8 return f a visitation1 we made a call at ! rectory1 & _h ! gratification to f9d t x 0 a false report4 ,mr4 & ,miss ,roscoe & ,mr4 ,lewell9 came :ile we 7 !re2 he deta9$ u to tea1 & !n gave u an acc\nt ( 8 j\rney1 :i*1 ?\gh unatt5d$ by any rem>kable incid5ts1 0 bo? int]e/+ & in/ructive4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i 0 mu* pleas$ ) our bi%op2 he is a comm&+ figure 9 ! pulpit1 ) a cle> sonor\s voice1 & v graceful action4 ,i nev] he>d a m natural speak]4 ,b he has o!r1 & /ill great] excell5cies2 he is a truly godly man--a spiritually-m9d$ man2 & he equals1 if he does n surpass1 bo? 9 purity ( doctr9e & impressiv5ess ( mann]1 ! mo/ di/+ui%$ ( our prelates4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x is to be regrett$ t our bi%ops don't prea* z ,paul & ! o!r apo/les prea*$--9 season & out ( season--any:]e & at any "t2 prov+1 by ! multiplicity ( _! lab\rs1 t !y are 9 e>ne/ 9 _! ef=ts to save s\ls f p]i%+4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,!re is "s diff]5ce betwe5 our mod]n ,episcopal bi%ops & ! bi%ops ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 ?\gh !y pr(ess to be _! l9eal desc5dants4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ! bi%ops ( ! ,new ,te/am5t 7 fi%]m5 or t5t-mak]s2 m5 ( a meek & l[ly _s1 :o covet$ no man's gold or silv]2 !y ?ir/$ = no secul> hon\r2 9 _! own e/imation !y 7 less ?an ! lea/ ( all sa9ts2 & ! highe/ po9t ( _! ambition 0 to prea* among/ ,jews & ,g5tiles ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/1 reg>dless ( ! privations & suff]+s to :i* ?is expos$ !m4 ,b a mitre n[ adorns ! br[ ( our ,episcopal bi%ops2 !re is a graceful magnific5ce 9 _! appe>ance1 & !y are 9 g5]al m5 ( a l(ty be>+2 _! sup]b palaces are decorat$ ) ! skilful devices ( sculptors & pa9t]s2 !y roll 9 c>riages1 & f>e sumptu\sly e day2 !y may be se5 occupy+ _! seats 9 ! legislative c\ncil ( ! nation1 & on days ( public audi5ce ,cs> admits !m into 8 augu/ pres5ce1 & 8 pr9ces & nobles d n hesitate to b[ d[n & d !m homage4 ,:at a /rik+ contra/ betwe5 ! primitive & our mod]n bi%ops6 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,& y may add1 ,sir1 betwe5 ! primitive *ur* ( ! apo/les1 & our mod]n ,episcopal ,*ur*4 ,! latt] is di/+ui%$ by its weal? & spl5d\r1 ! =m] by its extreme simplicity & purity4 ,! ,apo/olic ,*ur* 0 f\nd$ = ! edification & safety ( its memb]s1 :o 7 an incorporation ( indep5d5t freem51 to :om ! "r ( private judgm5t 0 conc$$2 ! ,episcopal ,*ur* is an ecclesia/ical in/itution1 e/abli%$ = ! support ( an hi]>*ical prie/hood1 :o1 l despots1 admit ( no int]f]5ce f ! p ov] :om _! jurisdiction ext5ds4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i mu/ confess t ,i %\ld l to see our *ur* br\ght into a ne>] resemblance to ! ,apo/olic ,*ur* ( ! ,new ,te/am5t2 b /ill ,i ?9k we may look ^u x1 ) all its faults1 z a national bless+2 & if we c\ld get ! ,tract>ians expell$1 x w\ld /& z a mighty breakwat] aga9/ ! drift+ curr5ts ( ,pop]y & infidelity4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b mo/ ( our bi%ops h a /rong bias t[>ds ,tract>ianism1 because x is s fav\rable to _! spiritual despotism2 x increases & consolidates _! p[]1 & "u its sway ! lay memb]s ( ! *ur* are r$uc$ to a /ate ( abject submissiv5ess to ! prie/hood1 simil> to ! condition ( ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,rome4 ,! inf]ior ord] ( prie/s rule ! p1 & ! bi%ops gov]n ! prie/s2 ! laity h no voice 9 ! appo9tm5t ( any ( !m2 & if1 z is sometimes ! case1 !y object to _! tea*+s z hav+ a t5d5cy to e/abli% ,roman ,ca?olicism on ! ru9s ( ! ,prote/ant fai?1 !y c obta9 no r$ress aga9/ su* a fatal result4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,b1 happily1 !re are exceptions to ?is g5]al rule1 & our bi%op is a v decid$ "o4 ,he is a good & fai?ful m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 imbu$ ) a ,paul9e _s2 & ! s]mon :i* he deliv]$ to 8 cl]gy 0 bo? appropriate & impressive4 ,i 0 q delight$ ) x1 & s 7 "s ( my bre?r51 especially our pi\s & intellig5t lay bre?r54 ,! text 0 tak5 f ,rom4 xiv4 #ag3 ',= ! k+dom ( ,god is n meat & dr9k2 b righte\sness1 & peace1 & joy 9 ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,! be>+ ( ! disc\rse 0 to prove t ! ess5ce ( religion consi/s 9 supreme love to ,god our ,savi\r1 & uni=m & *e]ful ob$i5ce to 8 reveal$ w2 & n 9 a m]e con=mity to ecclesia/ical regulations1 & ! obs]vance ( c]emonial rites4 ,& :5 address+ ! cl]gy at ! conclusion1 he said1 ',my belov$ bre?r51 to :om is intru/$ ! m9i/ry ( reconciliation1 y w n neglect to obs]ve ! rules :i* ! *ur* has laid d[n = ! gov]nm5t ( h] cl]gy1 nor omit to adm9i/] ! sacram5ts ( baptism & ! ,"l's supp]1 b ev] keep 9 m9d ! sacr$ & imp]ative comm& ( y\r ,div9e ,"l & ,ma/]--,,g ,,& ,,prea* ,,! ,,gospel--= x is ! gospel :i* is ! p[] ( ,god to ! salvation ( ! p4 ,prea* x fully1 cle>ly1 & fai?fully--9 season & out ( season--& ) all ! en]gy ( y\r s\l4 ,be=e y ent] y\r pulpits to prea*1 retire to y\r closets to get y\r he>t imbu$ ) ! unction ( ! ,_s2 & :5 y return f y\r lab\rs1 )draw to y\r closets to invoke ! ,div9e ,_s to impress y\r message ( grace & m]cy on ! he>ts ( ! p4 ,ev] rememb] y are 9 "s degree responsible = _! salvation4' ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:y1 ,sir1 ?is 0 l an apo/olic s]mon4 ,did ! cl]gy li/5 to x2 & did !y appe> to l x8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 ,sir1 !y li/5$1 & "s ( !m 7 delight$ ) x2 b ,i fe> ! majority ?\ght x sav\r$ too /rongly ( ! _s ( ! evangelical s*ool2 !y appe>$ r re/less4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i rec5tly sp5t a few days ) an old fri5d1 :5 ,i 0 introduc$ to sev]al ,puseyite cl]gym51 ) :om he keeps up a close intimacy4 ,!y are1 9 g5]al1 accompli%$ & intellig5t1 b bitt] 9 _s aga9/ ,diss5t]s1 &1 if possible1 ,i ?9k m bitt] aga9/ _! evangelical bre?r54 ,!y say ! ,diss5t]s are hone/ foes to ! *ur*1 because !y av[ _! ho/ility2 b ! evangelical cl]gy1 !y say1 are sly1 artful1 & di%one/1 :o con=m to betray--take ! loaves & ! fi%es ( ! *ur*1 :ile !y are lab\r+ to de/roy x4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,( :at practical use1 ,sir1 is y\r act ( uni=mity8 ,! ,diss5t]s h no su* an act 9 _! ecclesia/ical /atute-book1 & yet1 ) ! exception ( a few ,soc9ians1 we agree on all ! ess5tial tru?s ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 & our m9i/]s prea* 9 ea* o!r's pulpits )\t mak+ any compromise1 or giv+ any (f5ce2 b x is n s among/ ! cl]gy ( y\r *ur*1 ev5 ?\gh !y are "u a legal obligation to believe alike4 ,:y1 ,sir1 x is ,jew & ,sam>itan dwell+ toge!r 9 ! l& ( promise1 /ill refus+ to h any deal+s ) ea* o!r1 ?\gh !y av[ allegiance to ! same pr9ce4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,sir1 our cl]gy are two di/9ct ord]s ( m51 subscrib+ to ! same cre$2 yet ! fai? = :i* "s cont5d1 z ! orig9al fai? once deliv]$ to ! sa9ts1 is disda9fully reject$ by o!rs z false doctr9e4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,! evil :i* y1 ,sir1 & o!r /an* ,*ur*m5 see & deplore1 )\t be+ able to correct x1 takes its rise 9 ?is pla9 palpable fact--! re=mation f ,pop]y 9 ,engl& 0 n a ?or\gh re=mation2 x 0 no pluck+ up by ! root1 z 9 ,scotl&2 x 0 m]e topp+ & lopp+ "w4 ,x 0 m l a transf] ( ! ,papacy1 a little *ang$ & a little modifi$1 f ! ,pope to ! ,engli% mon>*1 to answ] 8 ambiti\s purpose1 ?an a trans=mation ( ! ,papal sup]/ition into ! ,prote/ant fai? ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,:y1 ,sir1 !re is v little diff]5ce betwe5 a ,tract>ian cl]gyman & a ,roman ,ca?olic prie/2 !y bo? claim ! same high pr]ogatives1 & arrogate to !mselves ! same submissiv5ess on ! "p ( ! p1 re/rict salvation )9 ! pale ( _! own *ur*1 & assume a delegat$ p[] to dis*>ge all ! functions ( _! (fice1 )\t any ackn[l$gm5t ( _! dep5d5ce on a sup]natural ag5cy4 ,!y are dogmatic1 imp]i\s1 & intol]ant--spiritual ,i%maelites1 ^: h&s are aga9/ e man belong+ to ano!r ord]2 !y are1 9 temp] & 9 _s1 a p]fect contra/ to ! apo/les ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 f :om !y pr(ess to d]ive _! desc5t4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y\r description is /rong1 b1 alas6 x is too true4 ,i recollect "o day1 :5 !re 0 a l>ge numb] ( ,tract>ian cl]gy at my fri5d's1 be+ r provok$ by ! ,papal-l /yle ( spee* :i* prevail$ among/ !m1 & avail+ myself ( a fav\rable opportunity1 ,i said1 ',g5tlem51 ,i c h>dly br+ my m9d to believe t y are ! g5u9e successors ( ! apo/les1 z y assume to y\rselves a self-suffici5t p[] = ! p]=mance ( y\r duties4 ,! apo/les spoke z m5 :o 7 appo9t$ to act m9i/]ially1 always ackn[l$g+ t _! success dep5d$ on ! concurr5ce ( a ,div9e p[]2 & :5 !y 7 successful 9 _! great "w1 !y (f]$ up _! ?anksgiv+ to ,god1 to :om !y ascrib$ ! hon\r ( _! success1 view+ !mselves z m]e ineffici5t in/rum5ts4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,did y\r rem>ks1 ,sir1 elicit any reply8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,o no1 ,sir2 ,i saw by _! looks & _! significant movem5ts t !y reg>d$ !m z b5ea? _! notice1 because !y 7 ! rem>ks ( a layman4 ,infallibles w n /oop to discussion2 !y m]ely dictate l an oracle1 or comm& l a despot4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 ,sir2 our cl]gy :o advocate high *ur* pr9ciples talk l ,papal prie/s1 & brea! ! same _s2 &1 unless !y c be *eck$1 !y w assimilate ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& to ! ,*ur* ( ,rome4 ,reg5]ation & absolution1 :i* ! sacr$ writ]s ascribe to ! grace ( ,god1 !y pret5d to effect by _! own delegat$ au?ority & p[]2 &1 z a necess>y consequ5ce1 !y require ! p to look to !m z hold+ ! keys ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,& "s few ( ! ord] are gone s f> on _! way to ,rome1 t !y require _! p5it5ts to ent] ! confessional & make a full confession ( all _! s9s1 be=e !y p]=m ! delusive act ( absolution4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,"o %\ld suppose t ! ,papal-l extravagance ( ! ,tract>ian cl]gy w\ld be s repugnant to ! evangelical cl]gy z to keep !m at an inf9ite di/ance f all adhesion to high *ur* pr9ciples1 & yet x has n ?is effect4 ,!y seem1 ) r>e exceptions1 z mu* atta*$ to ^! pr9ciples z ! prie/s are1 :om !y d5\nce z ,papi/s 9 disguise4 ,h5ce !y w all[ no *ur* to be a true *ur* ( ,*ri/ b ! ,episcopal ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & no m9i/] to be a true m9i/] ( ,*ri/ unless he has be5 episcopally orda9$4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 ,i regret to say ^! op9ions are becom+ v popul>1 & ! cl]gy ( bo? ord]s are endeav\r+ to impress !m on ! laity1 &1 ,i fe>1 ) "s degree ( success4 ,inde$1 high *ur* pr9ciples1 :i* us$ to be conf9$ to ! /udies ( ! cl]gy1 or m]ely lurk$ ab\t among/ a few grave ?9k]s ( ! monki% ord]1 are n[ becom+ popul>2 !y are f9d+ _! way into ! light read+ ( ! day1 9 hymns1 9 tales1 & 9 memoirs2 ! female sex is captivat$ by !m1 & !y are employ+ _! p[]ful influ5ce 9 propagat+ !m among/ ! poor1 9 ,sabba?-s*ools1 9 workh\ses1 & :]ev] !y c track ! foot-treads ( a human be+4 ,! advocates ( ^! pr9ciples are display+ an ard5t & an untir+ zeal1 a zeal wor?y ( a bett] cause4 ,!y employ ! same argum5t among/ all classes1 & ) an equal am\nt ( success2 ! intellig5t & ! s5tim5tal1 ! un$ucat$ & ! unc\?1 are alike ensn>$ by x4 ,ours1 !y say1 is ! true *ur*1 :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ has pur*as$ by 8 blood2 ent] & keep 91 & y w h no?+ to fe> at dea? or ! day ( judgm5t4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,& ?is belief is ris+ 9 popul>ity1 & is becom+ a national delusion4 ,x is an in/rum5t ( great p[] 9 ! h&s ( our ,tract>ians1 z well z 9 ! h&s ( ! prie/s ( ,rome1 & x is to ! memb]s ( bo? *ur*es a refuge ( lies4 ,! infatuat$ ,tract>ians reason precisely on ! same data z ! ,papi/s1 & arrive at ! same deceptive conclusion--,we are memb]s ( ! true *ur* because we are memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & !re=e we are safe--z safe1 !y ?9k1 z ! family ( ,noah 9 ! ark :5 ! door 0 %ut2 & no argum5t1 h[ev] scriptural or p[]ful1 c %ake _! confid5ce 9 ! belief ( _! safety4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,yes2 & s invet]ate is ?is belief among/ a va/ majority ( ! memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 t !y w res5t1 z a p]sonal insult1 any ref]5ce to ! possibility ( _! lab\r+ "u a delusion4 ,an intimate fri5d relat$ to me ! foll[+ anecdote1 :i* is illu/rative ( ! facility ( self-deception :5 "u ! p[] ( high *ur* pr9ciples4--,he _h be51 9 ! e>ly p]iod ( 8 life1 a gay man ( fa%ion1 b he 0 n[ become a new man 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 & he _h be5 a ,*ur*man1 b he 0 n[ a ,diss5t]4 ,an old fri5d1 ) :om he _h liv$ on t]ms ( v close intimacy :5 !y 7 bo? gay m5 ( ! _w1 came to reside 9 8 neighb\rhood1 & he w5t to see him4 ,on 8 second visit he took an opportunity ( ref]r+ to ! progress !y 7 bo? mak+ t[>ds old age1 & to ! importance ( be+ prep>$ = an entrance into ! et]nal _w4 ,8 old fri5d abruptly t]m9at$ ! subject ( ref]5ce1 by say+1 ',i am n dispos$1 ,sir1 to d z y h done--*ange my religion4 ,i am a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 z my fa!r 0 be=e me2 & ,i mean to live & die 9 h] communion4 ,i (f] no op9ion ab\t :at w become ( s*ismatics2 b we "k t ! memb]s ( ! true *ur* w be sav$2 & su* is ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&4' ,yet ?is man v seldom w5t to *ur*4 ,he 0 gay 9 8 old age--passionately fond ( gay company & high liv+4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,?is is ! common cant apology :i* ,*ur*m5 (f] 9 def5ce ( _! utt] neglect ( ! great salvation4 ,i _h =m$1 "s %ort "t ago1 a slight comm]cial intimacy ) a g5tleman2 & on "o occasion ,i v5tur$ to call 8 att5tion to ! solemn int]rogation ( ,jesus ,*ri/--',= :at %all x pr(it a man1 if he %all ga9 ! :ole _w1 & lose 8 own s\l8 ,or :at %all a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l8' 7,m>k viii4 #cf1 #cg74 ,he repli$1 ) an (f-h& pleasantry1 ',i am n dispos$1 ,sir1 to *ange my religion4' ,he knew ,i 0 a ,diss5t]4 ',:y1 ,sir1' ,i rem>k$1 ',i did n "k t y _h any religion to *ange1 = ,i he>d y say1 n long s9ce1 t y _h n be5 inside a *ur* = sev]al ye>s4' ',true1 ,sir1 b ,i am a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 z my =efa!rs 7 z f> back z we c trace2 & ,i %all live & die 9 h] communion4 ,y "k1 ,sir 7s ! apo/le says71 our ,savi\r has pur*as$ ! *ur*1 & ,he w n let g any "p ( x2 & !re=e ,i am safe4 ,our rector1 :o is a v le>n$ man1 prea*$ a s]mon on t subject ! v la/ "t ,i he>d him2 & he satisfi$ me t ,i h no?+ else to d1 to propitiate ! ,deity1 ?an to keep )9 ! pale ( ! *ur*4' ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,la/ w9t] ,i w5t to visit a v old woman1 ^: gr&son is my groom2 %e has att5d$ 7s %e told me71 all h] life long1 ! p>i% *ur* 9 :i* ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,cole does duty4 ,:5 ,i ask$ h] if %e ?\ght %e 0 prep>$ = dea?1 %e repli$ in/ant]1 ',yes1 ,i be1 ,sir4 ,i keeps to my *ur*4 ,!re ,i 0 m>ri$1 !re ,i 0 confirm$1 !re ,i 0 *ri/5$1 & !re ,i _h ! holy sacram5t _m times4 ,!re my husb& is buri$1 & my fa!r & "m1 & all ! re/ ( !m t liv$ be=e !m2 & !re ,i %all be buri$ :5 ,i dies4 ,i ant *ang$ my religion1 ,sir4 ,x has be5 9 our family = upw>ds ( a hundr$ ye>s4 ,we h all kept to our *ur*4 ,! ,"l re/ our s\ls4' ,mr4 ,lewell94--,i suppose1 ,sir1 y c\ld n lead h] into ano!r way ( ?9k+8 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,o no4 ,h] unv>y+ note 01 ',i keeps to my *ur*--my bless$ *ur*4' ,i (f]$ to read a *apt] ( ! ,bible1 & pray ) h]2 b %e said %e _h tak5 ! sacram5t & made h] peace ) ,god1 & did n want to be tr\bl$ ) any fre% ?+4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,^! are mo/ melan*oly tales4 ,:y1 x appe>s t "o great compreh5sive s*eme ( delusion is ext5d+ its fatal influ5ce bo? ov] ! cl]gy & ! laity ( our *ur*4 ,"o %\ld suppose !y look ^u x z ! v ark ( ,god1 transf]r$ f ! ,levitical to ! ,*ri/ian disp5sation4 ,!y make ! *ur* _! savi\r4 ,i h rec5tly _h a mo/ pa9ful confirmation ( ?is4 ,i op5$ an epi/ol>y correspond5ce1 a few mon?s s9ce1 ) a "y lady#bc ) :om ,i =m$ an intimacy :5 ,i 0 mov+ amid/ ! gay sc5es ( fa%ionable life4 ,%e is bo? intellig5t & accompli%$1 & ( a mo/ amiable disposition4 ,hav+ adv]t$ to ! att5tion ,i 0 giv+ to ! p>am\nt claims ( religion1 ,i v delicately urg$ h] to consid] !m1 z life is s unc]ta92 allud+1 at ! same "t1 to give =ce to my rem>ks1 to ! dea? ( ,miss ,d5ham1 ) :om ,i knew %e sometimes ex*ang$ lett]s4 ,! foll[+ is h] reply3--',i am delight$ to he> t y are becom+ religi\s4 ,our ,mak] has enjo9$ x ^u u4 ,i resolv$1 :5 ,i _h f9i%$ my education1 & be=e ,i made my debut 9 fa%ionable life1 to become decid$1 & settle ev]y?+ connect$ ) religion1 z ,i knew t :5 ,i _h done s ,i %\ld be m at lib]ty to give att5tion to o!r claims1 & to d]ive gratification f o!r pursuits4 ,inde$1 ,i may say ,i act$ on ! old maxim1 ,f9i% "o ?+ be=e y comm5ce ano!r4 ,!re=e1 hav+ p]fect$ myself 9 ! ,cre$1 ! ,"l's ,pray]1 ! ,comm&m5ts1 & ! ,cate*ism1 ,i pass$ ?r\gh our curate's exam9ation )\t any difficulty2 &1 9 ! foll[+ week1 ,i 0 confirm$ by ! ,bi%op ( ,london1 along ) sev]al ( my s*ool-fell[s4 ,! next ,sunday ,i took ! sacram5t2 & ,i h tak5 x ?ree times s9ce4 ,s y see1 my de> fri5d1 ,i am n[ a memb] ( our pure apo/olic *ur*2 & ,i am resolv$ to live & die 9 h] communion4 ,i d n ?9k ! ,almighty c require any?+ m ?an ?is2 & ,i ?9k1 if we keep /eady & fai?ful to our *ur*1 we are sure to g to heav5 :5 we die4 ,i advise all my "y fri5ds to foll[ my example2 b1 ,i am sorry to say1 "s are too frivol\s & gay to d s4 ,x is too grave a subject = !m4' #bc ,miss ,rawl9s1 ( ,london4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,x is appall+ to li/5 to su* tales z ^!2 & yet we are all famili> ) !m4 ,:at myriads ( ,*ur*m5 live1 & die1 & p]i% "u ?is fatal delusion6 ,:at agony ( surprise1 :at int5se angui% ( s\l1 mu/ !y feel on ent]+ ! _w ( spirits--on discov]+ ! deception :i* has be5 practis$ on !m1 & :i* !y s fondly *]i%$4 ,! ,papal & ! ,tract>ian prie/s are ! mo/ successful ag5ts :i* ! devil employs to ru9 s\ls4 ,:at t]rible m5tal enc\nt]s w take place betwe5 !m & _! delud$ victims :5 !y meet ea* o!r 9 hell--& meet !y w6 ,miss ,roscoe4--,& h[ mu* is x to be deplor$ t ! liv+ victims ( ?is popul> delusion are s deeply intr5*$ 9 _! sup]/iti\s belief1 t ! ord9>y me?ods ( conviction & recov]y _c get at !m8 ,o ^! prie/s1 :o are prep>+ _! devotees = de/ruction6 ,pray1 ,sir1 turn+ to ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 :at judgm5t d ^! ,tract>ians ent]ta9 ( ! ,*ur* ( ,scotl&1 :i* made su* a noble /& = ! fai? aga9/ ! encroa*m5ts ( ! ,papal p[]8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,o1 !y un*ur* x4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,&1 ( c\rse1 !y are z unc]emoni\s 9 _! treatm5t ( ! ,diss5t]s8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 !y treat all alike1 except ! ,papal ,*ur*1 & t !y admit to be a true *ur* ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,?is does n surprise me4 ,!y rev]e & love _! p>5tage2 ?is is a filial virtue4 ,= ?is !y are to be comm5d$4 ,b d !y consign all to a /ate ( future mis]y :o d n belong to ! ,episcopal ,*ur*8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,:y1 my de>1 !re is a div]sity ( op9ion among/ !m on ?is "q4 ,"s w take _! belief to ! full /ret* ( ! te!r ( consi/5cy1 &1 )\t hesitation1 doom all to de/ruction :o are n )9 ! pale ( _! communion4 ,o!rs are a little m *>itable2 !y admit ! b>e possibility ( _! salvation1 by assign+ !m ov] to ! uncov5ant$ m]cies ( ,god4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,& pray1 ,sir1 :at d !y mean by ! uncov5ant$ m]cies ( ,god8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,!y mean t ,god c save !m1 z he c save an inf]nal _s2 b he gives !m no promise ( m]cy on :i* !y c place any hope ( salvation4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,:at op9ion1 ,sir1 d ! evangelical cl]gy :o hold high *ur* pr9ciples ent]ta9 on ?is "q8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,:y1 all ( !m w\ld r see ! p )9 ! pale ( ! *ur* ?an on ! outside1 deem+ x ( ! two1 ! safe/ spiritual locality2 yet ,i nev] knew an evangelical cl]gyman express a d\bt ab\t ! salvation ( any "o :o believes & tru/s 9 ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,are high *ur* pr9ciples held by any v consid]able numb] ( ! evangelical cl]gy8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i regret to say t1 9 ! be/ & ! mo/ lib]al1 !re is a /rong lean+ t[>ds !m2 b ! majority1 ,i believe1 are n only _! decid$ b _! zeal\s advocates4 ,!y "k t ! gospel !y prea* is prea*$ ) equal purity1 & sometimes ) great] p[]1 9 ! pulpits ( ,diss5t+ *ur*es & *apels2 & h5ce1 f motives ( policy1 ,i appreh5d1 !y endeav\r to enli/ ! sympa?ies ( ! lay memb]s ( ! ,e/abli%m5t 9 fav\r ( ^! pr9ciples1 to prev5t ! possibility ( _! )draw+ f x4 ,to :at ext5t !y succe$ 9 imp>t+ _! _s ( exclusiv5ess & bigot$ atta*m5t to ,episcopacy1 among/ ! enlight5$ & ! pi\s laity1 ,i h no means ( judg+2 b ,i believe1 f "s few indications ,i h se51 t 9 lib]ality ( op9ion1 & g5]\s expressions ( ,*ri/ian feel+1 ^! lay memb]s ( ! ,e/abli%m5t are at lea/ half a c5tury 9 advance ( _! cl]gy4 ,!y 71 a few ye>s s9ce1 equally exclusive & bigot$1 b1 f ! concurr5ce ( v>i\s causes1 !y h improv$ mo/ rapidly 9 ! cultivation ( *>ity & bro!rly k9dness--! prom95t graces ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,!y are act+ n[ z pione]s 9 ! "w ( *ur* re=m1 ?\gh t1 ,i fe>1 is a =lorn hope4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,!n1 ,sir1 we _c calculate on any great accessions f ! cl]gy ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& to ! cause ( ,*ri/ian union & frat]nal fell[%ip1 dur+ ! preval5ce ( ^! high *ur* pr9ciples4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,a few1 :o are rip5+ m rapidly ?an ! av]age ( _! bre?r5 = a removal to a pur] _w1 gladly hail & accel]ate ! progress & ! triumph ( frat]nal union ( all d5om9ations among/ ! p ( ,god2 b !y subject !mselves to mu* obloquy & reproa*1 by ov]/epp+ ! broad l9e ( ecclesia/ical dem>cation :i* is drawn by ^! high *ur* pr9ciples1 to prev5t any int]mix+ ( ! diff]5t d5om9ations1 ev5 9 ord9>y social intimacy4 ,!y are m>k$ m52 deem$ by _! bre?r5 ecclesia/ical r5egades1 :o sacrifice cl]ical consi/5cy to gratify _! vanity4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,^! high *ur* pr9ciples1 9 _! developm5t & practical work+1 militate v /rongly aga9/ ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & d m ?an any o!r cause to %ake ! confid5ce ( ! laity 9 h] ,div9e orig92 !y make h] m l ! gaudy1 intol]ant1 & exclusive ,*ur* ( ,rome1 ?an ! simple1 meek1 & lov+ *ur* ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,%e has n[ (ficiat+ at h] alt>s a num]\s tribe ( ,tract>ian prie/s1 :o are subdivid$ into two ord]s--"o prep>$ to frat]nize ) ,papal prie/s1 ! o!r directly oppos$ to !m--b bo? ord]s unite 9 d5\nc+ _! evangelical bre?r51 & ) z mu* sev]ity z !y d5\nce ,diss5t]s4 ,! v>i\s tribes ( infidelity wat* ! virul5ce & ! progress ( ?is int]nal conte/ ) int5se gratification1 & its t5d5cy is to increase _! contempt = ! ,bible & ,*ri/ianity4 ,we "k t ! *ur* has 9 h] s]vice a comp>atively small numb] ( cl]gym5 :o prea* ! pure gospel ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 b1 unhappily1 ) few exceptions1 ev5 ^! are z mu* oppos$ to ,diss5t]s z ! ,tract>ian cl]gy1 & consequ5tly x w\ld be utopian to expect any rapid progress 9 ! cause ( ,*ri/ian unity & frat]nal fell[%ip :ile ^! high *ur* pr9ciples cont9ue 9 ! asc5dant4 ,:at reaction may take place on ! evangelical p>ty f ! trem5d\s ef=ts ( ! ,tract>ians to assimilate ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& to ! ,*ur* ( ,rome1 mu/ be left to pure conjecture1 b we may hope t1 9 process ( "t1 !y w be br\ght to see & to feel t ! m ne>ly !y are con=m$ 9 _s1 9 temp]1 & 9 disposition to ! ,,"l ,,( ,,all1 ! m brilliant w be _! moral lu/re1 & ! m p[]ful _! m9i/ry4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i %\ld l to see ! dove ) ! olive bran* make its appe>ance1 betok5+ ! abatem5t ( ! elem5ts ( /rife & cont5tion2 b ,i fe> ! day ( its alight+ on our alt>s is f> di/ant4 ,h[ev]1 let x be our aim & our daily pray] to aid ! progress ( ,*ri/ian union & frat]nal fell[%ip1 & !n we %all h ?is te/imony1 t we please ,god our ,savi\r1 & s]ve our g5]ation accord+ to 8 reveal$ w4 ,,! ,,*ur*man',s ,,lam5t4 ,! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby1 :5 op5+ an ev5+ discussion on a v important "q1 gave x z 8 op9ion t ! judgm5t :i* ,rob]t ,hall =m$ on ! pres5t aspect ( ! ,papal movem5ts1 is p]fectly correct4 ,he says--,x is c]ta9 t ! memb]s ( ! ,romi% community are at ?is mom5t on ! tiptoe ( expectation1 indulg+ ! mo/ sangu9e hopes1 sugge/$ by ! temp] ( ! times1 ( soon recov]+ all t !y h lo/1 & ( see+ ! pret5d$ rights ( _! *ur* re/or$ 9 _! full spl5d\r4 ,if any?+ c realize su* an expectation1 x is und\bt$ly ! torpor & indiff]5ce ( ,prote/ants1 comb9$ ) ! incr$ible zeal & activity ( ,papi/s2 & univ]sal obs]vation %[s :at ^! are capable ( effect+--= (t5 !y comp5sate ! disadvantages aris+ f paucity ( numb]1 z well z almo/ e k9d ( inequality4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if1 ,sir1 we 7 m]ely torpid & indiff]5t1 !re w\ld be less dang] to appreh5d2 b ! fact is1 ! high *ur* pr9ciples1 :i* are n[ /ruggl+ among/ u = ! asc5d5cy1 are imp]ceptibly & v ext5sively reconcil+ ! cl]gy & _m ( ! laity to ! fatal errors ( ! ,*ur* ( ,rome4 ,x is1 ,i believe1 ! op9ion ( mo/ :o h paid mu* att5tion to ! records ( prophecy1 t ,pop]y1 be=e h] f9al ov]?r[ & ext9ction1 w revive f h] long torpid /ate1 w %ake h]self f ! du/ :i* has be5 accumulat+ ar\nd h] dur+ h] slumb] ( inaction1 & come =? ) new & m vigor\s life4 ,i fe> t a l>ge numb] ( our ,episcopal cl]gy are prep>+ ! way1 "s few op5ly1 b ! great] proportion ( !m secretly & slyly1 = ! triumphs ( ! ,papacy 9 ! ,unit$ ,k+dom1 especially among/ ! ,*ur*m5 ( ,engl&4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,t ! ,papacy does look ) a long+ eye on ,brita91 ! emporium ( weal? & ( ! arts & ! sci5ces1 & is ) ,jesuitical artifice concoct+ s*emes = its recov]y to h] own dom9ion1 is n[ too palpable = any "o to d\bt2 & ,i believe1 :5 %e does come =? 9 "s new =ms ( s$uctive attraction1 %e w ga9 ov] _m to h] ranks1 bo? ( ! cl]gy & ! laity ( y\r *ur*2 b h] ef=ts to beguile & subdue ,diss5t]s w be b ! s]p5t bit+ at ! file2 our absolute & exclusive au?ority 9 support & def5ce ( our belief is ! ,bible1 & our wat*word is1 ',to ! law & to ! te/imony3 if !y speak n accord+ to ?is ^w1 x is because !re is no light 9 !m' 7,isa4 viii4 #bj74 ,illu/ration3 ,m4 ,s4 ,,morgan4 ,t4 ,,bolton4 ,,! ,,bridal ,,p>ty ,,welcom$ ,,by ,,! ,,villag]s4 ,vol4 ii page #def4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,& our appeal1 if we act$ a consi/5t "p z s\nd ,prote/ants1 w\ld be to ! same au?ority2 b _m ( our cl]gy are n satisfi$ ) ?is au?ority1 b are = call+ 9 ! fa!rs1 & appeal+ to ! decisions ( c\ncils1 & li/5+ to ! vague & (t5 contradictory te/imony ( unau!nticat$ tradition4 ,!y are unsettl+ ,prote/antism by ! attempts !y are mak+ 9 its def5ce4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,a high ,*ur*man may say1 & say truly1 !re is b a /ep betwe5 me & ,pop]y4 ,& consi/5cy has already =c$ "s ( !m to take ?is /ep2 b ,i appreh5d t _m1 ) ! ,pope 9 _! he>ts1 w feel m dispos$ to sacrifice consi/5cy on ! alt> ( self-int]e/1 ?an publicly pr(ess allegiance to 8 au?ority4 ,! entreaties & ! te>s ( a lov+ wife1 especially :5 %e pleads "u ! %ade ( a palace1 ! mitre grac+ ! br[ ( h] frail "l1 or :5 /&+ on ! luxuriant soil ( a ri* b5efice1 w decide _m a bi%op1 & _m a preb5d1 & _m a rector1 to pref] hypocrisy to apo/asy2 !y w cont5t !mselves by attempt+ to assimilate ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 z ne>ly z possible1 to ! corrupt orig9al f :i* %e )drew at ! ,re=mation4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b "s are s ?or\ghly hone/1 t !y pref] apo/asy to hypocrisy4 ,"s1 ev5 ( ! evangelical cl]gy1 are gone (f to ,rome1 & _m o!rs1 ,i fe>1 w foll[ !m4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i h long appreh5d$ & dread$ ?is1 & ,i h made _m ef=ts to conv9ce my cl]ical bre?r5 ( ! fatal t5d5cy ( _! high *ur* pr9ciples1 b ,i h n be5 v successful4 ,no ma!matical demon/ration appe>s to me cle>] ?an ?is1 t if ! cl]gy w magnify ! *ur*1 in/ead ( magnify+ ! ,savi\r2 if !y w conf9e salvation )9 ! pale ( h] communion1 in/ead ( proclaim+ t :osoev] calle? on ! "n ( ! ,"l %all be sav$2 if !y w ma9ta9 t no m9i/] ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? is a true m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 unless he has receiv$ episcopal ord9ation f a bi%op 9 ! regul> l9e ( succession f ! apo/les1 !y w be l$1 9 ! process ( ! inquiry1 to see ! palpable inconsi/5cy ( hav+ a secul> p[] z ! head ( ! *ur*1 & !n !re is no alt]native b to b[ d[n & d homage to ! ,pope1 z ! spiritual head ( a *ur* f\nd$ & upheld by 8 spiritual au?ority4 ,b s /rong is ! atta*m5t !y *]i% to _! high *ur* pr9ciples1 t "s say !y _c give !m up1 ev5 ?\gh su* an issue %\ld take place2 & o!rs are ev5 sangu9e 9 _! expectations ( be+ able to effect a junction ) ,rome1 by induc+ h] to ab&on "s ( h] dogmas1 & relax 9 "s ( h] absolute1 & :at !y consid] unimportant regulations4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i see d>k om5s 9 ! heav5s4 ,a sev]e te/+ "t is com+4 ,i believe we h among/ u _m noble spirits1 :o are valiant = ! ,prote/ant fai?2 b we h also a p[]ful & subtile enemy 9 ! field1 &1 ,i fe>1 _m trea*]\s m5 9 our camp4 ,a p>ty ( ! cl]gy ( our ,prote/ant ,*ur* hail+ ) delight a union ) ,papal ,rome6 ,h[ />tl+ & humiliat+6 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,_m great & good laym5 among/ u see ! t5d5cy ( ^! high *ur* pr9ciples1 & deeply deplore x1 yet b few ( ! cl]gy appreh5d any real1 or r any v al>m+ dang]4 ,inde$1 ! lead+ m5 among/ !m believe t ^! pr9ciples are ! only safe b>ri] ( def5ce :i* c be ?r[n ar\nd ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 ?us virtually admitt+ t %e is n e/abli%$ by ,*ri/'s au?ority1 nor gu>d$ by 8 /rong arm4 ,i h (t5 said to _m ( !m1 ,y act n only impoliticly1 b dang]\sly4 ,y are pr(ess$ly protect+ y\r *ur* aga9/ ,diss5t]s1 f :om y h little or no?+ to fe>2 :ile by y\r manoeuvres y are mov+ ne>] & ne>] ! ,romani/s1 :o w ultimately s$uce y to _! fell[%ip1 if !y d n ga9 actual possession ( y\r *ur*4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 ,i fe> t evil times are com+4 ,_m ( ! be/ "p ( our cl]gy are ta9t$ ) ! popul> op9ions ( ! wor/4 ,!y d n prea* l our pi\s =efa!rs1 urg+ ! p to rep5t & believe 9 ,*ri/4 ,!y magnify ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& at ! p]fection ( ecclesia/ical ord] & beauty1 & direct _! vitup]ations aga9/ _! fell[-,prote/ants :o diff] f !m on ! comp>atively unimportant que/ions ( ,episcopacy & ,episcopal ord9ation4 ,! only po9ts ( importance on :i* ! evangelical cl]gy diff] f _! ,tract>ian bre?r51 relate to ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,^! high *ur* pr9ciples h always prevail$ among/ "s ( our cl]gy2 b !y nev] ga9$ su* notoriety z !y h rec5tly done4 ,!y 7 m]ely an und]curr5t1 b n[ !y are l ! ,jordan ov]fl[+ its banks4 ,daub5y's ,guide to ! ,*ur* made a little /ir on its appe>ance1 b x produc$ no f]m5t 9 ! popul> m9d4 ,mant's tracts on baptismal reg5]ation made a m p[]ful impression2 b x v soon subsid$1 & ?+s rema9$ z !y 74 ,b ! ,ox=d tracts h r\s$ ! att5tion ( ,europe4 ,!y are %rewd1 subtile1 elegantly writt5 pap]s1 :i*1 by lay+ hold ( ! imag9ation1 easily beguile ! he>t2 !y are do+ great execution among/ our s5tim5tal half-,popi% ,*ur*m51 & especially among/ silly wom53 writt5 pr(ess$ly 9 def5ce ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 yet1 z ,i once he>d a ,ca?olic prie/#bd say1 no?+ t ev] issu$ f ! press has done s mu* to aid ! triumphs ( ,pop]y4 #bd ,rev4 ,mr4 ,logan1 a prie/ at ,oscott ,college1 ne> ,birm+ham4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i h read mo/ ( ^! tracts1 & ,i am fully conv9c$1 by ! argum5ts & reason+s ( ! writ]s1 t ! high *ur* pr9ciples1 :i* are becom+ s popul> among/ our cl]gy & "s ( ! laity1 _c be d$uc$ f ! ,bible1 :i* conta9s ! religion ( ,prote/ants4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,f ! ,bible1 ,sir6 no2 !y emanate f ! ,pray]-book1 t keepsake :i* ,rome gave to ,prote/antism at ! "t ( ! ,re=mation1 ) ?is inscription writt5 9 hi]oglyphics3--',occupy till ,i come4' ,t book1 ,sir1 is ! cause ( all ! ,pop]y ) :i* our *ur* ab\nds4 ,x is ! de/roy+ angel ( a pure ,prote/ant fai?4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,ay1 ,i h (t5 told y t y 7 too mu* atta*$ to y\r ,pray]-book4 ,x is to _m ,*ur*m5 n only a dome/ic idol1 b ! idol ( _! temple3 & n[ y are suff]+ = y\r idolatr\s atta*m5t to a book :i* ! ,jesuitical _s ( ,rome induc$ y\r ,re=m]s to take into _! wor%ip1 & indorse x z ! guide ( ! fai?ful 9 all future ages4 ,to t book1 :i* y admit to be an au?ority1 ! ,puseyites n[ appeal 9 support & def5ce ( _! ,papal op9ions & cu/oms1 pref]r+ its au?ority to ! au?ority ( ! ,^w ( ! ,"l4 ,!y tell y1 z ! ,papal prie/s tell _! devotees1 t ! ,bible is an ambigu\s book2 t x ought n to be put into circulation1 except ) notes & comm5ts writt5 by "s ( _! own ord]2 t prophets1 & apo/les1 & ,jesus ,*ri/ himself ought n to be tru/$ among/ ! p1 unless "s ,tract>ian pr(essor or prie/ g ) !m to give ! prop] int]pretation to _! equivocal tea*+s2 b ! ,,pray]-,,book1 9 _! e/imation1 is ! liv+ oracle1 ! ,urim & ,?ummim ( a new !ocracy1 :i* utt]s ! tru? ( inspiration 9 unmi/akeable language4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i w5t & he>d ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,f>i%1 :o left 8 curacy a few mon?s ago1 prea* 8 f>ewell s]mon4 ,he knew t ! cl]gyman :o 0 appo9t$ to succe$ him1 0 "o ( ! mo/ rabid ,puseyites t ,ox=d ev] s5t =?4 ,at ! conclusion ( 8 disc\rse he said1 z ne>ly z ,i c recollect1 ',i h prea*$ to y ,*ri/ & him crucifi$2 & ,i h told y aga9 & aga9 t !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among/ m5 :]eby we mu/ be sav$4 ,i h prov$ f ,holy ,writ t salvation is ( grace--free unm]it$ grace ?r\gh fai?--& t n ( y\rselves1 x is ! gift ( ,god3 n ( works1 le/ any man %\ld boa/ 7,eph4 ii4 #i74 ,my successor is a cl]gyman ( a diff]5t s*ool1 & he w1 ,i fe>1 dwell m on ! c]emonies ( our fai? ?an on its doctr9es1 & mo/ likely he w give to ! sacram5ts a prom95cy to :i* y h n be5 accu/om$4 ,b if ! gospel %\ld be exclud$ f ! pulpit1 z ,i fe> x w be1 sorr[ n1 ev5 z o!rs :o h no hope2 y w he> x f ! desk4 ,! great tru?s ( ! ,bible may be p]v]t$ & suppress$1 b no sacrilegi\s h& w d>e to mutilate or )hold our ,pray]-book4 ,?is ev] live?1 & is un*angeable amid/ all ! mutations ( a my/]i\s ,provid5ce4 ,y !n1 bre?r51 w n =get t y are ,*ur*m51 & y w /ill cleave to ! alt> & ! walls ( y\r *ur*2 & wait till ! vision returns1 :i* = a season is ab\t to vani% away4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i h always prote/$ aga9/ advis+ p to att5d _! *ur* :5 ! gospel is bani%$ f ! pulpit1 & = ?is reason3 x is ! gospel ( ,*ri/ :i* is ! p[] ( ,god unto salvation1 & n ! ,pray]-book4 ,& exp]i5ce proves1 t if !re be no m gospel 9 a *ur* ?an :at ! ,pray]-book ann\nces1 ! p %[ no signs ( spiritual life4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?is is div]t+ ! att5tion ( ! p f ! ,^w ( ,god1 to ! compositions ( man--a mo/ dang]\s exp]im5t1 fraught ) great evil4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i ?9k s4 ,:5 we g to ! ,bible1 & take its lessons1 believ+ :at x tea*es u1 we are safe2 b if we admit any o!r book to become our au?oritative tea*]1 !n we are 9 great dang]4 ,9 t case we foll[ a fallible in/ead ( an infallible guide4 ,h5ce orig9ate ! discordant op9ions :i* are n[ di/urb+ ! peace ( our *ur*4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,sir1 ?is is ! root ( ! evil t exi/s & is spread+ among/ u4 ,i c]ta9ly admire mu* ( our ,liturgy1 & ?9k t ! m5 :o drew up "s ( ! pray]s1 ?\gh n inspir$1 9 ! s5se 9 :i* apo/les & prophets 7 inspir$1 yet !y mu/ h be5 greatly assi/$ by ! ,_s ( ! ,"l :5 compos+ !m4 ,b _m p>ts ( ! ,pray]-book are v exceptionable1 ( :i* ,i 0 n consci\s till lately4 ,! fanta/ical exhibition ( ! :ite-rob$ prie/ 9 ! pulpit1 & wax c&les burn+ on ! alt> at mid-day1 or 9 read9ess to be light$1 h l$ me to exam9e ! ,pray]-book m att5tively & m9utely1 & ,i mu/ confess t ! clos] ,i /udy x1 ! l[] x s9ks 9 my e/eem & confid5ce4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i h be5 atta*$ to ! *ur* f my y\?1 & ,i am /ill atta*$ to x4 ,b my atta*m5t is to its excell5cies1 n to its defects4 ,i pref] ,episcopacy to ,presbyt]ianism1 or ,indep5d5cy2 b ! ext]ior =m ( gov]nm5t is a matt] ( little mom5t1 :5 comp>$ ) ! ess5tial pr9ciples ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,=ms may *ange1 z !y h *ang$ be=e1 b ,*ri/ianity itself und]goes no *ange2 ! new & liv+ way ( access to a reconcil$ ,god & ,fa!r 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus1 is ! same ye/]day1 to-day1 & = ev]--"o ,"l1 "o fai?1 "o baptism1 = all ages & all c\ntries4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,if we c\ld h ,episcopacy ?or\ghly reliev$ f ! excresc5ces :i* disfigure & defile x1 & our ,pray]-book ?or\ghly purg$ f all its ,papal sacram5ts & c]emonies1 we !n %\ld h1 9 my op9ion1 ! fai? embodi$ 9 an ext]nal =m ( gov]nm5t & ritual1 z ne> ! p]fection ( ! ,new ,te/am5t z human wisdom c\ld make x4 ,i !n %\ld look on ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& z "o ( ! pure/ *ur*es ( ! ,re=mation3 x !n w\ld be ! temple ( peace & ord]4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 ,sir1 ,i %\ld l to see ?is done2 b alas6 x is :at1 ,i fe>1 ! pres5t temp] ( ! times w\ld n tol]ate--some?+ to be desir$1 r ?an expect$--a utopian calculation--! =lorn hope ( ecclesia/ical re=mation4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,re=m ! ,pray]-book6 ,:y1 ,sir1 to t\* t antique book1 gr[n gray 9 ! s]vice ( ! temple1 & ar\nd :i* !re is su* a clu/]+ ( t5d] & imag9ative associations--to oblit]ate a s+le s5t5ce1 or *ange a s+le cu/om1 or new-%ape a s+le c]emony--w\ld be1 9 ! e/imation ( ! great majority ( ,*ur*m51 a crime z he9\s z t ( ,uzzah1 :o laid hold ( ! ark ( ,god ) unclean h&s2 & w\ld m]it a simil> doom4 ,! proposal to d su* a f\l de$ w\ld di/urb ! peace ( e p>i% )9 ! doma9 ( ,episcopacy2 w\ld raise su* lam5tations z h nev] yet be5 he>d by ! e> ( liv+ humanity2 & compel _m a grave old man1 & _m a /ill grav] old matron1 to g & m\rn ap>t f ! g5]al community ( grief4 ,re=m ! ,pray]-book6 t pure relic ( antiquity6 ,:at wild project next8 ,if y take my ,bible1 ,o1 sp>e me my ,pray]-book6 w\ld be ! exclamation ( _m ( ! *ur*-go+ p ( ,engl&4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i ?9k1 ) y1 ,sir1 t ! curr5t ( national prejudice 9 fav\r ( ! integrity ( ! ,pray]-book is at pres5t too /rong to be resi/$2 & all attempts to effect any ess5tial *ange 9 x w end 9 failure4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x mu/ be revis$ & re=m$ if we are to reta9 our ,prote/antism4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,z ,prote/antism & ! ,pray]-book h liv$ toge!r 9 love = s _m c5turies1 :y n p]mit !m to live on to ! end8 especially z ?is close alliance has _h bo? ! sanction & ! support ( ! mo/ di/+ui%$ ( ! evangelical cl]gy4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,because ! ,pray]-book is n[ putt+ =? t inh]5t ,papal p[] :i* long lay dormant & unsuspect$2 & is do+ ?is1 n to aid ! spiritual triumphs ( ! glori\s gospel ( ,*ri/1 b to sap ! f\ndation ( our ,prote/ant fai?2 & ?us prep>e ! p to hail ! return ( ! ,papacy among/ u4 ,x is1 if ,i may be all[$ ! use ( su* a figure1 ! decoy duck ( ,pop]y1 :i* we h be5 c>efully pres]v+ 9 ! ark ( our fai?1 mi/ak+ x = ! g5tle dove4 ,dr4 ,pusey1 9 8 lett] to ! ,bi%op ( ,london1 says3 ',x is m ?an idle to talk1 z "s h done1 ( putt+ d[n ,tract>ianism 9 ord] to *eck secession to ,rome4 ,su* might drive hundr$s f ! *ur* = t5s2 b :ile t preci\s jewel1 ! ,pray]-book1 rema9s1 !y _c de/roy or weak5 ,tract>ianism4 ,tract>ianism 0 entirely ! bir? ( ! ,engli% ,*ur*4 ,its life mu/ be consi/5t ) ! =mul>ies ) :i* x is embodi$4' ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,b !re is c]ta9ly a *ange com+ ov] ! public m9d respect+ ! ,pray]-book4 ,"s v /an* ,*ur*m5 are = driv+ x out ( our *ur*1 z ! buy]s & sell]s 7 driv5 out ( ! temple2 b mo/ are = purg+ x f its ,papal defilem5ts & sacram5ts4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,i am aw>e t !re is a slight movem5t among/ a c]ta9 ord] ( ,*ur*m5 9 fav\r ( a revision ( y\r ,pray]-book1 t x may be br\ght into a m p]fect agreem5t ) ! purity ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?2 b h[ is x t s few ( ! evangelical cl]gy take "p 9 ! pres5t /ruggle8 ,!y seem1 s ,i judge f _! inaction1 z will+ to let ?is /ronghold ( ,pop]y rema9 unscal$1 z _! ,tract>ian oppon5ts4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,two reasons1 ,i ?9k1 may be assign$ = _! inaction1 ?\gh1 9 my op9ion1 !y are n v logical or p[]ful4 ,!y love peace & quietness1 & ?is re/ra9s !m f tak+ any active "p 9 ! conte/2 &1 9 addition to ?is1 !y are some:at appreh5sive t if ! secul> p[]s int]f]e1 !y may decree a rejection ( ! old ,pray]-book1 & ! con/ruction ( a new "o4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i w\ld n give my sanction to su* a decree4 ,no1 ,sir1 we w reta9 our ,pray]-book1 b h x submitt$ to a v sev]e purify+ process4 ,!re mu/ n be1 z at ! ,re=mation1 an attempt made to please bo? ,papi/s & ,prote/ants2 x mu/ be made ?or\ghly ,prote/ant1 z x is design$ = u2 & h5ce !re mu/ be a ?or\gh purg+ out ( ! old leav5 ( ,pop]y1 & no?+ reta9$ b :at is 9 exact h>mony ) ! ,new ,te/am5t records4 ,no rite1 no c]emony1 no in/itution1 no ecclesia/ical law or regulation :i* does n orig9ate 9 ,div9e appo9tm5t4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,if ?is c\ld be accompli%$1 & we c\ld h a ,pray]-book ^: articles & c]emonial rites & in/itutes w\ld exactly h>monize1 z !y ought to d1 ) ! integrity & ! purity ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 !n ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& w\ld become a great moral & spiritual p[] among/ u1 ju/ly entitl$ to ! admiration & ! homage ( ! ,briti% p1 ^: sympa?ies & affections w\ld rally s closely ar\nd h]1 t %e ne$ n /& 9 awe ( ! ari/ocracy ( ,pop]y1 nor be jeal\s ( ! democracy ( ,diss5t1 nor *]i% ! slighte/ misgiv+s1 :5 assail$ by any class ( infidels4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,i %\ld v mu* l to see su* a pray]-book sub/itut$ = ! half-,papal & half-,prote/ant "o :i* y n[ h2 & if1 ,sir1 address+ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 y 7 nom9at$ on a commission appo9t$ to revise x1 :at suppressions & alt]ations w\ld y propose8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i w\ld beg9 ) ! ,cate*ism4 ,,! ,,cate*ism4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,a cate*ism %\ld be a dige/ ( ! entire !ory ( ,div9e tru?1 arrang$ 9 logical & sy/ematic ord]1 e "p %\ld be /at$ 9 su* def9ite & pla9 t]ms z to be easily und]/ood1 especially by ! "y4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b our ,cate*ism does n answ] ?is description4 ,x conta9s no correct dige/ ( biblical tru?1 nor is !re any ord]2 x is defective on "s po9ts1 & on o!rs x is errone\s--m 9 h>mony ) ,papal ?an ) ,prote/ant belief4 ,x beg9s by advanc+1 9 a categorical =m1 a delusive & a mo/ fatal error1 :i*1 z a necess>y sequ5ce1 is made to run ?r\gh all ! prom95t c]emonies ( our *ur*1 plac+ ! ,tract>ians on ! vantage gr\nd1 :o claim ! hon\r ( be+ m fai?ful expositors ( our national cre$ ?an _! evangelical oppon5ts4 ,9 reply to ! "q ab\t :o gave ! cate*um5 8 "n1 he is taught to say1 ',my godfa!rs & godmo!rs 9 my baptism1 :]e9 ,i 0 made a memb] ( ,*ri/1 ! *ild ( ,god1 & an inh]itor ( ! k+dom ( heav54' ,mr4 ,lewell94--,^! ecclesia/ical (ficials c put 9 no claim to a ,div9e orig9 or sanction2 !re is no allusion to godfa!rs or godmo!rs 9 ! ,bible2 !y are an importation f ,rome2 & ,i ?9k x w be m to y\r hon\r to s5d !m back1 ?an reta9 !m 9 y\r s]vice4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,:at foll[s is equally1 if n m objectionable3--',"q4--,:at did y\r godfa!rs & godmo!rs !n = y8 ,answ]4--,!y did promise & v[ ?ree ?+s 9 my "n4 ,fir/1 t ,i %\ld r5\nce ! devil & all 8 works1 ! pomp & vanity ( ?is wick$ _w1 & all ! s9ful lu/s ( ! fle%4 ,secondly1 t ,i %\ld believe all ! articles ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,& ?irdly1 t ,i %\ld keep ,god's holy w & comm&m5ts1 & walk 9 ! same all ! days ( my life4' ,?us ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& initiates ! ris+ g5]ation into ! belief ( positive & dang]\s error2#be sub/itutes absolute falsehood = ,scripture tru?1 z no su* moral wond]s#bf are p]=m$ :5 ! rite ( baptism is adm9i/]$4 #be ,see page #cbj4 #bf ,! writ] ( ?is article1 9 ! ye> #ahdc1 met a physician 9 ,ba?1 & 9 ! same ye> he met a solicitor 9 ,banbury1 :o = _m ye>s rank$ z memb]s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&2 b on exam9+ ! baptismal s]vice 9 conjunction ) ?is "p ( ! ,cate*ism1 !y felt su* a /rong repugnance aga9/ hav+ _! *ildr5 baptiz$ accord+ to ! prescrib$ =mula1 t !y bo? pref]r$ becom+ ,diss5t]s1 r ?an give _! sanction to :at !y consci5ti\sly believ$ to be a s9ful1 because antiscriptural c]emony1 m fit = a ,papal ?an a ,prote/ant *ur*4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,h[ any intellig5t ,prote/ant1 ) ! fe> ( ,god be=e 8 eyes1 c consci5ti\sly take ^u himself su* a v[1 t a *ild1 :o is born 9 s9 & %ap5 9 iniquity1 %all r5\nce all ! s9ful lu/s ( ! fle%1 & walk 9 ,god's comm&m5ts all ! days ( 8 life1 is to me inexplicable1 unless he looks ^u ! c]emony ( baptism z a m]e f>ce1 & 8 v[ an idle1 unmean+ utt]ance4 ,h[ev]1 "o ?+ is c]ta92 !y f9d x m easy to make ! v[ ?an to keep x2 z ! *ildr5 ( ! *ur* turn out z gay1 & dissipat$1 & sceptical1 z ^? :o nev] _h su* a v[ made 9 _! behalf4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i c (f] no argum5ts 9 def5ce ( ! appo9tm5t ( godfa!rs & godmo!rs2 !y c]ta9ly h no ,new ,te/am5t orig9 or sanction4 ,& if ,i 7 left to my own *oice1 ,i w\ld r =ego adm9i/]+ ! rite ( baptism to infants1 ?an ,i w\ld tol]ate su* v[s1 :5 ^? :o make !m1 & ^? :o he> !m made1 v well "k t !y h no p[] to r$eem !m4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,z no human be+ c p]suade or co]ce ano!r to d ^! de$s ( r5unciation & submission1 we mu/ look ^u ! :ole c]emony z a purely ,papal inv5tion1 admitt$ mo/ c5surably )9 ! pale ( our *ur*1 & incorporat$ ) h] sy/em ( c]emonial discipl9e & ord]4 ,h5ce ,i presume1 ,sir1 y w\ld v will+ly h ^! p>ts ( our ,cate*ism expung$8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,inde$1 ,sir1 ,i %\ld1 & s w\ld my evangelical bre?r54 ,x is a sad evil :i* we groan "u4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,! ,tract>ian cl]gy1 9 common ) ! ,papal prie/s1 are resolute 9 _! adh]5ce to ?is baptismal c]emony & its cate*etical adjuncts2 & !y d5\nce _! evangelical oppon5ts z unfit to (ficiate 9 ! *ur*1 because !y impea* h] au?ority to orig9ate ecclesia/ical c]emonies :i* h no sanction f ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,f ^! data ,i draw ! foll[+ conclusion3--! evangelical cl]gy are ! mo/ consi/5t scripturali/s1 b ! ,tract>ian are ! mo/ consi/5t ,*ur*m52 & :ile ! =m] d homage to ,div9e au?ority1 ! latt] pref] r5d]+ allegiance to human4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y\r conclusion1 ,sir1 is j2 b x is a mo/ mortify+ "o1 & ,i ?9k we %\ld d all 9 our p[] to get a ,cate*ism m 9 h>mony ) ! ,new ,te/am5t & ! ,prote/ant fai?4 ,,! ,,confirmation ,,s]vice4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,x is ma9ta9$ by _m1 t ! rite ( confirmation :i* is adm9i/]$ by our bi%ops is a cont9uation ( apo/olic practice1 record$ 9 ! ,acts2 b ,i pref] ! judgm5t :i* our own di/+ui%$ comm5tator1 ! ,rev4 ,t4 ,scott1 has giv5 on ?is subject3--',! rite ( confirmation1 z practis$ by _m ,*ri/ian *ur*es1 has (t5 be51 & /ill is1 spok5 ( z a cont9uation ( ! apo/olical imposition ( h&s = ! confirmation ( new conv]ts1 by ! ,holy ,_s ?us giv5 to !m4 ,b x is f> f evid5t t ?is 0 done univ]sally by ! apo/les1 or by ^? :o imm$iately succe$$ !m4 ,z1 h[ev]1 miracul\s p[]s1 r ?an sanctify+ grace1 7 ?us conf]r$1 unless miracul\s p[]s 7 n[ connect$ ) t rite1 ! p>allel mu/ :olly fail4#bg ,h[ f> some?+ ( ?is k9d1 prop]ly regulat$ & conduct$1 may be r5d]$ subs]vi5t to ! edification ( "y p]sons desc5d$ f pi\s p>5ts1 & baptiz$ :5 infants1 is ano!r "q2 b to advance ?is obs]vance into a sacram5t1 & ev5 above a sacram5t 7z x c]ta9ly is advanc$ :5 ! ,holy ,_s is suppos$ to be conf]r$ by imposition ( h&s1 & by us+ words 9 pray] l ^? ( ,pet] & ( ,john71 puts ! subject 9 a v diff]5t light4 ,d\btless x 0 at fir/ ?us magnifi$ 9 ord] to exalt ! ,episcopal ord]1 to :om ! adm9i/ration ( x 0 conf9$1 z if !y 7 intru/$ ) apo/olic au?ority2 b z miracles are out ( ! "q1 s to foll[ ! apo/les 9 fai?1 humility1 dilig5ce 9 prea*+ 9 season & out ( season1 9 piety1 & self-d5ial1 is ! only scriptural mode ( magnify+ ei!r ! ,episcopal or ! cl]ical (fice4 ,assur$ly z ?is matt] 7namely1 ! confirmation s]vice7 is v (t5 conduct$1 x mu/ be all[$ to be an evil2 & x ought ei!r to be att5d$ to 9 ano!r mann]1 or n at all4' ,*ange x1 or aboli% x4 #bg ,aft] ! intellig5t read] has c>efully exam9$ ! foll[+ ref]5ces--,acts viii4 #e-ae2 xix4 #a-f--!n let him look at a ,puseyite confirmation1 & ,i ?9k ! contra/ _c fail to /rike 8 att5tion4 ,we h se5 :at took place 9 ! days ( ! apo/les1 let u next see :at takes place at a ,puseyite confirmation4 ,! unconsci\s infants ( a nation are baptiz$2 by su* baptism !y are pr(ess$ly reg5]at$2 !y are made *ildr5 ( ,god1 heirs ( ! k+dom ( heav54 ,at ?is ord9ance !re are godfa!rs & godmo!rs und]tak+ solemn responsibilities2 ^! p>ties are requir$ to be pres5t to witness ! confirmation1 & are taught to reg>d x z a loos5+ ( !m f _! sacr$ bonds4 ,n[1 we ask ! ,episcopal expositors to tell u :]e we are to look = godfa!rs or godmo!rs at ! baptisms m5tion$ 9 ! ,acts8 ,:]e is ! doctr9e ( ! reg5]ation ( baptiz$ infants 9 ! ,acts8 ,:]e is ! doctr9e ( a ,div9e life begun 9 baptism & p]fect$ 9 confirmation8 ,:at are ! pro(s ( su* reg5]ation z a qualification = confirmation8 ,! only qualification prescrib$ by ! ,book ( ,common ,pray] = confirmation by ! bi%op1 is ability to repeat ! ,cre$1 ! ,"l's ,pray]1 ! ,t5 ,comm&m5ts1 & ! ,cate*ism4 ,( rep5tance t[>ds ,god & fai? t[>ds ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ !re is n a ^w4 ,"h1 !n1 we h a g5]ation ( "y p]sons on :om ,episcopal h&s are laid1 & :o are taught to believe t1 9 consequ5ce ( ?is act1 !y h receiv$ an influx ( spiritual grace1 implant+ new1 & invigorat+ old spiritual pr9ciples1 & rais+ !m at once to ! /ature ( ,*ri/ian manhood4 ,0 !re ev] su* delusion6 ,h[ long w m5 ( s5se 9 ! ,e/abli%$ ,*ur* endure x6--,dr4 ,campbell4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i met ! o!r day1 9 my casual read+1 ) an hone/ confession f a lead+ ,tract>ian3 ',x is true1 ! actual ^w confirmation does n occur 9 ! ,bible 9 t s5se 9 :i* we are n[ us+ x1' :i* is a pla9 admission t ! rite1 z adm9i/]$ by our bi%ops1 diff]s f t act ( confirmation :i* ! apo/les p]=m$4 ,!y confirm$ believ]s :o 7 memb]s ( ! *ur*2 t is1 /r5g!n$ _! fai?1 by r5ew$ evid5ces ( its ,div9e orig91 urg+ !m at ! same "t to cont9ue 9 x1 not)/&+ ! p]secutions !y might be expos$ to1 & on "s occasions !y conf]r$ ! miracul\s gifts ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 b our mod]n bi%ops adm9i/] ! c]emony to "y p :o make no decid$ pr(ession ( p]sonal piety1 & ! obs]vance ( ?is c]emony1 & n _! piety1 is ! ecclesia/ical qualification = memb]%ip ) ! *ur* ov] :i* _! jurisdiction ext5ds4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x appe>s to me1 aft] a close inve/igation ( ! subject1 t confirmation1 z adm9i/]$ by our bi%ops1 is bas$ on ! fatal error ( baptismal reg5]ation1 & is a necess>y sequ5ce to x4 ,two objects are accompli%$ by x4 ,9 ! fir/ place1 x is a release to godfa!rs & godmo!rs f ! heavy responsibilities !y took ^u !mselves1 :5 !y gave ! v[ at ! baptismal font t _! god*ild %\ld r5\nce all ! s9ful lu/s ( ! fle%1 c42 &1 9 ! second place1 ! confirm$ p]son becomes legally entitl$ to all ! privileges & immunities :i* ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& gu>antees to h] memb]s2 &1 at ! same "t1 'confirms & p]fects1' z ,dr4 ,hook says1 't :i* ! grace ( ,god's mo/ ,holy ,_s has already begun 9 baptism4' ,h5ce ! pray] :i* ! bi%op (f]s up be=e he adm9i/]s ! rite1 is 9 exact agreem5t ) ?is /atem5t3--',almighty & ev]la/+ ,god1 :o ha/ v\*saf$ to reg5]ate ^! ?y s]vants by wat] & ! ,holy ,gho/1 & ha/ giv5 unto !m ! =giv5ess ( all _! s9s1 /r5g!n !m1 we besee* !e1 ,o ,"l1 ) ! ,holy ,gho/ ! ,com=t]1 & daily increase 9 !m ?y manifold gifts ( grace2 ! _s ( wisdom & und]/&+2 ! _s ( c\nsel & gho/ly /r5g?2 ! _s ( k & true godl9ess2 & fill !m1 ,o ,"l1 ) ! _s ( ?y holy fe>1 n[ & = ev]4 ,am54' ,aft] ?is pray]1 !n1 foll[s ! effective act ( confirmation2 ! bi%op lays 8 h& on ! head ( e "o kneel+ be=e him1 repeat+ a %ort pray]2 & x is by ?is imposition ( h&s & pray] t ! grace is convey$ :i* n\ri%es & /r5g!ns ! inn] spiritual life1 :i* 0 infus$ at ! baptismal font2 or1 to quote :at ,dr4 ,hook says1 'x is to p]fect t :i* ! grace ( ,god's mo/ ,holy ,_s has already begun 9 baptism4' ,mr4 ,lewell94--,?is c]ta9ly is a v +5i\s arrangem5t1 to %[ out to public notice ! importance ( a duly au?oriz$ prie/hood1 on ^: (ficial actions ! spiritual life & safety ( ,*ur*m5 & _! *ildr5 are made to dep5d2 b x is +5uity at ! exp5se ( tru? & common s5se4 ,9 ! pray] :i* prec$es ! c]emony ( confirmation1 ! bi%op ass]ts :at is n true--*ildr5 are n reg5]at$ at ! font ( baptism2 & yet x is ass]t$ t !y are4 ,he does n pray t ,god w\ld be pleas$ to =give !m _! s9s2 he m]ely tells ,god t he has done x2 & ?us !y are confirm$ 9 ! belief ( a mo/ fatal delusion--a positive falsehood4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4-,unque/ionably2 e p]son :o is confirm$1 if he h any fai? 9 ! integrity ( ! bi%op1 :5 engag$ 9 ?is act ( public devotion1 mu/ believe two ?+s2 inde$1 he is compell$ to believe !m1 unless he impea*es ! piety ( ! bi%op2 he mu/ believe t he is reg5]at$1 & consequ5tly ne$s no spiritual *ange ( he>t & m9d2 & he mu/ believe t all 8 pa/ s9s are =giv51 :i* r5d]s x unnecess>y = him to pray = m]cy on acc\nt ( any bygone acts ( del9qu5cy or--impiety4 ,:at a delusion6--a fatal delusion6 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,t no su* moral effects result f ?is act ( confirmation1 is v pa9fully demon/rat$ by ! sc5es :i* (t5 foll[ its p]=mance4 ,i w5t "s "t s9ce1 at ! reque/ ( a fri5d :o1 l myself1 /ill cleaves to ! *ur*1 :ile he loa!s _m ( h] ,papal c]emonies1 to witness a confirmation1 & :at imm$iately foll[$4 ,"s on leav+ ! *ur* appe>$ to be s]i\sly impress$2 b ! majority 7 z mir?ful z if return+ f a fair2 _m resort$ to ! public-h\ses1 & 9 ! ev5+ !y 7 se5 reel+ home 9 a /ate ( intoxication2 & ,i aft]w>ds he>d ( "s :o fell into gross] crimes4#bh #bh ,! writ] ( ?is pap] once he>d a "y man say1 :5 reel+ out ( a public-h\se1 ,well1 z ,i h ! old score wip$ away to-day by ! bi%op himself1 ,i c af=d to run up ano!r %ort "o4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,!re is no d5y+ ! fact1 t :at (t5 foll[s a confirmation s]vice is mo/ revolt+ to ,*ri/ian feel+2 t5d+ to br+ its adm9i/ration into popul> disrepute4 ,h5ce1 ,i c subscribe to ! tru? ( a /atem5t1 & an accompany+ op9ion1 giv5 by a cl]gyman ( high di/9ction1 9 8 reply to "s (ficial int]rogations4 ',i d n pret5d to "k1' he says1 ':at may h be5 ! effect ( confirmation 9 =m] times1 b ,i h witness$ en\gh 9 our day to make me wi% to see x aboli%$4 ,9 "s p]sons x creates a sup]/iti\s tru/ 9 ! efficacy ( ! m]e c]emony2 to o!rs x is a gr& fe/ival1 a "t to see & be se52 & too frequ5tly end+ 9 folly1 drunk5ness1 & e k9d ( vice4 ,i h he>d m ?an "o reclaim$ drunk>d1 9 giv+ an acc\nt ( himself1 date 8 fir/ act ( intemp]ance1 or fir/ intoxication1 to ! day ( 8 confirmation2 & on ^! acc\nts x is1 to _m1 a subject ( ridicule & contempt1 br++ discr$it ^u our holy religion4444 ,= m ?an t5 ye>s my own desire has be51 t 9 any measure ( *ur* re=m t may be adopt$1 ! c]emony ( confirmation may be entirely left out4' ,,! ,,ord9ation ,,s]vice4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i 0 n aw>e1 till v rec5tly1 t ! ord9ation s]vice is s v objectionable 9 _m ( its p>ts1 especially to any "o :o is jeal\s ( ! ,div9e hon\r4 ,:5 a p]son pres5ts himself to be admitt$ to ! ord] ( prie/hood 9 our *ur* 7& x matt]s n :e!r he be a gay man ( fa%ion or a dev\t s]vant ( ,god71 aft] reply+ to c]ta9 que/ions propos$ to him1 & giv+ c]ta9 assurances1 he is !n requir$ to kneel 9 ! pres5ce ( ! bi%op1 :o ?us speaks 9 a tone ( au?ority1 z ?\gh he _h all p[] 9 heav5 & on e>?3--',receive ! ,holy ,gho/ = ! (fice & "w ( a prie/ 9 ! *ur* ( ,god1 n[ committ$ unto !e by ! imposition ( our h&s2 ^: s9s ?\ do/ =give1 !y are =giv51 & ^: s9s ?\ do/ reta91 !y are reta9$4 ,& be ?\ a fai?ful disp5s] ( ! ,^w ( ,god & 8 holy sacram5ts1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4 ,am54' ,does x n sav\r ( blasphemy to conc$e to any man an au?ority to =give s9s8 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,i ?9k x does1 ,sir1 & v /rongly4 ,& are y aw>e t ! prie/s ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& are inve/$ ) a mu* high] degree ( au?ority 9 ?is matt] ?an any ( ! prie/hood ( ! ,papal ,*ur* ( ,rome8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,n ) a high] degree ( au?ority6 ,t ,i ?9k is impossible4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,inde$1 ,sir1 !y are4 ,_! delegat$ p[] is made absolute1 & x is unlimit$2 b ! p[] ( ! ,papal prie/hood is plac$ "u v /r+5t re/rictions4 ,?us1 :5 ! ,papal prie/ puts into requisition ! ex]cise ( 8 gho/ly p[]1 9 ! remission ( ! s9s ( ! dy+ ,ca?olic1 ! bye-laws ( 8 *ur* make a di/9ction1 & = v lucrative reasons1 betwe5 v5ial & mortal s9s2 he is au?oriz$ to remit v5ial s9s1 b he is p[]less to remit mortal s92 & h5ce 8 =m ( absolution runs z foll[s3 ',& by virtue ( au?ority committ$ unto me1 ,i absolve !e f ?y s9s1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ! ,son1 & ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,! ,episcopal ,prote/ants' =m ( absolution runs ?us3 ',& by ,8 au?ority1 committ$ unto me1 ,i absolve !e f all ?y s9s1 9 ! "n ( ! ,fa!r1 & ( ! ,son1 & ( ! ,holy ,gho/4' ,! ,papal prie/ remits "s s9s2 ! ,prote/ant prie/ absolves f all s9s2 ! ,roman ,ca?olic1 aft] 8 prie/ has absolv$ him1 has to g & live = a season amid/ purgatorial fires2 b z ,prote/antism has no purgatory1 h] devotee passes at once1 accord+ to ?is ,episcopal leg5d1 into ! k+dom ( heav51 aft] h] prie/ has ex]cis$ 8 absolv+ p[]4 ,! prie/1 !n1 accord+ to ?is absolution c]emony1 saves f hell1 & gives a passport to heav51 by virtue ( ! delegat$ au?ority he receiv$ f ! bi%op :o orda9$ him4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,?is1 c]ta9ly1 is a too gl>+ usurpation ( ! ,div9e pr]ogative ( m]cy on ! "p ( ! prie/hood1 to be tol]at$1 especially by u ,prote/ants4 ,away ) x f our ,pray]-book1 & s5d x back to ,papal ,rome1 f :5ce x came4 ,x is bo? a s9 & a disgrace to a ,prote/ant community to tol]ate among/ !m su* a close con=mity to ! blasphem\s usurpations ( ! ,papal ,*ur*4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i ?\ght b little ab\t x :5 ,i 0 orda9$1 b ,i h ?\ght mu* s9ce1 & ,i mu/ admit t x is mo/ objectionable1 s mu* s t ,i h made up my m9d nev] to att5d ano!r ord9ation s]vice4 ,! bi%op assumes & pr(esses to convey a p[] :i* does n belong to man1 & ) :i* man ought nev] to be intru/$4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,to inve/ a man ) su* p[] has a mo/ dang]\s & s]vile t5d5cy4 ,if a prie/ really believes1 z _m ( !m d1 bo? ,papal & ,prote/ant1 t he is actually end[$ ) ! au?ority :i* ! bi%op pr(esses to delegate to him at 8 ord9ation1 mu/ he n look ^u himself z a great be+1 entitl$ to great homage1 hav+ a dispos+ p[] ov] ! f9al de/9y ( ! human _s8 w he n move ab\t among/ 8 p>i%ion]s z a demi-god 9 ! human =m8--:om he wills1 he p>dons & saves1 & :om he wills1 he all[s to p]i%4 ,& if he makes ! p believe ?is1 z ! cl]gy are n[ attempt+ to d1 w !y n /& m 9 awe ( him1 :om !y see & he>1 ?an !y d ( ,god1 :o is invisible8 ,,! ,,burial ,,s]vice4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i ?9k "s p>ts ( ?is s]vice require revision1 ?\gh1 z a :ole1 ,i r l x4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,z a s]vice to be read at ! int]m5t ( a dev\t man1 a believ] 9 ,jesus ,*ri/1 x is v appropriate2 b x mu/ be a v pa9ful infliction on a truly pi\s & consci5ti\s cl]gyman1 to read ! s]vice at ! int]m5t ( a v wick$ p]son4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,yes1 ,sir1 x is inde$2 & ,i make x a rule to v>y ! =ms ( expression :5 ,i h su* an (fice to p]=m on su* an occasion4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,sir1 ,i am aw>e y d2 & ?\gh x is1 ,i believe1 a trespass on ! sanctity ( canon law1 yet ,i ?9k no consci5ti\s p]son w blame y4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,on "o occasion1 "s ye>s s9ce1 :5 ,i made ?is v>iation1 a compla9t 0 lodg$ aga9/ me by ! relatives ( ! deceas$ = s do+4 ,! bi%op s5t = me2 & :5 ,i told him t ! deceas$ 0 a v impure man1 an av[$ sceptic1 & "o :o di$ 9 ! act ( s9n+ aga9/ ,god1 8 lord%ip said1 ',i d n wond] at y\r scruples4 ,i _c blame y4' ,! s]vice is (t5 mo/ pa9fully try+ to a consci5ti\s cl]gyman1 n only on 8 own acc\nt1 b on acc\nt ( ! wrong impressions x (t5 makes on ^? :o att5d at ! fun]al4 ,we "k t la/ impressions1 l fir/ impressions1 are (t5 v p[]ful2 !y l+] long on ! he>t & on ! imag9ation2 & h5ce1 :5 ! survivors ( a wick$ man he> a cl]gyman ?ank+ ,god = tak+ ! s\l ( ! dep>t$ "o to himself1 !y v naturally )draw f ! sc5e ( dea?1 "u a firm belief t1 h[ev] pr(ligate he may h be5 9 8 life1 & h[ev] agoniz+ 8 dy+ m5tal pangs1 he is j z well (f 9 ! et]nal _w z he w\ld be if he _h liv$ a religi\s or virtu\s life4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,x appe>s1 f ! tone & /yle ( y\r ,pray]-book1 t ! p]sons1 :5 receiv+ ! my/]i\s efficacy ( y\r sacram5ts1 are j z passive1 9 "o s5se1 z a piece ( m>ble is "u ! *isel ( ! sculptor4 ,!y /& /ill1 z ! block ( m>ble /&s /ill1 do+ no?+2 !y may be doz+4 ,! cl]gy1 l ! sculptor1 d all t is to be done1 & ! sacram5ts !y adm9i/] are to take effect on ^! passive be+s by virtue ( _! inh]5t p[]1 :5 prop]ly adm9i/]$ by a bi%op1 or a prie/ :o has receiv$ ,episcopal ord9ation f a bi%op1 :o is 9 ! regul> l9e ( succession f ! apo/les4 ,n[ ?is ,tract>ian !ory is 9 direct contradiction to ! ,^w ( ,god1 :i* makes x obligatory on e s9n] to "w out 8 own salvation ) fe> & trembl+2 to believe & to tru/ 9 ,*ri/ t he may be sav$2 to receive ! tru? 9 ! love ( x1 :i* is to effect 8 spiritual fre$om2 to yield himself to ,god z made alive f ! dead2 to purify himself1 & to walk 9 newness ( life2 & ev5 ! fir/ great action ( ,div9e grace1 9 8 r5ewal & r5ovation1 is mak+ him will+ to d :at is ess5tial = 8 pres5t happ9ess & safety1 & 8 f9al salvation4 ,?us1 accord+ to ! ,scripture !ory1 ! sacram5ts h no self-act+ p[]1 nor h ! ag5ts :o adm9i/] !m any self-suffici5t p[]2 ! reg5]at+ & sanctify+ p[] is 9 ! ,"l alone1 & to him1 & him alone1 is a s9n] indebt$ = 8 salvation1 :i* is an act ( sov]eign & unm]it$ grace4 ,see ,ephes4 ii4 #h1 #i1 #aj4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i deeply regret t we h 9 our ,pray]-book s _m objectionable s]vices & c]emonies1 & m especially z !y br+ u into s close a con=mity ) ! ,papal ,*ur* ( ,rome4 ,any imp>tial p]son1 :o looks at ! two *ur*es ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ^! prom95t s]vices & c]emonies1 w\ld pron\nce u tw9 si/]s1 or ours a daught] be>+ a v /rong resemblance to h] "m2 & x is only by turn+ to our articles t we c po9t out any ess5tial diff]5ce betwe5 !m4 ,our articles are ,prote/ant & scriptural2 our c]emonies are d]iv$ f ! ,papacy1 & are antiscriptural4 ,h5ce we acc\nt = ! exi/5ce ( ! two ord]s ( cl]gy :o (ficiate at our alt>s--! evangelical & ! ,tract>ian4 ,we are a k+dom divid$ aga9/ itself1 & :at ! f9al issue ( ! conte/ w be no human =esight c decide4 ,y are = re=m+ ! ,pray]-book by expung+ t :i* sav\rs s /rongly ( ! ,papacy2 & if ?is c\ld be done1 !n ,tract>ianism w\ld disappe> f among/ u1 & we %\ld hold ! unity ( ! fai? 9 ! bonds ( peace4 ,b :o w und]take ?is h]culean lab\r8 ,w our cl]gy8 ,!y h no p[]1 ev5 if !y _h an incl9ation4 ,w our bi%ops8 ,no4 ,!y h ga9$ ! prize1 & are cont5t$2 !y live 9 afflu5ce & 9 ease1 & c>e b little ab\t ! /rife & cont5tions :i* prevail among/ _! subord9ates1 ) :om !y hold b a v =mal & di/ant int]c\rse4 ,! laity1 at lea/ ! m enlight5$1 & ! pi\s1 ,i "k1 are re/less = a *ange2 b ,i see n h[ any *ange c be effect$ unless !re be a break+ up ( ! ,e/abli%m5t1 = x to und]go a remodell+2 & if su* a great crisis z ?is %\ld come1 !re is no conjectur+1 f ! pres5t aspect ( ! times1 :e!r ! ,pray]-book w\ld receive a m scriptural or a m ,papal ca/ & complexion4 ,we ought n to =get t x is ! civil p[] :i* appo9ts our bi%ops1 sits 9 judgm5t on ! conflict+ op9ions :i* divide ! cl]gy1 & rules ! de/9y ( our *ur*2 & we "k1 f v pa9ful exp]i5ce1 t ! civil p[]1 :e!r embodi$ 9 a ,:ig or a ,tory adm9i/ration1 has uni=mly ev9c$ a /rong] lik+ = c]emonial pomp & display1 ?an = ! beautiful simplicity ( ! *ur* ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,h5ce1 ,i believe t re=mation is hopeless1 z ,cs> disda9s to admit ! supremacy ( ,jesus ( ,naz>e?4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,t1 ,sir1 is my decid$ op9ion4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i am n sangu9e 9 my hopes4 ,! buy]s & sell]s are aga9 9 ! temple1 b ! ,son ( ,god is n n[ 9 ! =m ( ! ,son ( man1 or !y w\ld soon be driv5 out4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!n1 ,sir1 ,tract>ianism w spread m widely & rapidly among/ u1 & if an op5 & a positive junction be n =m$ betwe5 ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& & ! ,*ur* ( ,rome1 !re w be a tacit "o2 & ! reign ( ecclesia/ical delusion & despotism w be e/abli%$ 9 ,brita92 & ! ,engli%1 l ! ,iri% & ! ,italians1 w be1 at lea/ to a c]ta9 ext5t1 a prie/-ridd5 p4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,y %\ld all d z ,i h done1 & !n y may brea! freely & )\t fe>1 & laugh to scorn all attempts1 op5 or insidi\s1 to beguile y to ,rome4 ,our pr9ciples r5d] u invuln]able2 y\rs1 con/itute y\r dang]4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,mr4 ,lewell9 means we %\ld all turn ,diss5t]s1 & ackn[l$ge no legislative dictation or au?ority 9 matt]s ( religion b t ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,y h (t5 ralli$ me on my ,diss5t+ pr9ciples1 b ! "t is fa/ com+ :5 ! problem w be solv$1 t diss5t f human au?ority 9 matt]s ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? is ! only inv9cible b>ri] aga9/ ! encroa*m5ts ( ! ,papal p[]4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i h no desire to =sake ! *ur* ( my fa!rs--! *ur* ( my e>ly & long-*]i%$ v5]ation & atta*m5t--b ,i w n rema9 9 h] communion if %e =m an alliance ) ,papal ,rome1 or become semi-,papal h]self4 ,no6 ,i am a ,prote/ant ,*ri/ian1 :i* is ano!r designation = a ,bible ,*ri/ian2 ! ,bible is my infallible rule1 :i* =bids absolute yield+ & subs]vi5cy to any human au?ority2 & if ,prote/antism be driv5 f ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 or if %e gives t submission to prie/ly dictation :i* %\ld be giv5 exclusively to ! ,^w ( ! ,"l1 ,i w imm$iately leave h]1 z ,i w\ld leave my own mansion if ,i felt its f\ndation giv+ way1 pref]r+ ! woodside cottage z m safe1 ?\gh less elegant & impos+4 ,,"r ,,at ,,la/4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 said ! v5]able ,mr4 ,+leby to ,mr4 ,roscoe1 y 7 gratifi$ by y\r late visit to y\r bro!r1 n[1 ,i tru/1 y\r son 9 ! fai?8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i 0 m ?an gratifi$2 ,i 0 bo? a/oni%$ & delight$4 ,!re is a m>vell\s *ange 9 him1 9 8 _s & habits1 z well z 9 8 !ological op9ions & /yle ( prea*+4 ,he /&s 9 ! c5tre ( a l>ge circle ( 8 cl]ical bre?r51 a liv+ monum5t to ! hon\r ( ! enlight5+ & r5ew+ grace ( ,god4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,all su* *anges are bo? m>vell\s & natural4 ,! unr5ew$ "p ( ! community1 bo? ! cl]gy & ! laity1 look at !m ) "s degree ( amazem5t1 reg>d+ !m z /range & my/ical ph5om5a2 b we "k t !y are ! moral workman%ip ( ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,!y are also liv+ evid5ces ( ! ,div9e orig9 ( ,*ri/ianity1 be>+ ! same relation to x n[1 z ! miracles ( heal+ did on its fir/ promulgation4 ,_! production requires a p[] :i* is extra-human2 b1 not)/&+ ?is self-evid5t fact1 diff]5t p]sons w attribute !m to v diff]5t causes1 z !y did ! undisput$ miracles wr\ght by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,"s ( ! ,ph>isees ass]t$ t he p]=m$ !m by a p[] d]iv$ f ! devil2 o!rs said1 c a devil op5 ! eyes ( ! bl9d8 ?us imply+ ! absolute impossibility ( 8 do+ su* a b5evol5t action4 ,! same diff]5ce ( op9ion prevails among/ m51 :5 !y try to acc\nt = ^! moral miracles4 ,"s ref] !m to an undef9$ fanaticism1 or to a love ( s+ul>ity1 or to ! p[] ( p]suasion1 or to ! imbecility or p>tial d]angem5t ( ! intellectual faculty2 & o!rs ascribe !m to ! direct ag5cy ( ! ,_s ( ,god1 :i*1 c]ta9ly1 is assign+ an adequate cause1 & ! ,,only adequate cause = _! exi/5ce4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,surely no "o :o knew my bro!r be=e 8 conv]sion1 w accuse him ( fanaticism1 = a m dogg$ly /]n advocate 9 behalf ( ,tract>ianism nev] und]took its def5ce & support2 & no "o1 ,i ?9k1 w v5ture to say t 8 intellect has pass$ "u an eclipse s9ce 8 conv]sion4 ,no1 ,sir2 su* ref]5ces w\ld entail discr$it on any "o :o w\ld make !m4 ,all mu/ admit t he himself is compet5t to give evid5ce on ! fact & ! cause ( x2 & he uni=mly says1 ,by ! grace ( ,god ,i am :at ,i am4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,z y ref] to 8 /yle ( prea*+1 ,i presume he has resum$ 8 pulpit lab\rs8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,sir1 he has2 & if my eyes _h be5 clos$1 & ,i _h n kn[n t he 0 9 ! pulpit1 ,i %\ld h ?\ght t ,i 0 li/5+ to a prea*] ,i _h nev] he>d be=e4 ,=m]ly he 0 r heavy1 & !re 0 a h>% monoton\s tone 9 8 deliv]y--b n[ he speaks ) great ease & flu5cy1 & ) a pa!tic e>ne/ness :i* at times is ?rill+4 ,i h se5 "s ( 8 he>]s affect$ to te>s1 :o us$ to sit z unmov$ z /ones4 ,i 0 pres5t :5 he deliv]$ 8 fir/ s]mon1 aft] sev]al mon?s' abs5ce f ! pulpit2 & z he _h giv5 notice t he %\ld assign ! reasons :i* induc$ him to r5\nce ! ,tract>ian h]esy & adopt ! ,evangelical fai?1 !re 0 an ov]fl[+ congregation4 ,8 text 0 a v appropriate "o2 x 0 tak5 f #b ,tim4 iii4 #e3 ',hav+ a =m ( godl9ess1 b d5y+ ! p[] !re(2 f su* turn away4' ,f ^! words ( ,paul he rais$ ! foll[+ proposition1 :i* he argu$ ) great accuracy & tell+ =ce3--',we %\ld hold no ,*ri/ian fell[%ip ) any ord] ( m9i/]s :o unduly magnify ! =m & c]emonies ( ,*ri/ianity1 & :o1 ei!r actually or virtually1 depreciate its doctr9es & its precepts4' ,he conclud$ 8 disc\rse z foll[s3--',my de>ly belov$ bre?r51 ,i h be5 lab\r+ among/ y _m ye>s1 b ,i n[ publicly confess1 ) %ame & confusion ( face1 t ,i h be5 mislead+ y on ! great "q ( y\r p]sonal salvation1 simply because ,i h be5 liv+ "u ! p[] ( self-delusion--advocat+ ! =m ( godl9ess1 :ile d5y+ its p[]4 ,l ! prie/s ( ,rome1 & l too _m1 alas6 ( our own *ur*1 ,i h be5 tea*+ y to look = peace ( m9d & = ! hope ( salvation to ! efficacy ( y\r baptism1 to ! eu*>i/1 & to prie/ly absolution2 b1 ?anks to ! ,div9e ,_s1 ,i n[ p]ceive t ^! are refuges ( lies--! inv5tions ( a crafty & self-delud$ prie/hood--! fatal quicks& ( sup]/ition1 on :i* ! p are p]i%+ 9 _! s9s1 & are lo/ = ev]4 ,i n[ r5\nce ^! ,*ri/-di%on\r+ h]esies1 z oppos$ to ! _s & ! lett] ( ! ,bible1 & embrace ! tru? :i* is embodi$ 9 ! simple & concise reply :i* ! apo/le ,pet] made to ! memb]s ( ! ,jewi% c\ncil3 ,nei!r is !re salvation 9 any o!r3 = !re is none o!r "n "u heav5 giv5 among m51 :]eby we mu/ be sav$ 7,acts iv4 #ab74 ,9 future1 bo? by myself & my excell5t curate1 ! reg5]at+ p[] ( ! ,_s ( ,god w be sub/itut$ = ! reg5]at+ p[] ( wat]-baptism1 & y\r fai? w be direct$ to ! ,lamb ( ,god1 :o takes away ! s9s ( ! _w1 r ?an to ! (ficiat+ prie/ :5 ex]cis+ 8 absolv+ p[]4 ',i fe> t _m ( my p>i%ion]s h pass$ into ! et]nal _w "u ! influ5ce ( self-delusion1 dur+ ! long p]iod 9 :i* ,i h be5 self-deceiv$2 & ?is is to me a s\rce ( bitt] & agoniz+ sorr[4 ,b1 bre?r51 ,i h n[ resolv$1 9 ! /r5g? ( ! ,"l1 t none ( ! liv+ %all p]i% f ! same cause1 z1 f ?is "t =?1 x is my int5tion to prea* ! unse>*able ri*es ( ,*ri/--proclaim+ him1 9 all my m9i/rations1 z an ev]-liv+ ,savi\r1 able & will+ to save ev5 ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ',*ri/ianity has be5 designat$ an exp]im5tal sci5ce1 t is1 a sci5ce :i* may be submitt$ to ! te/ ( exp]i5ce2 & to ! tru?fulness ( ?is designation ,i c n[ be> my te/imony4 ,! *ange :i* has tak5 place 9 my belief has be5 prec$$ by a *ange ( he>t4 ,:ile liv+ "u ! fatal delusions ( ,tract>ianism1 ! ,bible 0 to me a book ( my/]ies1 b n[ x is intelligible--x is ! book ( ! he>t4 ,i n[ "k :at x is to be born ( ! ,_s1 to believe & tru/ 9 ,*ri/1 to love & adore him1 & also :at x is to h joy & peace 9 believ+2 & x is my e>ne/ pray] t y1 my belov$ bre?r51 may be made p>tak]s ( l preci\s fai?1 t we may live & rejoice toge!r 9 hope ( ! glory to be reveal$ 9 u :5 our spiritual w>f>e is accompli%$1 & we are = ev] at re/4 ,9 conclusion1 ,i w\ld make ! same reque/ ( y1 :i* ! apo/le made ( ! *ur* ( ! ,!ssalonians3 ,f9ally1 bre?r51 pray = u1 t ! ^w ( ! ,"l may h free c\rse1 & be glorifi$1 ev5 z x is ) y 7#b ,!ss4 iii4 #a74' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,h[ d ! p appe> to l ?is new /yle ( prea*+8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,"s are viol5tly oppos$ to x1 o!rs express no decid$ op9ion1 b ,i ?9k ! majority are pleas$ ) x4 ,! ,curate in=m$ me t he has conv]s$ ) a few :o h rec5tly felt ! gospel to be ! p[] ( ,god to _! salvation2 &1 to aid _! spiritual progress1 a weekly pray]-meet+ is e/abli%$1 :]e ,i he>d two laym5 pray ) great simplicity & e>ne/ness2 & aft] ! devotional "p ( ! s]vice 0 conclud$1 ! ,curate deliv]$ a %ort & an appropriate address1 :i* appe>$ to make a deep impression on ?is select audi5ce4 ,he & my bro!r are v active1 lab\r+ 9 season & out ( season2 !y g f h\se to h\se1 di/ribut+ tracts among/ ! p1 conv]s+ & pray+ ) !m2 &1 9 addition to ?is1 !y are tra9+ a lay ag5cy to pay domicili>y visits to ! f>m-h\ses & cottages t are scatt]$ ov] ! hamlet4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,t's "o ( ! mo/ useful plans :i* a cl]gyman c adopt to ext5d 8 usefulness among/ ! m ignorant & debas$ ( 8 p>i%ion]s1 :o w n come to *ur* unless "s influ5ce be employ$ to induce !m4 ,i recollect a dec5t woman1 ! wife ( a v rude & pr(ane =e/]1 0 p]suad$1 by "o ( my pi\s memb]s1 to come to *ur*1 soon aft] ,i 0 induct$ to ! liv+2 & x pleas$ ,god to conv]t h]1 :i* s greatly enrag$ h] husb&1 t he ?reat5$ to kill h] if %e did n leave (f com+2 b %e brav$ all 8 m5aces1 & has be5 ev] s9ce "o ( my mo/ con/ant he>]s4 ,happ5+ "o day to be ne> 8 cottage1 ,i v5tur$ to make a call2 he 0 eat+ 8 d9n]2 & z ,i pass$ him to take a seat 9 ! *imney-corn]1 he ca/ a sull5 look at me1 b spoke n a ^w4 ,aft] a few common-place obs]vations1 ,i ref]r$ 9 t]ms ( comm5dation to a f9e plantation ( fir & bee* trees :i* ,i _h be5 admir+1 & to ! neatness ( ! quickset h$ge :i* encircl$ x1 :i* s mu* gratifi$ him t 8 dogg$ /]nness ( look & mann] relax$ into free & easy good hum\r1 & he became q *atty1 & ask$ me if ,i w\ld take a glass ( ale4 ,i ?ank$ him = 8 hospitality1 b said ,i pref]r$ wat] to any o!r bev]age4 ,he rose1 took a jug f ! dress]1 & /epp$ out z nimbly z he w\ld /ep to wait on 8 ma/]2 8 wife express+ h] a/oni%m5t at :at %e he>d & saw4 ',!re1 & please y\r rev]5ce1 is a glass ( pure spr+ wat]1 z cle> z cry/al1 & ab\t z cold z ice4' ,i sat "s "t long]1 & hav+ accompli%$ my object by talk+ him into a good hum\r1 ,i arose to dep>t1 %ook h&s ) him1 & left him1 & ,i _h ! pleasure ( see+ him at *ur* on ! foll[+ ,sabba? morn+2 he is n[ "o ( ! mo/ pi\s1 &1 ,i may add1 "o ( ! mo/ polite memb]s ( my spiritual cure4 ,we %\ld imitate ! example ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 :o came to seek1 z well z to save !m t are lo/4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,i "k him q well4 ,:5 rid+ by 8 cottage la/ autumn1 my horse plung$1 & ?rew me1 b provid5tially !re 0 no accid5t beyond ! bur/+ ( ! gir?s ( my saddle1 :i* he repair$ ) ! dext]ity ( a pr(ici5t4 ,_h ,i be5 a du*ess1 & _h he be5 a "y nobleman1 ,i am sure m promptness & delicate k9dness c\ld n h be5 %[n me2 & 8 wife 0 equally att5tive & oblig+4 ,?is occurr5ce has l$ to a little intimacy1 & ,i h s9ce sp5t "s happy mom5ts 9 8 cottage2 & ,i h se5 ! big te> fall on 8 sun-burn$ face :5 we h be5 talk+ ( ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,he is m l ! g5tle lamb ?an ! savage be>4 ,he is fond ( read+2 &1 9 addition to "s hi/orical works1 & books on horticulture1 he has a copy ( ,h5ry's ,comm5t>y on ! ,bible1 ,bunyan's ,pilgrim1 ,scott's ,=ce ( ,tru?1 ,&rew ,full]'s ,gospel its own ,witness1 & ,john ,newton's ,works4 ,i don't ?9k any infidel w\ld v5ture an attack on 8 fai?4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i suppose1 ,sir1 y he>d ! ,curate prea*8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 sev]al times4 ,he has a sonor\s & cle> voice1 & 8 action :5 9 ! pulpit is good1 because natural2 he excels mo/ m9i/]s ,i h he>d 9 ! ease & facility ( 8 /yle ( address2 he n>rates an anecdote ) great skill & =ce ( impression2 8 appeals to ! consci5ce are v close & se>*+2 he dwells mu* on ! love & compassion ( ,jesus ,*ri/ = s9n]s ready to p]i%1 & on 8 ability & will+ness to save !m2 b x is :5 he is w>n+ !m to flee f ! wra? to come--& sket*+ ! dy+ ( an imp5it5t s9n]1 & 8 pass+ alone into ! et]nal _w1 to endure ! angui% & self-reproa* :i* are consequ5t on be+ lo/ & doom$ = ev]--t he ev9ces ! mo/ feel+1 & discov]s ! ext5t ( 8 m5tal res\rces to supply him ) novel imag]y ( illu/ration1 & t]ms ( al>m & vivid description4 ,!n x is t ! eyes ( all ! p are fa/5$ on him2 & at times !y seem to be awe-/ruck4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,! introduction ( ! gospel ( ! grace ( ,god into a p>i%1 :i* has be5 long sitt+ 9 spiritual d>kness1 is an ev5t ( imm5se importance2 x is ! beg9n+ ( a new epo* 9 its hi/ory2 x is ! deposit+ ( ! my/ic leav5 among/ ! p1 :i* effects wond]ful *anges & trans=mations 9 _! s\ls & social habits4 ,i c supply out ( my own p>i% examples illu/rative & confirmatory ( :at ,john ,fo/] says 9 8 ,treatise on ,popul> ,ignorance4 ',we _c1' he rem>ks1 'close ?is subject )\t adv]t+ to a ph5om5on z admirable z1 unhappily1 x is r>e1 & = :i* ! obs]v]s may1 if !y *oose1 g r\nd ! :ole circle ( _! philosophy1 & beg9 aga91 to f9d any adequate cause o!r ?an ! mo/ imm$iate ag5cy ( ! ,almighty ,_s4 ,"h & !re an in/ance occurs1 to ! delight ( ! ,*ri/ian philan?ropi/1 ( a p]son br\ght up 9 utt] ignorance & b>b>ian rud5ess1 & s cont9u+ till late--sometimes v late 9 life--& !n at la/1 aft] su* a l5g? ( "t & habit has complet$ its petrify+ effect1 sudd5ly seiz$ ^u by a my/]i\s p[]1 & tak5 ) an irresi/ible =ce out ( ! d>k hold 9 :i* ! _s has la9 imprison$ & torpid1 into ! sph]e ( ?\ght & feel+4 ',we h kn[n in/ances 9 :i* ! *ange1 ! intellectual *ange1 has be5 s conspicu\s )9 a brief space ( "t1 t an infidel obs]v] mu/ h =feit$ all claim to be e/eem$ ev5 a man ( s5se1 if he w\ld n ackn[l$ge--,?is t y call ,div9e grace1 :atev] x may really be1 is ! /ronge/ awak5] ( ! faculties aft] all4 ,&1 to a dev\t man1 x is a spectacle ( mo/ en*ant+ beauty1 ?us to see ! immortal plant1 :i* has be5 "u a malignant bla/ :ile sixty or sev5ty ye>s h pass$ ov] x1 com+ out at l5g? 9 ! bloom ( life4' ,mr4 ,lewell94--,yes1 & we are all liv+ witnesses ( ! amaz+ efficacy ( ,div9e grace 9 effect+ our spiritual trans=mation1 :i*1 l t ( ! apo/le ,paul1 has be5 produc$ 9 u )\t any ef=ts ( our own1 or any anticipation ( su* an unlikely ?+ be+ done4 ,t x is a reality we _c d\bt1 because1 9 addition to ! evid5ce aris+ f our consci\sness1 we h ! evid5ce ( our s5ses4 ,n[1 suppose by an action ( our imag9ation we /ep back a few ye>s 9 our moral hi/ory1 & re-assume our orig9al *>act]s1 :at a contra/ %\ld we1 9 t case1 exhibit to our pres5t selves6 ,y1 ,sir1 & y\r bro!r w\ld move among/ u z two haughty ,tract>ians1 magnify+ ! =m & c]emonies ( ,*ri/ianity1 & depreciat+ its doctr9es & precepts4 ,mrs4 ,roscoe w\ld be a /]eotyp$ =mali/1 sitt+ 9 h] easy-*air1 ) h] week's prep>ation be=e h] on h] c>d-table1 look+ =w>d ) "s undef9$ emotions ( sup]/iti\s rev]5ce to ! sacram5t ,sunday4 ,miss ,roscoe w\ld be mov+1 ! pr9cipal figure 9 a ball-room1 excit+ ! envy or ! jeal\sy ( h] gay associates4 ,my uncle & aunt w\ld be liv+ at ,fairm\nt1 ! *ief prie/ & prie/ess 9 ! temple ( fa%ion2 r\ts1 & dances1 & gala nights--c\rs+-mat*es1 & ! prosecution ( poa*]s1 & ! ga9s & ! losses ( ! turf1 supply+ ! poor ru/ics ) topics = _! table-talk4 ,&1 z = myself1 ,i %\ld be pr[l+ ab\t ! /reets & resorts ( ,london1 ) "s pr(ane sceptics or accompli%$ game/]s1 humm+1 9 an "u-tone ( grave or jocul> levity--',let u eat & dr9k1 = to-morr[ we die4' ,?is is a sket* ( :at we %\ld h be5 at ?is mom5t if ,div9e grace _h n come to impress on u ano!r lik5ess1 & infuse )9 u ano!r _s4 ,^! moral *anges 9 u are n %ams & delusions1 b positive realities4 ,mrs4 ,roscoe4--,i %\ld n l to become my =m] self aga91 )\t religi\s ?\ght1 & )\t any religi\s emotions4 ,i liv$ )\t reflection or anticipation2 & :5 any p>ticul> circum/ances compell$ me to adv]t to ! c]ta9ty ( my dea?1 ,i felt an awful recoil+ ( _s aga9/ x4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,if our conv]sation 7 ov]he>d by "s ( our fa%ionable ,*ri/ians1 h[ /range w\ld x appe> to !m6 ,!y w\ld imag9e1 if !y did n "k u1 t we 7 a set ( incurables2 & if !y actually knew u1 !y w\ld speak ( u z a gr\p ( fanatics4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?is rem9ds me ( an admirable disc\rse ,i he>d my bro!r's ,curate prea* on ! words ( ! apo/le ,john3 ',belov$1 n[ are we ! sons ( ,god1 & x do? n yet appe> :at we %all be3 b we "k t1 :5 he %all appe>1 we %all be l him2 = we %all see him z he is' 7#a ,john iii4 #b74 ',y are n[ liv+1' he said1 :5 address+ ! pi\s "p ( 8 audi5ce1 '9 a _w ( s9 & sorr[2 & y are liv+ 9 disguise1 & are n kn[n to ! p]sons among/ :om y live1 & ) :om y are engag$ 9 ! comm]ce ( life4 ,!y may "k y\r p]son1 y\r "n1 y\r resid5ce1 y\r relative connections1 & y\r di/9ctive religi\s d5om9ation1 b !y h no k1 or ev5 conception1 ( y\r elevat$ rank 9 relation to ! wondr\s be+s ( ! great unkn[n _w4 ,?is %\ld nei!r a/oni% nor mortify y2 = :5 ,jesus ,*ri/ soj\rn$ on e>?1 ev5 ?\gh he 0 ! brightness ( 8 ,fa!r's glory--ev5 ?\gh /ormy w9ds & rag+ waves1 disease1 & dea?1 & inf]nal spirits ackn[l$g$ ! absolute supremacy ( 8 dom9ion ov] !m--yet ! m5 ( ! _w knew him n4 ,!y knew him z ,jesus ( ,naz>e?1 ! son ( ! c>p5t]2 !y knew him z a madman1 an impo/or1 & a blasphem]2 b !y knew him n z ! ,son ( ,god 9 ! human =m1 come to seek & to save !m t are lo/4 ,if1 !n1 !y knew him n :o pres5t$ su* lum9\s signs ( 8 cele/ial dignity & glory1 h[ c y expect ! _w ov] to look on y z ! sons ( ,god1 liv+ ?r\gh ! p]iod ( y\r m9ority 9 disguise1 soon to h y\r relative dignity *ronicl$ 9 ! records ( immortality8' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,t passage proves t our id5tity is pres]v$ amid/ all ! *anges we h und]gone1 or may yet und]go--id5tically ! same p]sons aft] our conv]sion z we 7 be=e our conv]sion1 ?\gh va/ly diff]5t2 &1 9 a glorifi$ /ate1 we %all be id5tically ! same p]sons we are n[1 b !n we %all be made exactly l ! ,son ( ,god4 ,our ,"l1 :5 adm9i/]+ consolation to ,m>?a ( ,be?any1 said3 ',& :osoev] live? & believe? 9 me %all nev] die4 ,believe/ ?\ ?is8' 7,john xi4 #bf74 ,!re is no?+ 9 ?is passage :i* requires its re/riction to ! s+ul> occasion ( its utt]ance2 x ann\nces an absolute fact1 univ]sally applicable to our ,"l's disciples4 ,!re may be a mom5t>y susp5sion ( life1 att5d$ by a sudd5 yet mom5t>y collapse ( ! self-consci\s faculty1 :5 ! great _s is 9 ! act ( remov+ f h] mat]ial tab]nacle1 to ent] ! h\se n made ) h&s1 et]nal 9 ! heav5s3 b x is only ! susp5sion1 x is n ! ext9ction ( life2 & ! self-consci\s faculty w soon awake1 & be> an undisput$ te/imony to ! p]sonal id5tity ( ! s\l4 ,yes1 & !re is to me a sublime & ?rill+ int]e/ 9 ! belief1 t ,i %all be myself aga9 :5 ,i awake 9 ! ,div9e lik5ess1 ) my own intellect1 ) my own imag9ation1 ) my own he>t1 & ) my own memory lad5 ) its v>i$ accumulations--id5tically ! same p]son1 yet trans=m$ into a pure & spotless be+--& t1 aft] ! lapse ( millions ( ages1 ,i %all be id5tically ! same be+ ,i am n[2 ! same be+ ,i 0 9 ! days ( *ildhood & ( y\?1 ( e>ly & ( lat] manhood2 ! same z ,i 0 :5 liv+ amid/ ! attractions ( home & ! *>ms ( m ext5d$ social intimacies2 ! same z :5 ,i 0 endur+ ! privations & sorr[s ( e>?1 enc\nt]+ its conflicts & its trials2 & ! same z :5 ,i /ood trembl+ on ! n>r[ i/hmus ( "t1 fe>+ to slip ! cable ( life1 & laun* into et]nity4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b :ile id5tity is pres]v$1 we %all exi/ 9 "s new =m1 z we %all !n be disembodi$2 %all see ourselves & ea* o!r2 & be end[$ also ) "s new faculties to fit u = our high de/9y1 its felicities & employm5ts4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,we %all1 und\bt$ly1 be z fitt$ to engage 9 all ! ex]cises ( ! cele/ial _w1 & to int]m+le1 ) graceful ease1 9 all its v>i$ associations & enjoym5ts1 z we %\ld be if we _h sprung up into be+ !re1 l ! angels ( ,god4 ,b yet ,i d n ?9k x necess>ily foll[s t we %all h any new m5tal facilities communicat$ to u2 ! faculties :i* we %all !n require may ev5 n[ be ly+ dormant 9 ! s\l1 wait+ m]ely = ! act ( disembodim5t to come =? 9 full developm5t & activity4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,t's an idea ,i h long ent]ta9$1 = exp]i5ce proves t ! _s ( man1 ev5 n[1 :5 x makes its escape f ! control ( ! s5ses1 z 9 dream+1 does occasionally give palpable indications ( ! possession ( faculties f> m active & vigor\s ?an is ord9>ily display$ :5 "u _! dom9ion2 do+1 9 fact1 :5 asleep1 :at _c be done :5 awake4 ,i "k an intellig5t man1 on ^: te/imony ,i c place absolute dep5d5ce1 :o has told me m ?an once1 t ?\gh unable1 :5 awake1 to con/ruct a /anza1 yet1 aft] read+ ,milton1 or ,?omson1 or ,pope1 he has :5 asleep compos$ poetical pieces ) great ease & rapidity4 ,& ,i am q sure t _m ( ! s]mons ,i h prea*$ :5 asleep h f> surpass$ any?+ ,i c\ld produce :5 awake4 ,^! facts1 & ,i c\ld increase _! numb]1 are to me satisfactory indications t !re are lat5t faculties 9 embryo1 ly+ dormant 9 ! wondr\s _s ( man1 :i*1 :5 fully develop$ & br\ght into action 7z !y w be :5 ! _s is disembodi$71 w be f\nd admirably adapt$ to ! ex]cises ( our future economy ( exi/5ce4 ,)\t requir+ any new m5tal creation1 we %all feel z mu* at ease & at home 9 heav5 z ?\gh we _h nev] liv$ else:]e4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,does ! apo/le1 by ?is expression1 ',:5 he %all appe>1' ref] to ! appe>ance ( ,jesus ,*ri/ on ! morn+ ( ! g5]al resurrection1 prep>atory to ! f9al judgm5t4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,"s ?9k he does1 b ,i d\bt x4 ,:5 he makes 8 gr& appe>ance1 prep>atory to ! f9al judgm5t1 he w be se5 com+ 9 ! cl\ds1 & all ! holy angels ) him2 & at ! bla/ ( ! ar*angel's trumpet1 ! pi\s dead w spr+ up into life1 &1 toge!r ) ! pi\s :o may be liv+ at ?is great crisis1 w und]go a *ange 9 _! physical =mation & appe>ance2 ! natural body w become a spiritual body1 be>+ ! image ( ! heav5ly1 z di/9ctly z !y bore1 :5 liv+ on e>?1 ! image ( ! e>?y4 ,b ?is wond]ful process ( com+ up into newness ( life1 issu+ 9 a physical trans=mation f a natural to a spiritual body1 is effect$ by ! action ( p[]4 ',= our conv]sation is 9 heav52 f :5ce also we look = ! ,savi\r1 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/3 :o %all *ange our vile body1 t x may be fa%ion$ l unto 8 glori\s body accord+ to ! work+ :]eby he is able ev5 to subdue all ?+s unto himself' 7,phil4 iii4 #bj1 #ba74 ,:at a sublimely gr& spectacle6 e "o ( ! augu/ family ( ,god w be array$ 9 a body resembl+ ! glorifi$ body ( ,jesus ,*ri/6 ,b ! assimilation to :i* ! words ( ,john ref]1 is produc$ by vision4 ,we %all be l him :5 we see him2 & ! assimilation w take place imm$iately on see+ him1 & 9 consequ5ce ( see+ him2 & we %all see him ! mom5t we die1 = to be abs5t f ! body is to be pres5t ) ! ,"l4 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s4--,!re is some?+ s /range & appall+ 9 dea? & 9 dy+1 & 9 hav+ to pass1 & pass alone1 into ! great _w ( spirits1 t ,i am n surpris$ by ! %udd]+ dread :i* "s feel :5 anticipat+ x2 & no?+ c allay ?is fe>ful commotion1 b a firm belief 9 ! wat*ful eye & ev]-active pres5ce ( our k9d & compassionate ,savi\r4 ',i w come aga9 & receive y to myself1' is ! sweet promise :i* r$uces agitation to calmness1 & inspires confid5ce & joy 9 ! mom5t ( ! f9al dep>ture f e>?4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,we _c tell on :at liv+ be+ "h on e>? any ( u w ca/ ! la/ look ( recognition & affection2 b ! fir/ ,be+ we %all see on ent]+ ! great unkn[n _w w be ,jesus ,*ri/1 wait+ to receive u to himself z 8 own1 t we may be glorifi$ toge!r4 ,?is we believe1 & ?is we "k2 & !re=e we may rejoice ) joy unspeakable4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,!n x w\ld be m 9 h>mony ) ! _s ( our fai?1 to *]i% a desire to dep>t to see our ,"l1 ?an to wi% to live "h always away f him4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i 0 v mu* pleas$ ) ! foll[+ p>agraph ( ! disc\rse :i* ,i he>d ! ,curate deliv]1 f ! text on :i* y h j be5 speak+3--',y are foll[+1 my bre?r51 no cunn+ly-devis$ fable1 z infidelity ass]ts1 :5 y ent] ! my/ic inclosure ( ,div9e revelation1 & look ) ! pi]c+ eye ( fai? on ! glory to be reveal$ 9 y1 because ! objects ( y\r belief are n inv5tions1 b realities )9 ! range ( y\r actual k4 ,y "k 9 :om y believe2 & y "k t he has effect$ 9 y ! prep>atory spiritual *ange :i* is to issue 9 ! gr& result ( y\r et]nal salvation4 ,y "k he has conv9c$ y1 by 8 ,holy ,_s1 ( ! evil ( s92 t he has produc$ 9 y ! feel+ ( deep self-humiliation & contrition2 t he has drawn y to himself1 to believe & tru/ 9 him2 & t he has at times manife/$ himself to y z he does n unto ! _w1 giv+ y peace & joy 9 believ+4 ,^! emotions ( contrition & self-humiliation1 ( peace & ( joy1 y "k are g5u9e emotions2 n self-orig9at$1 nor yet produc$ by ! action ( any m]e human ag5cy2 & y "k t !y are ! fir/ spiritual op]ations 9 ! new =mation ( y\r s\l1 :i* is to t]m9ate 9 a p]fect lik5ess to ,jesus ,*ri/1 :5 y see him z he is4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i h 9 my congregation a v simple-he>t$1 godly man1 :o is 9 ! s]vice ( an av[$ sceptic2 & "o day1 :5 he 0 at "w1 8 ma/] said to him1 ',john1 y don't "k t :at y believe ab\t ano!r _w is true4'--',& y1 ma/]1 don't "k t x is untrue4'--',i believe1 ,john1 t ! visions ( future glory :i* n[ flit s vividly be=e y\r imag9ation1 w turn out at la/ to be deceptions--m]e fancy pictures2 = :5 y are dead y w g out ( exi/5ce4'--',i h he>d y say t be=e1 ma/]2 & if x %\ld be s1 ,i %all nev] "k x2 b !re is "o ?+ :i* ,i ?9k ,i "k4'--',& :at's t1 ,john8'--',:y1 ma/]1 x is j ?is4 ,if y 7 dy+--& die y mu/--y w\ld r h ! bright visions ( immortality & et]nal life flitt+ be=e y\r imag9ation1 ?an die z infidels g5]ally d1 9 dread unc]ta9ty1 or 9 ! agony ( self-reproa* = neglect+ ! great salvation4 ,i am safe aga9/ bo? ^! t]rible evils1 b y /& expos$ to !m2 & x w v soon be decid$ :i* is "r & :i* is wrong--y or ,i4 ,we are bo? ne> our j\rney's end2 ,i am sev5ty-two1 & ,i believe1 ma/]1 y are a few ye>s old]4 ,we %all soon "k :at our end is to be4 ,i h no fe>1 except = y1 ma/]4' ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,^! pla9 godly p v (t51 by _! homespun argum5ts & _! %rewd rem>ks1 /agg] & conf\nd ev5 ! mo/ subtile & scornful infidels4 ,mr4 ,lewell94--,!y (t5 sil5ce !m4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i don't ?9k we h _m av[$ infidels 9 ,broadhur/1 ?\gh1 alas6 we h too _m :o are !oretical believ]s1 b practical unbeliev]s4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,!re are a great _m 9 my bro!r's p>i%1 & yet !y g5]ally att5d *ur* once on ! ,sabba?4 ,!y are v free 9 _! rem>ks on 8 conv]sion1 :i*1 !y say1 is pass+ f "o !ological absurdity to ano!r2 ! ,curate1 9 _! e/imation1 is a v amiable & zeal\s fanatic4 ,at ! conclusion ( ! s]mon f :i* ,i h giv5 y "o extract1 he made ?is /rik+ appeal to !m1 & he 0 k9d en\gh to give me a copy ( x3-- ',i w n[ admit1 = ! sake ( ! "q ,i h to propose1 t :at we believe is fictiti\s2 t !re is1 9 fact1 no future /ate ( exi/5ce = man2 no su* visions ( glory = u to behold :5 we pass out ( life2 & no su* sc5es ( bliss = u to enjoy z ,i h n[ be5 endeav\r+ to portray4 ,b suppose we really believe t !re are1 ,i appeal to y :e!r our fai? does n t5d to su/a9 our spirits :5 suff]+ "u ! ills ( life2 & :e!r we h n some?+ 9 prospect1 :i* is an adequate comp5sation = ! anticipat$ loss ( life & all its possessions4 ,is x no?+ to a noble m9d1 ri* 9 ! /ores ( k1 & /ill ri*] 9 ! anticipations ( hope--end[$ ) faculties too valuable to be annihilat$ )\t a pang ( regret ke5] ?an ev] pi]c$ ! he>t ( sorr[--to believe t he is sup]ior 9 ! duration ( 8 be+ to ! bea/s ( ! field & ! creep+ ?+s ( ! e>?2 t he is sup]ior to ! trees ( ! wood1 ! %rubs ( ! lawn1 & ! fl[]s ( ! g>d52 orda9$ to live aft] !y h outliv$ _! life1 & to live on = ev] 9 dignity & 9 happ9ess8 ,take ! case ( a poor believ]1 :o has to su/a9 ! h>d%ips & privations ( life1 (t5 n kn[+ h[ to get ! next meal = himself & family1 or :]e to get ! means ( protect+ 8 scanty h\sehold prop]ty aga9/ ! di/ra9ts ( 8 l&lord4 ,is x no?+ to him to be able to look =w>d to ! com+ ( a p]iod :5 he %all be 9 ! possession ( an inh]itance uncorrupt$1 undefil$1 & t w nev] fade away8 ,take ! case ( "o :o has _h to wea!r all ?r\gh life ! /orms ( adv]sity2 to /& expos$ to ! bla/s ( calumny1 reproa*1 & wrongful te/imony2 :o has _h to suff]1 l ! apo/le ( ! ,g5tiles1 ! p]il ( ! deep1 ! p]il ( ! wild]ness1 & ! m gall+ p]il ( false bre?r54 ,is x no?+ = su* a man ( accumulative trials1 to be able to believe t1 aft] a few m /orms h agitat$ ! wat]s ( life1 & aft] a few m reproa*es h assail$ 8 reputation1 he %all ent] into ! port ( et]nal safety1 :]e ! wick$ cease f tr\bl+1 & ! we>y are = ev] at re/8 ,or take ! case ( "o :o has be5 a liv+ m>tyr to physical afflictions & suff]+s2 :o has sc>cely ev] brea!d ! brea? ( uncontam9at$ heal?1 ?\gh %e has w&]$ f "o salubri\s place to ano!r1 to cat* its invigorat+ inhal+2 ^: food has be5 ta/eless1 & to :om re/less nights & days ( we>9ess & pa9 h be5 appo9t$2 & ^: e!real _s has be5 held 9 a /ate ( lang\r & depression by ! my/]i\s action ( disease on h] n]v\s s5sibilities4 ,is x no?+ to su* a suff]] to believe t1 aft] a few m mon?s or ye>s ( agoniz+ & tortur\s endurance1 ! d>k night ( h] m\rn+ w pass away 9 ! dawn ( ! bright & s]5e morn+ ( immortality1 ^: sun w rise )\t a cl\d1 nev] to g d[n or pass "u a mom5t>y eclipse8 ',:y1 !n1 ,i ask ! infidel1 w y attempt to de/roy or di/urb ! fai? ( su* believ]s8 ,:y n let ea* "o g daily1 9 ! quietness ( 8 _s1 to draw ! wat]s ( heal+1 ( refre%m5t1 & invigoration f ?is p]5nial well1 :i* he has f\nd 9 ! wild]ness8 ,:y attempt to ?r[ a d>k & imp5etrable veil ov] ! en*ant+ sc5es :i* ! op5+ heav5s p>tially disclose1 & on :i* he gazes 9 joy\s hope & 9 ec/asy ( long+8 ,:y n let him rema91 "u :at y call ! spell ( 8 delusion1 :5 x entails on y no loss or suff]+1 b :i* imp>ts to him su* holy & sublime enjoym5ts8 ,suppose x be--:at y tell him x is--all a delusion2 yet if he die "u its p[] he w nev] "k x2 :y n1 !n1 let him die 9 peace8 surely 8 peaceful dea? c occasion y no bitt] regret4 ,:y try to r\se him out ( 8 elysian rev]ie1 simply to let him "k t dea? is com+ to deprive him ( all 8 sublime anticipations1 & slip him out ( exi/5ce8 ,:at gratification c success 9 su* a species ( de/ructive lab\r af=d y8 ,y are n ! d>+ highway robb]1 :o plund]s ano!r to enri* himself2 y are ! wanton or ! malignant inc5di>y1 :o deva/ates t y may revel 9 ! irrep>able losses :i* y inflict on o!rs1 ) no prospect ( p]sonal advantage4 ,b suppose t :at y reject z fanciful & fabul\s1 %\ld turn out at la/ to be a reality1 !n y\r doom is c]ta9 & truly awful2 y w pass into ! et]nal _w alone1 a lo/ _s1 to p]i%1 yet reta9+ y\r consci\sness = ev]4 ,& y _c "k t x is n a reality1 unless y c acquire all k1 & ?is y _c d :ile y live4 ,y mu/ die to "k t !re is no h]eaft]2 & if y survive y\r own dea?1 & live on 9 "s int]m$iate /ate1 y mu/ visit e nook & corn] ( ! va/ univ]se be=e y c "k t !re is no heav5 & no hell4 ,:y1 !n1 pr\dly arrogate to y\rself ! possession ( k :i* y "k t x is impossible = y to acquire8 & :y1 :ile unable to decide aga9/ ! reality ( :at we believe1 are y n 9 t]ror le/ y %\ld be lab\r+ "u a crim9al self-deception8 ,if !re be ano!r _w1 :i* y _c disprove1 ) :at horror w y\r _s1 :5 disembodi$1 ent] x1 to meet h] fe>ful & m]it$ doom1 to dwell = ev] among/ ! devil & 8 angels8 ',! ef=ts :i* y are n[ mak+ to induce o!rs to reject ! ,*ri/ian fai? z an imposition on human cr$ulity1 w receive ,,at ,,la/ a recomp5se2 & :at w t be8--_! bitt]e/ curses1 :i* w be an aggravation to y\r mis]y1 f> beyond ! capability ( human conception4 ,!re1 9 ! et]nal _w1 y w be a lo/ _s1 assail$ by o!r lo/ spirits1 reproa*+ y z ! prime ag5t 9 effect+ _! ru9 = ev]2 & ) emotions ( deadly hatr$1 & 9 t]ms ( malignant accusation1 correspond+ ) ! awful int5sity ( _! m5tal suff]+4 ,regret !n1 on _! acc\nt or on y\r own1 w be useless2 = c\ld y %$ z _m te>s ( sorr[1 z !re h be5 dew-drops s9ce ! bir? ( creation2 c\ld y heave z _m sighs & groans1 z !re h be5 pulsations ( pa9 s9ce ! fir/ *ild ( sorr[ felt ! bitt]ness ( grief2 & c\ld y (f] z _m petitions = m]cy1 z !re h be5 lam5tations ( woe s9ce ,esau endur$ ! angui% ( unavail+ rep5tance1 x w\ld be ( no use4 ,once lo/1 by dy+ 9 y\r s9s1 !re is no possibility ( recov]y or escape4 ,:51 !n1 ! f9al issue is s trem5d\sly awful1 ! prep>atory anxiety & caution to avoid x _c be too scrupul\s or gu>d$2 b to adv]t to x ) a _s ( levity1 or to deem x too insignificant & unimportant to dem& ! mo/ solemn att5tion1 is to give decisive evid5ce t y h prematurely fitt$ y\rselves = de/ruction1 & are ripe = hell1 be=e ! reap] is 9 read9ess to put 9 ! sickle ( dea? to cut y d[n4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,?is1 ,sir1 mu/ h be5 a mo/ impressive s]mon4 ,:at effect did x appe> to produce8 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! congregation li/5$ to x ) pr(\nd att5tion2 & "s 7 subdu$2 !y quail$ "u x4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,if1 ,sir1 a few ye>s s9ce1 y _h se5 & he>d 9 "s night vision1 :at y h n[ se5 & he>d "u ! broad daylight ( positive reality1 y w\ld h ?\ght1 :5 awak5+ out ( y\r sleep1 t y _h witness$ some?+ ( :at ,god c\ld d1 b y c\ld n h anticipat$ its actual occurr5ce4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,t's v true1 ,sir2 ,i wi% y w\ld g1 & see & judge = y\rself4 ,miss ,roscoe4--,yes1 d1 ,sir2 &1 if y w p]mit me1 ,i w accompany y4 ,x is ! ,"l's do+1 & x is a v *oice specim5 ( ! ,div9e workman%ip4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i %\ld l to g1 b my age & infirmities =bid x4 ,i mu/ be cont5t$ to look at ! descriptive sket*+ ( ?is sublime manife/ation ( ! p[] & ! grace ( ,god2 x is ! triumph ( evangelical tru? ov] ! lifeless =malism ( ,tract>ian arrogance & delusion4 ,our pray]s1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 are answ]$2 my de> uncle & aunt are "r at la/4 ,,! ,,quak]ess4 ,on return+ f my protract$ visit to ,fairm\nt1 & resum+ my pa/oral lab\rs1 ,i 0 gratifi$ by ! eag] welcome ,i receiv$ f ! p ( my *>ge4 ,dur+ my abs5ce ! pulpit _h be5 regul>ly suppli$ by a succession ( m9i/]s ( v>i\s religi\s d5om9ations--m5 :o _h nev] subscrib$ to an act ( uni=mity impos$ by human legislation1 b yet1 9 all _! public m9i/rations1 !y closely adh]$ to ! unity ( ! fai?1 because !y receiv$ ! ,bible z ! rule ( _! religi\s belief & practice4 ,on look+ ar\nd my congregation1 ,i miss$ a v5]able eld] & sev]al o!rs1 :o _h gone ! way ( all fle%2 also1 a few individuals & families1 :o _h remov$ to o!r localities4 ,yet ,i 0 pleas$ to f9d t !re 0 no p]ceptible decrease 9 numb]s1 & to le>n t ! h>mony ( my flock _h n be5 9 any way di/urb$ by /rife & cont5tion4 ,among/ ! v>i\s causes :i* lead to ! peace & prosp]ity ( a ,*ri/ian *ur*1 ! example & influ5ce ( females des]ves a prom95t place2 x op]ates sil5tly1 yet p[]fully1 bo? to repress :at is evil & to /imulate to :at is good4 ,woman 0 fir/ 9 ! transgression1 b 9 e age %e has lab\r$ to repair ! evil :i* t direful calamity has entail$ on ! human race2 &1 ?\gh less conspicu\s 9 h] sph]e ( action ?an man1 %e has (t5 equall$ him 9 e>ne/ devot$ness1 & has sometimes surpass$ him 9 self-d5y+ sacrifices & h]oic suff]+s4 ,! apo/le makes hon\rable m5tion ( ^? wom5 :o lab\r$ ) him 9 ! gospel2 & x 0 my privilege & happ9ess to h "s z co-work]s1 ( great1 if n ( equal importance & wor?4 ,"o ( ! mo/ useful ( ^! 0 ,miss ,*e/]1 a diffid5t & unobtrusive woman1 yet ev] active 9 lab\rs ( love--do+ ev]y?+ ) s mu* prud5ce & amiability t %e nei!r provok$ c5sure nor awak5$ jeal\sy or envy4 ,%e _h acquir$ great aptitude 9 ga9+ ! confid5ce ( ! females 9 ! congregation1 ^: he>ts ! ,"l appe>$ to be op5+ to receive ! tru?2 %e c\ld g :]e ! habits ( social life =bade me to ent]1 & c\ld ga9 in=mation on ! delicate "q ( p]sonal piety1 :i* w\ld h be5 )held ev5 f my solicitations4 ,9 ?is way %e act$ z a pione]1 & (t5 br\ght me in=mation reg>d+ individuals ( ^: religi\s awak5+ ,i might o!rwise nev] h he>d4 ,! fir/ "t %e call$ on me aft] my return1 %e _h a great deal to tell me ( :at _h tak5 place among my p dur+ my abs5ce2 b ! mo/ gratify+ intellig5ce ( all 01 t %e ?\ght h] e/eem$ fri5d1 ,miss ,osb\rne1 _h become decid$ly pi\s1 ?\gh %e _h n yet op5ly av[$ h]self4 ,miss ,osb\rne 0 n "o ( my own p1 b _h be5 br\ght up 9 ! ,society ( ,fri5ds1 & _h1 to all human appe>ance1 be5 a consi/5t adh]5t ( t community4 ,on mak+ "s inquiries z to ?is unexpect$ trans=mation ( "* & habit1 ,i le>n$ t x took its rise f a s]mon %e he>d f ,matt4 vi4 #e--t !y may be se5 ( m54 ,:ile li/5+ to ! prea*]1 & :5 reflect+ on :at he said1 %e 0 conv9c$ t x 0 contr>y to ! _s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t = a disciple ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to assume any di/9ctive d5om9ational sign1 ei!r 9 dress or /yle ( spee*--z x is hold+ out a secul> m>k to attract human att5tion2 or if ?is be n ! motive1 %e p]ceiv$ t su* 0 ! result4 ,f t "t =? %e ex*ang$ ! dress & spee* ( ,quak]ism = t :i* is 9 curr5t usage 9 g5teel life1 believ+ t ! be/ evid5ce ( a liv+ fai? is to add to fai? virtue2 & to virtue k2 & to k temp]ance2 & to temp]ance pati5ce2 & to pati5ce godl9ess2 & to godl9ess bro!rly k9dness2 & to bro!rly k9dness *>ity 7#b ,pet4 i4 #e-g74 ,on leav+ me ,miss ,*e/] said--,! hi/ory ( h] religi\s exp]i5ce w1 ,i h no d\bt1 int]e/ & gratify y4 ,i h promis$ to sp5d an ev5+ ) h] soon1 & ,i hope y w accompany me2 ,i am q sure %e w be v glad to see y4 ,miss ,*e/] hav+ made an appo9tm5t ) ,miss ,osb\rne1 ! ev5+ soon came r\nd t we 7 to pay h] a visit at h] quiet resid5ce1 & ,miss ,*e/] hav+ call$ on me = ! purpose1 we set out on our mission toge!r4 ,j prior to ?is my fir/ int]view ) ,miss ,osb\rne1 ,i _h l5t my *apel to ! ,fri5ds to hold a public meet+1 :5 ,i _h ! pleasure ( he>+ ,mr4 ,joseph ,gurney & ano!r address a l>ge & an att5tive audi5ce4 ,to ?is meet+ ,miss ,osb\rne v naturally ref]r$1 ?ank+ me at ! same "t1 = ?is m>k ( respect = ! body2 add+1 ,i am no advocate ( ! esprit du corps4 ,we may *]i% our pref]5ces1 yet ,i l to see all true believ]s liv+ toge!r 9 fri5dly int]c\rse4 ,x is1 ,madam1 by com+ into close contact we rub (f ! angul> p>ts ( our d5om9ational "*1 & !n1 z a necess>y consequ5ce1 we c develope ! m /]l+ attributes ( our r5ew$ nature1 z "o 9 ,*ri/4 ,i ?9k ,fri5ds h isolat$ !mselves too mu*4 ,!y live 9 a little ,go%5 ( _! own1 & *]i% r too fondly ! idea t !y1 & !y only1 h a purely spiritual fai?4 ,!y look on o!rs z devotees ( c>nal ord9ances4 ,we receive ! ord9ances :i* are deliv]$ to u 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 & obs]ve !m z te/s ( our subjection to ! au?ority ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 b1 9 our judgm5t1 !y d n possess any inh]5t p[] to "w 9 u ! fruits ( righte\sness4 ,we look ?r\gh !m to ! great tru?s !y symbolize4 ,baptism symbolizes ! wa%+ ( reg5]ation & r5ew+ ( ! ,holy ,gho/2 & ! ,"l's ,supp] symbolizes ! %$d+ ( blood = ! remission ( s9s4 ,& ?is ,fri5ds might h kn[n long s9ce if !y _h consult$ our be/ writ]s2 b ?is !y neglect do+1 & h5ce !y d n "k u p]fectly4 ,inde$1 !y *]i% _m wrong notions & impressions ab\t u4 ,yes2 !y move 9 a circle ( _! own1 :i* is r a conf9$ & peculi> "o4 ,!y d n l to cross ! l9e :i* keeps !m di/9ct f o!rs4 ,?is ,i h long consid]$ an evil1 & ,i may say ,i h felt x to be "o4 ,?us1 :5 ! controv]sy sprang up 9 ,am]ica ab\t ! div9ity ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & :i* l$ to ! secession ( s _m f ! ,society ( ,fri5ds1 ,i 0 9 a mo/ bewild]$ /ate2 ,i _h no previ\s in=mation to help me to =m a correct judgm5t on ! que/ions 9 dispute & discussion4 ,! t5acity ) :i* ! ,fri5ds adh]e to ! 'inw>d light1' :i* !y imag9e is giv5 to e "o1 v naturally r5d]s any labori\s ef=t1 on _! "p to und]/& ! facts & ! tru?s ( ! ,bible a m]e "w ( sup]]ogation4 ,!y h& d[n1 f "o g5]ation to ano!r1 a few di/9ctive op9ions1 :i*1 comb9$ ) o!r causes1 keep !m a compact body & peculi> p2 b ,i appreh5d !re is among !m too great a lack ( a dilig5t se>*+ ( ! ,scriptures1 to asc]ta9 h[ f> ^! op9ions are support$ by ,div9e au?ority4 ,i myself 0 v fond ( ?is 'inw>d light' !ory4 ,x 0 to me1 :at ! all-suffici5cy ( reason is to ! rationali/4 ,i 0 my own guide & my own au?ority4 ,i c\ld n /oop to receive in/ruction f prophets or apo/les4 ,b my fai? 9 its infallible guidance has long s9ce be5 %ak5--,i may n[ say1 q de/roy$4 ,i f9d x is n p[]ful en\gh to keep ! ,society ( ,fri5ds f a gradual decay4 ,!y are dy+ (f t[>ds ext9ction1 :ile o!r d5om9ations are increas+ 9 _! numb]s4 ,i "k "s ( ! ris+ g5]ation :o h )drawn f ! ,society ( ,fri5ds & gone ov] to ! ,e/abli%$ ,*ur*4 ,!re 01 ,i believe1 a l>ge secession at ,man*e/] "s few ye>s ago8 ,yes2 b no?+ %ook ! body s viol5tly z ! ,am]ican controv]sy on ! div9ity ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,! %ock 0 felt "h1 & ,fri5ds 7 n prep>$ = x4 ,x l$ _m to imbibe ! ,soc9ian h]esy1 & "s became av[$ sceptics4 ,9 relation to all controv]sies k is p[]1 b ignorance is weakness4 ,if we are tra9$ by a regul> c\rse ( prop] tea*+ to und]/& ! di/9ct yet unit$ tru?s ( ! ,bible--! evid5ces by :i* !y are support$1 & ! argum5ts by :i* objections to !m are refut$--we are !n prep>$ to )/& ! %ocks ( h]esy )\t be+ />tl$ into scepticism by ! impos+ dogmatism or subtle plausibilities ( its advocates4 ,v true2 b ,fri5ds h n ! advantage ( su* tra9+2 & !re=e1 :5 a controv]sial _s does spr+ up among/ !m1 x becomes z a wolf 9 ! %eepfold4 ,b ?\gh controv]sy may d "s evil1 yet x may d "s good2 = 9 ! spiritual _w1 no less ?an 9 ! physical1 /agnation is (t5 m p]il\s & fatal ?an ! mo/ viol5t tempe/4 ,v true4 ,i "k t ! ,am]ican controv]sy has done "s good 9 ,engl&4 ,x has awak5$ ! dormant m9d ( ,fri5ds to a calm & close inve/igation ( ! subjects ( discussion2 & ! result is1 t ! belief ( _m n[ re/s on logical evid5ce1 r ?an tradition>y te/imony4 ,till x took place1 & excit$ ! att5tion ( ,fri5ds1 ,i always look$ on ,jesus ,*ri/ m]ely z an amiable & intellig5t philan?ropi/--a model = u to copy aft]4 ,b z !re is an imm5se disp>ity betwe5 humanity & div9ity--betwe5 a p]fect man1 & ,god manife/ 9 ! fle%--:at effect did ! fir/ ann\ncem5t ( ! div9ity ( ,jesus ,*ri/ produce on y\r m9d8 ,did x n />tle y8 ,i felt an in/9ctive revolt+ aga9/ x4 ,i felt m dispos$ to treat x z a leg5d1 ?an look ^u x z a fact4 ,b :y8 ,because ,i ?\ght x 0 n likely t ,god w\ld manife/ himself 9 ! fle%1 :5 he c\ld s easily accompli% any b5efic5t purpose )\t /oop+ to su* an act ( humiliation & meanness4 ,inde$1 = a v long "t ! m ,i ?\ght ( x ! m ,i revolt$ aga9/ x4 ,i loa!d x1 x 0 (f5sive to my ta/e2 & ,i did n l to he> ! "q argu$4 ,b did x nev] /rike y1 :5 read+ ! gospels1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ attempt$ to make ! ,jews believe t he 0 a ,div9e inc>nation8 ,i suppose y mu/ h read ! foll[+ passage--',! ,jews answ]$ him1 say+1 ,= a good "w we /one !e n2 b = blasphemy2 & because t ?\1 be+ a man1 make/ ?yself ,god' 7,john x4 #cc78 ,:y1 yes2 b ,i ?\ght _! accusation aga9/ him on ?is po9t1 0 a wilful p]v]sion ( 8 mean+--an excess on _! "p ( malignant feel+4 ,b did y nev] receive an impression1 f ! facility ) :i* he p]=m$ _m /up5d\s works1 & 8 entire avoidance ( all pomp & display1 t he 0 a wond]ful ,be+1 some?+ m ?an man8 ,:y1 no4 ,! tru? is1 ,i nev] felt suffici5t int]e/ 9 ! "q to pursue ! inve/igation ( x ) att5tion4 ,i revolt$ f x4 ,b :5 y 7 =c$ to att5d to x1 9 "s measure1 by ! frequ5cy ( its discussion among/ ,fri5ds1 did any o!r reason pres5t itself to y\r m9d z a con/ra9t1 or an inducem5t to reject x z a m]e leg5d8 ,yes2 ! absolute impossibility t two su* dissimil> natures1 z ! ,div9e & human1 c\ld be unit$ 9 "o p]son4 ,b did y nev] adv]t to ! conjunction ( ! immat]ial & mat]ial--two v dissimil> natures--9 y\r own p]son8 ,i recollect he>+ "o ,fri5d1 :o 0 argu+ ! "q ) ano!r1 advance t fact 9 confirmation ( ! proposition t natures v dissimil> to ea* o!r c be conjo9$ 9 "o id5tity2 b at ! "t ,i ?\ght x m fanciful ?an correct4 ,inde$1 ,i revolt$ aga9/ any evid5ce t 0 br\ght =w>d by any "o 9 support ( :at ,i consid]$ a leg5d1 r ?an a reality4 ,b did x nev] /rike y t 8 relative "*1 z ! ,savi\r ( s9n]s1 involves 9 x ! necessity ( 8 be+ some?+ m ?an a m]e man1 x be+ an absurdity to suppose t "o man c save o!rs8 ,i nev] adv]t$ to 8 relative "* at ?is p]iod2 ,i _h no def9ite conception ( x1 nor did ,i wi% to h4 ,i did n feel t ,i ne$$ a ,savi\r2 ,i ?\ght 8 be+ call$ "o 0 a m]e conv5tionalism--a m>k ( respect4 ,at ! "t :5 ! div9ity ( ,jesus ,*ri/ became a popul> subject ( discussion among/ ,fri5ds1 ! "q ( 8 atonem5t 0 also agitat$2 :at 7 y\r s5tim5ts respect+ x8 ,i repudiat$ x1 z d]ogatory to ! ,deity4 ,9 :at respect did y consid] x d]ogatory to ! "* ( ,god8 ,i ?\ght x an impea*m5t ( 8 b5evol5ce to suppose t he w\ld n ex]cise 8 clem5cy unless he 0 induc$ to d s by ! %$d+ ( blood4 ,& ,i also ?\ght x 0 an impea*m5t ( 8 equity to require innoc5ce to suff] & die 9 behalf ( ! guilty4 ,all my feel+s 7 oppos$ to x4 ,b ,fri5ds 9 g5]al h pr(ess$ _! belief 9 ! reality & necessity ( ! atonem5t2 & ,joseph ,gurney1 :o is an au?ority among/ !m1 has writt5 9 def5ce & support ( x4 ,did y ev] read 8 treatise8 ,x 0 put into my h&s by "o ( our eld]s1 :o knew t ,i ent]ta9$ "s d\bts on ! subject4 ,i look$ into x1 b z soon z ,i f\nd t he attempt$ to support 8 views ( ! atonem5t by citations f ! ,bible1 ,i felt t ,i c\ld mu* easi] reject ! ,bible z a revelation f heav51 ?an ,i c\ld admit a dogma s utt]ly oppos$ to my reason4 ,inde$1 ,i _h become a confirm$ sceptic1 ?\gh ,i did n l to av[ x1 z ,i knew x w\ld give pa9 to _m = :om ,i _h great e/eem2 &1 besides1 ,i did n l ! idea ( mak+ myself ! subject ( public notice & rem>k4 ,did y1 at ?is p]iod1 feel at ease--q satisfi$ ) y\rself & y\r condition8 ,no2 n q4 ,i sometimes felt an impression1 & x 0 a v pa9ful "o1 t ,i 0 n act+ hon\rably nor hone/ly by /&+ id5tifi$ ) a body ( ,*ri/ians1 aft] ,i _h virtually r5\nc$ my belief 9 ! articles ( _! fai?4 ,?is greatly p]plex$ me4 ,i knew n :at to d4 ,i suppose if y _h op5ly av[$1 :at y _h virtually done1 !y w\ld h exclud$ y f _! fell[%ip8 ,x is probable t a s5t5ce ( dis[nm5t w\ld h be5 pass$ aga9/ me4 ,?is ,i %\ld n h lik$4 ,x w\ld h giv5 s mu* pa9 to my p>5ts4 ,!re is n[1 ,i believe1 a *ange 9 y\r views ( ,div9e tru?8 ,yes2 & a great *ange1 n only 9 my views ( ,div9e tru?1 b 9 my appreciation ( its importance4 ,w y tell me :at 0 ! means ( lead+ y to receive ! fai? y once repudiat$8 ,9 ! fir/ in/ance1 ! read+ ( ,dr4 ,*alm]s' ,a/ronomical ,disc\rses weak5$1 9 "s measure1 "o v /rong objection :i* ,i _h long *]i%$ aga9/ ! tru? ( ,*ri/ianity1 & :i* ,i !n consid]$ inv9cible4 ,i presume y ref] to ! objection :i* "s philosophic sceptics h advanc$ aga9/ ! ,div9e orig9 ( ,*ri/ianity1 t x is mon/r\s to suppose ! ,deity w\ld lavi% on s insignificant a _w z ours su* peculi> & di/+ui%+ att5tion z are ascrib$ to him 9 ! ,bible8 ,yes4 ,to suppose t he w\ld make su* co/ly sacrifices z ! ,bible says he did make1 to recov] su* a puny race ( be+s f _! degradation & mis]y1 :51 if !y 7 swept out ( exi/5ce1 !y w\ld h>dly be miss$ f ! great field ( ! creation--0 an objection :i* /ruck me ) great =ce2 & ,i long *]i%$ x4 ,x appe>$ q insurm\ntable4 ,b ?\gh ! eloqu5t doctor1 by weak5+ ! =ce ( a long-*]i%$ op9ion1 c[$ 9 "s degree my sceptical _s1 x 0 n subdu$--,i felt m di/urb$ ?an gratifi$4 ,inde$1 ,i felt s mu* annoy$1 t ,i resolv$ ,i w\ld read no m speculations relative to ,*ri/ianity4 ,i 0 det]m9$ to bani% religion f my ?\ghts4 ,did y rema9 = any l5g? ( "t 9 ?is /ate ( m5tal isolation f all contact ) ! facts & tru?s ( ! ,bible8 ,no2 ,i really f\nd x impossible to isolate my m9d f !m4 ,! m ,i tri$ to d s1 ! clos] did !y cleave to me4 ,i felt pa9fully annoy$ by ! ceaseless action ( my ?\ghts & reflections4 ,!y di/urb$ me 9 my sleep1 my dreams 7 (t5 pa9fully excit+1 & ,i (t5 awoke 9 a tumult ( m5tal emotion4 ,did ?is sev]e m5tal conflict subdue y to ! ob$i5ce ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?8 ,no1 no3 q ! rev]se4 ,i felt1 if possible1 a m haughty indignation aga9/ ! tru?s by :i* ,i 0 s pa9fully annoy$--!y foll[$ me z my own %ad[4 ,at l5g?1 ,i w5t s f> z to resolve t ,i w\ld r av[ my scepticism1 ?an keep my rank z a believ]4 ,!n :at l$ y to embrace ! fai? :i* y repudiat$ ) su* indignant feel+s8 ,a mo/ humiliat+ sacrifice ( my integrity4 ,x came ab\t 9 ?is way4 ,joseph ,gurney & a few o!r ,fri5ds met at my fa!r's h\se to sp5d ! ev5+2 & z ,i expect$ !re w\ld be a religi\s s]vice1 ,i feign$ indisposition z an excuse = n be+ pres5t4 ,i )drew to my own room1 & resum$ read+ ,macaulay's ,essay on ,milton1 b c\ld n proce$ ) x4 ,i took up ano!r book1 b soon clos$ x4 ,i felt pa9fully re/less--vex$ t ,i 0 by myself1 & mortifi$ at :at ,i _h done4 ,t night 0 a re/less night to me4 ,i _h nev] be=e deviat$ f absolute tru?4 ,i 0 n[ sunk 9 my own e/eem1 & ,i felt t if my fri5ds knew :at ,i _h done1 & :y ,i did x1 ,i %\ld s9k 9 _! e/eem also4 ,i retir$ to re/2 b sleep 0 gone f me4 ,:5 mus+ on :at ,i _h done1 & :at ,i mu/ d 9 ! morn+1 to c>ry on ?is "w ( deception1 ! idea ru%$ into my m9d ) t]rific =ce--b ,god kn[s :at ,i h done1 & :at ,i am n[ m$itat+ to d to conceal my %ame6 ,!n ,i felt ! pang ( remorse4 ,i _h nev] felt x be=e4 ,x 0 a /range s5sation4 ,i felt t ,i _h fall5 f my /eadfa/ness4 ,miss ,*e/] _h hi!rto tak5 no "p 9 ! conv]sation1 b on see+ h] fri5d pa9fully excit$1 %e rem>k$1 t ! fir/ convictions & impressions ( consci\s guilt h (t5 a v s+ul> effect on ! m9d4 ,"s degree ( p]plexity is felt to acc\nt = !m2 b ! mo/ p]plex+ "q is1 ,h[ c relief be obta9$8 ,m9e t night1 said ,miss ,osb\rne1 7 v acute & depress+--almo/ ov]:elm+4 ,h[ev]1 ,i indulg$ a vague hope t ,i %\ld sleep away my disquietudes1 & be myself aga9 9 ! morn+1 & feel z 9 =m] times4 ,i resolv$ ,i w\ld nev] aga9 violate ! sanctity ( absolute tru?4 ,& did ! morn+ br+ relief8 ,no1 ,sir4 ,x br\ght a rapid succession ( /range & v pa9ful emotions4 ,i c\ld nei!r bani% nor repress !m4 ,i knew n :at to d4 ,i rema9$ 9 my own room1 = ,i 0 too excit$ to mix ) ! family4 ,i sp5t a lonely & v unhappy day4 ,did y n attempt to pray = m]cy to p>don ! act ( deception y _h committ$8 ,! idea occurr$ to me m ?an once4 ,i _h he>d a ,fri5d1 "s weeks be=e at a public meet+1 disc\rse ab\t ! publican 9 ! temple4 ,8 simple pray] came v vividly to my recollection2 b my _s 0 too haughty to adopt x4 ,my convictions ( consci\s guilt _h m]ely di/urb$ my quietude4 ,!y _h n gone deep en\gh to awak5 any al>m = my s\l's safety4 ,!y inflict$ torture1 b excit$ no g5u9e p5it5ce & contrition4 ,i felt bewild]$ & unhappy4 ,i knew n :at to d4 ,did y long rema9 9 ?is bewild]$ & unhappy /ate8 ,= sev]al mon?s1 ,i 0 a liv+ m>tyr to m5tal disquietude & re/lessness4 ,did y se>* ! ,scriptures to see if y c\ld f9d any?+ 9 !m to m9i/] relief to y\r disconsolate he>t8 ,su* an idea nev] /ruck me4 ,if x _h be5 sugge/$ to me1 ,i ?9k ,i %\ld h scorn$ x z a fanatical idea4 ,i _h always look$ ^u ! ,bible z a compilation ( /range writ+s1 )\t unity1 ord]1 or au?ority4 ,i _h no m notion ( d]iv+ relief f !m1 ?an f read+ any o!r book ( hi/ory or ecclesia/ic c]emonies4 ,a melan*oly pro(1 ,madam1 ( ! great defect 9 y\r religi\s tra9+6 ,t ,i n[ feel & deplore4 ,! ,bible ,i n[ rev]e z ! inaudible voice ( ! ,"l speak+ to ! consci5ce & ! he>t4 ,& h[ did y come to *ange y\r views z to ! ,bible8 ,"o ev5+1 :ile ,i 0 sitt+ alone1 bemoan+ my hapless condition1 & m\rn+ ov] ! fruitless ef=ts ,i _h made to rega9 m5tal tranquillity1 ! s5se ( consci\s guilt became v1 v acute1 & v oppressive4 ,x weigh$ d[n my _s4 ,x 0 at ?is "t att5d$ ) "s degree ( al>m & dread4 ,i began to ?9k x possible t ,god w\ld br+ me be=e him 9 judgm5t4 ,?is 0 a new idea4 ,i trembl$ :5 ?9k+ ( ! probable issue--lo/1 lo/ = ev]6 ,at ?is ev5tful mom5t1 :5 ! dread ( su* a t]rible issue 0 wr++ & tortur+ my _s1 a sudd5 impulse1 accompani$ by a ray ( cele/ial light--?\gh !n ,i knew n t x 0 cele/ial light--produc$ a deep conviction ( ! necessity ( an atonem5t to expiate human guilt2 & !n ,i at once admitt$ ! reality ( ! atonem5t made by ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,did ^! new discov]ies ( tru? m9i/] to y\r relief8 ,n imm$iately2 ,i 0 /ill bewild]$ & unhappy4 ,i 0 try+ to make myself good--try+ to "w out my own righte\sness4 ,b ,i c\ld make no satisfactory progress4 ,i ?\ght at times t my he>t 0 gett+ worse in/ead ( bett]4 ,i 0 tread+ on ! v]ge ( ov]:elm+ despond5cy4 ,i felt an outca/4 ,9 ?is /ate ( extreme p]plexity & m5tal torture1 ,i betook myself to ! ,bible2 b ,i did s m to div]t my m9d f its mis]ies ?an ) an expectation ( ga9+ relief4 ,! ,div9e ,_s direct$ my att5tion to ! passage--',if any man s91 we h an advocate ) ! ,fa!r1 ,jesus ,*ri/ ! righte\s4 ,& he is ! propitiation = our s9s3 & n = ours only1 b also = ! s9s ( ! :ole _w' 7#a ,john ii4 #a1 #b74 ,_h ! ,"l spok5 to me f heav51 ,i might h be5 m />tl$2 b !re 0 su* a sweet consolatory p[] accompany+ ! read+ ( ! passage1 t ,i felt x came f him4 ,i 0 9 a mom5t1 9 a calm ( ec/atic emotion4 ,i %all nev] =get ! s5sation4 ,x 0 a sudd5 transition f torture to ease4 ,i !n felt1 & = ! fir/ "t1 an int5se gl[ ( love to ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,did n ! read+ ( t passage1 said ,miss ,*e/]1 ) its hall[$ accompanim5ts1 br+ y on y\r knees be=e ! ,"l ) weep+ & supplication8 ,x did2 b = a :ile1 & r a long :ile1 surprise 0 ! mo/ pr$om9ant emotion ( my he>t4 ,i 0 surpris$ t ,i _h nev] previ\sly felt myself to be a guilty & helpless s9n] ne$+ an ,almighty ,savi\r4 ,i 0 surpris$ t ,i %\ld ev] h felt a loa?+ & ho/ility to a s*eme ( salvation :i* is su* a sweet & ri* manife/ation ( ! lov+-k9dness ( ,god4 ,& ,i 0 surpris$ t ,i c\ld h liv$ s long )\t feel+ a supreme love = ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,y\r exp]i5ce1 my de> ,miss ,osb\rne1 said ,miss ,*e/]1 is a fre% confirmation ( a rem>k ,i he>d a good m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/ make n long s9ce3--,a s5se ( ,,ne$ mu/ prec$e all int5se conc]n = our salvation1 & all "r appreh5sions ( ! relation 9 :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ /&s to u4 ,:5 ?is is felt1 ! veil ( my/icism is tak5 (f ! tru? :i* is deposit$ 9 ! ,bible2 & x becomes intelligible & p[]ful4 ,z our ,"l says3 ',!y t be :ole ne$ n a physician1 b !y t are sick' 7,matt4 ix4 #ab74 99 99 99 99 99 ,sev]al mon?s elaps$ be=e ,i _h ano!r int]view ) ,miss ,osb\rne2 b ,i notic$ t h] att5dance at ! *apel 0 regul> & punctual4 ,%e li/5$ ) m>k$ att5tion to ! pulpit m9i/rations2 b !re 0 a p5siv5ess 9 h] look1 :i* /ill indicat$ m5tal disquietude4 ,at ! reque/ ( ,miss ,*e/]1 ,i aga9 visit$ ,miss ,osb\rne1 along ) h]4 ,on express+ a hope t %e 0 mak+ progress 9 ! pa? ( life1 %e said1 ,i am /ill 9 a /ate ( pa9ful bewild]m5t1 & /ill unhappy4 ,i no soon] get ov] "o spiritual difficulty ?an ,i feel p]plex$ & entangl$ by ano!r4 ,i f9d t ! pursuit aft] tru? lies ?r\gh a ?orny maze4 ,i tru/ y are n[ ?or\ghly e/abli%$ 9 y\r belief ( ! supreme div9ity ( ! ,son ( ,god1 & ( ! reality & efficacy ( 8 atonem5t8 ,o yes1 ,i am4 ,8 div9ity is writt5 z ) sunbeams2 & ,i n[ wond] h[ any "o c d\bt x1 :o admits ! au!nticity ( ! ,bible4 ,& 8 atonem5t is equally conspicu\s4 ,:at1 !n1 is ! fre% spiritual difficulty t n[ disquiets y8 ,i don't "k :e!r ,i rightly und]/& ! import ( ! expression :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ uses--',,come ,,to ,,me1 & ,i w give y re/4' ,x is evid5t he makes ! pres5t & future happ9ess ( s9n]s to dep5d on a p]sonal application to himself4 ,h5ce he says1 ',all t ! ,fa!r give? to me %all come to me3 & him t come? to me ,i w 9 no wise ca/ out4' ,z ?is /yle ( spee* 0 nev] employ$ by any o!r prophet or mess5g]1 x appe>s to con/itute a peculi>ity ( great importance 9 relation to 8 supreme dignity4 ,he _c be a m]e man :o places su* an inconceivable bless+ on su* an issue4 ,b ?\gh ,i am conv9c$1 aft] long & pati5t inve/igation1 t our salvation is made to dep5d on a p]sonal application to ,jesus ,*ri/1 ,i (t5 h ?is "q press$ on my att5tion--,h[ may ,i "k if ,i h actually appli$ to ,him 9 ! exact way :i* ! ,scriptures require8 ,to "s1 :o are root$ & gr\nd$ 9 ! fai?1 ?is "q may pres5t no difficulty2 b to me x is "o ( great importance & ( pa9ful p]plexity4 ,"o difficulty :i* att5ds ! solution ( ?is "q arises f ! v nature ( ! application :i* x supposes4 ,if com+ to ,*ri/ 7 a bodily act1 & if ! dep5d5ce to be repos$ 9 him fell "u ! cognizance ( ! s5ses1 we %\ld be able to decide ) p]fect ease :e!r we h come to him or n4 ,b x is simply a m5tal act1 :i* may be p]=m$ ev5 :ile ! believ] rema9s 9 a /ate ( d\bt4 ,to believe or to tru/ 9 ,*ri/1 is ! fir/ act ( ! m9d2 b to come to a satisfactory conclusion t ?is act ( dep5d5ce agrees ) ! requirem5ts ( ! ,scripture1 supposes t a process ( exam9ation & comp>ison has tak5 place4 ,i am to judge ( my fai? f its effects2 z ! wor? ( a tree is to be decid$ by ! quality ( its fruit4 ,& "h two que/ions dem& my att5tion3 fir/1 ,:at moral effects does fai? produce8 ,secondly1 ,h ^! effects be5 produc$ 9 me8 ,fai? purifies ! he>t f ! love ( s92 br+s ! di/ant & unse5 objects ( ! et]nal _w to act ) impressive =ce on ! judgm5t1 & affections1 & imag9ation2 induces its possessor to walk z see+ him :o is invisible2 to love ! ,r$eem] ) a supreme affection2 & con/ra9s him to attempt to advance ! glory ( ,god 9 ! _w by a life ( practical devot$ness to 8 w4 ,^! are "s ( ! effects or moral evid5ces ( fai?2 & if !y always exi/$ 9 _! highe/ degree1 we %\ld h "s c]ta9 l&m>ks ( decision1 :5 attempt+ to asc]ta9 ! g5u9e nature ( our dep5d5ce on ,*ri/1 :i* nei!r sophi/ry nor unbelief w\ld be able to remove4 ,b z an excell5t writ] obs]ves3--',! m9d ( e ,*ri/ian exp]i5ces _m alt]nations ( hol9ess & s94 ,temptations (t5 & unexpect$ly intrude4 ,! objects :i* engross ! :ole he>t ( ! s9n]1 unhappily engage at times 9 great] or less degrees t ( ! ,*ri/ian4 ,nor is _! influ5ce always transi5t4 ,david1 ,solomon1 & o!r sa9ts m5tion$ 9 ! ,scriptures1 = a l5g? ( "t s9n$4 ,n a small numb] ( s9s are committ$ 9 ?\ght1 ^w1 & action1 9 ! bright] & bett] seasons2 nay1 9 ! brighte/ & be/4 ',i s91' says ,bi%op ,bev]idge2 ',i rep5t ( my s9s1 & s9 9 my rep5tance4 ,i pray = =giv5ess1 & s9 9 my pray]s4 ,i resolve aga9/ my future s91 & s9 9 =m+ my resolutions4 ,s t ,i may say1 ,my :ole life is almo/ a cont9u$ c\rse ( s94' ,?is is ! language ( "o ( ! be/ m5 t ev] liv$4 ,a /ill bett] man has said1 ',= ! good t ,i w\ld ,i d n3 b ! evil :i* ,i w\ld n1 t ,i d' 7,rom4 vii4 #ai74 ,if1 !n1 ! mo/ em95t sa9ts1 9 ! mo/ improv$ /ate ( _! "*1 & ! mo/ sacr$ seasons ( _! devotion1 h ! evid5ce ( _! fai? weak5$ by ! =ce ( contr>y evid5ce1 ought x to excite our surprise if 9 u x is (t5 obscur$1 & sometimes ov]balanc$8 ,!n ,i judge f ! t5or ( y\r rem>ks1 t1 = consolation & hope1 we mu/ turn f ourselves1 & con/antly dep5d on ,*ri/ z a ,savi\r2 :atev] may be ! v>y+ tone & t5d5cies ( ! he>t4 ,yes2 tru/ 9 him at all times--9 sorr[1 & 9 joy2 :5 assail$ by temptation1 & 9 seasons ( triumph2 :e!r 9 transport on ! m\nt1 or abas$ 9 ! valley--"o undeviat+ act ( ! m9d f ! beg9n+ to ! end ( ! conflict4 ,our conv]sation n[ turn$ on ! hon\r :i* ! ,god ( all grace conf]s on an individual :om he condesc5ds to admit into a /ate ( fell[%ip ) himself2 & on ! consequ5t obligation :i* ?is places him "u to make an op5 & unequivocal pr(ession ( religion4 ,yes1 said ,miss ,*e/]1 ! noble/ di/9ction we c atta9 to1 is to be end[$ ) ! fai? ( ,god's elect2 b x is a di/9ction :i* (t5 exposes u to ! ridicule & ! scorn ( ! _w4 ,! semi-,*ri/ians ( mod]n times1 ,i rem>k$1 are z ignorant ( ! relative dignity ( ! sons ( ,god1 z ! anci5t ,jews 7 ( ! p]sonal dignity ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,nor ought ?is to excite our surprise1 see+ t1 z ! apo/le says1 '! _w kn[s u n1 because x knew him n4' ,b ?\gh ! _w be ignorant ( our relative dignity1 we ourselves are n2 & yet !re are "s :o appe> a%am$ ( x4 ,!y desire to ga9 ! cr[n ( glory2 b refuse to id5tify !mselves ) ! disciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 t !y may escape ! odium to :i* !y are expos$4 ,!re is 9 ?is1 said ,miss ,osb\rne1 a species ( meanness1 ( :i*1 ,i ?9k1 an hon\rable m9d c\ld n be guilty4 ,b ?\gh "s :o h felt ! p[] ( tru? to a c]ta9 ext5t1 may hesitate to id5tify !mselves ) ! disciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 yet !y may be influ5c$ by ! pure/ motives4 ,i h a fri5d1 :o has rec5tly be5 conv9c$ ( ! tru? ( ! gospel2 & yet1 :5 conv]s+ ) an em95tly pi\s /rang] on "s ( its sacr$ topics1 v +5u\sly said1 ',b1 madam1 ,i d n wi% y to suppose t ,i am a ,*ri/ian4 ,i admire ! doctr9es & ! precepts ( ,*ri/ianity2 & ,i admire ! "* ( ^? :o display its moral virtues2 b ,i d>e n rank myself among _! numb]4 ,o no2 ,i am n good en\gh6' ,n[1 ?is fri5d has m5tal firmness en\gh to )/& ! rude/ %ocks ( reproa*2 b z %e has n1 9 h] own e/imation1 felt ! trans=m+ p[] ( ! tru?1 %e _c consci5ti\sly id5tify h]self ) ^? :o h4 ,?is1 ,i rem>k$1 is nei!r a s+ul> nor a hopeless case4 ,! reluctance :i* y\r fri5d feels to make a pr(ession ( religion1 till %e is satisfi$ t %e possesses ! pr9ciple1 is a decid$ pro( ( h] integrity2 & ?\gh %e may rema9 9 ?is /ate ( dubi\s p]plexity = a /ill long] "t1 yet %e w nev] enjoy p]fect peace1 till %e becomes decid$4 ,b ought a p]son to make a decid$ pr(ession ( religion be=e he has atta9$ a full assurance ( 8 p]sonal int]e/ 9 ! r$emption & love ( ,jesus ,*ri/8 ,9 my op9ion1 ! v mom5t a s9n] tru/s 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus = ! salvation ( 8 s\l1 he places himself "u an obligation to r5d] ob$i5ce to 8 laws4 ,! fir/ petition is1 ',"l1 save1 or ,i p]i%2' ! next 9 ord]1 & :i* %\ld imm$iately foll[1 is1 ',"l1 :at wilt ?\ h me to d8' ,he di/9ctly /ates :at he w\ld h u d3--',:osoev] !re=e %all confess me be=e m51 him w ,i confess also be=e my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav5' 7,matt4 x4 #cb74 ,b is x n a wise discretion to t>ry a:ile1 to te/ ! /r5g? ( ! religi\s pr9ciple1 be=e ! g>b ( a public pr(ession is put on8 ,%\ld we n avoid precipitation 9 a matt] ( su* importance8 ,b w\ld y1 dur+ ?is probation>y p]iod1 dep5d on y\r own moral /r5g? to su/a9 ! vital en]gy ( y\r religi\s pr9ciples8 ,c]ta9ly n4 ,!n y w\ld dep5d on ! grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ to pres]ve ! vitality ( y\r pr9ciples1 :ile y are pass+ ?r\gh ?is probation>y p]iod2 ! l5g? ( x to be decid$ by y\r own discretion4 ,i w\ld dep5d on him to keep me /eadfa/ 9 8 ways4 ,& c\ld y n dep5d on him ) z mu* implicitness & con/ancy to keep y /eadfa/ aft] y h put on ! yoke ( ob$i5ce1 z y c :5 prep>+ to d x8 ,mo/ c]ta9ly4 ,!re is a little incid5t record$ 9 ,mat!w xvi4 #ba1 :i* embodies "o ( ! laws ( ! m$iatorial gov]nm5t ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ',f t "t =?'1 t is1 aft] 8 apo/les _h made a public av[al ( _! belief 9 him z ! ,son ( ,god1 he began to %[ unto !m ! com+ ev5ts ( 8 wond]ful hi/ory4 ,yes1 my fri5d1 ! pa? ( duty is ! pa? ( safety1 & ob$i5ce br+s its own rew>d1 z cle>] manife/ations ( ! love ( ,*ri/ usually foll[ an op5 pr(ession ( devot$ness to him4 ,i rema9$ a spectator ! la/ "t ! ord9ance ( ! ,"l's ,supp] 0 adm9i/]$ at y\r *apel2 ,i ?\ght x a v solemn s]vice1 & ,i 0 a good deal impress$ by x4 ,i hope y h outliv$ ! scrupul\s objections ( y\r educational tra9+1 & n[ admit t ! ord9ances ( baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp] are ( p]petual obligation8 ,i mu/ confess t !y h engag$ "s portion ( my ?\ghts1 p>ticul>ly ! ,"l's ,supp]4 ,i rec5tly read ,joseph ,gurney's rem>ks on x1 b !y did n satisfy me4 ,i ?\ght !m m +5i\s ?an solid2 & !y seem$ to me v mu* a piece ( special plead+4 ,f 8 book ,i turn$ to #a ,cor4 xi41 & ,i recollect say+ :5 ,i _h f9i%$1 ! apo/le ,paul & ,joseph ,gurney don't ?9k & write alike on ?is subject4 ,z !y c't bo? be "r1 "o mu/ be wrong2 :i* %all ,i foll[8 ,i suppose1 said ,miss ,*e/]1 y don't f9d t a difficult "q to decide8 ,:y1 my de>1 x is n a v easy matt] to get ov] long *]i%$ scruples--to oblit]ate e>ly impressions1 & adopt new religi\s habits & cu/oms4 ,b /ill1 ,i mu/ confess1 t an inspir$ apo/le is a saf] guide1 ?an an un9spir$ p>tizan writ]4 ,h[ev]1 !re is a previ\s "q1 :i*1 if ,i may be p]mitt$ to m5tion x1 ,i %\ld l to h answ]$4 ,:at1 9 y\r judgm5t1 are ! spiritual advantages :i* are connect$ ) ! regul> obs]vance ( ! ord9ance ( ! ,"l's ,supp]8 ,9 ! fir/ place1 ,i repli$1 x t5ds1 & ,i ?9k v =cibly1 to give fix$ness & solidity to our fai? 9 ! hi/oric tru?fulness ( our ,"l's suff]+s & dea?4 ,he himself in/itut$ ! ord9ance1 ev5 be=e 8 dea? 0 accompli%$2 & he assigns 8 reason = s do+3 ',& z !y 7 eat+1 ,jesus took bread1 & bless$ x1 & brake x1 & gave x to ! disciples1 & said1 ,take1 eat2 ?is is my body4 ,& he took ! cup1 & gave ?anks1 & gave x to !m1 say+1 ,dr9k ye all ( x2 = ?is is my blood ( ! new te/am5t1 :i* is %$ = _m = ! remission ( s9s' 7,matt4 xxvi4 #bf-bh74 ,imm$iately aft] 8 dea?1 we f9d1 by consult+ ! ,acts1 t 8 disciples p>took ( x 9 ob$i5ce to 8 au?ority1 & = ! purpose :i* he specifi$4 ,! apo/le ,paul tells u t he _h a special revelation f heav5 9 relation to x 7#a ,cor4 xi4 #bc1 #bf74 ,& ?is ord9ance1 in/itut$ by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & obs]v$ by all ! primitive disciples1 is h&$ d[n to u z a /&+ memorial ( ! wond]ful fact t ,*ri/ di$ = our s9s1 accord+ to ! ,scriptures4 ,yes1 ,i see4 ,!n ?is ord9ance /&s l a monum5t erect$ at ! "t :5 ! ev5t occurr$1 to commemorate x1 & to p]petuate ! remembrance ( x8 ,x does4 ,!n z p are n s fooli% z to erect monum5ts to commemorate :at nev] took place1 ! hi/oric c]ta9ty ( ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ receives an indisputable confirmation f ! p]petual celebration ( ! ,"l's ,supp]8 ,exactly s4 ,?is is a new idea to me1 & an important "o4 ,!n ,i mu/ disapprove ( ! conduct ( ,fri5ds1 :o h n m]ely defac$ ?is monum5tal pill> ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 b entirely remov$ x4 ,:y1 ! removal ( a l&m>k is m l ! "w ( an enemy1 :o has an int]e/ 9 de/roy+ b\nd>y l9es1 ?an ! "w ( a fri5d1 :o has an int]e/ 9 pres]v+ !m4 ,i wond] t ,joseph ,gurney did n see ?is4 ,b ?is ord9ance does some?+ m ?an p]petuate a remembrance ( ! hi/oric fact ( ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 x is significant ( its moral design4 ,:5 he gave ! cup ( w9e to 8 disciples1 & comm&$ !m to dr9k ( x1 he add$1 z explanatory ( ! purpose :i* he _h 9 view by ?is arrangem5t--',= ?is is my blood ( ! new te/am5t1 :i* is %$ = _m = ! remission ( s9s' 7,matt4 xxvi4 #bh74 ,yes1 ,i see x is ?is t atta*es supreme importance to ! ord9ance1 :i* w\ld become an unmean+ c]emony if we exclude ! atonem5t f our !ory ( belief4 ,v true4 ,! hi/oric fact1 & its moral design1 are insep>ably bl5d$2 & ! tru?fulness ( bo? is confirm$ by ! same c]emonial rite4 ,:5 our ,"l _h supp$1 he took ! cup1 say+ to 8 disciples1 ',?is cup is ! new te/am5t 9 my blood3 ?is d ye1 z (t z ye dr9k x1 9 remembrance ( me4 ,= z (t5 z ye eat ?is bread1 & dr9k ?is cup1 ye d %ew ! ,"l's dea? till he come' 7#a ,cor4 xi4 #be1 #bf74 ,i am q satisfi$ t ! ord9ance %\ld be receiv$ by ! disciples ( ,*ri/1 9 ob$i5ce to 8 au?ority1 :5 !y believe t !y are 8 disciples4 ,& ,i mu/ say1 t ,i ?9k ! ,fri5ds are wrong 9 reject+ x z an obsolete c]emony4 ,by do+ s1 !y remove an anci5t l&m>k4 ,x is worse ?an t1 said ,miss ,*e/]2 x is de/roy+ an anci5t monum5t :i* 0 design$ to p]petuate1 z long z "t %all la/1 a remembrance ( ! great ev5t x 0 erect$ to celebrate4 ,d y1 said ,miss ,osb\rne1 adm9i/] ! ,"l's ,supp] indiscrim9ately to p]sons 9 g5]al1 or d y re/rict its adm9i/ration to ! decid$ly pi\s8 ,among/ u ,diss5t]s x is a te/ ( "*2 none are p]mitt$ to p>take ( x1 unless !y pr(ess rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/2 &1 at ! same "t1 give "s practical pro( t !y are r5ew$1 & walk wor?y ( ! vocation :]e) !y are call$4 ,:at is call$ op5 communion prevails1 ,i believe1 9 ! ,national ,e/abli%m5t4 ,x does4 ,! cl]gyman ( our national *ur* is ! m9i/] ( ! p>i% 9 :i* he (ficiates1 & he baptizes all *ildr5 ^: p>5ts wi% him to d x2 & unless !y %\ld be excommunicat$1 :i* is r>ely done1 !y are treat$ z memb]s ( ! *ur*1 & h ! "r ( access to ! sacram5t ( ! ,"l's ,supp]4 ,inde$6 ,:at6 are any immoral p]sons ev] p]mitt$ by a cl]gyman to p>take ( ! ,"l's ,supp]8 ,i %\ld judge f :at ,i read 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t1 t x belongs exclusively to true believ]s 9 ,*ri/4 ,yes2 9 ,national ,e/abli%m5ts1 all ! v>ieties ( ! human "*1 f ! mo/ pi\s to ! mo/ pr(ane1 may be se5 m+l+ toge!r at ! sacram5tal table4 ,inde$6 ?is mu/ be a p]v]sion ( ! ord9ance4 ,! apo/les1 if ,i recollect rightly1 requir$ rep5tance t[>ds ,god1 & fai? 9 ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/1 z ess5tial qualifications = admission into ! *ur*2 & if any memb] walk$ disord]ly1 he 0 sep>at$ f ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4 ,x is s among/ u ,diss5t]s4 ,we d n pr(ess to h a p]fect *ur*1 b we d n suff] any "o to rema9 9 memb]%ip ) u :o di%on\rs 8 pr(ession by any kn[n act ( impiety or immorality4 ,t seems to me to be adh]+ to ! rule ( ! ,scripture4 ,to t rule we %\ld always adh]e2 & h5ce x is obligatory on all to obs]ve ! ord9ance :o are tru/+ 9 ,*ri/ = salvation4 ,!y %\ld d s1 z a visible expression ( _! subjection to 8 au?ority1 & ( _! gratitude & love to him = 8 m>vell\s lov+-k9dness 9 %$d+ 8 blood = ! remission ( _! s9s1 & = giv+ 8 life a ransom = _! r$emption4 ,i rec5tly he>d an e/eem$ m9i/] deliv] ! foll[+ address1 j be=e ! adm9i/ration ( ! ord9ance3-- ',we are n[1 my de> ,*ri/ian bre?r51 go+ to commemorate ! dea? ( a belov$ ,fri5d1 ^: fri5d%ip d]ives its value f 8 dea?4 ,we (t5 muse ) int5se int]e/ on ! wondr\s ev5ts ( 8 wondr\s life2 we repeat to ea* o!r1 ) /rong emotions ( delight1 8 s\l-inspir+ say+s4 ,b x is 8 dea? :i* enk9dles ! pure/1 ! mo/ p[]ful1 & ! mo/ joy\s emotions ( our he>t4 ,x is true1 he 0 crucifi$ by wick$ h&s1 b crucifixion t\*$ no vital "p4 ,he c\ld h liv$ on ! cross z long z he pleas$1 free f pa91 & ) z mu* placid ease z1 :5 seat$ on ! m\nta9 side1 he dictat$ ! beatitudes to 8 disciples4 ,he c\ld h /epp$ d[n f ! cross1 _h he pleas$1 & array$ himself ) z mu* cele/ial beauty z :5 he /ood transfigur$ on ,tabor2 & he c\ld h *ang$ 9 a mom5t ! humiliat+ & conflict+ sc5e ( ,calv>y into ! awful gr&eur ( ! f9al judgm5t2 & at 8 bidd+ ! trumpet w\ld h awak5$ ! dead1 to /& be=e him = _! f9al s5t5ce4 ,b no4 ,su* prodigies ( p[]1 & displays ( ju/ice 7 n to take place !n & !re4 ,! only ev5t to take place !n & !re 0 8 %$d+ 8 blood = ! remission ( s9s1 & 8 giv+ 8 life a ransom = s9n]s4 ,?is he did1 unsolicit$1 volunt>ily1 & *e]fully2 & :5 he calls on y to take ! cup1 9 remembrance ( 8 suff]+s & dea?1 w y hesitate to d s8 or c y d x ) =mal indiff]5ce8 ',o = ?is love1 let rocks & hills ,_! la/+ sil5ce break1 ,& all h>moni\s human tongues ,! ,savi\r's praises speak4' ,i l ! s5tim5ts & expressions ( ?is address2 b ,i ?9k y mu/ admit t hesitation does n always bespeak reluctance4 ,v true2 b x arre/s ! progress ( ob$i5ce1 & entails ! loss ( spiritual privileges & enjoym5ts4 ,i hope1 my de> ,miss ,osb\rne1 said ,miss ,*e/]1 y n[ feel no reluctance to yield ob$i5ce to ! dy+ comm& ( y\r belov$ ,savi\r & ,fri5d2 & t y w1 by "o sacr$ resolve1 yield y\rself to him z "o alive f ! dead--h y\r fruit unto hol9ess1 & ! end ev]la/+ life4 ,a sublime t]m9ation to a pa9ful1 & (t5 a depress+ conflict6 ,x w\ld be wrong 9 me n to confess t ,i h d]iv$ in/ruction f ! conv]sation ( ! ev5+4 ,"s new ideas h be5 sugge/$ to me1 & "s l+]+ d\bts h be5 remov$4 ,my hesitation1 :i* sprang f caution1 r ?an reluctance1 n[ yields to a s5se ( duty4 ,i w d :at my ,"l comm&s me2 & because x is 8 comm&4 ,y w bo? pray = me1 t my fai? fail n1 & t ,i may endure to ! end1 /eadfa/ 9 ! pa? ( duty4 ,%e kept h] promise2 & on ! fir/ communion day1 ) u commemorat$ ! dea? ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/ 9 ! way ( 8 appo9tm5t4 ,soon aft]1 ,i receiv$ an int]e/+ lett] f h]2 & z its conclusion is an appropriate sequel to ! long & pa9ful conflict ?r\gh :i* %e _h to pass1 its transcription may s]ve z a guide & solace to o!rs4 ',o1 happy day1 t fix$ my *oice ,on ,*ri/1 my ,savi\r & my ,god6 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 ,n[ re/s my long-divid$ he>t4' ,my exp]i5ce proves ! tru?fulness ( a rem>k y made 9 our rec5t int]view 'ob$i5ce br+s its own rew>d4' ,^? :o h be5 e>ly initiat$ into ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 & :o h advanc$1 "u judici\s tra9+1 f "o /age ( inquiry & atta9m5t to ano!r1 till !y h acquir$ a p]fect k ( ! tru? z x is 9 ,jesus1 bo? 9 its unity & h>mony1 & :o h felt x on _! he>ts1 9 ! spirituality ( its p[]1 c =m no j conception ( ! sev]e & (t5 prolong$ conflict to :i* o!rs are subject$1 :o h n be5 fav\r$ ) simil> advantages4 ,!y are 9 a moral condition some:at analog\s to t ( ! lonely travell] :o1 :5 on a /range road1 is sudd5ly envelop$ 9 a mi/--he>+ s\nds ( dang]1 :ile unable to discov] f :5ce !y come1 :y !y are giv51 or h[ he %all effect 8 escape4 ,_! m9d gets bewild]$1 jad$1 & p>alyz$ by its own fruitless lab\rs & solicitudes2 becomes irresolute1 unwill+ to rel9qui% ! "q ( inquiry1 yet unable to pursue x2 & l ! maniac among/ ! tombs1 seeks = re/1 b _c f9d x4 ,! secret ( relief to all su* anxi\s inquir]s1 lies imb$d$ 9 ! invitation ( ,jesus ,*ri/3 ,come unto me1 all ye t lab\r & are heavy lad51 & ,i w give y re/ 7,matt4 xi4 #bh74 ,?is invitation has m9i/]$ consolation to myriads2 its efficacy n[1 is z p[]ful z x 0 :5 x fir/ fell f 8 lips2 & :osoev] receives x 9 fai?1 & yields to x1 w f9d re/ to 8 s\l4 ,,an ,,escape ,,f ,a ,,false ,,refuge4 ,:5 survey+ my congregation "o ,sabba? ev5+1 ,i notic$ an int]e/+ /rang] 9 ! front gall]y1 ^: mann] indicat$ t he _h nev] be5 9 ! *apel be=e4 ,i _h select$ = my text ,isa4 lvii4 #ah3 ,i h se5 8 ways1 & w heal him2 ,i w lead him also1 & re/ore com=ts unto him1 & to 8 m\rn]s4 ,z he sat j opposite ! pulpit my eye caught 81 :5 deliv]+ ! foll[+ introductory rem>ks3-- ,no "o c read ! ,bible ) s]i\s att5tion1 )\t feel+ t he is br\ght into contact ) ,god4 ,:ile int5tly fix$ on ! subject :i* engages 8 att5tion1 he feels isolat$ f o!rs--exi/+ ap>t f o!rs1 yet exi/+ 9 imm$iate connection ) ,god & ! et]nal _w4 ,! same novel effect is sometimes produc$1 & (t5 to a great] degree1 :5 a congregation is att5tively li/5+ to ! m9i/rations ( ! pulpit4 ,p are drawn toge!r into a place ( wor%ip3 ! read+1 ! s++1 & ! pray] are gone ?r\gh2 & !n ! prea*+ comm5ces4 ,! prea*] is kn[n1 b he is soon lo/ sight (2 8 subject absorbs att5tion1 excites emotion2 impression succe$s impression2 & ?\gh1 9 "s in/ances1 !re may be a mom5t>y degree ( a/oni%m5t awak5$ z to ! s\rce f :5ce ! prea*] has obta9$ 8 k ( individual "*1 yet t a/oni%m5t soon subsides1 & no?+ is left to engross ! att5tion ( ! he>]1 b an ov]:elm+ s5se ( 8 own guilt1 mis]y1 & dang]1 :i* is n[ discov]$1 & felt1 ,,= ,,! ,,fir/ ,,"t4 ,yes1 _m a p]son has ent]$ ?is *apel to scorn1 :o has left x to brea! ! pray] ( ! publican--',god be m]ciful to me a s9n]4' ,yes1 _m a p]son has tak5 8 seat ) o!rs1 & by be+ bl5d$ ) ! mass ( ! congregation1 has seem$ to lose ! individuality ( 8 exi/5ce2 b ! high & l(ty ,"o1 t inhabite? et]nity1 ^: "n is ,holy1 speaks--& ?\gh 8 voice is n he>d1 x is felt--',i h se5 8 ways4' ,yes1 ,o s9n]1 he has se5 y\r ways 9 ! gone-by times ( y\r imp5it5ce1 :5 y 7 liv+ )\t him1 & )\t hope 9 ! _w4 ,yes1 he has se5 y\r ways1 :5 y ei!r neglect$ ! ord9ances ( religion1 or obs]v$ !m ) c>eless indiff]5ce1 z ?\gh !y bore no relation to ! ,holy ,"o1 :o inhabite? et]nity4 ,yes1 he has se5 ! ways y h adopt$ to oblit]ate y\r religi\s impressions2 to pacify y\r consci5ces2 & to reconcile y\r habits ( gaiety & folly1 ) a s5se ( y\r obligations to him4 ,b he has nev] yet se5 y walk+ 9 ! n>r[ way t leade? to et]nal life4 ,he has nev] se5 y at 8 foot/ool deplor+ ! error ( y\r ways1 & pray+ = m]cy4 ,%all he ab&on y to y\r irreligi\s c\rse1 & leave y to p]i%8 or %all he come to heal y1 to guide y1 & to com=t y8 ,8 att5tion 0 arre/$2 he look$ & li/5$ z ?\gh he _h nev] previ\sly se5 a m9i/] 9 a pulpit1 or he>d a s]mon2 & on 8 c\nt5ance !re 0 impress$ an air ( expressive solemnity1 indicat+ pr(\nd ?\ght4 ,i saw him aga9 on ! next ,sabba? ev5+1 !n ,i miss$ him = sev]al ,sabba?s2 he aga9 re-appe>$1 became m frequ5t 9 8 att5dance1 & at l5g? ,i saw him walk+ up ! area ( ! *apel accompani$ by a lady1 :om ,i presum$ to be 8 wife4 ,on ?is occasion he 0 invit$ into a pew belong+ to "o ( my eld]s2 & at ! close ( ! s]vice !y left ! *apel toge!r4 ,on inquiry ,i f\nd t ?is eld] knew him2 & f him ,i obta9$ ! outl9es ( 8 hi/ory1 :i* he prefac$ by say+1 ,i 0 n at ! *apel on ! fir/ night ( 8 att5dance1 & 0 r surpris$ :5 he told me ( x1 because ,i r appreh5d he is a sceptic1 ?\gh he does n av[ x4 ,h[ev]1 ?\gh he gave me no reason to expect t he %\ld repeat 8 visit1 he made "o rem>k :i* ,i 0 gratifi$ to he>1 z x 0 a pro( t he _h li/5$ to ! disc\rse1 & 0 r pleas$ ?an o!rwise4 ',! s]mon1' he said1 '0 simple & pla91 yet some:at orig9al4 ,i h he>d m eloqu5t1 & m argum5tative disc\rses1 bo? 9 my own c\ntry1 & 9 ,engl&1 b ,i nev] he>d "o :i* took su* a firm hold ( my att5tion1 or "o :i* br\ght aft] x su* a tra9 ( novel ?\ght2 inde$1 ,i _c escape f a recollection ( x4' ,mr4 ,*ri/oph] ,lobeck1 ! g5tleman 9 "q1 0 born 9 ,b]l91 9 #agid4 ,8 p>5ts 7 ,prote/ants1 ) :om he liv$ till he _h f9i%$ 8 lit]>y education2 & !n he travell$ = two ye>s1 visit+ ,spa91 ,france1 & ,switz]l&1 & ! pr9cipal manufactur+ di/ricts & m>ts ( comm]ce ( 8 own c\ntry1 to qualify himself to engage 9 m]cantile pursuits4 ,soon aft] ! t]m9ation ( ! w> 9 #ahae1 he 0 introduc$ to an ,engli% m]*ant1 ) :om he made an arrangem5t to s]ve 8 e/abli%m5t 9 ! capacity ( a correspond+ cl]k2 & ?is l$ to 8 settlem5t 9 ,london4 ,:ile 9 ?is situation1 :i* he held = sev5 ye>s1 he m>ri$ ! daught] ( a citiz5 ( wor? & di/9ction2 & by 8 advice1 & ) ! concurr5ce ( ! h\se 9 :i* he _h be5 engag$1 he accept$ an eligible (f] ( p>tn]%ip 9 a firm ( high respectability 9 ----1 to :i* place he remov$ 9 #ahbb4 ,8 private resid5ce 0 situat$ ab\t a mile & a half f ! c5tre ( ! t[n1 a neat snug cottage1 ) ! usual appurt5ances1 c41 c4 ,he is1 ! eld] add$1 bo? intellig5t & communicative1 & has acquir$ a l>ge am\nt ( sci5tific & g5]al in=mation2 & not)/&+ 8 d\bts on ! great "q ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?1 he g5]ally att5ds *ur* on ,sabba? morn+ ) 8 wife & *ildr54 ,mrs4 ,lobeck is a contra/ to h] husb& on religi\s matt]s2 he looks ) equal indiff]5ce on all ! ext]nal =ms ( ,*ri/ianity--%e is "o ( ! mo/ impassion$ admir]s ( ,episcopacy & its cl]gy ,i ev] knew4 ,%e is1 9 fact1 :at may be t]m$ a devotee--excit$1 z by an electrical %ock1 if %e he> any rem>k d]ogatory to ! absolute p]fection ( h] *ur* & its prie/ly ord]s4 ,he conclud$ by say+1 ,i ?9k y %\ld n[ g & see !m2 z !y h bo? be5 to he> y prea*1 ,i ?9k x likely !y w be expect+ x z an act ( c\rtesy4 ,x is possible t ?is may be ! op5+ ( a new epo* 9 _! moral hi/ory1 :i* may lead to "s gr& spiritual result4 ,i made a call1 & 0 gratifi$ by my reception4 ,mr4 ,lobeck 0 v cordial1 & ,mrs4 ,lobeck v polite2 he 0 free & easy 9 *it-*at1 b %e 0 r res]v$2 yet bo? seem$ to be pleas$ by my visit4 ,aft] look+ ?r\gh 8 museum1 :i* conta9$ a *oice ?\gh n v ext5sive collection ( birds1 reptiles1 & fossils1 a few co9s ( diff]5t ages & c\ntries1 & a good assortm5t ( autographs1 ,i !n /roll$ r\nd 8 g>d5 & %rubb]y1 & took my leave ( !m--bo? equally press+ = a m l5g!n$ visit4 ,_! att5dance at ! *apel n[ became m regul> on a ,sabba? ev5+1 & occasionally on a ,sabba? morn+2 & aft] ! lapse ( a few weeks1 ,i met a select tea-p>ty at _! h\se1 & ?\gh ne>ly all 7 /rang]s to me1 & mo/ ( !m high *ur*1 yet ,i sp5t a v pleasant ev5+4 ,no controv]sial subject 0 introduc$ = debate or discussion2 conv]sation 0 desultory1 )\t be+ frivol\s1 & 0 su/a9$ )\t be+ prosy1 or deg5]at+ into dry common-place4 ,hav+ intimat$ to ,mr4 ,lobeck t x 0 my usual habit to conduct family pray] :]e ,i sp5t an ev5+1 ! ,bible 0 pres5t$ to me2 ,i read ,psalm ciii41 (f]+ a few expository rem>ks1 & !n we knelt toge!r at ! ?rone ( grace4 ,at a subsequ5t int]view1 :5 ,mr4 ,lobeck call$ on me1 he said1 ,we h decid$ on att5d+ y\r *apel if we c be accommodat$ ) a pew4 ,on express+ "s degree ( surprise t ,mrs4 ,lobeck %\ld be will+ to leave h] *ur*1 ) all its long-*]i%$ pr$ilections & associations1 he repli$-- ,%e /ill gives x ! pref]5ce1 b a p>am\nt s5se ( duty n[ compels h] to take ?is /ep4 ,%e 0 pleas$ ) ! extreme simplicity ( y\r mode ( wor%ip ! fir/ "t %e came2 & has on sev]al occasions express$ h] approbation ( ! mom5t\s tru?s y h inculcat$ on ! att5tion ( y\r audi5ce2 b y\r disc\rse on ,sabba? ev5+1 f ,acts xvi4 #ad1 br\ght h] long-hesitat+ m9d to ?is decision4 ,z we 7 return+ home1 aft] allud+ to ! hymn1 & to ! s++1 :i* %e v mu* enjoys1 %e rem>k$ %e n[ felt no surprise t ,i %\ld pref] ! prea*+ at ! *apel to ! prea*+ at ! *ur*2 because1 9 h] op9ion1 x is m int]e/+ & in/ructive4 ',x is1' %e add$1 'q a relief to he> no m pros+ ab\t ! regul> succession "q1 or ab\t ! font & its my/]ies4 ,?is cl]gyman makes "o ?9k ( "o's self1 ( ,god1 ( ano!r _w1 & our ,savi\r ,jesus ,*ri/4' ,z !y 7 n[ become my /at$ he>]s1 a close intimacy soon sprang up betwe5 u2 & on "o occasion1 :5 allud+ to ! /ate ( religion on ! ,cont95t1 he said1 ) emphatic e>ne/ness1 ,my c\ntry1 ,sir1 is ! l& ( spiritual b>r5ness2 dea? reigns !re4 ,infidelity is awfully dom9ant1 & fatally p[]ful4 ,b ,i h he>d x n[ assumes an aspect some:at diff]5t f ! infidelity introduc$ by ,voltaire1 & :i* ,i believe 0 aid$ 9 its progress by ! m fasc9at+ g5ius ( ,r\sseau4 ,yes1 ,sir1 x is n[ ! infidelity ( ,goe!1 a man ( extraord9>y m5tal p[]--a mo/ subtle & beguil+ writ]4 ,voltaire 0 an intellectual sceptic1 :o d5\nc$ ,*ri/ianity z an imposition on human cr$ulity1 & he advocat$ its suppression & ext]m9ation4 ,r\sseau 0 a s5tim5tal sceptic1 :o contemplat$ ,*ri/ianity ) ! same class ( emotions z he survey$ ! beauties & ! de=mities ( nature2 reg>d+ x z a /range comp\nd ( moral gr&eur & ( meanness1 :i*1 9 8 e/imation1 might rema9 among/ a p )\t do+ any social injury1 & might be got rid ( )\t _! su/a9+ any irrep>able loss4 ,goe! is a rational sceptic1 or :at is call$ 9 ,g]many a rationali/4 ,8 disposition is n mock+ l t ( ,voltaire & o!rs1 nor does he ev] indulge 9 burlesque or ridicule1 :5 speak+ ( ! popul> fai?4 ,he uni=mly ev9ces a m>k$ respect = ! ord9>y doctr9es & e?ics ( ,*ri/ianity1 :ile ! drift ( 8 writ+s is to prove t ! real religion ( a man's he>t1 & ! real end ( 8 exi/5ce1 lie 9 ! ref9$ cultivation ( 8 m9d & affections1 & 9 subject+ all irregul> impulses & passions to a c\rse ( due re/ra9t4 ,! infidelity ( ^! sceptical writ]s :o h done s mu* mis*ief on ! ,cont95t1 & 9 ,engl& too1 is sub/antially ! same 9 its orig91 9 its ess5ce1 & 9 its t5d5cies1 ?\gh !re is a slight v>iation 9 its phases1 its developm5ts1 & 9 its designs4 ,infidelity1 ,sir1 "u any phase1 or 9 any =m ( developm5t1 is a de/roy+ p[]2 & its progress may be trac$1 l t ( an epidemic1 by ! sc5es ( desolation :i* x leaves 9 its track4 ,!re w\ld be "s difficulty 9 adju/+ ! comp>ative injury :i* ^! di/+ui%$ sceptics h entail$ on ! moral & religi\s _w2 b x is v evid5t to any "o :o /udies _! writ+s1 t !y all t5d to ! same issue4 ,! prim>y lessons :i* !y all tea* are ^!--t man ne$s no ,div9e in/ructor1 :i* sup]s$es ! necessity ( revelation2 t 8 own reason is suffici5t to enable him to discov] ! safe road to true happ9ess & moral greatness1 :i* sup]s$es ! necessity ( prie/ly in/ruction & tra9+2 & t he ne$ d no?+ m = 8 pres5t well-be+1 & 8 future de/9y1 if !re be a futurity1 ?an cultivate 8 own ta/es & social virtues4 ,b ,i suppose ,goe! has done m moral injury among/ ! !ologians ( ,g]many ?an any o!r sceptical writ]4 ,i h no d\bt ( x2 & also among/ all classes ( lit]>y m54 ,i 0 once "o ( 8 devot$ disciples2 he rul$ my m9d ) despotic sway4 ,i rev]$ him z an oracle4 ,he /ood1 9 my e/imation1 bo? 9 intellectual greatness & 9 ! accuracy ( 8 moral discov]ies1 f> above any ( ! writ]s ( ! ,old or ,new ,te/am5ts4 ,he gave me a di/a/e = ! ,bible1 & a loa?+ aga9/ its sublime & mom5t\s doctr9es2 & ,i believe t 8 writ+s h ta9t$ to a fe>ful ext5t ! !ology ( ! pulpits ( ,g]many4 ,!re are a few able & eloqu5t m51 :o prea* ,*ri/ & him crucifi$1 9 close imitation ( ,paul2 b only a comp>atively small numb]4 ,human reason is ! popul> idol among/ ! majority2 !y keep ! cross ( ,*ri/ 9 ! backgr\nd2 ! atonem5t is repudiat$ by !m4 ,!y ma9ta9 f ! press & f ! pulpit1 & ) z mu* /r5u\s e>ne/ness z any ( ! infidel frat]nity1 t man has )9 himself a self-suffici5t p[] to secure 8 pres5t & 8 future happ9ess1 )\t be+ at all dep5d5t on ! grace ( ,god or ! love ( ,*ri/4 ,a sad *ange s9ce ! palmy days ( ,lu!r1 & ! o!r great ,re=m]s4 ,a mo/ melan*oly "o2 ,i %\ld n l to return to live amid/ su* signs ( decay & sc5es ( moral desolation--x is z ,ed5 9 ru9s4 ,y\r removal1 ,sir1 to ,engl& has prov$ a v important ev5t 9 y\r hi/ory4 ,x has inde$2 a local *ange (t5 leads to _m o!r *anges4 ,if ,i _h t>ri$ 9 ,b]l91 ,i _h n kn[n my wife or _h my ?ree de> *ildr52 & mo/ likely ,i %\ld /ill h rema9$ a disciple ( ,goe!1 r ?an become a disciple ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,w y p]mit me to ask y "o "q1 ,:at circum/ance induc$ y to come to ! *apel ! fir/ "t y came8 ,y\r "q1 ,sir1 revives 9 my recollection a proposition :i* y illu/rat$ by a s]ies ( facts1 :5 deliv]+ a disc\rse on ,john iv4 #f1 #g1 & :i*1 if my memory does n fail me1 y /at$ 9 ! foll[+ words3--',:5 a crisis approa*es 9 ! hi/ory ( a nation1 or ev5 ( a private individual1 we may sometimes obs]ve progno/ic signs ( its com+2 & 9 tak+ a review aft] its occurr5ce1 we may sometimes see a m>k$ conjunction ( det]m9+ ev5ts naturally lead+ to x4' ,! fact is1 on ! ,sunday ( my fir/ visit to y\r *apel1 we _h arrang$ ) a few fri5ds to take a drive into ! c\ntry2 b j z we 7 9 read9ess to />t1 a trem5d\s ?und]/orm compell$ u to give up our jaunt4 ,aft] x _h cle>$ (f1 z x 0 too late = our c\ntry excursion1 ,i took a walk into ! t[n to see an old fri5d2 b ! ra9 aga9 came d[n 9 torr5ts1 j z ,i 0 pass+ y\r *apel2 ,i ran into x = %elt]1 n = wor%ip4 ,i _h no m ?\ght ( be+ conv]t$ to ! fai? ( ,*ri/ :5 ,i ent]$ y\r *apel1 ?an ! woman ( ,sam>ia expect$ to see ! ,messias :5 %e left home to get "s wat] f ,jacob's well4 ,! ,psalmi/1 :5 call+ on all ! p[]s ( ! cele/ial & t]re/rial creation to praise ! ,"l 7,psal4 cxlviii471 speaks ( fire & hail1 ( sn[ & vap\r1 & /ormy w9d z fulfill+ ! ,div9e purpose2 !y come & g at 8 comm&1 do+ ! "w he assigns to !m4 ,s ,i n[ believe4 ,i recollect1 :5 wat*+ ! com+ up ( ! d>k ?und]/orm1 feel+ vex$ t x %\ld come j !n1 :5 we 7 all 9 su* high glee1 & 9 complete read9ess to be (f4 ,i did n !n "k t on t /orm my future de/9y 0 dep5d+4 ,_h x n come :5 x did come1 we %\ld h be5 desecrat+ ! ,sabba? by recreative indulg5ce2 & _h x n be5 foll[$ by ! second /orm1 ,i %\ld h be5 ) my fri5d enjoy+ ! convivialities ( hospitality & mir?4 ,9 ei!r case1 :5 lay+ my head on my pill[1 on t memorable night1 my bosom w\ld h heav$ to o!r emotions ?an ^? :i* y\r disc\rse _h /irr$ up )9 x4 ,!re & !n ,i felt :at ,i nev] expect$ to feel2 & if ! /range commotion _h be5 pr$ict$ by an angel ( ,god1 ,i %\ld h ridicul$ x z a m]e phantom4 ,inde$1 my philosophy1 :i* l$ me to believe t su* a moral *ange z ,i h exp]i5c$ 0 unnecess>y1 compell$ me also to believe t x 0 impossible4 ,i recollect ! text f :i* ,i prea*$ on ! occasion to :i* y ref]1 b ,i d n recollect employ+ any argum5ts to expose ! fallacy & delusions ( scepticism1 or any 9 confirmation ( ! ,div9e orig9 ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?4 ,argum5t1 ,sir1 9 fav\r ( ,*ri/ianity ,i c\ld h )/ood2 b ,i c\ld n )/& ! great moral p[] by :i* ,i felt awe-/ruck & subdu$4 ,d y ?9k y 7 r5ew$ 9 ! _s ( y\r m9d dur+ ! fir/ s]vice y att5d$ at ! *apel8 ,i "k ,i felt v diff]5tly :5 ,i came out ( ! *apel t ev5+1 f :at ,i felt on ent]+2 b :e!r ,i !n actually pass$ f a /ate ( spiritual dea? to newness ( life1 is a "q ,i _c decide4 ,b n[ ,i c say :at ,paul said--,by ! grace ( ,god ,i am :at ,i am4 ,d y ev] d\bt ! reality ( ! spiritual *ange :i* y h und]gone8 ,no1 ,sir1 t's impossible4 ,i "k t ,i 0 once liv+ 9 a /ate ( spiritual dea?1 or m5tal ali5ation f ,god1 nei!r lov+ nor fe>+ him--liv+ )\t him 9 ! _w2 b x's ! rev]se ( ?is n[4 ,i n[ rev]e him z my sov]eign1 ^: laws are my delight2 & ,i n[ love him z my reconcil$ ,fa!r ?r\gh ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,all ?r\gh life1 up to my fir/ visit to y\r *apel1 ! invisible _w flitt$ be=e my imag9ation1 m z a fairy l& ?an a real _w ( spiritual be+s2 & ! immortality ( man ,i consid]$ m a ?+ ( speculation ?an ( positive c]ta9ty2 b n[ ,i am compell$ to believe1 & by ! =ce ( evid5ce :i* sophi/ry _c falsify1 t x is ! habitation ( ! high & l(ty ,"o ^: "n is ,holy1 & be=e :om ,i hope to be pres5t$ faultless ) exce$+ joy :5 ! crisis comes4 ,b1 ,sir1 does y\r old philosophy nev] sugge/ to y ! idea t ^! new discov]ies & emotions1 ) _! consequ5t anticipations1 may be ref]able to ! my/]i\s action ( a di/urb$ imag9ation1 r ?an ! direct action ( a sup]natural p[]--:at scepticism designates ! flights ( fancy8 ,i mu/ confess t su* an idea has m ?an once obtrud$ itself on my m9d2 b ,i at once dismiss x z an intangible fiction2 = :5 ,i turn$ my att5tion to /udy ! ,*ri/ianity ( ! ,bible1 :i* ,i did v closely z soon z ,i felt ! new impulse f y\r fir/ s]mon1 ,i p]ceiv$ t x n only (f]s remission ( s9 to ! p5it5t & contrite s9n]1 b t x is ess5tially a re/orative s*eme ( grace1 con/ruct$ = ! v purpose ( rescu+ man f ! moral ru9 9 :i* s9 has involv$ him1 & ultimately to re-produce t spiritual similitude to ! ,div9e lik5ess 9 :i* man 0 creat$1 & :i* w\ld /ill h adorn$ humanity1 if ! fir/ transgression _h n be5 committ$4 ,h5ce ! discov]ies & emotions ,i h made & felt1 & ! conflicts ?r\gh :i* ,i am n[ pass+1 are ! initiate ( ?is gr& design ( ! high & l(ty ,"o--! prep>atory /eps 9 ! progress ( recov]y1 :i* is to lead to su* a glori\s issue4 ,h y1 ,sir1 any di/9ct recollection ( ! ord] ( ?\ght :i* foll[$--! unanticipat$ impressions & emotions :i* y felt :ile li/5+ to ! s]mon8 ,i recollect say+ to myself1 :5 pass+ home--,i h he>d _m s]mons 9 my own c\ntry1 & _m 9 ,engl&1 m elaborate1 m argum5tative1 & m brilliant2 & yet no "o ev] produc$ su* a s]ies ( novel & /range convictions & impressions z ?is simple & pla9 appeal to :i* ,i h be5 li/5+4 ,myself1 my moral condition & dang]1 n[ absorb$ my att5tion3 ,i felt1 & = ! fir/ "t 9 my hi/ory1 t ,i _h be5 liv+ )\t ,god--liv+ ! life ( a practical a!i/--t ,i des]v$ 8 ang]1 & t he might ju/ly leave me to p]i%4 ,did y ent]ta9 any idea t ?is new moral discov]y w\ld lead to an ev5tful issue2 or did y suppose x w\ld vani% away1 & leave y to live z 9 =m] ye>s8 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i felt t ! discov]y ,i _h made 0 no m5tal illusion1 b a palpable & awful reality2 & ?\gh x excit$ emotions ( al>m & t]ror :i* ,i c\ld sc>cely endure1 yet ,i felt m incl9$ to *]i% ?an repress !m2 & at times dur+ ! ensu+ week1 ,i did indulge a vague hope t ,god w\ld h m]cy on me & com=t me4 ,did y tell ,mrs4 ,lobeck :]e y _h be51 & :at y felt8 ,no1 ,sir4 ,i deem$ x inexp$i5t to d t2 because ,i knew x w\ld di/ress h] to he> t ,i _h be5 to a ,diss5t+ *apel4 ,b !re 7 o!r consid]ations :i* impos$ sil5ce4 ,i knew n :at op9ion to =m ( ! issue ( ! m5tal process ?r\gh :i* ,i 0 pass+4 ,i ?\ght x might br+ on "s *ange 9 my moral "* & hi/ory2 & ,i also ?\ght x might end 9 no?+4 ,i !re=e resolv$1 :ile 9 ?is /ate ( p]plexity & confusion1 n to say any?+ to any "o on ! subject1 till ,i actually knew ! result4 ,did y rema9 long 9 ?is /ate ( m5tal p]plexity & di/raction8 ,= sev]al mon?s1 dur+ :i* "t ,i accompani$ my family to our *ur* e ,sabba? morn+1 & v g5]ally ,i 0 at y\r *apel 9 ! ev5+4 ,i p]ceiv$ t ! religion ( ! two places is ! same 9 its broad outl9es2 yet ,i soon discov]$ a great diff]5ce1 n only 9 its impressiv5ess1 b ev5 9 ! doctr9es ( its public m9i/rations4 ,! ,rector & 8 ,curate1 ,i believe1 dwell pr9cipally on ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts1 & ! absolute necessity ( a /eady adh]5ce to ! *ur*1 z an impli$ condition ( salvation4 ,yes1 ,sir3 !y virtually reject :at _m ( our ,prote/ant m9i/]s 9 ,g]many op5ly repudiate--! inh]5t depravity ( man1 ! atonem5t = s9 made by ,jesus ,*ri/1 & ! necessity ( ! ag5cy ( ! ,div9e ,_s to enlight5 & r5ovate ! s\l ( man4 ,9 fact1 !y adopt ! lead+ pr9ciple ( ,goe!'s philosophy1 & place our hope ( future happ9ess on our do+s & atta9m5ts4 ,goe! & 8 disciples "w ! pr9ciple )\t ! alliance ( any auxili>y p[]s or influ5ces2 b ! cl]gym5 ( our *ur* id5tify x ) ecclesia/ic c]emonies & associations4 ,9 ei!r case1 x is man do+ some?+ = himself :i* makes him 8 own savi\r4 ,i (t5 wond] h[ x is t intellig5t p]sons1 :o admit ! au?ority ( ! ,bible1 c make su* egregi\s mi/akes z !y (t5 d on ! "q :i* relates to ! way ( salvation1 or ! me?od ( a s9n]'s reconciliation ) ,god2 :5 x is /at$ ) s mu* explicitness & precision by ! sacr$ writ]s1 ',believe & be sav$4' ',= ?r\gh him we bo? h access by "o ,_s unto ! ,fa!r' 7,ephes4 ii4 #ah74 ,! t]ms are v explicit & simple--believe & be sav$3 b judg+ f my own exp]i5ce1 ,i %\ld say !y are v difficult ( appreh5sion1 & = ?is reason1 we _c trace a connection betwe5 su* an action ( ! m9d & su* a glori\s result4 ,nor1 ,sir1 are we requir$ to d s3 we are to re/ our belief on ,*ri/ & 8 promise1 & !n expect ! issue4 ,! disc\rse1 ,sir1 :i* y deliv]$ "s "t s9ce on ,john iii4 #ad1 #ae1 set my m9d at re/ on ?is simple & important "q4 ,y sket*$ ! sc5e 9 ! camp ( ,israel--! p dy+ "u ! judicial infliction2 & :5 repres5t+ "o & ano!r1 on mov+ out ( _! t5ts1 feel+ an in/antane\s cure :5 !y look$ on ! elevat$ braz5 s]p5t1 ! scales fell f my m5tal vision1 & ,i saw cle>ly1 ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ?is illu/rative fact1 t x is by fai? 9 ! dea? ( ,jesus ,*ri/ t we are to be sav$4 ,i %all nev] =get ! effect :i* ?is discov]y excit$ )9 me4 ,i felt joy & peace 9 believ+4 ,! cl\d ( obscurity :i* _h hung s long ov] ! sacr$ page1 & ov] ! spiritual p>ts ( y\r m9i/rations1 in/antane\sly vani%$2 & ,i saw ,,! tru? 9 its cle>ness1 because ,i aga9 felt x 9 its p[]4 ,i ha/5$ home "u an impulse ( emotion :i* ,i "k n h[ to describe2 & z soon z ,i saw ,mrs4 ,lobeck1 ,i disclos$ ! long p5t-up secrets ( my he>t4 ,%e li/5$ to my communications ) int5se int]e/2 & aft] (f]+ me h] congratulations on my escape f ! sn>es & delusions ( my sceptical philosophy1 %e !n add$1 :at bo? surpris$ & delight$ me to he>--',i w v will+ly g ) y on a ,sabba? ev5+1 :]e y h receiv$ s mu* spiritual good1 if y w cont9ue to g ) u to *ur* on a ,sabba? morn+4' ,i at once cons5t$ to ?is proposal1 & we cont9u$ = _m mon?s to alt]nate an att5dance at ! two *ur*es1 till at l5g? %e came to ! decision :i* ,i h m5tion$4 ,we are n[ "o 9 _s1 & ,i hope "o 9 fai?2 b ,i regret to say t at times %e feels a m5tal depression :i* ,i "k n h[ to acc\nt =1 nor c ,i remove x4 ,mrs4 ,lobeck 0 a truly int]e/+ p]son--z g5teel 9 h] mann]s1 z %e 0 amiable 9 h] disposition2 & z our intimacy increas$1 %e gradually ?rew (f h] con/itutional res]ve1 & became m free & communicative4 ,%e 0 naturally m buoyant 9 spirits ?an h] husb&1 yet !re 0 an expression ( grief 9 h] c\nt5ance :i* excit$ my sympa?y1 & ,i felt desir\s ( asc]ta9+ ! cause ( x4 ,%e _h be51 f h] y\? up1 a mo/ rigid devotee ( ecclesia/ical =malism2 no ,puseyite c\ld be m scrupul\s 9 obs]v+ ! times & seasons & c]emonies ( 8 *ur*4 ,i knew1 f _m incid5tal allusions1 t %e _h idoliz$ h] ,pray] ,book1 :i* l$ h] to neglect h] ,bible2 & ?is made me suspect t %e 0 /ill plac+ "s undue dep5d5ce on ecclesia/ic c]emonies4 ,i _h prea*$ a s]mon on ! eunu* go+ on 8 way rejoic+ 7,acts viii4 #ci71 to :i* %e made a ref]5ce :5 ,i 0 sp5d+ an ev5+ ) h]4 ,to be c&id1 ,sir1 x is n ) me z x 0 ) ! eunu*2 = ,i am n q s easy 9 my m9d n[1 z ,i 0 be=e ,i left ! *ur*2 sometimes ,i ?9k ,i mu/ return1 ?\gh ,i %\ld regret depriv+ myself ( ! b5efit ,i d]ive f y\r m9i/ry4 ,y d n feel q s mu* at ease 9 y\r m9d n[1 z y did :5 att5d+ to y\r long e/abli%$ religi\s cu/oms8 ,i d n4 ,inde$1 ,i feel at times q unhappy4 ,7 y q happy :5 y 7 att5d+ to y\r religi\s duties4 ,did y habitually feel t y 7 prep>$ = dea?2 t is1 7 y assur$ t y\r s9s 7 =giv51 & t y w\ld g to heav5 :5 y di$8 ,no1 ,sir1 ,i 0 nev] p]fectly happy1 because ,i 0 n q assur$ t ,i %\ld g to heav51 b ,i always ?\ght t if ,i cont9u$ to ! end 9 ! religi\s c\rse 9 :i* ,i _h be5 tra9$1 ! ,almighty w\ld take me to himself4 ,i recollect m5tion+ to our ,rector ! fe>s :i* ,i occasionally _h on ?is subject1 :5 he quot$ a passage f ! ,bible :i* gave me mu* com=t1 ',he t endure? to ! end %all be sav$4' ,i n[ feel t ,i am fail+ 9 ?is duty1 :i* makes me unhappy4 ,did y1 :5 practis+ y\r religi\s duties1 ?9k mu* ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/1 & mu* ab\t com+ to him by fai?1 to save y8 ,did y ev] feel t y lov$ him8 ,i always ?\ght he 0 our ,savi\r1 b ,i h ?\ght m ab\t him lately ?an ,i us$ to ?9k4 ,y\r prea*+ puts "s new ideas into my m9d ab\t ,jesus ,*ri/1 b !y soon pass away4 ,i _c reta9 !m1 because ,i d n cle>ly und]/& !m4 ,if ,i d n mi/ake1 y *]i%$ a hope t ! ,almighty w\ld save y1 because y 7 regul> & consci5ti\s 9 ! obs]vance ( y\r religi\s duties8 ,yes1 ,sir1 ,i did4 ,0 ,i do+ wrong by do+ ?is8 ,y w see pres5tly4 ,9 consequ5ce ( hav+ left ! *ur*1 y _c n[ att5d1 ) ! uni=mity ( =m] times1 to ! same ord] ( duties2 & !re=e y _c n[ indulge ! hope t ! ,almighty w save y4 ,& ?is depresses y\r spirits & makes y feel unhappy4 ,x does1 & v pa9fully s4 ,i ?9k ,i h =feit$ ! bless+1 because ,i am n endur+ to ! end4 ,y say y always ?\ght t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 our ,savi\r2 b d y n p]ceive1 t z long z y indulg$ ! hope ( be+ sav$ 9 consequ5ce ( y\r scrupul\s & con/ant att5tion to y\r religi\s duties1 y 7 expect+ to be sav$ )\t be+ indebt$ to him = y\r salvation8 ,if y _h succe$$1 y w\ld h got into heav5 )\t 8 help2 h[ !n c\ld he be y\r ,savi\r8 ,!n1 ,sir1 0 ,i do+ wrong by plac+ my hope ( be+ sav$ on my religi\s life & practice8 ,y 7 liv+ "u ! spell ( a common1 b fatal delusion4 ,inde$1 ,sir6 ,su* an idea has /ruck me1 m ?an once1 :5 ,i h be5 li/5+ to y\r disc\rses2 b x has pass$ f me2 ,i c\ld n ent]ta9 x1 x is too horrify+4 ,if1 my de> ,madam1 to live "u ! spell ( a fatal delusion be horrify+1 :at mu/ x be to die "u "o--to pass away f e>?1 expect+ to g to heav51 & :5 disembodi$ & alone1 to be left to s9k into hell6 ,b1 ,sir1 if a p]son be s9c]e & con/ant 9 8 religi\s duties--if he endure 9 !m to ! end ( life1 d y ?9k ! ,almighty w suff] him to die "u su* a delusive expectation z t8 ,! ?\ght ( x is truly pa9ful4 ,x makes me %udd]4 ,all[ me to call y\r att5tion to ! foll[+ passage1 :i* is a quotation f ! words ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! fai?ful & true ,witness--',n e "o t sai? unto me1 ,"l1 ,"l1 %all ent] into ! k+dom ( heav52 b he t doe? ! w ( my ,fa!r :i* is 9 heav54 ,_m w say to me 9 t day1 ,"l1 ,"l1 h we n prophesi$ 9 ?y "n8 & 9 ?y "n h ca/ out devils8 & 9 ?y "n done _m wond]ful works8 ,& !n w ,i pr(ess unto !m1 ,i nev] knew y3 dep>t f me1 ye t "w iniquity' 7,matt4 vii4 #ba-bc74 ,h[ awful6 ,_! doom is ! rev]se ( :at !y expect$4 ,?is passage is conclusive2 delusion is possible1 & x sometimes proves fatal4 ,! "q is1 ,h[ c x be detect$ be=e ! discov]y comes too late = correction8 ,i feel confus$4 ,did y (t5 pray to be kept f self-delusion1 dur+ ! "t y 7 engag$ 9 y\r religi\s duties8 ,i always us$ my pray]s twice a-day1 morn+ & ev5+2 & on "s special days ,i us$ !m m frequ5tly4 ,:5 travell+1 or :5 we _h visitors at our h\se1 ,i sometimes neglect$ !m1 b !n ,i always did d\ble duty ! next day1 or z soon aft] z possible4 ,b ,i don't recollect t ,i h any pray] :i* ref]s especially to self-delusion4 ,su* an idea ,i nev] ent]ta9$4 ,! idea is q new to me4 ,!n y m]ely read y\r pray]s2 y did n pray8 ,:y1 ,sir1 is n t pray+8 ,i am q sure t ,i 0 s9c]e :5 ,i 0 do+ x1 & ,i always felt a pleasure :5 ,i _h done x4 ,! apo/le ,paul1 ev5 :5 he 0 an enemy to ,*ri/1 & :5 p]secut+ ! disciples ( ,*ri/1 ev5 to bonds1 imprisonm5t1 & dea?1 0 v dev\t & zeal\s 9 all 8 religi\s duties2 z t\*+ ! righte\sness ( ! law1 t is1 ! duties ( ! c]emonial law1 he says he 0 blameless4 ,he said 8 pray]s1 or he read !m2 b x 0 n till aft] 8 conv]sion t ,jesus ,*ri/ said ( him1 ',behold he praye?' 7,acts ix4 #aa74 ,! subject ( our conv]sation is some:at al>m+4 ,x agitates me4 ,x w increase ! depression ( my spirits4 ,i %all feel q unhappy4 ,i see no?+ be=e me n[ b real dang]1 ,i may say awful dang]4 ,:at c ,i d n[8 ,! prophet says1 ',!n %all we "k1 if we foll[ on to "k ! ,"l' 7,hosea vi4 #c74 ,9 nature !re is progression1 & s 9 grace4 ,! light %9es bright] & bright] f ! fa9t dawn to ! cle> m]idian4 ,?is is an emblem4 ,y w f9d ,scripture tru? come out ( its obscurity z y advance 9 y\r inquiries & rese>*es2 & !re=e1 my de> ,madam1 y %\ld n yield to despond5cy1 b r give dilig5ce to make y\r call+ & election sure1 & if y d ?is1 y w ultimately rejoice 9 hope4 ,sev]al weeks elaps$ be=e ,i visit$ h] aga94 ,i _h prea*$ "o ,sabba? ev5+ f ,luke xv4 #b1 prov+ t ,jesus ,*ri/ takes supreme delight 9 sav+ ! *ief ( s9n]s4 ,i notic$1 :5 deliv]+ ! subjo9$ passage1 ! fix$ness ( h] look1 & ! v>y+ aspect ( h] c\nt5ance1 indicat+ bo? a/oni%m5t & delight4 ,if he sav$ our m5 ( ref9$ ta/e & lit]>y em95ce--our great hi/orians & poets--! noble ari/ocracy ( our c\ntry--our active spirits :o g ab\t do+ good--p]sons ( arti/ic & pr(essional skill--! h]oes & h]o9es ( val\r & adv5ture--_m w\ld be m gratifi$ ?an surpris$3 ?is1 !y w\ld say1 is z x ought to be2 due respect is paid to m9d1 to moral wor?1 to rank--! dignity ( ord] is pres]v$4 ,well1 bre?r51 he w save any ( ! v>i\s ord]s to :om ,i h ref]r$2 b !n !y mu/ come out ( ! fasc9ations & embelli%m5ts ( _! social position1 & get into ! position ( s9n]s1 z he did n come to call ! intellig5t1 ! r5[n$1 & ! righte\s1 b he came to call s9n]s to rep5tance2 he seeks & saves ^? & ^? only :o feel t !y are lo/1 & 9 dang] ( p]i%+ = ev]4 ,he receive? s9n]s--! *ief ( s9n]s--s9n]s ( vulg> habits & atroci\s crimes--s9n]s :o are %unn$ by ! ref9$ & virtu\s1 & sc[l$ ^u by our s5tim5tal morali/s & m5 ( ta/e2 & he saves !m--!y con/itute a l>ge portion ( ! population ( ! cele/ial _w4 ,he receive? s9n]s2 b on :at t]ms & conditions8 ,believe & be sav$2 believe n[1 & be sav$4 ,y see1 my bre?r51 t s9n]s are n s5t to m5d _! ways1 be=e ,jesus ,*ri/ w save !m2 !y are n s5t to embelli% _! "* ) a few con/itutional virtues1 be=e he w save !m2 !y are n s5t to le>n a cre$1 or become pr(ici5ts 9 ! art ( any c]emonial obs]vances1 be=e he w save !m2 ! s\l-/irr+ proclamation is1 ',look unto me1 & be ye sav$1 all ! ends ( ! e>?3 = ,i am ,god1 & !re is none else' 7,isa4 xlv4 #bb74 ,y\r disc\rse1 ,sir1 on ,sunday ev5+1 pleas$ me1 b x has greatly p]plex$ me4 ,x is an inv]sion ( my ord] ( ?9k+4 ,i always ?\ght t ! intellig5t & ! virtu\s 7 sure to g to heav51 b ,i _h my d\bts ab\t o!rs4 ,!y may be sav$2 ?\gh _! intellig5ce & atta9m5ts place _! salvation 9 great jeop>dy4 ,! virtues ( "s1 l ! vices ( o!rs1 militate aga9/ !m1 & (t5 decide ! fatal issue4 ,y greatly al>m & p]plex me4 ,z mu* dang] 9 sup]ior intellig5ce1 & sup]ior virtue1 z 9 vulg> ignorance & (f5sive vice6 ,yes1 ,madam1 & sometimes !re is m4 ,! ,ph>isees ( ! ,new ,te/am5t 7 intellig5t p]sons1 & !y 7 also virtu\s & v religi\s2 & yet ) :at fe>ful solemnity1 & 9 :at t]rific =ms ( expression1 did ,jesus ,*ri/ d5\nce & condemn !m--',woe unto y1 scribes & ,ph>isees1 hypocrites6 = ye are l unto :it$ sepul*res1 :i* inde$ appe> beautiful outw>d1 b are )9 full ( dead m5's bones1 & ( all uncleanness4 ,ye s]p5ts1 ye g5]ation ( vip]s1 h[ c ye escape ! damnation ( hell8' 7,matt4 xxiii4 #bg1 #cc74 ,my de> ,sir1 y /agg] & conf\nd me ) al>m4 ,y ov]look1 my de> ,madam1 "o great fact1 :i* is a solution ( ! p]plexity :i* conf\nds y4 ,& :at is t fact8 ,all h s9n$ aga9/ ,god2 & z a palpable pro( ( x1 ! s5t5ce ( dea? has be5 pass$ aga9/ all4 ,?is is a judicial s5t5ce1 :i* c\ld n be inflict$ unless !re 0 del9qu5cy1 & consequ5t guilt4 ,z ! apo/le says1 ',:]e=e1 z by "o man s9 ent]$ into ! _w1 & dea? by s92 & s dea? pass$ ^u all m51 = t all h s9n$' 7,rom4 v4 #ab74 ,!n1 ,sir1 am ,i to und]/& t all p]sons--! intellig5t & ! virtu\s1 & ! ignorant & ! vici\s--are 9 ! same moral condition--all on ! same level8 ,y see t !y are all doom$ to dea?2 because !y h all s9n$4 ,! virtue ( ! mo/ virtu\s is no protection aga9/ dea?4 ,true1 ,sir1 b may x n prove a safe passport to heav58 ,9 t conception lurks ! fatal dang] ( con/itutional virtue1 ) its fasc9at+ accompanim5ts ( intellig5ce & m5tal atta9m5ts4 ,i don't q appreh5d y\r mean+4 ,don't y p]ceive1 my de> ,madam1 t by ent]ta9+ ! conception t virtue w prove a safe passport to heav51 y sub/itute virtue 9 ! place ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,fri5d ( s9n]s2 virtue is trans=m$ f a m5tal quality into a savi\r1 & man saves himself8 ,n[1 we "k f ! infallible te/imony ( ! ,bible1 t none are receiv$ f e>? into heav5 b r$eem$ ,,s9n]s2 & all :5 actually sav$1 ascribe _! salvation to ! dea? & grace ( ! ,"l ,jesus ,*ri/4 ',unto him t lov$ u1 & wa%$ u f our s9s 9 8 own blood1 & ha? made u k+s & prie/s unto ,god & 8 ,fa!r2 to him be glory & dom9ion = ev] & ev]4 ,am5' 7,rev4 i4 #e1 #f74 ,i am n[ conv9c$ t ,i h mu* to r5\nce1 & mu* to le>n1 be=e ,i c become a true ,*ri/ian4 ,i 0 taught to believe ,i 0 reg5]at$ at ! font ( baptism4 ,?is delusion 0 practis$ on me :5 ,i 0 confirm$ by ! bi%op4 ,:y1 ,sir1 ,i h be5 envelop$ 9 delusion all my life4 ,?is is a mo/ pa9ful discov]y4 ,x takes me by surprise4 ,_h y di$ "u ?is delusion1 y w\ld h be5 at ?is mom5t a lo/ s\l1 mov+ ab\t ! d>k & t]rific _w ( spirits 9 absolute despair4 ,y ought1 my de> fri5d1 to feel truly grateful to ! ,god ( all grace & consolation1 t y h made ! pa9ful discov]y be=e x is too late = rescue & effective relief4 ,b1 ,sir1 :at mu/ ,i d8 ,i am compell$ to leave ! false refuge 9 :i* ,i h be5 dream+ ( safety2 b :]e %all ,i f9d ! true "o8 ,jesus ,*ri/ receive? s9n]s1 :5 !y feel t !y are s9n]s1 & !n he w save !m4 ,i n[ feel t ,i ne$ 8 help2 b ,i d n "k h[ to obta9 x4 ,my m9d1 ,sir1 is di/ract$--mo/ pa9fully di/ract$4 ,i don't "k :at to d4 ,i see no?+ cle>ly4 ,i feel confus$--pa9fully p]plex$4 ,y c pray1 ,"l save me1 or ,i p]i%4 ,i c (f] t pray]1 & (f] x f ! dep? ( my he>t2 b w ,jesus ,*ri/ he> x1 & w he answ] x8 ,he w4 ,!n ,i w try4 ,a few days aft] ?is int]view ,i receiv$ a note f h]1 reque/+ me to make an e>ly call2 & :5 ,i w5t1 %e in=m$ me t %e _h su* a dread ( delusion1 %e _h made up h] m9d to se>* ! ,scriptures1 & pursue ! inve/igation till %e ?or\ghly und]/ood--quot+ an expression %e he>d me use :5 9 ! pulpit--! unity1 & h>mony1 & glory ( ! wond]ful economy ( r$emption4 ,to assi/ h] 9 h] /udies1 9 addition to recomm5d+ ,dr4 ,doddridge's ,family ,expositor1 ,i =w>d$ to h] a copy ( ,dr4 ,bates' ,h>mony ( ! ,div9e ,attributes1 giv+ x z my decid$ op9ion1 t %e w\ld acquire a l>g] am\nt ( pr(\nd & accurate !ological k f a c>eful /udy ( x1 ?an f any o!r book 9 ! ,engli% language4 ,dur+ ! "t %e 0 pursu+ h] spiritual rese>*es1 ,i deem$ x exp$i5t to avoid call+ on h]2 b ,i _h ! gratification ( see+ h] bo? punctual & regul> 9 h] att5dance at public wor%ip4 ,!re 0 also a p]ceptible *ange 9 ! aspect ( h] c\nt5ance2 ! p5sive1 & some:at gloomy impression 0 entirely oblit]at$2 h] eye _h resum$ its native radiance2 %e appe>$ at ease4 ,aft] ! lapse ( sev]al weeks1 ,i r5ew$ my visit1 :i* yield$ me an adequate recomp5se = all my prec$+ solicitudes4 ,i us$1 ,sir1 to read my ,pray] ,book m ?an my ,bible1 :i* made me idolize ! *ur*2 b !n ,i lightly e/eem$ ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! ,rock ( my salvation4 ,i us$ to be v fond ( ! ,ox=d tracts1 b !y my/ify ! tru?4 ,!y unduly exalt ! sacram5ts1 & ca/ a dimm+ %ad[ ar\nd ! cross4 ,!y p]petuat$ ! delusions ( my e>ly tra9+1 & 7 prep>+ me1 n = heav5 & happ9ess1 b = ,pop]y & its ly+ wond]s4 ,b1 ,sir1 9 :at a /ate ( delusion our cl]gy are liv+1 & !y don't "k x2 !y are deceiv+ o!rs1 & don't "k x6 ,t is true1 ,madam--pa9fully true4 ,a _s ( delusion has come =? f ! ,evil ,"o1 & x has alight$ on ! great majority bo? ( ! cl]gy & laity ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&2 &1 l insane p]sons1 !y are pleas$ & satisfi$ ) ! delusions "u :i* !y are liv+ 7,mat4 xxiii4 #ac-bh74 ,!y %\ld be w>n$ ( _! dang]2 & w>n$1 ,sir1 be=e x is too late4 ,!y scorn to he$ w>n+ :5 x is giv54 ,!y hold fa/ deceit1 z ?\gh x 7 ! pe>l ( great price4 ,:at a wond]ful & m]ciful escape ,i h _h6 ,yes1 ,dr4 ,bates' ,h>mony is a safe antidote to m5tal delusions4 ,i c n[ und]/& my ,bible4 ,i c n[ und]/& y\r prea*+4 ,i c n[ und]/& :at is includ$ 9 a fav\rite expression ( y\rs1 :i* = a long "t s greatly p]plex$ me1 ',! gr& economy ( human r$emption4' ,& ,i hope1 my de> ,madam1 y h felt ! r5ovat+ p[] ( ,div9e tru? & grace 9 y\r he>t2 t y h pass$ f a /ate ( spiritual dea? to newness ( life1 & are become a new creature 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 t old ?+s are pass$ away1 & behold all ?+s are become new4 ,i c]ta9ly feel consci\s ( "s int]nal spiritual *ange1 :5 ,i comp>e ! pres5t /ate ( my m9d ) its /ate "s "t s9ce2 ?\gh ,i sometimes d\bt :e!r x is ! spiritual reg5]ation ( ! s\l ( :i* ,i read s mu* 9 my ,bible4 ,b :y d y d\bt x8 ,! *ange has n be5 produc$ by y\rself1 b by ! grace ( ,god2 :y1 !n1 d y d\bt ei!r its reality or ! div9ity ( its orig98 ,i d n d\bt its reality1 b ,i /rongly suspect ! div9ity ( its orig92 because1 aft] ! mo/ m9ute inve/igation ( :at has pass$ & /ill passes 9 my m9d1 ,i c discov] no?+ !re b my own ?\ghts1 emotions1 desires1 & purposes4 ,^! ,i f9d succe$ ea* o!r 9 a natural1 un=c$ ord]1 "u ! guidance & control ( my own w2 :i* is z free to *oose or reject !m1 z ?\gh no sup]ior be+ 7 able to control x4 ,accurately to def9e ! exact po9t :]e ! human w & a ,div9e ag5cy meet 9 ! moral r5ovation ( ! s\l1 or to say :5 ?is my/]i\s junction takes place1 requires a k ( ! laws ( ! spiritual _w :i* we c nev] hope to atta9 9 ?is imp]fect /ate4 ,unque/ionably1 y\r ?\ghts & emotions1 y\r desires & purposes1 appe> to rise spontane\sly 9 y\r m9d1 & actually succe$ ea* o!r 9 a p]fectly logical ord]2 b :o fir/ sprang ?is new m9e ( ?\ght & feel+8 & by :at p[] are ^! desires & purposes *]i%$ & nurtur$ 9 y\r he>t8 ,if y suppose t all orig9at$ 9 ! un9flu5c$ action ( y\r own und]/&+ & w1 y are r$uc$ to ! necessity ( d5y+ ! scriptural /atem5t ( ! entire depravity ( ! human he>t4 ,t ,i _c d2 ,i admit t we are morally dead 9 relation to ,god1 ?\gh we may *]i% _m ( ! social virtues 9 relation to ea* o!r2 & ,i admit also t no "o kn[e? ! ?+s ( ,god1 b by ! ,_s ( ,god4 ,!n y are compell$ to admit 8 imm$iate ag5cy 9 imp>t+ a spiritual disc]nm5t2 & an incl9ation also to receive ^? tru?s z ! s\rce ( y\r mo/ sacr$ & elevat$ joy1 :i* appe> to ! natural man ei!r z unnecess>y or absurd4 ,8 ,_s acts1 b we see only its effects4 ,all is "u 8 guidance & control1 yet all appe>s to be ! result ( our own ?\ghts & purposes4 ,he leads u 9 ! way 9 :i* he w\ld h u g1 b 8 h& is unse54 ,he takes ( ! ?+s ( ,*ri/ & %[s !m to u1 :ile we suppose t we discov] !m ourselves4 ,he draws u to ,jesus ,*ri/1 & enables u to dep5d on him = salvation2 b we seem to direct our own /eps1 & put =? ! unaid$ /r5g? ( our own m9d4 ,?us ! ,holy ,_s effects our r5ovation1 & makes u will+1 9 ! day ( 8 p[]1 to come to ,jesus ,*ri/2 :ile he sees fit to conceal 8 ag5cy1 & condesc5ds1 :5 we are exam9+ ourselves to see :e!r we are 9 ! fai?1 to be> witness ) our spirits t we are ! *ildr5 ( ,god4 ,i ?ank y1 ,sir1 = ?is v satisfactory explanation ( a m5tal process1 ( :i* ,i h be5 consci\s1 :ile unconsci\s ( ! concurr+ p[] ( ! ,div9e ,_s1 by :om x has be5 conduct$4 ,x rem9ds me ( :at ! apo/le ,paul says 9 "o ( 8 epi/les1 :i* ,i h (t5 m$itat$ on1 b c\ld n cle>ly till n[ appreh5d 8 mean+--',= x is ,god :i* worke? 9 y bo? to w & to d ( 8 good pleasure' 7,philip4 ii4 #ac74 ,i n[ p]ceive t ! volitions & do+s are ours1 b x is ,god :o works !m )9 u2 we h ! bless+1 & he claims ! consequ5t gratitude & love4 ,if1 my de> fri5d1 we diff] f o!rs1 z ,i tru/ we d1 to ascribe its orig9ation to ourselves w\ld be to arrogate ! glory :i* belongs exclusively to ,god2 & ?\gh we may sometimes suspect t ! diff]5ce is n ( ,div9e orig9 because we are n already p]fect1 yet ,i ?9k we _c fairly d\bt its reality :5 we are br\ght into direct int]c\rse ) ! un5light5$ & unr5ew$1 ev5 ?\gh !y may pr(ess ! same ext]nal =ms ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? ) ourselves4 ,i c subscribe to ! correctness ( ?is rem>k2 = :5 retir+ f su* society1 ,i h (t5 felt v grateful to ! ,"l = giv+ me views ( tru?1 & enk9dl+ 9 my s\l emotions & desires1 ( :i* !y appe> absolutely de/itute4 ,! ,psalmi/ says1 ',all ?y works %all praise !e1 ,o ,"l2 & ?y sa9ts %all bless !e' 7,ps4 cxlv4 #aj74 ,! new creation ( ! s\l is ! mo/ wond]ful specim5 ( ! ,div9e workman%ip2 & e "o 9 :om x is effect$1 w p]petually & = ev] adv]t to x ) m+l$ emotions ( a/oni%m5t & gratitude4 ,no great :ile aft] ,mrs4 ,lobeck _h acquir$ ?is m p]fect k ( ! !ory ( ,div9e tru?1 & became root$ & gr\nd$ 9 its belief1 %e 0 receiv$1 ) h] husb&1 into fell[%ip ) ! *ur*4 ,!y bo? di/+ui%$ !mselves by _! lib]ality1 & by _! activity 9 ! v>i\s dep>tm5ts ( lab\r connect$ ) my congregation2 & ,mr4 ,lobeck 0 ev5tually elect$ an eld]1 by ! unanim\s *oice ( 8 ,*ri/ian bre?r54 ,!re 0 "o praisewor?y habit !y =m$ ev5 be=e _! memb]%ip2 & f :i* no circum/ances1 except illness or abs5ce f home1 c\ld induce !m to deviate2 & t 01 nei!r to receive company1 or pay any frat]nal visits on ! ev5+s :5 public wor%ip 0 conduct$ at ! *apel4 ,!y ?us pursu$ _! onw>d c\rse ) undeviat+ consi/5cy2 walk+ wor?y ( _! sacr$ vocation2 an example to _! ,*ri/ian bre?r51 9 fai?1 9 *>ity1 & 9 zeal2 bl5d+ 9 _! "* s _m lovely excell5cies1 z to ju/ify a beautiful rem>k made by an intellig5t obs]v]1 t !y _h su/a9$ z little injury f ! fall1 z any c\ple he _h ev] kn[n4 ,:om ! ,"l love? ,he *a/5e?1 is an aphorism :i* 0 fir/ utt]$ by an inspir$ writ]1 & n[ x has pass$ into curr5t circulation among/ ! fai?ful 9 ,*ri/ ,jesus2 & z all *a/isem5ts1 :e!r light & mom5t>y1 or heavy & prolong$1 are design$ to yield ! peaceable fruits ( righte\sness1 !y %\ld be submitt$ to ) meek submissiv5ess ( _s1 & unwav]+ fai? 9 _! necessity & utility4 ,9 g5]al ! ,"l is pleas$ to give 8 p "s intimations ( _! com+ trials1 t !y may look to him = /r5g? & pati5ce to endure !m2 b sometimes he dep>ts f ?is g5]al rule1 &1 z 9 ! case ( ,job1 ! /orm rises out ( ! dead calm--! affliction is z sudd51 z x is unexpect$4 ,! ,lobecks _h ?ree *ildr51 two sons & a daught]1 ! liv+ p]sonifications ( vigor\s heal? & sprightl9ess2 b ! y\nge/ *ild1 a beautiful little boy ab\t sev5 ye>s ( age1 sick5$ & di$ )9 ! space ( a few h\rs4 ,i ha/5$ to ! h\se ( m\rn+ to (f] ! expressions ( my sympa?y2 & !re ,i saw ! int5sity ( p>5tal sorr[1 held 9 subjection to ! triumph ( h]oic fai?4 ,!re 0 a dignifi$ placidity 9 ,mr4 ,lobeck's c\nt5ance1 b he c\ld n repress ! fall+ te>4 ,our de> *ild is tak5 f u1 he said 9 a mild b firm tone2 yet we mu/ n =get t ! ,"l has done x1 :o has reasons = :at he does2 he does all ?+s well4 ,he nev] errs4 ,?is1 ,sir1 said ! "m1 is a great trial4 ,i feel x at ! v core ( my he>t4 ,s sudd56 ,we _h no w>n+ ( its com+4 ,our m$ical fri5d did n appreh5d any dang]4 ,b h[ ?ankful ought ,i to be to our heav5ly ,fa!r1 :o has p]mitt$ me to see ! b[ 9 ! ov]hang+ cl\d2 ! de> little suff]] said1 j be=e he di$1 ',ma1 ,i am go+ to ,jesus4' ,sweet words6 ,! bitt]1 my de> fri5d1 (t5 yields sweetness4 ,he 0 commission$ to ann\nce to y 8 elevation1 ev5 be=e he _h se5 ! ,k+ 9 8 beauty1 & receiv$ 8 appo9tm5t4 ,! s\nd ( 8 sweet voice /ill l+]s on my e>1 b ! sweet] words ( 8 lips h sunk deep into my he>t2 & !y soo! & com=t me4 ,he is happy1 because a glorifi$ _s2 & ?\gh ,i _c help m\rn+ ov] my loss1 yet ,i d>e n rep9e4 ,yes1 he is ) ,jesus1 & mu/ be safe & happy4 ,y may m\rn y\r loss4 ,?is is natural4 ,jesus wept at ! grave ( 8 fri5d1 ev5 ?\gh he knew t he 0 com+ back to life4 ,y\r de> little "o w long live 9 y\r memory4 ,y w (t5 recall 8 =m1 8 looks1 8 sweet smiles & embraces1 8 inquiries & 8 say+s4 ,^! rem9isc5ces w keep 9 cont9u\s fl[ ! wat]s ( mat]nal grief4 ,b turn f 8 grave1 to heav5 8 pres5t home4 ,?9k ( 8 premature elevation1 8 dignity1 & 8 bless$ness--! sorr[s & ! conflicts he has escap$4 ,?9k ( ! hon\r :i* ,god has conf]r$ on y2 y are n[ ! "m ( a glorifi$ _s4 ,i feel x to be an hon\r1 & a great hon\r4 ,b ,i %all nev] =get my sweet little ,h>ry4 ,he 0 ! m9iature ( 8 fa!r4 ,i wat*$ 8 rapid gr[?1 & ! premature developm5t ( 8 m9d ) int5se pleasure4 ,8 looks1 & spee*1 & mann]s 7 s engag+4 ,i anticipat$ 8 com+ manhood4 ,alas6 he is tak5 f me4 ,tak5 f ! evil to come2 & ! ,"l has done x4 ,i b[ to 8 holy & sov]eign w4 ,he saw !re 0 a necessity = ?is sev]e /roke1 or he w\ld n h p]mitt$ x to fall ^u u4 ,p]haps we 7 too fond ( our *ildr51 & gett+ too fond ( ! _w2 & !re=e he has s5t ?is trial to wean our affections f e>?2 to purify !m2 to conc5trate !m supremely on himself4 ,_m h be5 he>d to say1 ,x ha? be5 good = me t ,i h be5 afflict$4 ,h5ce afflictions1 ev5 ! mo/ sev]e1 are n positive evils2 !y are bless+s 9 disguise to ! p ( ,god4 ,!y unsettle ! affections :i* 7 cleav+ too closely to e>?2 !y elicit ! hidd5 mean+ ( ! preci\s promises ( ! ,bible1 :i* di/il ! dew drops ( ,div9e love on ! he>t2 & by giv+ palpable demon/rations ( ! vanity ( all human possessions1 !y imp]ceptibly inve/ ! glory to be reveal$ ) a fre%ness ( reality :i* is felt to be elevat+ & sublime4 ,at a subsequ5t int]view1 :5 adv]t+ to ?is sev]e dome/ic b]eavem5t1 %e ?us express$ h]self3--,i c n[ say1 :at ,i c\ld n say be=e ?is trial came ^u u--,i "k 9 :om ,i believe4 ,my fe>s & misgiv+s h all left me4 ,i am happy1 because ,i "k ,i am safe n[2 & expect to be m happy1 :5 he>t & fle% fa9t & fail1 because !n ! ,"l w be my portion = ev]4 ,y\r dep5d5ce = safety & happ9ess1 "h & h]eaft]1 is n n[ plac$ on y\r religi\s c]emonies1 or on y\r virtu\s atta9m5ts4 ,o no6 ,x 01 :5 ,i 0 liv+ "u ! beguil+ delusions ( ! ,tract>ian h]esy2 b n[ ,i c say ) ! apo/le1 ',yea d\btless1 & ,i c\nt all ?+s b loss = ! excell5cy ( ! k ( ,*ri/ ,jesus my ,"l3 = :om ,i h suff]$ ! loss ( all ?+s1 & d c\nt !m b dung1 t ,i may w9 ,*ri/1 & be f\nd 9 him1 n hav+ m9e own righte\sness1 :i* is ( ! law1 b t :i* is ?r\gh ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 ! righte\sness :i* is ( ,god by fai?' 7,philip4 iii4 #h1 #i74 ,i congratulate y1 my de> fri5d1 9 hav+ liv$ to see ?is day--a day ( sorr[1 b a day ( great] joy & rejoic+4 ,y\r husb& has ex*ang$ 8 long *]i%$ scepticism = ! fai? ( ,*ri/1 & is n[ safe = et]nity4 ,y\r de> little "o is ) ,jesus1 9 heav51 wait+ y\r entrance4 ,& y are n[ deliv]$ f all y\r p]plexities & depressive fe>s1 & c anticipate ! glory to be reveal$ 9 y4 ,^!1 ,sir1 are facts1 great facts1 a/\nd+ facts4 ,no delusions1 gr& realities4 ,:at an escape has my de> husb& _h f ! subtle devices ( scepticism1 & :at an escape h ,i _h f ! equally fatal devices ( ,tract>ian sup]/ition2 & ,i _c =get ! subord9ate "p y h tak51 9 effect+ ^! deliv]ances2 nor c ,i feel too grateful4 ,i ?ank y = y\r wise c\nsels1 = y\r fai?ful w>n+s1 = y\r sympa?y & y\r fri5d%ip2 b my pure/ & mo/ ard5t gratitude is due1 & is (t5 pres5t$ to ,,him1 :o has produc$ ^! wond]ful *anges 9 our "* & condition4 ,& !y are *anges1 my de> fri5d1 :i* we may look ^u z preludes & pl$ges ( /ill m glori\s *anges1 :5 ! end come?4 ',belov$1 n[ are we ! sons ( ,god1 & x do? n yet appe> :at we %all be3 b we "k t1 :5 he %all appe>1 we %all be l him2 = we %all see him z he is' 7#a ,john iii4 #b74 ,,*ri/mas4 ,! ,*ri/mas season c>ries ! m9d back to ! orig9 ( our fai?1 & all ! wondr\s ev5ts connect$ ) x4 ,x has be5 made ! "t = ga!r+ toge!r family connections1 & draw+ clos] ^? b&s ( k9dr$ he>ts1 :i* ! c>es1 & sorr[s1 & pleasures ( ! _w are cont9ually op]at+ to ca/ loose2 ( call+ back ! memb]s ( a family :o h laun*$ =? into life1 & w&]$ f> asund]1 once m to assemble ar\nd ! p>5tal he>?1 t rally+ place ( ! affections1 !re to gr[ "y aga9 among ! ende>+ remembrances ( *ildhood4 ,& ?\gh ?is season is commonly devot$ by ! gay & ! ?\ghtless to sc5es ( frivol\s mir?1 ?us div]t+ ! att5tion f ! contemplation ( ! glori\s ev5t :i* ! obs]vance ( ,*ri/mas ,day is design$ to commemorate1 yet t circum/ance %\ld n det] ! pi\s ,*ri/ian f avail+ himself ( ! opportunity :i* national cu/om af=ds ( m+l+ 9 ! fri5dly circle1 & p>tak+ ( its innoc5t gratifications4 ,! _s ( our religion nei!r requires u to %ut ourselves up 9 a mona/]y1 nor practise ! au/]ities ( a recluse2 b :ile x purifies ! affections1 & ?r[s a salut>y re/ra9t ^u ! appetites & passions1 x p]mits u to enjoy ! com=ts & ! felicity ( social int]c\rse4 ,x tea*es mod]ation1 b does n prohibit indulg5ce2 x condemns levity1 b sanctions *e]fulness2 &1 l its illu/ri\s ,au?or1 x does n hesitate to att5d ! fe/ive ga!r+1 :5 hall[$ by ! influ5ces ( pi\s fri5d%ip & dome/ic love4 ,fully two ye>s _h n[ elaps$ s9ce my return f ,fairm\nt1 & dur+ ! int]val ,i _h be5 engag$ 9 close & unremitt+ att5tion to ! c>e ( my flock1 & ,i believe ,i may say1 )\t undue exultation1 t my lab\rs _h be5 bless$4 ,i frequ5tly correspond$ ) my c\ntry fri5ds1 & :51 9 ! close ( #ah--1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s s5t me a press+ invitation to sp5d ! ,*ri/mas ) him1 ,i resolv$1 aft] secur+ a suitable sub/itute 9 my abs5ce1 to proce$ to ,watville1 along ) ,mr4 ,llewell91 :o 0 to accompany me on my visit4 ,we left ,london by ! /age coa* on a f9e fro/y morn+1 ! #bc;d ( ,decemb]1 & z ev5+ 0 clos+ 9 we rea*$ ,salisbury1 :]e we 7 to pass ! night1 ,mr4 ,llewell9 hav+ "s bus9ess to transact !re4 ,our j\rney 0 exce$+ly pleasant4 ,aft] em]g+ f ! smoke & bu/le ( ,london1 we pass$ ?r\gh a beautiful c\ntry1 attractive ev5 9 w9t]1 ! aspect ( :i* 0 all ! m delightful to me f my long previ\s conf9em5t to a city4 ,we travell$ ! great] "p ( ! way ) two "y g5tlem51 :o 7 go+ home to sp5d ! vacation4 ,!y 7 bro!rs1 ( ne>ly equal age--! "o de/9$ = ! pr(ession ( ! law1 ! o!r = ! *ur*4 ,! eld] boy 0 sprightly1 ! y\ng] some:at grave2 bo? 7 v agreeable & intellig5t4 ,) ! happy buoyancy ( y\? ere its day-dreams are dispell$ by ! sad exp]i5ce ( matur] ye>s1 ! pres5t 0 to !m a joy\s reality1 only to be exce$$ by ! realization ( ! bright visions ( ! future4 ,_! conv]sation 0 ! complete ov]fl[ ( y\?ful spirits1 rejoic+ 9 ! release f s*ool discipl9e1 & ! prospect ( aga9 meet+ _! fri5ds1 & return+ = a "t to all _! c\ntry recreations4 ,!y also allud$ to _! prospects 9 life--( _! success1 9 :i* no despond+ ?\ght _h z yet ev] cross$ _! m9ds2 b1 ?\gh ?us sangu9e 9 _! anticipations1 !y possess$ too mu* good s5se to suppose t di/9ction c\ld be atta9$ )\t indu/ry1 or hon\r acquir$ )\t des]t4 ,i suppose1 "y g5tlem51 said ,mr4 ,llewell91 y int5d to devote y\r holidays to amusem5t4 ,n entirely1 said ! "y lawy]2 ,i int5d to read hi/ory at lea/ two h\rs e morn+2 & ,i int5d1 said ! "y div9e1 to con ov] ! classics z long1 & !n1 ,sir1 to amuse myself4 ,i am happy to he>1 add$ ,mr4 ,llewell91 t y h come to su* a decision2 :ile y\r recreations unb5d y\r m9ds f ! sev]ity ( close application1 ! adoption ( su* a habit w keep !m 9 trim = future s]vice4 ,v true1 repli$ ! lawy]2 if we wi% to rise to em95ce1 we mu/ r$eem "t1 r ?an suff] x to be wa/$ 9 indol5ce & inactivity4 ,! "y cl]gyman1 :o 0 look+ out ( ! w9d[1 sudd5ly exclaim$1 ,"h's old ,william /&+ at ! gate ) our horses1 & yond] is papa com+ on ,smil] across ! close4 ,! coa* /opp$1 & out /epp$ our int]e/+ companions1 :o1 aft] bidd+ u adieu1 left u to pursue our j\rney alone4 ,we soon lo/ sight ( !m1 b1 9 ! space ( a few m9utes1 a turn 9 ! road reveal$ !m aga9 to our view2 _! fa!r1 alight+ f 8 horse1 joyfully embrac$ 8 *ildr51 aft] :i* !y all m\nt$ _! /e$s1 & we wat*$ !m gallop+ (f t[>ds a beautiful c\ntry-seat1 :i* we _h be5 admir+ be=e our "y fri5ds left u1 b !n _h no idea t x 0 _! de/9ation4 ,! /age n[ drove on1 & ab\t five o'clock we 7 rattl+ ?r\gh ! /reets ( ,salisbury1 :]e1 aft] refre%+ ourselves at our inn1 ,mr4 ,llewell9 salli$ =? to transact ! bus9ess matt] :i* _h l$ u to take ?is r\te1 & ,i ensconc$ myself com=tably by ! side ( a blaz+ fire1 :]e ,i comm5c$ read+ ,*eev]'s ,w&]+s ( a ,pilgrim1 !n j publi%$4 ,! *>ms ( ! n>rative entranc$ me1 & ,i gradually lo/ myself1 cross+ ! pass ( ! ,gr& ,/4 ,b]n>d to ! *>m+ ,val d',ao/e1 or sail+ on ! romantic ,lake ( ,luz]n4 ,mr4 ,llewell9 0 deta9$ = sev]al h\rs2 ,i accord+ly _h "t to trav]se a consid]able "p ( ,switz]l& 9 company ) my pilgrim4 ,he at l5g? appe>$1 & we %ortly aft]w>ds retir$ to re/4 ,on gett+ up 9 ! morn+ ,i propos$ a walk to ! ca!dral1 z we _h "s "t to sp>e be=e ! coa* />t$4 ,on rea*+ x 7! h\r = morn+ s]vice n hav+ yet arriv$7 we f\nd ! att5dants busy deck+ ! ca!dral ) ev]gre5s = ! ensu+ day4 ,?\gh bo? ,mr4 ,llewell9 & myself 7 decid$ ,diss5t]s1 we c\ld nev]!less well appreciate ! maje/y ( ! noble /ructure 9 :i* we 7 n[ /&+1 & feel ev5 some?+ ( a religi\s awe z we gaz$ d[n ! long aisles1 & li/5$ to ! e*o ( our foot/eps z !y rev]b]at$ ?r\gh ! build+4 ,aft] all1 obs]v$ ,mr4 ,llewell91 ! simple/ =m ( wor%ip appe>s to me ! mo/ to be comm5d$1 :]e ! m9d runs no dang] ( mi/ak+ ! m]e excitem5t ( ! imag9ation = a bur/ ( devotional feel+4 ,c]ta9ly1 ,i return$2 & ,i q agree ) ,*eev]'s rem>k 9 8 ,w&]+s1 :i* ,i 0 read+ la/ night1 t x is g5]ally ! p]iod ( greate/ spiritual decl5sion :]e we f9d ecclesia/ical ar*itecture mo/ magnific5t4 ,b h>k6 ,! organi/ _h1 unse5 by u1 asc5d$ to ! l(t to practise2 & at ?is mom5t peal$ =? a maje/ic volunt>y1 :i* sublimely roll$ away to ! extremity ( ! build+1 & !n return$ 9 a s(t] /ra9 ?r\gh ! re-e*o+ aisles4 ,ano!r & ano!r succe$$4 ,we bo? /ood = "s mom5ts root$ to ! spot1 surr5d]+ ourselves to ! ov]p[]+ influ5ce ( ! sacr$ /ra94 ,! music ceas$ = a few mom5ts1 &1 recov]+ myself1 ,i exclaim$1 ,let u ha/e f ?is bewit*+ influ5ce1 :i* ,i am afraid sav\rs b too mu* ( m]e e>?ly excitem5t4 ,i ?9k s too1 rejo9$ ,mr4 ,llewell92 &1 nev]!less1 ,i c well und]/& ! l9es ( ! poet ,gray3-- ',:]e ?r\gh ! long drawn aisle & frett$ vault ,! peal+ an!m swells ! note ( praise4' ,z our "t 0 !n ne>ly expir$1 we return$ to our inn1 & %ortly aft]w>ds />t$ aga9 9 ! coa*2 & aft] a j\rney ( "s h\rs1 rea*$ ,watville1 :]e we f\nd ,mr4 ,/ev5s' c>riage wait+ to convey u to ,fairm\nt4 ,x is ne$less to say h[ w>mly we 7 welcom$ by our fri5ds1 :om we _h ! pleasure ( f9d+ 9 excell5t heal?4 ,soon aft] ! fir/ greet+s 7 ov]1 & we _h arrang$ our toilet & made ourselves com=table1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 ) a peculi> smile on h] c\nt5ance1 :i* told tales1 said to ,mr4 ,llewell91 ,mr4 & ,miss ,roscoe are engag$ to sp5d ! ev5+ ) u2 no d\bt ?is w be a gratification to y4 ,?is communication at once rais$ 8 spirits1 :i* _h be5 gradually s9k+ z we approa*$ ! end ( our j\rney4 ,i 0 no long] at a loss to acc\nt = ! sighs :i* _h occasionally made _! escape f 8 brea/ dur+ ! %ort int]vals ( sil5ce t took place 9 ! c\rse ( conv]sation4 ,8 c\nt5ance n[ bright5$ up1 & he seem$ to be animat$ by a m ?an usual fl[ ( spirits4 ,a /orm ( sn[ began n[ to desc5d z we ga!r$ snugly ar\nd ! *e]ful fire1 & = a "t enjoy$ ourselves 9 famili> conv]se by its unc]ta9 light4 ,c&les _h be5 br\ght1 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s 0 busy+ h]self ) ! tea arrangem5ts1 :5 ! bell rang1 & ,mr4 ,roscoe 0 u%]$ into ! p>l\r2 b he came alone4 ,i am sorry to in=m y1 ,madam1 t ,sophia w n be able to be ) y ?is ev5+1 z %e has caught a cold4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 said ,mr4 ,llewell91 ) a c]ta9 awkw>dness ( mann] ( :i* g5tlem5 are sometimes guilty :5 !y feel too mu* to express1 t %e is n mat]ially affect$ by x4 ,o no1 ,sir1 x is only a slight cold1 & %e is unwill+ to expose h]self to ! night-air1 le/ %e %\ld be incapable ( go+ to *ur* 9 ! morn+4 ,aft] tea our conv]sation turn$ ^u ! fe/ivals ( ! *ur*1 & ! propriety ( obs]v+ ^? days :i* are set ap>t = ! celebration ( ! great ev5ts :i* /& connect$ ) ! r$emption ( man4 ,i 0 once1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 sup]/iti\sly atta*$ to ^! days1 & reg>d$ !m ) m rev]5ce ?an ,i did ! ,sabba?2 b ,i h n[ correct$ ! error into :i* ,i _h fall51 & ?\gh ,i /ill rev]5ce !m m ?an ! common days ( ! ye>1 ,i d n look ^u !m z equal to ! ,sabba? 9 obligation or sanctity4 ,"s ,diss5t]s1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :o wi% to get z f> away f ! *ur* z !y c1 reprobate ?is obs]vance z sav\r+ ( ,pop]y4 ,is x n s1 ,mr4 ,llewell98 ,yes1 aunt1 !y d2 & 9 do+ s1 !y g f "o extreme to ! o!r4 ,_! av]sion to sup]/ition is s /rong1 t !y _c obs]ve ^! commemorative days ( ,*ri/ianity ) feel+s ( rev]5ce & delight1 because ! zeal\s patrons ( ! *ur* inve/ _m ( !m ) m sanctity ?an !y attribute to ! ,sabba?4 ,z "t is ! regul> & unbrok5 succession ( m9utes1 h\rs1 days1 mon?s1 & ye>s1 "o portion ( x _c be m sacr$ ?an ano!r1 unless x d]ives a sanctity f ! comm& ( ,god2 & s9ce he has enjo9$ ! obs]vance ( ! ,sabba? only1 z t portion ( "t :i* we are to hold sacr$1 we feel ourselves "u no obligation to keep ! holidays :i* are set ap>t by m]e human au?ority4 ,b1 ,sir1 int]pos$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ?\gh we d n exalt ! holidays ( our *ur* to equal sanctity ) ! ,*ri/ian ,sabba?1 yet z ! recurr5ce ( ! anniv]s>ies ( great ev5ts 9 ! hi/ory ( man is kn[n to imp>t to pa/ transactions a degree ( int]e/ :i* is n s p[]fully felt at o!r times1 is !re n a propriety 9 obs]v+ ^! commemorative days1 if we are anxi\s to d]ive f pa/ ev5ts ! p[]ful lessons :i* !y ought to tea*8 ,mo/ c]ta9ly1 return$ ,mr4 ,llewell94 ,i d n object to ^! commemorative days1 ?\gh "s ( my bre?r5 d1 b gladly avail myself ( !m1 z a means ( recall+ to remembrance ! great facts :i* /& insep>ably connect$ ) my r$emption4 ,i c g ) y to *ur* on a ,*ri/mas morn+1 to celebrate ! bir? ( my ,savi\r--on a ,good ,friday1 to commemorate 8 dea?--& on an ,ea/] ,sunday1 to rejoice 9 8 resurrection4 ,& ?\gh "s may c5sure ?is z a d]eliction ( pr9ciple1 ,i d n s view x4 ,x gives me great] pleasure to unite ) my fell[-,*ri/ians1 ?an to live 9 a /ate ( ali5ation f !m3 & :ile ,i w\ld condemn all sup]/iti\s atta*m5t to ^! days1 ,i w\ld reprobate ! _s :i* treats !m ) contempt4 ,i am happy to f9d1 obs]v$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 t y h n lo/ y\r ca?olic _s by associat+ ) y\r bre?r5 9 ! metropolis2 & ,i hope y h be5 ! means ( diffus+ its mell[+ influ5ce among/ !m--s(t5+ d[n _! prejudices1 & br++ !m ov] to a m fri5dly intimacy ) _! fell[-,*ri/ians ( ! ,e/abli%m5t4 ,s9ce y left u1 rejo9$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 ,i h exam9$ "s ( ! reasons :i* induce y to diss5t f our ,e/abli%m5t3 & ?\gh !y h n produc$ ! same effect on my m9d :i* !y h on y\rs1 yet ,i ?9k x "r to confess1 t !y h conv9c$ me ( ! impropriety ( c5sur+ y1 & ( ! folly1 n to use a /rong] t]m1 ( all[+ a diff]5ce ( op9ion on m9or que/ions ( religion to op]ate z a b>ri] to ,*ri/ian fell[%ip4 ,i am really happy to he> y make su* a concession2 x exactly accords ) my own views3 & turn+ t[>ds ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 he said1 ,y seem to ?9k1 aunt1 t all ! bigotry ( religion is on our side4 ,q en\gh ( x1 %e repli$4 ,too mu*1 ,i grant2 b ) all due def]5ce1 ,i ?9k t y ( ! ,e/abli%m5t h ! greate/ %>e among/ y\rselves4 ,illu/ration3 ,,*ri/mas ,,eve4 ,vol4 i4 page #eea4 ,bigotry among/ u6 ,a libel6 a libel6 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s return$1 ) an expression ( feign$ indignation4 ,i suppose1 aunt1 y are become a believ] 9 ! mod]n doctr9e ( libel2 :i* tea*es u1 t ! great] ! tru?1 ! great] ! libel4 ,well1 well1 we won't conte/ ?is po9t2 b r regret t !re %\ld be /ill f\nd among/ any ( u a ve/ige ( t anti-,*ri/ian _s1 :i* keeps asund] ^? :o are unit$ 9 ! bonds ( ! ev]la/+ cov5ant1 & :o look =w>d to dwell toge!r 9 t heav5ly _w1 :]e no discordant notes w ev] break ! h>mony ( holy fell[%ip4 ,x is :5 we view religion1 rem>k$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 z connect$ ) ?is _w--z com+ 9 contact ) our prejudices1 & our passions--z trespass+ ^u ! sanctity ( our op9ions1 & ?reat5+ to di/urb !m1 t we imp]ceptibly imbibe an anti-,*ri/ian feel+ t[>ds ^? :o diff] f u3 b :5 we view x z connect$ ) et]nity--z involv+ ! glory ( ,god 9 ! trans=mation ( ! human "*2 & :5 we di/9ctly recognize ! action ( 8 p[]1 9 sett+ ap>t a peculi> p to display be=e ! m5 ( ! _w a palpable evid5ce ( ! unity ( our ess5tial fai?1 our m9d becomes imp]ceptibly imbu$ ) ! _s ( ! ,r$eem]1 :o loves no disciple m because he is a ,*ur*man1 & no disciple less because he is a ,diss5t]--hav+ giv5 8 life a ransom = all :o tru/ 9 him = salvation4 ,! conv]sation 0 "h int]rupt$ by ! sweet voices ( *ildr5 s++ a ,*ri/mas c>ol 9 front ( ! h\se4 ,we li/5$ = "s m9utes1 :5 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s propos$ t ! *oir %\ld be invit$ into ! hall1 :]e !y w\ld be %elt]$ f ! sn[ :i* 0 drift+ aga9/ !m4 ,i imm$iately op5$ ! door1 :i* ?rew !m into "s confusion1 & !y 7 on ! eve ( scamp]+ away4 ,i reque/$ !m to come 92 & tak+ hold ( ! h& ( ! y\nge/ girl1 ,i br\ght h] into ! hall1 :51 aft] "s backw>dness & hesitation1 ! re/ *e]fully foll[$ h]4 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s welcom$ !m1 & 0 pleas$ to recognize 9 ! "y s+]s "s ( h] own ,sunday s*ol>s1 :o1 9 spite ( sn[ & drift1 _h c>ri$ out ?is plan ( %[+ _! atta*m5t to h]4 ,_! bonnets & cloaks 7 tak5 (f2 & aft] !y _h _h "s refre%m5t & w>m$ !mselves by ! fire1 ,mr4 ,llewell9 cons5t$ to play on ! piano1 & we all jo9$ ! y\?ful *ori/]s 9 s++ ! praises ( ! ,r$eem]4 ,?us pleasantly pass$ away ! h\rs ( ! ev5+1 )\t entail+ guilt or self-reproa*2 & hav+ rew>d$ ^? :o came to af=d u gratification1 we all[$ !m to dep>t1 happy & cont5t$4 ,on ! foll[+ morn+ we rose at ! usual h\r1 & aft] ! devotions ( ! family 7 conclud$ we took breakfa/4 ,! gr\nd 0 c>pet$ ) ! sn[ :i* _h fall5 la/ night1 b ! wea!r 0 cle> & dry above1 & we contriv$ to rea* *ur* )\t mu* inconv5i5ce4 ,on ent]+ ! sacr$ build+1 9 :i* ,i _h on pa/ occasions li/5$ ) delight to ! glad tid+s ( salvation1 & :]e _m :o 7 !n assembl$ _h receiv$ ! fir/ impressions ( tru? on _! he>ts1 my eye caught sight ( ! v5]able ,rector1 :o _h j rais$ 8 face f its concealm5t "u ! folds ( 8 surplice1 hav+ invok$ 9 sil5t pray] ! ,div9e bless+ on himself & 8 congregation4 ,! "t t _h elaps$ s9ce ,i _h previ\sly met ) him _h n pass$ lightly ov] 8 head1 = he n[ bore evid5t m>ks ( increas+ age & infirmity4 ,:5 ! audi5ce /ood up1 z he began ! s]vice1 ,i ?\ght ( ! v5]able patri>* :o1 :5 address+ ! tribes ( ,israel j be=e 8 dep>ture1 said--,i am an hundr$ & tw5ty ye>s old ?is day2 ,i c no m g out & come 94 ,?\gh 8 h& %ook1 & 8 g5]al appe>ance indicat$ great bodily weakness1 yet 8 voice 0 /rong1 & he read ! :ole s]vice ) great impressiv5ess & solemnity4 ,hav+ f9i%$ x he ?rew (f ! surplice1 & asc5d$ ! pulpit2 & look+ ar\nd ) a b5ignant smile on 8 cr[d$ auditory1 he once m knelt to pray to ,him :o rew>ds ) ! op5 manife/ations ( 8 grace ! pray]s ( 8 fai?ful s]vants4 ,he *ose ! foll[+ text3--,= ,*ri/ is n ent]$ into ! holy places made ) h&s1 :i* are ! figures ( ! true2 b into heav5 itself1 n[ to appe> 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = u3 nor yet t he %\ld (f] himself (t51 z ! high-prie/ ent]e? into ! holy place e ye> ) blood ( o!rs2 = !n mu/ he (t5 h suff]$ s9ce ! f\ndation ( ! _w3 b n[ once1 9 ! end ( ! _w1 ha? he appe>$1 to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself 7,heb4 ix4 #bd-bf74 ,aft] a few introductory obs]vations1 he said1 ,all[ me to call y\r att5tion to-- ,i4 ,! ,savi\r's appe>ance on e>?4 ,m>k1 ,fir/4 ,! "t ( 8 com+4 ,x 0 9 ! end ( ! _w2 t is1 at ! conclusion ( ! ,levitical disp5sation4 ,second4 ,! design ( 8 appe>ance--to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself4 ,?ird4 ,! p]fection ( ! sacrifice :i* he (f]$--v]ses #be1 #bf4 ,! ,jewi% sacrifices1 said ! v5]able ,rector1 remov$ c]emonial defilem5t1 & ! guilt ( ! s9s :i* 7 committ$ aga9/ ! political & ecclesia/ical laws ( ! !ocracy2 b !y c\ld n expiate ! guilt ( ! s9s committ$ aga9/ ,god1 nor re/ore peace to ! consci5ce ( ! transgressor3 & _! p]petual repetition1 dur+ ! succe$+ p]iods ( t disp5sation1 0 an unequivocal pro( ( _! inefficacy4 ,b su* 0 ! efficacy ( ! sacrifice :i* ,jesus ,*ri/ pres5t$1 :5 he (f]$ up himself to ,god1 t he made a full expiation = ! s9s ( 8 p1 & procur$ = !m p>don1 acceptance1 & et]nal life4 ,:5 8 enemies /ood gaz+ on him1 z ! blood 0 fl[+ f 8 ve9s1 !y 7 unconsci\s ( ! great moral effects :i* t preci\s blood 0 actually produc+4 ,x 0 ?r[+ back an influ5ce on ! ages :i* 7 pa/--cancell+ ! arre>s :i* 7 due to ! ju/ice ( ,god f ! r$eem$ :o _h be5 press+ into ! k+dom ( heav5 f ! dea? ( ,abel to t h\r2 & x 0 ext5d+ =w>d to ! end ( "t a s\rce ( m]it1 :i* w\ld take away ! guilt ( all :o %\ld believe 9 him4 ,& yet1 my bre?r51 ?\gh ! ,scriptures decl>e1 9 ! mo/ decisive t]ms1 t we h r$emption ?r\gh ! blood ( ,*ri/1 ev5 ! =giv5ess ( our s9s1 _m impea* ! efficacy ( ! atonem5t1 & "s w\ld expunge x f ! ,*ri/ian sy/em4 ,b if !y are dispos$ to mi/ru/ its efficacy 9 relation to !mselves1 :y n suff] x to rema9 = ! b5efit ( o!rs8 ,take away ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ f ! s*eme ( r$emption1 & y commit an act m cruel t[>ds man ?an t ( :i* a ,levite w\ld h be5 guilty _h he1 "u cl\d ( night1 c>ri$ (f ! braz5 s]p5t1 :i* 0 ! only means ( sav+ ! p f ! agonies ( a l+]+ b c]ta9 dea?4 ,take away ! atonem5t ( ,*ri/ f ! s*eme ( r$emption1 & y commit a de$ m cruel ?an t ( :i* ! high-prie/ w\ld h be5 guilty1 _h he dra9$ (f ! wat]s ( ,be!sda ! night be=e ! desc5t ( ! angel1 by ^: my/]i\s p[] !y became ! means ( heal+ ! )]$1 ! halt1 & ! bl9d4 ,o1 take n f ! sanctu>y ( ! ,"l ! blood ( spr9kl+ t speake? bett] ?+s ?an ! blood ( ,abel3 x is ! only voice t speaks ! words ( peace to man1 :5 /ung by remorse1 or agitat$ by fe>4 ,,ii4 ,! ,savi\r's appe>ance 9 heav54 ,fir/4 ,:]e does he appe>8 ,9 heav5 itself4 ,second4 ,= :om does he appe>8 ,= u4 ,?ird4 ,= :at purpose does he appe>8 ,x ha? pleas$ ,god1 said ! prea*]1 :5 illu/rat+ ?is "p ( 8 subject1 9 ! conveyance ( bless+s to man1 to appo9t a regul> sy/em ( ag5cy & means z ! m$ium ?r\gh :i* !y are giv54 ,to object to su* an appo9tm5t is no less an insult to 8 au?ority1 ?an an impea*m5t ( 8 wisdom4 ,x is b r>ely1 inde$1 t su* an act ( folly & impiety is committ$ 9 relation to ! m9or gifts :i* he be/[s4 ,life is pres]v$1 n by a direct & arbitr>y ex]tion ( 8 p[]1 b by ! reception ( food prep>$ by ! lab\r & skill ( man1 & receiv$ accord+ to ! ord9ance ( 8 appo9tm5t4 ,evils :i* ?reat5 our hon\r & happ9ess are av]t$1 n by a visible int]position ( 8 provid5ce1 b by ! influ5ce & ex]tions ( our fri5ds1 :o are employ$ "u 8 direction4 ,if1 !n1 on ?is g5]al pr9ciple ! ord9>y affairs ( 8 wise & b5evol5t adm9i/ration are conduct$2 & if ?is pr9ciple be admitt$ by u1 & we feel its practical utility1 :y %\ld we object to ! adoption ( x 9 ref]5ce to a m important & a m mom5t\s c\rse ( proc$ure8 ,:y refuse to admit t ,jesus ,*ri/ is ! m$ium ?r\gh :om all ! designs ( m]cy & grace1 9 relation to man1 are accompli%$8 ,if x ha? pleas$ ! ,fa!r t 9 him all fulness %\ld dwell1 ought we to object to su* an arrangem5t8 ,is x wise8 ,is x becom+8 ,is x safe8 ,b1 bre?r51 ,i hope bett] ?+s ( y1 ?\gh ,i ?us speak4 ,y feel too deeply y\r obligations to ! ,r$eem]1 = lay+ d[n 8 life a ransom = y1 to wi% to rob him ( ! glory ( y\r salvation--& are too deeply int]e/$ 9 ! result ( 8 appe>ance 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god = y1 to exclude him f y\r affections & confid5ce4 ,he n[ appe>s 9 ! pres5ce ( ,god to int]c$e = y2 & on 8 int]cession y\r pres5t safety & happ9ess1 & y\r future glory dep5d4 ,! looks1 ! tones1 & ! mann] ( ! speak] %[$ t he 0 ?or\ghly impress$ ) ! importance ( 8 subject2 & be+ e>ne/ himself1 an evid5t impression 0 produc$ on 8 audi5ce4 ,on leav+ *ur*1 ,i 0 walk+ a little beh9d ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 & ,mr4 ,llewell91 & 0 mu* pleas$ to f9d my old fri5d1 ,f>m] ,pick=d1 & 8 wife1 wait+ on ! roadside to speak to me4 ,i am ma9 glad1 ,sir1 to see y back among/ u once m2 & ,i hope y w come "s day & take pot-luck ) u4 ,yes1 d1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,pick=d1 we %all be s glad to see y4 ,our elde/ son (t5 talks ab\t y4 ,we hope :at y said1 :5 read+ ! ,bible1 & y\r pray]1 h be5 made a great bless+ to 8 s\l4 ,he'll be a bett] man ?an 8 fa!r1 & no mi/ake4 ,:y1 ,sir1 he kn[s m ( ! ,bible already ?an ,p>son ,cole2 he c say m v>ses ?an ! ,p>son c2 & he c tell ! mean+ ( !m too4 ,i & my mi/ress (t5 sit up a bit at night1 aft] ! re/ are gone to b$1 to he> 8 talk ab\t ! good ?+s ( ! ,bible4 ,h y e/abli%$ family pray] 9 y\r family8 ,yes1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,pick=d4 ,our son prays ) ! family e night4 ,aye1 ,sir1 x w\ld d y\r he>t good to he> our ,h>ry pray4 ,he (t5 makes me weep :5 ,i am he>k5+ to him4 ,:y1 at 8 age1 & a longful :ile aft]1 ,i 0 a wild1 wick$ man4 ,i h s9n$ a ma9 lot ( s9s 9 my "t1 ! m's ! pity2 b n[ ,i "k ! blood ( ,*ri/ cleanses f all s94 ,:at a m]cy6 ,?+s are *ang$ among/ u = ! bett]4 ,yes1 ,sir1 rejo9$ 8 wife2 ! wild]ness is n[ a fruitful field4 ,we h no swe>+1 or drunk5ness1 or ,sabba?-break+1 among/ u n[4 ,we are s happy1 & ?ankful to ! ,"l & to y4 ,i suppose1 f>m]1 y w\ld n l to h ?+s *ang$ back aga9 to _! =m] /ate8 ,i w\ld r die fir/1 & no mi/ake4 ,:at6 swe> aga9--& get drunk aga9--& break ! ,sabba? aga9--& be ! same man ,i 0 :5 y gave u ! fir/ talk ab\t ! wor? ( ! s\l4 ,! ,"l1 ,i hope1 w nev] let t come to pass4 ,my he>t w\ld bur/ to see x1 exclaim$ ,mrs4 ,pick=d4 ,our ,h5ry tells 8 fa!r1 t :5 ! ,"l beg9s ! "w ( grace 9 ! s\l1 he always goes on ) x4 ,! ,"l has done a little = me1 ,i d believe2 because ,i %\ld nev] h done x myself )\t him2 b ,i c't get on 9 k & 9 grace1 l my mi/ress & our ,h>ry4 ,i am dulli% l1 except 9 ! matt] ( f>m+4 ,b ,i hate s91 love my ,bible1 tru/ 9 ,*ri/ = salvation2 & ,i ?9k at times x w be well ) me at la/4 ,i am happy to tell y1 ,sir1 we n[ all g to *apel at night4 ,s !n1 f>m]1 y h got ov] y\r scruples1 & g & he> my fri5d1 ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 on a ,sabba? ev5+4 ,he's a wond]ful man4 ,i sometimes ?9k he c prea* bett] ?an our ,rector2 ?\gh he is a ma9 good prea*]4 ,he is m simple & pla9-l4 ,someh[ or ano!r1 b ,i don't "k h[ x is1 :at he says gets f>!r into my he>t1 & /ays long] !re ?an our ,rector's s]mons4 ,i wi% he w\ld prea* 9 ! morn+ too4 ,! y\ng/]s l him be/4 ,our ,h>ry leads ! s++ at ! *apel1 & tea*es 9 ! s*ool4 ,he is a k9d ( a "r-h& man among/ 'um4 ,keep /eadily on1 f>m]1 9 ! good way2 avoid temptation2 let no s9 h dom9ion ov] y2 read y\r ,bible1 be con/antly com+ by fai? to ,jesus ,*ri/1 to p>don1 to purify1 & save y1 & ,i %all see y 9 heav5 at la/4 ,! ,"l grant x may be s4 ,w y speak to me !n if y %\ld happ5 to see me !re8 ,speak to y6 yes2 & hail y z a son ( ,god1 made p]fect 9 k & 9 purity4 ,well1 ,i'll live 9 hope4 ,y w come & take pot-luck ) u be=e y leave ,fairm\nt8 ,yes1 d1 ,sir1 add$ ,mrs4 ,pick=d2 we %all all be s glad to see y1 & s w de> ,h5ry4 ,i =got to say "o ?+1 obs]v$ ! f>m]1 :i* ma9ly y w\ld l to "k1 ,sir4 ,& :at is t1 ,mr4 ,pick=d8 ,:y1 my mi/ress & our ,h>ry h set up a bit ( a pray] meet+ l1 9 our kit*51 on a ,w$nesday night4 ,our y\ng/]s & s>vants1 & "s ( ! neighb\rs come to x1 & fill x2 & we h "s good s++1 & all ! re/ ( x1 z !y h at ,mr4 ,/ev5s' *apel4 ,i am happy to he> ?is1 f>m]2 b h y a s]mon8 ,no1 ,sir1 n always2 b we h a s>munt n[ & tan1 :5 we c get hold ( a prea*]2 & :5 we 'ant got "o1 our ,h>ry says a few ?+s f ! ,bible1 & y w\ld be ma9 pleas$ to he> him4 ,he puts out :at he says 9 a pla9i% sort ( a way1 b we all see t :at he says comes f 8 he>t1 & x gets into our he>ts1 & does u good4 ,w y come1 ,sir1 "s ,w$nesday night :ile y are "h1 & give u a pray] & a s>munt8 ,y %all h a full kit*54 ,yes1 d1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,p42 we %all be s glad to see y & he> y4 ,i'll invite all our neighb\rs4 ,& if ! kit*5 be n big en\gh to hold !m1 ,i'll h ! b>n cle>$ out1 & we'll g !re4 ,v well4 ,i'll be ) y next ,w$nesday4 ,we !n %ook h&s & p>t$1 & ,i ha/5$ to rejo9 my fri5ds1 :o ,i f\nd1 9 ! int]val1 _h met ) ! ,roscoes1 includ+ ,miss ,roscoe1 :o _h n[ happily completely recov]$ f h] cold1 & cons5t$1 evid5tly to ! satisfaction ( ,mr4 ,llewell91 to accompany h] p>5ts 9 ! ev5+ to ,fairm\nt4 ,i in=m$ !m ( my conv]sation ) ,f>m] ,pick=d1 & h[ ,i _h arrang$ to conduct a pray] meet+ at 8 h\se on ! ensu+ ,w$nesday4 ,we !n proce$$ homew>d1 discuss+ ! topics ( ! s]mon we _h j he>d1 )1 ,i tru/1 mu* mutual pr(it4 ,e>ly 9 ! ev5+1 ,mr4 & ,mrs4 ,roscoe1 & ,miss ,roscoe1 appe>$1 agreeably to _! promise1 & we sp5t a v pleasant ,*ri/mas ev5+ toge!r4 ,! tranquil joy visible 9 ! c\nt5ances ( ,mr4 ,llewell9 & ,miss ,roscoe 0 especially manife/--our c\rt+ days1 z ,goldsmi? rem>ks1 be+ g5]ally ab\t ! happie/ 9 our lives4 ,aft] tea we _h a little sacr$ music1 bo? ,mr4 ,llewell9 & ,miss ,roscoe be+ admirable p]=m]s on ! pian(orte4 ,we !n all jo9$ 9 s++ toge!r ! ,ev5+ ,hymn4 ,?us t]m9at$ our ,*ri/mas at ,fairm\nt1 dur+ :i* we _h all exp]i5c$ h[ mu* bett] is ! employm5t ( ! day 9 ! purposes ( devotion ?an 9 ^? ( conviviality & mir?4 ,on ,*ri/mas ,day1 :5 ! scatt]$ memb]s ( a family are ga!r$ toge!r to enjoy1 ar\nd ! social he>?1 ! pleasures ( social int]c\rse1 ^? :o are ! av[$ disciples ( ! ,r$eem] %\ld be on _! gu>d1 le/ !y con=m to ! cu/om ( ! _w1 :i* too (t5 celebrates 8 bir? by indulg+ 9 ! pleasures ( eat+ & dr9k+1 & ?\ghtless m]rim5t1 r ?an by improv+ conv]sation & ! int]*ange ( devotional s5tim5ts4 ,we are requir$ to set an example2 & :ile ,i am no advocate = ! exclusion ( innoc5t recreations & indulg5ces f ! dome/ic circle1 ,i mu/ en=ce ! imp]ative necessity ( a dignifi$ consi/5cy ( conduct on ! "p ( ^? :o pr(ess to be wis] 9 _! g5]ation ?an ! m5 ( ! _w1 & :o contemplate1 ) wond] & ) gratitude1 ! s*eme ( r$emption1 consummat$ by ! appe>ance ( ! ,savi\r1 on :i* _m p\r contempt1 or look ) unmov$ indiff]5ce4 ,y may h y\r family p>ties1 & y may invite y\r fri5ds to p>take ( y\r b\nty1 & y may assume & we> an air ( *e]fulness & pleasantry2 b no excess ( eat+1 or ( dr9k+1 or ( levity %\ld be tol]at$1 z y\r pr(ession has rais$ y to ! summit ( obs]vation1 & ! irreligi\s1 no less ?an y\r fell[-,*ri/ians1 expect t y w let y\r mod]ation appe> unto all m54 ,y\r *ildr51 if !y are n decid$ly pi\s1 may wi%1 on ?is day ( fe/ivity1 to trespass a little f>!r on ! gravity ( y\r dome/ic habits ?an !y presume to d on ord9>y occasions2 & ?\gh ,i w\ld n advise y to transf] ! sanctity ( ! ,sabba? to ?is day1 z y h no au?ority = s do+1 yet !re is a propriety 9 obs]v+ x ) decorum1 z commemorat+ ! bir? ( him :o came to put away s9 by ! sacrifice ( himself4 ,! slighte/ ref]5ce to ! design ( 8 mission w sugge/ to y\r m9d ! importance ( celebrat+ ?is day 9 a suitable mann]1 by (f]+ ?anks unto ,god = 8 unspeakable gift1 & by giv+ a practical pro( t he came to save 8 p f _! s9s4 ,,w9t] ,,sc5es4 ,! wea!r _h be5 int5sely cold s9ce our arrival at ,fairm\nt1 & = two days ! sn[ _h desc5d$ )\t int]mission2 b on ! second ev5+ a sev]e fro/ set 91 & :5 ,i /epp$ out 9 ! morn+1 ,i f\nd t ! fall5 flakes _h become s h>d5$ t ,i c\ld walk on !m )\t leav+ ! impression ( my foot on ! surface4 ,i love ! c\ntry at all seasons1 &1 ?\gh c]ta9ly pref]r+ x 9 ! g5ial seasons ( summ] & autumn1 :5 ! woods are deck$ 9 _! mantle ( gre51 & ! fields bright5 9 ! sun%9e ) _! wav+ crops ( gold5 gra91 ,i h nev]!less frequ5tly exp]i5c$ a l>ge am\nt ( pleasure 9 rambl+ dur+ w9t] along ! froz5 roads & lanes1 or contemplat+ ! bleak l&scape spread+ out be=e me1 ) its :ite c>pet ( sn[4 ,aft] walk+ briskly onw>d = a little di/ance1 ,i det]m9$1 aft] "s hesitation1 to revisit ! spot :]e1 on a =m] occasion1#bi ,i _h sat to fea/ myself on ! en*ant+ sc5]y ( ! c\ntry1 :i* 0 !n clo!d 9 its gaye/ summ] dress2 b n[ ! sc5e 0 completely *ang$4 ,! skeleton trees ext5d$ _! leafless bran*es spr9kl$ ) sn[-flakes2 _m ( ! ev]gre5s 9 ! %rubb]y pres5t$ a )]$ & scor*$ aspect1 f ! influ5ce ( ! fro/2 :ile ! little birds1 :o 9 ! summ] _h delight$ u ) _! music1 7 n[ roam+ ab\t ! c\ntry 9 se>* ( food1 & "s ( !m n unfrequ5tly f\nd dead on ! roadside f hung] & cold4 #bi ,see vol4 i4 p4 #ib4 ,z ,i /ood view+ ! *ange :i* ! w9t] season _h made 9 ! appe>ance ( nature1 my m9d rev]t$ to ! *anges :i* z sudd5ly take place 9 ! disp5sations ( ,provid5ce2 & ,i recall$ to my remembrance _m :o1 dur+ my %ort pilgrimage1 _h sunk f ! heights ( prosp]ity to ! dep?s ( adv]sity1 & ^: op5+ spr+ ( pl5ty & ( hope _h be5 succe$$ by ! /]ile & /ormy w9t]--clos+ up ! visions ( _! anticipat$ bliss 9 ! gloom ( disappo9tm5t & ( woe4 ,:ile ?us mus+ on ! mutations ( nature & ( ,provid5ce1 ,i saw two lads approa*+ f a di/ant mead[1 & :5 !y drew ne> en\gh = me to trace _! features1 ,i recogniz$ ! *ildr5 ( ! woodman :om ,i visit$ on ! ev5+ :5 8 little daught] di$4#cj ,!y look$ v sorr[ful & deject$1 & exclaim$1 z soon z !y recogniz$ me1 ,o1 ,sir1 we are aga9 9 tr\ble--we h lo/ fa!r6 ,h y se5 him1 or he>d ( him8 ,we h be5 walk+ ab\t ev] s9ce daybreak1 b we c't f9d him4 ,!y !n gave me an acc\nt ( ! calamity :i* _h befall5 !m4 #cj ,see vol4 i4 p4 #ajd4 ,aft] ! int]m5t ( 8 daught]1 he rega9$ 8 usual fl[ ( spirits1 & felt resign$ to ! w ( ,god2 b )9 ! la/ few weeks he _h sunk into a l[1 despond+ /ate1 & (t5 spoke ( 8 decease z "o :o believ$ ! h\r ( 8 dep>ture 0 at h&2 & yet heal? n]v$ 8 arm1 & he 0 /rong to lab\r4 ,"m (t5 told him1 said ! elde/ son1 t he ought n to mi/ru/ ,provid5ce1 :o _h always provid$ food & raim5t = u2 nor yet to ?9k t he 0 go+ to leave u4 ,b %e c\ld n com=t him2 =1 aft] com+ home at night1 he w\ld sit & weep1 & talk to u till we all wept ) him2 & we knew n :y1 = we saw no dang] com+4 ,we 7 all well & happy except fa!r4 ,he _h gone to 8 "w on ! prec$+ day1 at 8 usual h\r1 tak+ ) him1 9 8 bag & bottle1 8 refre%m5t1 & 0 se5 by 8 ma/] ab\t noon1 walk+ away f ! field 9 :i* he _h be5 at "w1 ) 8 dog by 8 side1 b nei!r ( !m _h be5 he>d ( s9ce4 ,we fe>1 ,sir1 said ! lad1 :o sobb$ al\d z he spoke1 wip+ away at ! same "t ! fall+ te>s ) ! sleeve ( 8 frock1 he has tumbl$ into "s pit1 & has p]i%$ 9 ! sn[2 b1 ,sir1 we _c trace any m>ks ( 8 foot/eps1 nor yet he> ,trail b>k nor h[l4 ,f>m] ,pick=d & 8 son h j be5 away se>*+ = him 9 "o direction1 & we 9 ano!r2 & ! :ole village is up look+ = him1 b we c see no?+ l him any:]e1 & ,i feel assur$ t poor fa!r is gone4 ,o1 ,sir1 if y c\ld b come & speak a ^w ( com=t to "m6 ,%e is s unhappy1 %e does no?+ b wr+ h] h&s & cry1 = %e does n "k :at to d4 ,hav+ he>d ?is tale ( woe1 ,i resolv$ to accompany ! two lads to ! cottage1 & endeav\r to soo! _! "m's di/ress4 ,! di/ract$ wife 0 /&+ at ! door1 &1 on see+ me1 %e clasp$ h] h&s 9 an agony ( grief1 & began to repeat to me ! affect+ tale4 ,i h ?\ght1 ,sir1 at times1 he w\ld n live long1 = )9 ! la/ two mon?s 8 _s & 8 pray] all seem$ to prove t he 0 gett+ ripe = glory2 b ,i did n expect to lose him s soon1 nor 9 ?is way4 ,y d n1 ,i rem>k$1 suppose t he is murd]$8 ,o no1 ,sir6 ,he has tumbl$ into "s pit & p]i%$ 9 ! sn[1 :i* fell ye/]day 9 l>g] & ?ick] flakes ?an ,i ev] saw be=e2 b ,i fe>$ no dang]1 because he kn[s ! p>ts s well4 ,i expect$ him home soon] ?an usual1 on acc\nt ( ! badness ( ! wea!r2 & z ,i ?\ght some?+ w>m w\ld com=t him1 ,i _h got a /ew ready1 b--%e c\ld add no m4 ,i 0 v mu* affect$ by ! aspect ( ! int]ior ( ! cottage1 :i* /ill %[$ ! prep>ations made on ! prec$+ ev5+ = ! poor woodman's return4 ,! neat r\nd table /ood ne> ! fire1 cov]$ ) a clean clo?2 a deep wood5 tr5*]1 ) a spoon & salt-cell> made ( ! same mat]ial1 7 plac$ beside x2 ! oak *air 0 9 read9ess to receive its own]1 & ! small kettle 0 /ill hang+ ov] ! fire1 :i* _h be5 suff]$ to dw9dle f ! bright blaze into dy+ emb]s4 ,i endeav\r$ to com=t h] 9 ?is h\r ( h] sorr[2 b %e 0 s ov]p[]$ ) angui%1 t words ( consolation appe>$ to be ( no avail2 & aft] pray+ ) h] ,i left1 ) a promise t ,i w\ld call aga94 ,! l9es ( ! poet ,?omson1 ) :i* ,i _h be5 long famili>1 n[ recurr$ to my recollection1 & ,i c\ld n repress ! te> :i* _! remembrance on ! pres5t occasion involunt>ily caus$3-- ,ah6 little ?9k ! gay lic5ti\s pr\d1 ,:om pleasure1 p['r1 & afflu5ce surr\nd2 ,!y :o _! ?\ghtless h\rs 9 giddy mir?1 ,& wanton1 (t5 cruel riot1 wa/e2 ,ah6 little ?9k !y1 :ile !y dance along1 ,h[ _m feel1 ?is v mom5t1 dea?1 ,& all ! sad v>iety ( pa94 ,h[ _m s9k 9 ! dev\r+ flood1 ,or m dev\r+ flame6 ,h[ _m ble$1 ,by %ameful v>iance betwixt man & man6 ,h[ _m p9e 9 want1 & dungeon glooms1 ,%ut f ! common air1 & common use ,( _! own limbs6 ,h[ _m dr9k ! cup ,( baleful grief1 or eat ! bitt] bread ,( mis]y6 ,sore pi]c'd by w9try w9ds1 ,h[ _m s9k into ! sordid hut ,( *e]less pov]ty6 ,h[ _m %ake ,) all ! fi]c] tortures ( ! m9d1 ,unb\nd$ passion1 madness1 guilt1 remorse6 ,:5ce1 tumbl+ headlong f ! height ( life1 ,!y furni% matt] = ! tragic muse4 ,ev5 9 ! vale1 :]e wisdom loves to dwell1 ,) fri5d%ip1 peace1 & contemplation jo9'd1 ,h[ _m1 rack'd ) hone/ passions1 droop ,9 deep retir'd di/ress6 ,h[ _m /& ,ar\nd ! dea?b$ ( _! de>e/ fri5ds1 ,& po9t ! p>t+ angui%6 ,?\ght fond man ,( ^!1 & all ! ?\s& nameless ills1 ,t "o incessant /ruggle r5d] life1 ,"o sc5e ( toil1 ( suff]+1 & ( fate1 ,vice 9 8 high c>e] w\ld /& appall'd1 ,& he$less rambl+ impulse1 le>n to ?9k2 ,! consci\s he>t ( *>ity w\ld w>m1 ,& h] wide wi% b5evol5ce dilate2 ,! social te> w\ld rise1 ! social sigh2 ,& into cle> p]fection1 gradual bliss1 ,ref9+ /ill1 ! social passions "w4 ,on my return to ,fairm\nt1 ,i f\nd ! ,roscoes !re2 &1 on ent]+ ! p>l\r1 ,mrs4 ,/ev5s said1 ,we h felt some:at uneasy on y\r acc\nt4 ,i hope no?+ unpleasant has deta9$ y4 ,i h be51 ,madam1 to ! h\se ( m\rn+1 :]e grief is /ill rag+ unassuag$4 ,i !n n>rat$ ! melan*oly tale1 :i* deeply affect$ ! :ole p>ty2 & v>i\s plans 7 sugge/$ = ! recov]y ( ! lo/ woodman4 ,x w be impossible = u1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 to d any?+ 9 ! way ( se>*+ = ?is poor man2 b we may make "s provision = ! support ( 8 wid[1 z ,i fe> %e may n[ too truly be t]m$1 by comm5c+ a subscription = h]1 :i* ,i ?9k is no less our duty ?an our privilege4 ,v good1 repli$ ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 :o imm$iately drew f h] pocket-book a five p\nd note1 :i* sum 0 increas$ to ! am\nt ( #ag by ! donations ( ! re/ ( ! p>ty4 ,h[ soon1 rem>k$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 may a my/]i\s ,provid5ce lay wa/e ! pleasant ?+s ( our possession1 & leave u 9 a /ate ( de/itution & affliction6 ,i saw ! woodman & 8 family at *ur* on ,*ri/mas morn+2 ! bloom ( heal? 0 on 8 c\nt5ance1 & a f9e gl[ ( delight came ov] x :5 ,mr4 ,+leby 0 describ+ ! effects :i* w\ld be produc$ on ! m9d ( a r$eem$ s9n] :5 tak+ ! fir/ look at ! ,great ,high ,prie/ ( ! heav5ly temple4 ,i h no d\bt b he sp5t ! ev5+ ( t day 9 ! bosom ( 8 family1 bless+ !m ) 8 pray]s & in/ructions4 ,at no season ( ! ye>1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 am ,i s p[]fully impress$ by a s5se ( ! ,div9e goodness1 z dur+ ! inclem5t season ( w9t]2 :5 ,i am %elt]$ f ! rude /orm1 :i* (t5 beats ?r\gh ! %att]$ ro( ( ! poor man's cottage--am w>m$ by ! *e]ful blaze1 :i* seldom burns on 8 he>?--h extra clo?+ to cov] me :5ev] ,i am expos$ to ! sev]ity ( ! wea!r--& h all ! com=ts & conv5i5ces ( life1 :ile _m1 ',sore pi]c'd by w9try w9ds1 ----s9k into ! wret*$ hut ,( *e]less pov]ty6' ,b :y am ,i fav\r$ ) ^! m]cies ( :i* _m o!rs are depriv$8 ,i might h be5 doom$ to "w = my daily bread1 or p]haps to beg x f door to door2 or1 look+ at ! fate ( ?is poor woodman1 su* a calamity might q z likely h befall5 "o ( my de>e/ fri5ds4 ,if we wi% to trace our m]cies1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 to ! s\rce f :5ce !y proce$1 we mu/ g to ! f\nta9 ( all goodness1 & ackn[l$ge t 'e good & p]fect gift is f above1 & come? d[n f ! ,fa!r ( lights1 ) :om is no v>iabl5ess1 nei!r %ad[ ( turn+4' ,no o!r reason c be assign$ :y we are s di/+ui%$ by ! munific5ce ( 8 k9dness 9 pref]5ce to o!rs1 ?an ! sov]eignty ( 8 w4 ,& does x n1 said ,miss ,roscoe1 enhance ! value ( our m]cies1 & t5d to excite our gratitude to /ill high] degrees ( ard\r1 :5 we receive !m z com+ f ! f\nta9 ( all goodness ?r\gh ! m$iation ( our ,r$eem]1 :o gave himself = u6 ,&1 rem>k$ ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 if we are di/+ui%$ 9 pref]5ce to o!rs1 :5 we c pres5t no /rong] claims on ! ,div9e b\nty1 ,i ?9k we ought to act an equally munific5t "p t[>ds ! m ne$y & afflict$ ( ! human family4 ,i am at a loss to conceive h[ any ,*ri/ian c cons5t to be com=tably clo!d & f$1 :ile s _m1 ev5 ( ! h\sehold ( fai?1 are suff]+ all ! evils att5dant on a /ate ( pov]ty4 ,:at we possess is intru/$ to our c>e z /ew>ds1 n giv5 to u z proprietors2 & ?\gh we are all[$ to p>take ( x1 yet are we n comm&$ to di/ribute to ! necessities ( ! sa9ts8 ,i h no d\bt1 said ,mr4 ,roscoe1 !re are _m pi\s & b5evol5t ,*ri/ians :o w\ld di/ribute a mu* l>g] portion ( _! goods among/ ! poor & ! ne$y1 if !y knew ! ext5t ( _! privations2 b liv+ ap>t f ! suff]+ community by :i* !y are surr\nd$1 & seldom he>+ ( its woes1 !y h no conception ( ! preval5ce ( di/ress1 & f ignorance r ?an av>ice1 )hold ! assi/ance !y w\ld o!rwise mo/ will+ly af=d4 ,i h long ent]ta9$ ?is op9ion2 = ,i g5]ally f9d1 t :5 any special case ( di/ress becomes a subject ( notoriety1 or :5 any b5evol5t s*eme is promulgat$ to promote ! com=t ( ! poor1 especially on any press+ occasion1 contributions fl[ into ! treasury ( b5evol5ce to a l>ge am\nt4 ,yes1 papa1 answ]$ 8 daught]2 :5 ! public see ! pallid & emaciat$ =m ( mis]y mov+ be=e _! eye1 or :5 !y he> ! m\rnful relation ( its suff]+s1 ! common sympa?ies ( _! nature are p[]fully excit$1 & !y _c help af=d+ "s degree ( assi/ance )\t do+ viol5ce to _! ,*ri/ian feel+s2 b is x n our duty1 z ! disciples ( ! ,r$eem]1 to imitate 8 example 9 go+ ab\t cont9ually do+ good8 ,we are told t '! poor %all nev] cease out ( ! l&2' & c pov]ty exi/ unatt5d$ by its consequ5t evils8 ,w\ld x n1 on our "p1 be a pr(itable ex]cise1 7 we sometimes to leave our w>m fireside1 dur+ ! inclem5cy ( ! wea!r1 & visit ! huts & cottages ( ! poor1 to exam9e = ourselves h[ !y are clad1 & h[ !y are w>m$ & f$8 ,c]ta9ly1 my de>2 & ,i ?9k t ^? ,*ri/ians :o possess weal? to any ext5t beyond ! imm$iate wants ( _! own family1 :o nev] pay su* a visit to ! poor man's dwell+1 n only deprive !mselves ( "o /rong incitem5t to gratitude1 b act a fai?less "p to him :o has employ$ !m 9 ! capacity ( /ew>ds to di/ribute 8 b\nties4 ,i q agree ) y1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 9 y\r op9ion respect+ ! b5evol5ce ( ! public :5 any case ( di/ress1 or :5 any s*eme ( *>ity becomes ! subject ( notoriety1 b ! b5evol5ce :i* takes its rise f ! m]e sympa?ies ( our nature1 or t is /imulat$ to excitem5t by ! example ( o!rs1 is a defective pr9ciple1 & ess5tially diff]5t f ! pure b5evol5ce ( ,*ri/ianity1 :i*1 tak+ its rise f ! au?ority ( ! ,div9e law1 proposes ! example ( ! ,r$eem] z ! patt]n ( its own conduct1 go+ & di/ribut+ its donations 9 ! unfrequ5t$ pa?s ( mis]y1 no less ?an 9 ! op5 field ( want4 ,:at y say1 ,sir1 repli$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 is v true2 & x possesses ano!r prop]ty :i* y h =gott5 to m5tion--x is less dep5d5t on excitem5t1 & consequ5tly m /eady 9 its ex]cise4 ,i once he>d ( a lady ( rank :o rode out 9 h] c>riage "o fro/y morn+1 b hav+ pass$ ! suburbs ( ! city1 felt ! wea!r s int5sely cold1 t %e ord]$ ! coa*man to drive home z fa/ z possible4 ,turn+ !n to a fri5d :o 0 ) h]1 %e said1 ',i w imm$iately pur*ase twelve pairs ( blankets = ! poor1 :o mu/ be ne>ly froz5 to dea?4' ,9 ! aft]noon1 :5 rem9d$ ( h] promise1 %e said1 ',i ?9k ! wea!r is become s mild t !y w n require ! blankets4' ',yes1' repli$ h] fri5d1 'x is mild] 9 ?is p>l\r ?an x 0 9 ! c>riage1 b x is equally sev]e 9 ! op5 air4' ,9 ?is case1 z 9 _m o!rs1 ! int5sity ( ! wea!r excit$ ! b5evol5t feel+1 & extort$ ! pl$ge2 b z soon z ! bitt] cold outside 0 ex*ang$ = ! com=table w>m? )91 ! feel+ gradually subsid$1 & ! poor 7 left /ill to suff] )\t enjoy+ ! b5efit ( relief4 ,i 0 s mu* /ruck1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 ) ! description ( *>ity :i* ,i met ) 9 ! c\rse ( my read+ "s "t s9ce1 t ,i transcrib$ x into my common-place book1 &1 by y\r p]mission1 ,i w n[ read x3-- ',*>ity is no int]mitt5t ?+ t n[ & !n breaks out into brilliant munific5ce1 & !n retires to slumb] 9 ! lap ( indol5ce & selfi% repose2 t1 l a burn+ m\nta91 emits occasional sp>ks & fla%es ( spl5d\r1 & !n rolls =? no?+ b smoke & d>kness4 ,x is a lamp t is always burn+1 sometimes ) a bright] & sometimes ) a fa9t] light1 b is nev] ext+ui%$4 ,x is a vital pr9ciple--a g5]\s life--! pulses ( :i* are cont9ually proce$+1 n[ ) /rong] & n[ ) m languid beats1 b nev] come to a /& /ill4 ,! life ( a *>itable man consi/s n m]ely ( a few deta*$ acts ( desultory b\nty1 sep>at$ f ea* o!r by long int]vals2 8 he>t is an inexhau/ible f\nta91 t supplies a curr5t ( k9d att5tions2 t s5ds =? a /ream ( s]vices to 8 fell[-creatures1 few ( :i* may be signal1 b all ( :i* are s9c]e1 & :i*1 ?\gh sep>ately consid]$1 may appe> small1 yet1 collectively1 are ( great am\nt4' ,b1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 we r>ely f9d a pure & unremitt+ *>ity1 except among ^? :o are ! real disciples ( ,jesus ,*ri/2 & ! motive by :i* !y are induc$ to cultivate x is v p[]ful4 ,9 ! tw5ty-fif? *apt] ( ! gospel by ,mat!w1 our ,"l has giv5 u an impressive description ( ! solemnities ( ! future judgm5t2 & :5 reply+ to ! int]rogation ( ! righte\s1 :om he _h comm5d$ = _! b5evol5ce1 he says1 to expla9 ! language he employ$1 ',v]ily ,i say unto y1 ,inasmu* z ye h done x unto "o ( ! lea/ ( ^! my bre?r51 ye h done x unto me4' ,he ?us tea*es u t we are to p]=m our acts ( b5efic5ce & k9dness1 n m]ely because o!rs set u ! example1 nor yet to gratify our own feel+s ( sympa?y or vanity1 b to express our gratitude & love to him = 8 love & compassion t[>ds u4 ,:5 we are gov]n$ by ?is motive1 :i* ! m5 ( ! _w w\ld d]ide z ! figm5t ( an en?usia/ic imag9ation1 our b5evol5ce becomes "o ( ! e/abli%$ laws ( our moral sy/em1 :i* admits ( no susp5sion or div]sion1 )\t occasion+ a %ock to our s5se ( "r & wrong4 ,& :5 we act on ?is pr9ciple1 x is z if we address$ a poor p]son 9 ! words :i* ,i lately read 9 an admir$ au?or3--',i relieve y 9 y\r di/ress1 because ( ! ne> relation y be> to t bless$ ,p]son :o has reliev$ me 9 all m9e--my ,fri5d1 my ,b5efactor1 my ,savi\r1 my ,god4 ,i1 too1 0 an hung]$1 & he gave me ! bread ( life2 ,i 0 ?ir/y1 & he gave me ! wat] ( life2 ,i 0 a /rang]1 n belong+ to ! fold1 & he took me into x2 ,i 0 nak$1 & he clo!d me ) ! robe ( righte\sness2 ,i 0 sick1 & he visit$ me1 & com=t$ me1 & made me :ole2 ,i 0 9 prison1 & he came to me1 loos$ ! b&s ( s9 & dea?1 & br\ght me =? unto light1 lib]ty1 & salvation4 ,y come recomm5d$ to me z "o ( ^? :om he condesc5ds to call 8 bre?r54 ,accept1 = 8 sake1 :at ,i c give y4 ,i w\ld x 7 m2 all ,i h is too little4' ,!re is1 obs]v$ ,miss ,roscoe1 a t\*+ =ce 9 ! language ( our ,"l :i* no real disciple c )/&2 b !re are _m :o h no ability to exemplify ! influ5ce :i* x assumes ov] !m1 = !y h no weal? to di/ribute2 & yet1 if !y d :at !y c to te/ify _! love to him1 !y w be equally comm5d$ ) ! mo/ munific5t b5efactors ( _! race4 ,= he by :om actions are weigh$ & motives are judg$--:o gives to 8 s]vants :at proportion ( tal5ts he pleases--(t5 sees mu* giv51 :]e no?+ is contribut$2 & w rew>d ! b5evol5ce :i* w\ld gladly contribute if x possess$ ! means1 no less ?an ! munific5ce :i* comm&s ! homage & respect ( m54 ,:ile1 !n1 we are s highly fav\r$ z to be exempt$ f ! pov]ty ( ! poor & ! selfi%ness ( ! ri*1 & pr(ess to d]ive our motives f su* a pure s\rce1 let u1 9 ! /ations 9 :i* we are plac$1 & accord+ to ! ability :i* we possess1 endeav\r to promote ! com=t & happ9ess ( o!rs1 rememb]+ t :]e mu* is giv51 mu* is requir$2 & t our ,"l w receive e act ( k9dness :i* we p]=m to our poor] bre?r51 z an expression ( our love to himself4 ,i h occasionally notic$1 said ,mrs4 ,/ev5s1 a /range ph5om5on 9 :at may be call$ ! religi\s _w--a p]son hold+ rank z a dev\t disciple ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ev] ready to adm9i/] to ! spiritual wants ( ! de/itute1 b sy/ematically unwill+ to help !m 9 _! temporal di/resses4 ,i1 too1 said ,mr4 ,lewell91 h kn[n ! same /range ?+4 ,i "k a weal?y lady :o w =w>d h&some contributions to ! treasur] ( a ,bible1 or ,tract1 or ,mission>y ,society1 b if appli$ to on behalf ( a ne$y p]son1 ev5 ?\gh a fell[-memb] ( ! same *ur*1 %e w put on su* a sc[l+ look1 & speak 9 su* h>% & repulsive tones1 t few w v5ture to ask h] = alms4 ,h] own pa/or1 on "o occasion1 v5tur$ to ask h] = a small donation1 to assi/ a poor wor?y m9i/] :o 0 9 ! dep? ( pov]ty1 &1 by excess ( importunity1 he obta9$ a few %ill+s2 b )9 a few weeks %e s5t #ej to ! treasur] ( a society = ! support ( ag$ & infirm m9i/]s4 ,h[ c we acc\nt = su* /range conduct1 :i* is s oppos$ to ! injunctions ( ! ,^w ( ,god8 ,v easily1 ,madam1 repli$ ,mr4 ,roscoe4 ,^! public societies w blazon ! "n ( ! munific5t donor ?r\gh ! ,briti% dom9ions 9 _! annual reports2 & z su* a lady wi%es to be se5 ( m5 :5 p]=m+ h] acts ( *>ity1 %e is will+ to pay ! price :i* is dem&$4 ,h[ contemptible6 ,a female ,ph>isee ( ! old s*ool embalm$ :ile liv+1 & res]v$ z a specim5 ( ! dete/able ord] f :i* %e is desc5d$1 t we may see broadly develop$ ! meanness & odi\sness ( vanity1 :i* gives lib]ally to ! public in/itutions ( ,*ri/ianity = self-display & self-satisfaction4 ,9 ! morn+ we proce$$ to ! woodman's cottage1 & on our way ov]took ! sad procession ( 8 corpse br\ght home on a hurdle c>ri$ by "s c\ntrym51 8 weep+ *ildr5 & 8 fai?ful dog walk+ alongside4 ,he _h be5 f\nd 9 a pit ne> ! edge ( ! wood2 8 dog 0 sitt+ beside x1 & moan+ ! fate ( 8 ma/]1 :om he 0 unwill+ to leave1 ?\gh ne>ly p]i%+ ) hung] & cold4 ,on ! body be+ br\ght into ! h\se1 ! spectacle ( grief :i* 0 !n exhibit$ became almo/ too mu* = u to endure4 ,8 wife wip$ (f ! sn[ :i* 0 /ill hang+ ab\t 8 face & hair1 & !n kiss$ 8 cold black lips1 b$ew+ !m ) h] te>s1 :ile ! *ildr5 press$ ar\nd h]1 sobb+ z !y look$ on ! alt]$ c\nt5ance ( _! fa!r1 & !n turn$ away to m\rn ap>t4 ,mr4 ,roscoe spoke k9dly to h]1 :i* soo!d h] _s1 & he assur$ h] t %e %\ld n want4 ,i "k x1 ,sir1 %e repli$1 because ! ,"l is my ,%eph]d1 & he c spread a table = me1 ?\gh my husb& is n sp>$ to br+ me ! provisions4 ,he !n in=m$ h] t a subscription w\ld be rais$ = h] support1 :i* he _h no d\bt w\ld be suffici5t to enable h] to br+ up h] family respectably4 ,o6 ,sir1 said ! two elde/ boys1 "m %an't want :ile ,god gives u /r5g? to "w1 nor %all ! little ones4 ,don't cry1 "m6 said ! y\nge/ girl1 :o _h j drawn back h] f+] f t\*+ ! face ( h] fa!r2 fa!r is gone to see ,jemima4 ,don't cry1 "m6 = t won't make fa!r speak to u aga94 ,illu/ration3 ,,! ,,dea? ,,( ,,! ,,woodman4 ,vol4 i4 p4 #egj4 ,! body 0 int]r$1 ) great dec5cy & solemnity1 ! sev5? day aft] 8 decease1 ,mr4 ,+leby read+ ! burial s]vice4 ,su* 0 ! e/eem 9 :i* he 0 held1 & ! degree ( int]e/ 8 dea? _h excit$1 t "o ( ! l>ge/ fun]al processions kn[n 9 ! village = _m ye>s accompani$ 8 rema9s to ! grave1 & all express$ ! mo/ t5d] sympa?y t[>ds 8 surviv+ family4 ,by ! ex]tions ( ,mr4 ,roscoe & ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 a l>ge subscription 0 rais$ = _! b5efit2 :i* 9 "s measure t5d$ to abate ! int5sity ( _! suff]+s1 ?\gh x c\ld n heal ! deep w\nd :i* _h be5 inflict$ on _! dome/ic happ9ess4 99 99 99 99 99 ,mr4 ,/ev5s & ,mr4 ,lewell9 accompani$ me :5 ,i w5t to prea* at ,f>m] ,pick=d's1 & on our arrival we f\nd t ! b>n 0 light$ up & seat$ = ! occasion4 ,!re is a p[] ( p1 said ! f>m]1 on giv+ me 8 h&1 come to he> ! s>munt1 & no mi/ake4 ,! congregation 0 mu* l>g] ?an any "o _h anticipat$1 & %[$ a m>k$ att5tion to ! s]mon1 :i* 0 on ! conv]sion ( ,zac*eus1 f ,luke xix4 #a-i4 ,we int5d$ to return to ,fairm\nt imm$iately aft] ! s]vice 0 ov]1 b felt compell$ to yield to ! k9d importunity ( ! f>m] & 8 wife1 & /ay to take supp] ) !m4 ,a he>ty welcome1 said ! w>m-he>t$ f>m]1 z we ent]$ 8 kit*51 :]e an ample supp] 0 set out1 consi/+ ( a jo9t ( roa/ beef1 a boil$ turkey & ham1 cu/>ds 9 abundance1 & tank>ds ( ! be/ home-brew$ ale4 ,is ?is :at y call pot-luck1 ,mr4 ,pick=d8 ,no1 no2 we don't live aft] ?is fa%ion e day2 b my wife & me made up our m9ds to give y "s ( ! be/ on x2 & ,i ?9k t ! be/ ! h\se c af=d is all too little 9 return = ! s>munt y h j giv5 u 9 ! b>n4 ,be=e we sat d[n to supp]1 ,h5ry ,pick=d1 at my reque/1 ask$ ! bless+1 & we !n set1 ) %>p5$ appetite1 to ! consumption ( ! good ?+s be=e u4 ,! f>m] 0 s mu* excit$1 t 8 wife c\ld n refra9 f say+1 ,ma/]1 y talk s mu* t y prev5t conv]sation4 ,i beg p>don1 b ,i c't help x4 ,:at's 91 w come out4 ,i nev] ?\ght ( hav+ ! hon\r ( su* a company z ?is4 ,gemm51 ,i hope y w all enjoy y\rselves z mu* z ,i d4 ,we feel v mu* oblig$ to y1 ,mr4 ,pick=d4 ,z y see1 we are all enjoy+ ourselves2 & ,i hope we %all live to meet aga94 ,i tru/ s1 too4 ,i nev] expect$ to see su* a day z ?is2 & ,i 0 ?9k+1 :5 y 7 prea*+ 9 ! b>n1 t :5 ,zac*eus got up 9 ! morn+ he little ?\ght :at w\ld happ5 to him be=e night4 ,& ,i 0 ?9k+1 ,sir1 said ,h>ry1 :5 y 7 prea*+1 t :5 ,zac*eus got up 9 ! sycamore tree he didn't ?9k he %\ld be conv]t$ be=e he got d[n4 ,x 0 quick "w1 said ! f>m]2 done 9 no "t4 ,& ,i 0 ?9k+1 said ,mrs4 ,pick=d1 t ev]ybody mu/ h felt surpris$ t ,jesus ,*ri/ %\ld notice su* a notori\s s9n] z ,zac*eus 01 & %\ld condesc5d to g & be a gue/ at 8 h\se4 ,nobody m s1 said ! f>m]1 ?an ,zac*eus himself4 ,i "k he felt j :at ,i feel myself4 ,:y1 x is b t'o!r day1 & ,i 0 a wick$1 drunk51 & swe>+ fell[1 t ?\ght no m ab\t my s\l ?an "o ( my c[s2 b n[ ,i hate su* s9s1 & my ma9 conc>n is to get my s\l sav$4 ,at times1 ,i c h>dly believe my own k4 ,:at mighty p[] ,jesus ,*ri/ has1 to br+ to1 su* wick$ & h>d5$ s9n]s z ,zac*eus & myself6 ,& make y new creatures1 ,mr4 ,lewell9 "h rem>k$2 ! old ?+s ( evil to pass away1 & ! new ?+s ( grace & religion to come1 to re=m y\r "* & bless y\r h\se4 ,t's x1 & no %am1 repli$ ! f>m]4 ,p>son ,cole call$ t'o!r day to h a talk ) me4 ,he he>d ,i 0 gone mad4 ,i told him :at ,jesus ,*ri/ _h done = my s\l1 & h[ happy ,i 01 & :at a *ange _h come ov] my ,h>ry & ! re/ ( u4 ,he call$ x all a lusion1 or "s su* a ^w :i* ,i didn't und]/&2 b ,i made out 8 mean+1 & ,i told him x 0 a real ?+4 ,poor fell[1 he c\ld n und]/& su* ?+s--m's ! pity2 & he said1 by way ( mock-mak+1 ',:y1 ,jesus ,*ri/ appe>s to h a great lik+ = y great s9n]s4' ,?is made a big /ir )9 me1 & ,i spoke my m9d4 ',yes1' ,i said to him1 'he is ! great & good ,physician t comes to cure ^? t o!rwise 7 incurable4' ,i said to him1 ',does n ,paul tell u t he began by sav+ ! *ief ( s9n]s8 & ,i c say he has n left (f do+ x yet1 z ,i hope he w save me4' ,no "o1 ,i ?9k1 said ,mr4 ,/ev5s1 c d\bt ! ability or will+ness ( ,jesus ,*ri/ to save ! *ief ( s9n]s1 :o reflects on :at he has done4 ,he sav$ ,zac*eus1 a h>d-he>t$ extortion]1 :o _h gr[n ri* by de$s ( fraud & oppression2 & :o 0 ju/ly held 9 su* dete/ation by ! p1 t !y express$ a high degree ( a/oni%m5t :5 !y f\nd t ,jesus ,*ri/ 0 go+ to be 8 gue/4 ,8 conv]sion & salvation makes good :at ,i said to ,p>son ,cole1 t ,jesus ,*ri/ cures ! incurable4 ,i 0 ?9k+1 9 ! b>n1 j :5 ! s>munt 0 ov]1 t if any ( ! p :o knew ,zac*eus _h be5 ask$ if !y ?\ght x possible = any "o to conv]t him into an hone/ & *>itable man1 !y w\ld all h said ',no1 x c't be done2 he is incurable4' ,b ,jesus ,*ri/ did x 9 no "t4 ,& ,i 0 ?9k+1 said ,mrs4 ,pick=d1 t _m a poor wid[1 & _m a poor orphan1 & _m a poor tradesman1 li/5$ ) great joy to ! report ( 8 conv]sion1 :5 he set ab\t do+ :at he said he w\ld d--give half 8 goods to ! poor1 & make a f\rfold re/itution to e "o he _h injur$4 ,hav+ n[ f9i%$ supp]1 ,mr4 ,lewell9 read ! #ajc;d ,psalm1 aft] :i* ,i br\ght ! ev5+ to a close by conduct+ family pray]4 ,on tak+ leave ( ! f>m]1 he said1 ,!re are ?ree ?+s ,i %all nev] =get3--,i %all nev] =get y\r fir/ call1 :5 y talk$ to me ab\t ! wor? ( my s\l2 ,i %all nev] =get y\r prea*+ 9 my b>n2 & ,i %all nev] =get ?is /ory ab\t ,zac*eus1 :i* lets u "k :at ,jesus ,*ri/ c d 9 a little "t4 ,i hope1 ,sir1 said ,mrs4 ,pick=d1 y w come aga9 & see u4 ,we %all feel s mu* pleas$ & pr(it$ too4 ,we !n %ook h&s ) our hospitable ent]ta9]s1 & return$ to ,fairm\nt1 mu* gratifi$ ) ! pleasant ev5+ we _h sp5t4 ,,on ,,apo/olical ,,succession4 ,on our return f ,f>m] ,pick=d's1 we he>d t ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe & 8 lady _h arriv$ r unexpect$ly at 8 bro!r's mansion2 b we reg>d$ x z a fly+ rum\r )\t any f\ndation4 ,h[ev]1 ! next morn+ ,miss ,roscoe call$ & confirm$ ! intellig5ce1 & said %e 0 commission$ to invite u to meet !m & a select p>ty on ! foll[+ ,monday ev5+4 ,address+ me1 %e said1 ,y w see a great *ange 9 my de> uncle4 ,he is no long] ! bigot$ ,tract>ian1 cont5d+ = leg5d>y dogmas & c]emonial rites2 b is n[ a dev\t & simple-he>t$ m9i/] ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,we cordially accept$ ! invitation2 &1 on ! appo9t$ ev5+1 _h ! pleasure ( meet+ our e/eem$ fri5ds all 9 excell5t heal? & spirits4 ,aft] tea1 a casual ref]5ce hav+ be5 made by ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe to ,williams' ,mission>y ,ent]prises1#ca we indulg$ = "s "t 9 a free & easy int]*ange ( rem>ks on ! lab\rs ( mission>ies 9 =eign p>ts4 ,?is1 some:at unexpect$ly1 l$ to a grave discussion on ! popul> "q ( ,apo/olical ,succession4 #ca ,mission>y ,ent]prises 9 ,s\? ,sea ,isl&s4 ,by ,rev4 ,john ,williams4 ,9 ?is extraord9>y n>rative1 said ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 :i* ,i h read ) int5se delight1 we h a detail$ acc\nt ( ! success ( ,mr4 ,williams' lab\rs4 ,9 isl&s :]e an impure & demoraliz+ idolatry1 :i* (t5 dem&$ human sacrifices1 exi/$ f "t immemorial1 !re is n[ a ,*ri/ian population1 organiz$ into *ur*es1 obs]v+ ! sanctity ( ! ,sabba?1 & ! ord9ances ( baptism & ! ,"l's ,supp]4 ,! pr9t+-press is also at "w2 ! ,bible is 9 free circulation2 & ! natives are ex]t+ !mselves 9 v>i\s ways = ! spread ( ! gospel among/ _! yet un5light5$ bre?r5 ( o!r isl&s4 ,9 fact1 !re is su* a moral & spiritual trans=mation t x _c be acc\nt$ =1 o!rwise ?an by ! concurr5ce ( a sup]natural p[] ) ! human ag5cy :i* has be5 employ$ 9 effect+ x4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,! results ( ! lab\rs ( ,mr4 ,williams & 8 coadjutors 9 ! propagation ( ! gospel1 =m a v /rong argum5t aga9/ ! dogma ( ,apo/olical ,succession1 = :i* a p>ty 9 our *ur* are cont5d+ ) s mu* ,jesuitical artifice & ov]be>+ intol]ance4 ,dr4 ,hook1 "o ( _! lead]s1 says--& all ! cl]gy ( 8 s*ool subscribe to 8 s5tim5ts--',unless ,*ri/ be spiritually pres5t ) ! m9i/]s ( religion 9 _! s]vices1 ^! s]vices w be 9 va94' ,i admit ?is3 b !n he adds1 :at ,i _c admit1 because x is 9 palpable opposition to indisputable facts--',b ! only m9i/rations to :i* he has promis$ 8 pres5ce1 are to ^? ( ! bi%ops :o are successors ( ! fir/ commission$ apo/les1 & ! o!r cl]gy act+ "u _! sanction & by _! au?ority4 ,i !re=e1' he adds1 'at once ab&on exp$i5cy1 submission to con/itut$ au?ority1 dec5cy1 & ord]1 z ! gr\nd ( our def5ce ( our cl]ical commission1 & appeal to ! promise giv5 by ,jesus ,*ri/ to 8 apo/les1 & :i* promise1 by com+ d[n to u z _! successors1 m>ks u exclusively = ,god's ambassadors4'#cb #cb ,see ,dr4 ,hook's ,s]mons on ,*ur* & ,e/abli%m5ts4 ,if we contra/ ?is va9 boa/+ ( ! ,tract>ians ) indisputable facts1 h[ /range does x appe>6 ,"h ,i f9d f ! life ( ,williams1 t in/ead ( /udy+ at ,cambridge or ,ox=d1 he 0 s]v+ z an appr5tice to an ironmong]1 9 ! ,city ,road1 ,london2 &1 if n a positive infidel1 he 0 addict$ to habits ( impiety1 if n intemp]ance1 sp5d+ 8 ,sabba? ev5+s at a public tav]n4 ,on "o occasion1 a pi\s female fri5d saw him loit]+ ab\t 9 front ( ! tab]nacle 9 ,moorfields1 :]e he expect$ to meet ! companions ( 8 nightly revels2 b to mortify !m because !y 7 n punctual to _! engagem5t1 he yield$ to h] entreaties to g ) h] into ! tab]nacle & he> ! s]mon4 ,!n1 tak+ up ! ,life ( ,williams1#cc :i* lay on a side table1 he read ! foll[+ passage3--,su* a /ate ( m9d 0 any?+ b fav\rable to ! s]i\s consid]ation ( sacr$ subjects2 & few ev] ent]$ ! h\se ( ,god less prep>$ to pr(it by its s]vices4 ,! ,rev4 ,timo?y ,ea/1 ( ,birm+ham1 occupi$ ! pulpit t ev5+1 ,janu>y #cj1 #ahad1 & prea*$ f ! weighty "q1 ',= :at %all x pr(it a man1 if he %all ga9 ! :ole _w1 & lose 8 own s\l8 ,or :at %all a man give 9 ex*ange = 8 s\l8' 7,m>k viii4 #cf1 #cg74 ,! ^w came ) p[]1 & ) demon/ration ( ! ,holy ,_s ^u ! m9d ( 8 y\?ful auditor4 ,n[ ?is "y man1 cont9u$ ,mr4 ,roscoe1 reclaim$ f ! error ( 8 ways by :at ,paul calls ! fooli%ness ( prea*+1 aft] t>ry+ at home long en\gh to give evid5ce ( ! g5u95ess ( 8 conv]sion to ,god1 & receive in/ruction to fit him = ! "w to :i* he _h devot$ himself1 goes to ! ,s\? ,seas1 le>ns ! language ( ! natives1 & comm5ces ! "w ( evangeliz+ !m2 & ?is book is a fai?ful record & report ( 8 extraord9>y lab\rs4 ,he receiv$ no episcopal ord9ation 9 ! regul> l9e ( desc5t2 b 0 he n ,god's ambassador ( grace & m]cy to ^! once savage & cannibal isl&]s8 & if s1 ,dr4 ,hook ass]ts :at is n absolutely true1 t none are ,god's ambassadors except ! cl]gy ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& & ,papal prie/s4 #cc ,! ,life ( ! ,rev4 ,john ,williams4 ,by ! ,rev4 ,e4 ,pr\t4 ,sn[1 ,london4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,! m9i/] :o prea*$ ! la/ anniv]s>y s]mons 9 my *apel1 9 behalf ( our ,sabba?-s*ools1 in=m$ me1 :5 we 7 *att+ ab\t apo/olic succession1 t he knew ! ecclesia/ic ance/ors ( ,mr4 ,williams1 & gave me 8 p$igree1 rem>k+ t he 0 desc5d$ f 'a succession ( bi%ops1 :o nei!r _h palaces nor seats 9 ! ,h\se ( ,lords4' ,mr4 ,jay1 ( ,ba?1 0 ! in/rum5t employ$ by ! ,_s ( ,god 9 ! conv]sion ( ! ,rev4 ,o4 ,a4 ,je>y1 ( ,rodbor\gh1 ,gl\ce/]%ire1 :o 0 employ$ by ! ,holy ,_s 9 ! conv]sion ( ! ,rev4 ,t4 ,ea/1 & he 0 employ$ by ! same ,div9e ag5t 9 ! conv]sion ( ! ,rev4 ,j4 ,williams4 ,we ?us see t ! moral revolutions & spiritual trans=mations :i* h tak5 place 9 ! ,s\? ,sea ,isl&s are n to be ascrib$1 9 ! slighte/ degree1 ei!r subord9ately or in/rum5tally1 to ! int]v5tion ( ,episcopal p[] or au?ority4 ,n "o employ$ 9 any dep>tm5t ( ?is wondr\s "w1 occupi$ a position 9 ! regul> l9e ( desc5t f ! apo/les1 nor _h any "o ( !m receiv$ ord9ation f an ,episcopal bi%op4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,a ,tract>ian :o admits ! tru?fulness ( ,mr4 ,williams' report ( ! success ( 8 own lab\rs1 & ^? ( 8 coadjutors1 w\ld probably look on ?is z an exceptional case to ! e/abli%$ law ( ord] preval5t 9 ! *ur*1 :i* we all "k requires ord9ation to prec$e prea*+ or ! adm9i/ration ( ! sacram5ts4 ,& ,i see no v /rong objection to ?is view ( ! matt]1 because we f9d t1 ev5 9 apo/olic times1 ! disciples :o 7 scatt]$ at ! p]secution ( ,/eph5 w5t to diff]5t places prea*+ ! ,^w1 ?\gh !y 7 n orda9$ to ! "w z ! apo/les 7 7,acts xi4 #ai1 #bj74 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,i admit !re is "s =ce 9 ! popul> say+--',!re is no rule )\t an exception2' & ,i admit1 also1 t ! exception e/abli%es r ?an subv]ts ! rule f :i* x is a deviation2 b !n !re mu/ be "s pro( t x is really an exception4 ,reg>d+ ! case ( ! disp]s$ disciples to :i* y h ref]r$1 ,i see no evid5ce 9 confirmation ( its be+ a deviation f any fix$ rule ( gov]nm5t e/abli%$ )9 ! pale ( ! *ur*1 because ,i f9d o!r cases report$ :i* be> su* a /rong analogy to x1 t ,i am compell$ to believe t no absolute & undeviat+ regulations on ?is subject c be f\nd 9 ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,we f9d = example 7,acts i4 #bf71 t ,mat?ias 0 *os5 to ! apo/le%ip z ! successor ( ,judas2 b x does n appe> f ! record ( ! transaction1 t he 0 orda9$ to ?is (fice by ! o!r elev5 apo/les ) :om he took rank4 ,aga91 ! case ( ,paul is /ill m decisive aga9/ ! ,tract>ian dogma t no "o c prea* or adm9i/] ! sacram5ts ) efficacy1 unless he d]ive 8 (ficial au?ority & p[] to d s f ! apo/les1 or "s "o to :om !y h delegat$ _! au?ority & p[]4 ,he assum$ ! designation ( an apo/le1 & did ! "w ( an apo/le1 "s ye>s be=e he saw any "o ( ! twelve1 act+ z indep5d5tly ( !m1 z !y did ( him2 & :5 !y met at ,j]usalem !y did n require him to submit to ord9ation adm9i/]$ by !m3 &1 at a subsequ5t p]iod ( 8 hi/ory1 :5 he 0 call$ by ! ,holy ,_s 7,acts xiii4 #a-e7 to g & prea* ! ,^w ( ,god 9 ! synagogues ( ! ,jews 9 ,seleucia & o!r places1 he#cd 0 set ap>t to ?is "w1 n to any (fice1 by subord9ate memb]s ( ! *ur* at ,antio*1 t]m$ prophets & tea*]s1 :o1 :5 !y _h fa/$ & pray$1 & laid _! h&s on ,paul & ,b>nabas1 s5t !m away4 ,^! ?+s occurr$ j :5 a new sy/em ( gov]nm5t 0 introduc$ into ! *ur*1 t 0 to be p]petuat$ ?r\gh all future ages4 ,"h1 !n1 we see pi\s laym5 sally+ =? & prea*+ 9 diff]5t places ! ,"l ,jesus1 ) su* p[] t _m believ$ & turn$ unto him 7,acts xi4 #ai-ba72 & we see also "s hold+ ! highe/ (fice 9 ! ,*ri/ian *ur* )\t und]go+ ! c]emony ( consecration by pre-exi/+ (ficials1 & yet ^! facts are record$ 9 ,scripture )\t any notification t !y are exceptions to fix$ & absolute laws4 ,su* a notification w\ld h prov$ a decisive evid5ce 9 confirmation ( su* laws _h !y be5 e/abli%$4 ,we ?us see t ! pla91 indisputable facts ( ! ,new ,te/am5t are 9 direct opposition to ! high *ur* pr9ciples ( our ,tract>ians4 #cd ,if we suppose1 ) "s ( ! ,tract>ians1 t he 0 n[ orda9$ to ! apo/olic (fice1 !n we h a s]ies ( irregul>ities3 he lab\rs = ye>s be=e he receives ord9ation1 & :5 he does receive x1 x is n f ! h&s ( apo/les1 b "s v inf]ior (ficials connect$ ) ! *ur* at ,antio*4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,i h long ma9ta9$ t ?is dogma ( apo/olical succession is an ecclesia/ical monopoly :i* has no sanction f ! ,^w ( ! ,"l1 & x is too selfi% 9 its nature to h>monize ) ! free & g5]\s _s ( ! ,*ri/ian disp5sation4 ,if x be ! w ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! supreme ,legislator ( 8 *ur*1 t no "o %all prea* ! gospel or adm9i/] ! sacram5ts ) spiritual efficacy until he is orda9$ to ! "w by an apo/le1 or "s bi%op :o c trace 8 l9eal desc5t f an apo/le ) absolute c]ta9ty1 h[ c su* a re/rict$ law z ?is be kn[n unless he expressly enacts x ei!r by an imm$iate revelation ( 8 w1 or ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! inspir$ writ]s8 ,no "o pret5ds t an express revelation has ev] be5 giv5 9 ref]5ce to su* a re/riction1 & ,i h nev] be5 able to f9d an impli$ regulation 9 any *apt] or v]se ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,to say t we1 & we exclusively1 are ! prie/s ( ! ,"l1 &1 if y wi% to be sav$1 y mu/ intru/ y\r s\ls to our gho/ly p[]--t we1 & we only1 h ! keys ( ! k+dom ( heav5--t we op5 & %ut by virtue ( ! au?ority delegat$ to u by ,/4 ,pet] & ,/4 ,paul--is no?+ less on ! "p ( ! ,papal & ,tract>ian cl]gy ?an a monopoly ( (ficial au?ority & p[]1 unsanction$ by ! au?ority ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 & a subtle manoeuvre to magnify _! own ord]4 ,t a ,papi/ %\ld believe ?is1 :o is tra9$ 9 ! belief t ! laws & regulations ( 8 *ur* are absolute & un*angeable1 is n surpris+2 b t a ,prote/ant %\ld believe x1 :o has free access to 8 ,bible1 & be5 taught to hold its absolute & exclusive au?ority on all articles ( fai? & practice1 is inde$ a moral p>adox :i* ,i _c expla94 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,yes1 ,sir1 x is a monopoly :i* has no sanction f ,jesus ,*ri/1 ! supreme ,legislator 9 8 *ur*1 & "o :i* entails repulsive & fe>ful consequ5ces4 ,x compels its advocates to %un all ,*ri/ian alliance ) _m ( ! excell5t ( ! e>?1 & drives !m into ! close/ connection ) _m :o are moral miscreants1 m5 ( impurity1 sceptics1 & sc(f]s4 ,su* m5 z ,*alm]s & ,w>dlaw1 ,rob]t ,hall & ,william ,jay1 are br&$ z usurp]s 9 ! *ur*1 ) :om x w\ld be a sort ( treason to associate1 & ^: m9i/rations mu/ be d5\nc$ z a fatal curse to _! delud$ adh]5ts1 :ile ^? cl]gym5 :o h receiv$ ! s-call$ apo/olical ord9ation1 h[ev] immoral !y may be 9 conduct1 or het]odox 9 tea*+1 are to be rev]$ & obey$ z ! true & fai?ful m9i/]s ( ,jesus ,*ri/4 ,!re is 9 all ?is some?+ s repugnant to common-s5se & ,*ri/ian feel+--s d]ogatory to p]sonal dignity & pure ta/e--& s calculat$ to excite ! contempt ( infidels aga9/ ! :ole cl]ical ord]1 t ,i am a/oni%$ h[ any "o :o *]i%es ! slighte/ degree ( rev]5ce = ! au?ority ( ,jesus ,*ri/1 or :o has imbib$ a p>ticle ( 8 pure & lov+ _s1 c submit to its dom9ion & gov]n+ p[]1 especially :5 he is told t1 if he has n ! _s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 84 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,y\r v j & =cible rem>ks rem9d me ( a p>agraph 9 ! ,ed9burgh ,review1#ce :i* ,i m>k$ = ref]5ce1 & :i*1 by y\r p]mission1 ,i w read3 x is an amplification ( y\r rem>ks on ?is v objectionable feature ( ,tract>ianism3--',! /ronge/ & mo/ irrefragable argum5t aga9/ ! pr9ciples held by ! ,tract>ians appe>s to u n _! absurdity1 ?\gh t is flagrant en\gh1 b _! ess5tial un*>itabl5ess4 ,we /& absolutely conf\nd$ at ! fatuity ( m51 :o1 ) ! ,new ,te/am5t 9 _! h&s1 pr(ess to be will+ to frat]nize ) ,rome1 b _c frat]nize ) ,lu!rans & ,presbyt]ians2 :o affect to consid] ! po9ts ( diff]5ce betwe5 ! ,*ur* ( ,spa9 & ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& less vital ?an ^? betwe5 ! ,*ur* ( ,engl& & t ( ,scotl&2 :o1 = ! sake ( su* a figm5t z apo/olical succession & o!r figm5ts z %ad[y1 remorselessly exclude a l>ge portion ( ! communities ( ,*ri/5dom f ! v "n1 rights1 & privileges ( ,*ri/ian *ur*es2 :o c imag9e ! great doctr9es 9 :i* bo? !y & _! oppon5ts co9cide1 & :i* =m ! !me & triumph ( inspir$ eloqu5ce1 ( less mom5t ?an doctr9es & rites on :i* ! ,scripture is om9\sly sil5t1 or :i* seem to /& 9 %ock+ contra/ to ! moral gr&eur & magnanim\s _s ( ! ,*ri/ian in/itute4 ,yet s x is2 & we ne$ no o!r evid5ce ( ! degrad+ & n>r[+ effects ( su* pr9ciples ?an t ?is mo/ melan*oly result ( !m %\ld inspire s little sorr[1 or r %\ld be s frequ5tly proclaim$ m 9 triumph ?an ) regret4 ,! g5]ality ( ! ,ox=d s*ool proclaim ! consequ5ces ( _! pr9ciples n only ) an arrogance :i* ill befits su* equivocal conclusions1 b )\t a p>ticle ( sorr[1 :i*1 if true1 !y w\ld naturally excite 9 ! brea/ ( e b5evol5t man4' #ce ,april1 #ahdc4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,z !y are1 9 common ) _! ,papal bre?r51 intol]ant on pr9ciple1 & t pr9ciple "o :i*1 9 _! op9ion1 involves ! hon\r ( ! *ur*1 & ! f9al happ9ess ( ! s\l ( man1 !y _c feel any regret1 :5 adv]t+ to its necess>y consequ5ces 9 its application to o!r *ur*es & sects1 )\t be+ self-convict$ ( positive inconsi/5cy2 !y mu/ adh]e to _! pr9ciple ( exclusive intol]ance1 9 spite ( all ! odium x may ca/ on _! !ory ( belief4 ,& ?is /]n & /eady adh]5ce to a pr9ciple :i* compels !m1 z by ! =ce ( a ,div9e law1 to pref] frat]niz+ ) ! ,papacy1 ) all its arrogant claims1 its assum$ pr]ogatives1 & its repugnant c]emonial regulations1 r ?an frat]nize ) _! ,prote/ant bre?r5 :o cont5d e>ne/ly = ! pure fai? ( ! ,new ,te/am5t1 is to me a conclusive pro( t _! !ory ( belief is anti-,*ri/ian 9 its "* & t5d5cy1 z ! un]r+ te/ may be appli$ to pr9ciples z well z to p]sons--',if any man h n ! ,_s ( ,*ri/1 he is none ( 81' ,rom4 viii4 #i4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,if we are to receive ! doctr9e ( apo/olical succession z correct1 we mu/ !n admit z a fact :at to e reflect+ m9d w appe> mo/ incongru\s & extraord9>y4 ,! !ory held by our ,tract>ian cl]gy 9 common ) ! ,romi% ,*ur*1 is1 ,t ea* bi%op1 f ! apo/olical times1 has receiv$ 9 8 consecration a my/]i\s gift1 & also transmits to e prie/ 9 8 ord9ation a my/]i\s gift1 indicat$ 9 ! respective (fices by ! awful words1 ',receive ! ,holy ,gho/2' t on ?is ! "r ( prie/s to assume _! functions1 & ! pret]natural grace ( ! sacram5ts adm9i/]$ by !m1 dep5ds2 t bi%ops1 once consecrat$1 are inve/$ ) ! rem>kable prop]ty ( transmitt+ ! gift to o!rs2 t ?is has be5 ! case f ! primitive age till n[2 t ?is high gift has be5 incorruptibly transmitt$ ?r\gh ! h&s ( impure1 pr(ligate1 h]etical ecclesia/ics1 z ignorant & flagiti\s z any ( _! lay contempor>ies2 t1 9 fact1 ^! gifts are p]fectly irrespective ( ! moral "* & qualifications bo? ( bi%op & prie/2 & reside 9 equal integrity 9 a ,latim] or a ,bonn]--a virtu\s man or a pr(ligate--an imbecile or a g5ius4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,i believe1 ,sir1 said he1 address+ ! ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe1 y 7 once a /r5u\s advocate ( ?is !ory ( apo/olical succession2 w y p]mit me to ask y a few que/ions1 :i* may t5d to expose its gross absurdity--its %ameless juggl]y to magnify ! glory ( an ambiti\s prie/hood1 :o ev9ce m zeal & devotion 9 behalf ( _! own ord] ?an !y d = ! purity & spiritual triumphs ( ! ,*ri/ian fai?8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,yes1 ,sir2 ,i confess1 ) "s degree ( %ame1 t ,i once ent]ta9$ ! belief t "s my/]i\s gift 0 transmitt$ f ! bi%op to ! prie/ at ! "t ( 8 ord9ation4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,0 ?is gift1 9 y\r op9ion or belief1 transmitt$ to ! intellect or to ! he>t1 or to bo?8 ,or 9 o!r words1 did x give additional acut5ess to y\r intellectual faculty--ext5d ! range ( y\r k ( ,div9e tru?1 or did x increase ! purity ( y\r s\l1 & raise y\r affections to a high] pit* ( devotional feel+8 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,to be c&id1 ,sir1 ,i took = grant$ ! tru? ( ! doctr9e z to ! my/]i\s transmission ( a my/]i\s some?+2 b :5 ,i reflect$ on x1 z ,i sometimes did1 ev5 be=e ,i 0 rescu$ f ! me%es ( ,tract>ian delusions1 ,i felt z ?\gh my m9d 7 revolv+ 9 a circle3 ,i c\ld see no?+2 ,i c\ld feel no?+4 ,i 0 ! same man 9 k1 9 intellig5ce1 9 ta/e1 & 9 devotional feel+1 aft] ! solemn words1 ,receive ! ,holy ,gho/1 7 utt]$1 z ,i 0 be=e !y fell f ! lips ( ! bi%op4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,x am\nts !n simply to ?is1 & x is ( no use to attempt to disguise ! fact1 t :at is deem$ ! ess5tial "p ( ! ord9ation s]vice1 is ei!r a solemn f>ce1 or x is a positive reality1 & 9 t case x mu/ be receiv$ )\t a p>ticle ( evid5ce 9 its support4 ,! bi%op :o transmits ! gift is n consci\s t he possesses :at he pret5ds to give2 & ! p]son :o receives x is n consci\s ( receiv+ x at ! "t x is imp>t$3 bo? ! giv] & receiv] are 9 ! same condition ( unconsci\sness1 dur+ ! my/]i\s process ( giv+ & receiv+ ! inexplicable & inconceivable some?+1 on :i* ! au?ority ( ! prie/ to (ficiate1 & ! vital efficacy ( all 8 m9i/rations1 are made dep5d5t4 ,?is is mo/ m>vell\s6 m l an extravagant inv5tion to answ] "s special device1 ?an a sob] reality ( ,div9e appo9tm5t4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,i h no d\bt b a scrupul\s & consci5ti\s cl]gyman w sometimes feel a pa9ful degree ( p]plexity :5 mus+ on ! v my/]i\s process ( be/[+ & receiv+ ?is gift1 s ess5tial to ! id5tity ( 8 prie/ly "*1 & ! vital efficacy ( 8 (ficial lab\rs2 & %\ld he beg9 to d\bt1 z possibly he may1 :e!r ! bi%op actually be/[$ on him ! gift1 or :e!r he actually receiv$ x1 8 d\bts mu/ rema91 & w v likely increase & multiply1 because no liv+ oracle1 or conclusive evid5ce1 or logical reason+ c af=d him any relief4 ,?\gh ,i am n v fond ( introduc+ cau/ic irony 9 ! discussion ( su* a grave "q1 yet ! foll[+ p>agraph f ! ,review already quot$ may n be inappropriate3-- ',we c imag9e ! p]plexity ( a presbyt] ?us ca/ 9 d\bt z to :e!r or n he has ev] _h ! invaluable 'gift' ( apo/olical succession conf]r$ ^u him4 ,z t 'gift' is nei!r tangible nor visible1 ! subject nei!r ( exp]i5ce nor consci\sness--z x _c be kn[n by any 'effects' produc$ by x--he may imag9e1 unhappy man6 t he has be5 reg5]at+ infants by baptism1 :5 he has be5 simply spr9kl+ !m ) wat]4 ',:at is ! matt]8' ! spectator ( 8 di/ractions might ask4 ',:at h y lo/8' ',lo/6' w\ld be ! reply2 ',i fe> ,i h lo/ my apo/olical succession2 or r1 my mis]y is1 t ,i d n "k & _c tell :e!r ,i ev] _h x to lose6' ,x is ( no avail "h to sugge/ ! usual que/ions--',:5 did y see x la/8' ',:5 7 y la/ consci\s ( possess+ x8' ,:at a peculi> prop]ty is t1 ( :i*1 ?\gh s invaluable--nay1 on :i* ! :ole efficacy ( ! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry dep5ds--a man has no positive evid5ce to %[ :e!r he ev] _h x or n6 :i*1 if ev] conf]r$1 0 conf]r$ )\t 8 k2 & :i*1 if x c\ld be tak5 away1 w\ld /ill leave him ignorant n only :51 :]e1 & h[ ! !ft 0 committ$1 b :e!r x _h ev] be5 committ$ or n6 ,! sympa?iz+ fri5d might probably rem9d him1 t z he 0 n sure he _h ev] _h x1 s1 p]haps1 he /ill _h x )\t kn[+ x4 ',p]haps1' he w\ld reply1 'b x is c]ta9ty ,i want4' ,su* a p]plex$ presbyt]1 & d\btless !re are _m su*1 is 9 a regul> fix2 & !re he mu/ rema91 call+ on 8 idols = help1 b1 l ! prie/s ( ,baal1 call+ 9 va91 z !re is no p[] 9 heav5 above1 or 9 ! e>? b5ea?1 :i* c rescue a man f ! t]ror ( 8 own delusions1 till ! delusions !mselves are ab&on$ z vision>y & absurd4' ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,?is "q ( apo/olical succession1 :5 cle>$ ( its leg5d>y my/icism1 & br\ght )9 ! pale ( sob] reality1 may be employ$ z a v cog5t argum5t 9 confirmation ( ! hi/oric tru?fulness ( ! ,*ri/ian fai? & its in/itutions1 9 refutation ( "s ( ! objections ( infidelity4 ',! exi/5ce ( su* an ord] ( m5 z ,*ri/ian m9i/]s1 cont9ually f ! apo/les to ?is day1 is p]haps1' z ,ar*bi%op ,:ately rem>ks1#cf 'z complete a moral c]ta9ty z any hi/orical fact c be2 because x is pla9 t if1 at ! pres5t day1 or a c5tury ago1 or t5 c5turies ago1 a numb] ( m5 _h appe>$ 9 ! _w1 pr(ess+ 7z ! cl]gy d n[7 to hold a recogniz$ (fice 9 a ,*ri/ian *ur*1 to :i* !y _h be5 regul>ly appo9t$ z successors to o!rs1 ^: pr$ecessors1 9 l mann]1 _h held ! same1 & s on1 f ! times ( ! apo/les--if1 ,i say1 su* a pret5ce _h be5 put =? by a set ( m5 assum+ an (fice :i* no "o _h ev] he>d ( be=e1 x is pla9 t !y w\ld at once h be5 refut$ & expos$4 ,& z ?is w apply equally to ea* successive g5]ation ( ,*ri/ian m9i/]s1 till we come up to ! "t :5 ! in/itution 0 confess$ly new--t is1 to ! "t :5 ,*ri/ian m9i/]s 7 appo9t$ by ! apo/les1 :o pr(ess$ !mselves eye-witnesses ( ! resurrection--we h a /&+ monum5t 9 ! ,*ri/ian m9i/ry ( ! fact ( t ev5t z hav+ be5 proclaim$ imm$iately aft] ! "t :5 x 0 said to h occurr$4 ,?is1 !re=e1 is fairly br\ght =w>d z an evid5ce ( its tru?4' #cf ,:ately on ! ,k+dom ( ,*ri/1 p4 #ahj4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,yes1 ,sir1 ! unbrok5 succession ( ! m9i/]ial ord]1 f ! times ( ! apo/les till n[1 is1 9 my op9ion1 an irrefutable evid5ce t ,*ri/ianity took its rise at ! p]iod ( its ass]t$ orig91 & t we h ! ess5tial sub/ance1 at lea/1 ( ! same fai? :i* ! apo/les e/abli%$ 9 ,j]usalem1 ,ephesus1 & o!r places2 & t ?is same fai? is adm9i/]$ by a di/9ct ord] ( m51 ^: bus9ess x is1 & ev] has be51 to propagate x & h& x d[n to ! next g5]ation succe$+ !m4 ,z an argum5t ( confirmation & def5ce 9 relation to ! hi/oric c]ta9ty ( our fai? & its in/itutions1 x is ( great value & importance2 b1 z ,:ately v ju/ly rem>ks 9 8 incomp>able ,essays1 ,successioni/s are guilty ( a fallacy 9 ! use :i* !y make ( x--',! fallacy consi/s 9 conf\nd+ toge!r ! unbrok5 apo/olical succession ( a ,*ri/ian m9i/ry g5]ally1 & ! same succession 9 an unbrok5 l9e ( ?is or t individual m9i/]4' ,! exi/5ce ( ! ord] may be trac$ up to ! times ( ! apo/les2 b ?is supplies no evid5ce 9 pro( t ea*1 or any "o m9i/] ( ! ord] n[ liv+ is a legitimate desc5dant1 9 ! g5ealogical l9e1 f ei!r ( ! two fav\rite apo/les1 ,/4 ,pet] or ,/4 ,paul4 ,& h5ce ! argum5t1 :i* is a spl5did triumph to ,*ri/ianity1 is a dumb oracle to ,tract>ianism4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,:5 read+ ! ,ox=d tracts1 & "s o!r publications ( ! same s*ool1 ,i h (t5 felt a/oni%$ t ! writ]s are n />tl$ :5 advocat+ _! fav\rite dogma2 because1 if !y c\ld e/abli% x z a positive tru?1 !y w\ld prove self-de/roy]s--be guilty1 9 fact1 ( :at ,i may t]m ecclesia/ical suicide4 ,!y ma9ta91 fir/1 t no "o is duly qualifi$ to take (fice 9 ! *ur* ( ,*ri/--to prea* & adm9i/] ! sacram5ts--until he is orda9$ by "s bi%op1 :o c trace up 8 desc5t ei!r to ! apo/le ,pet] or ,paul4 ,& !y ma9ta91 9 ! next place1 t1 :5 s orda9$1 !y are 9 v]ity ,god's ambassadors to m52 b1 if n s orda9$1 ! laity _c expect to receive any spiritual b5efit f _! (ficial lab\rs4 ,or1 9 o!r words1 ea* cl]gyman ( our *ur* mu/ be 9 ! unbrok5 l9e ( succession f ! times ( ! apo/les1 or he holds an (fice to :i* he has no legitimate appo9tm5t1 & adm9i/]s sacram5ts :i* _c take effect4 ,a ,tract>ian1 !n1 is ei!r 9 ! unbrok5 l9e1 or he is n 9 x--if 9 ! unbrok5 l9e1 all is "r2 if n 91 all is wrong4 ,if 91 ! p are ble/2 if n 91 !y are unble/4 ,he believes he is 91 b ?is does n prove t he is2 he may be mi/ak51 self-deceiv$1 & q un9t5tionally deceiv+ o!rs4 ,& he _c "k he is 91 unless he c prove x1 & prove x z all facts ( hi/ory are prov$1 by moral evid5ce4 ,he may be able to prove 8 own ord9ation1 & p]haps ! ord9ation ( ! bi%op by :om he 0 orda9$1 & also a few prec$+ bi%ops2 b z an intellig5t & consci5ti\s man1 he ought n to adm9i/] ! sacram5ts1 or appe> z a cl]gyman among/ ! p1 till he has1 ) ! cle>e/ & mo/ unequivocal evid5ce1 trac$ back ! successive ord9ations ( ! bi%ops ?r\gh ! long lapse ( pa/ ages1 up to ! "t :5 ,paul or ,pet] conf]r$ ! rite ( ord9ation on ! bi%ops to succe$ !m4 ,?is done1 he may rema9 9 ! prie/'s (fice2 b till ?is is done1 on 8 own pr9ciple ( belief & reason+1 he ought to hold 8 peace--he ought to d no?+2 because he has no evid5ce t ! laity c d]ive any spiritual b5efit f 8 m9i/rations4 ,?us 8 fai?1 & its consequ5t reason+1 impose sil5ce & inaction1 till he has p]=m$ ?is process ( hi/orical rese>*2 or1 if he cont9ue to lab\r1 x w inevitably be 9 a /ate ( ceaseless disquietude1 because1 ceaseless d\bt4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,soon aft] ,dr4 ,hook prea*$ 8 celebrat$ s]mon on ',he> ,,! *ur*1' ,i deliv]$ "o on ! same subject4 ,on leav+ ! pulpit "o ( my he>]s1 a %rewd clev] man1 foll[$ me into ! ve/ry1 &1 9 ! pres5ce ( my w>d5s1 ask$ me to hang up "u ! tablet conta9+ ! t5 comm&m5ts1 a g5ealogical p$igree ( my ecclesia/ical desc5t2 assign+ z a reason = su* an application1 t he & 8 family _h an int]e/ 9 kn[+ x1 z ,i _h taught !m to believe t ! efficacy ( ! sacram5ts on _! s\ls dep5d$ on my ecclesia/ical legitimacy4 ,i felt greatly mortifi$ by 8 application1 & especially :5 my s5ior w>d5 said su* a docum5t1 he _h no d\bt1 w\ld prove v satisfactory to _m--& w\ld t5d to allay ! disquietudes ( ^? :o sometimes compla9$ t !y d]iv$ no spiritual b5efits f ! *ur* sacram5ts4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,?is is :at ought to be done 9 self-def5ce1 & to satisfy ! scrupul\s anxiety ( o!rs2 b :o c d x8 t is ! p]plex+ "q4 ,dr4 ,hook says1 & 8 assev]ations are e*o$ by 8 fell[-,tract>ians1 '! prelates :o at ?is pres5t "t rule ! *ur*es ( ^! realms 7 validly orda9$ by o!rs1 :o1 by means ( an unbrok5 spiritual desc5t ( ord9ation1 d]iv$ _! mission f ! apo/les & f our ,"l4 ,?is cont9ual desc5t is evid5t to e "o :o *ooses to inve/igate x4 ,let him read ! catalogues ( our bi%ops1 asc5d+ up to ! mo/ remote p]iod4 ,!re is n a bi%op1 prie/1 or deacon among/ u :o _c1 if he please1 trace 8 own spiritual desc5t f ,/4 ,pet] or ,/4 ,paul4' ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,dr4 ,hook is a v ra% man to give su* a boa/ful utt]ance1 :5 he kn[s1 or ought to "k1 t ?is trac+ ( a spiritual desc5t is an absolute impossibility2#cg x nev] has be5 done1 & e attempt to d x has prov$ a mortify+ failure4 #cg ,!re is n a m9i/] 9 all ,*ri/5dom 7says ,ar*bi%op ,:ately1 & he is an au?ority on ?is "q71 :o is able to trace up ) any approa* to c]ta9ty1 8 own spiritual p$igree4 ,! sacram5tal virtue dep5d5t on ! imposition ( h&s1 ) a due obs]vance ( apo/olical usages1 by a bi%op himself duly consecrat$1 aft] hav+ be5 9 l mann] baptiz$ into ! *ur* & orda9$ deacon & prie/--?is sacram5tal virtue1 if a s+le l9k 9 ! *a9 be faulty1 mu/ be utt]ly nullifi$ ev] aft] 9 respect to all ! l9ks hang+ on t "o4 ,=1 if a bi%op has n be5 duly consecrat$1 or _h n be5 previ\sly rightly orda9$1 8 ord9ations are null1 & s are ! m9i/rations ( ^? orda9$ by him1 & _! ord9ations ( o!rs1 & s on )\t end4 ,! poison\s ta9t ( in=mality1 if x once creep 9 undetect$1 w spread ! infection ( nullity to an indef9ite & irrem$iable ext5t4 ,& :o c und]take to pron\nce t1 dur+ t long p]iod usually designat$ z ! d>k ages1 no su* ta9t 0 ev] introduc$8 ,irregul>ities c\ld n h be5 :olly exclud$ )\t a p]petual miracle2 & t no su* miracul\s int]f]5ce exi/$ we h ev5 hi/orical pro(4 ,amid/ ! num]\s corruptions ( doctr9e & ( practice1 & gross sup]/itions t crept 9 dur+ ^? ages1 we f9d record$ descriptions n only ( ! pr(\nd ignorance & pr(ligacy ( life ( _m ( ! cl]gy1 b also ( ! grosse/ irregul>ities 9 respect ( discipl9e & =m4 ,we read ( bi%ops consecrat$ :5 m]e *ildr5--( m5 (ficiat+ :o b>ely knew _! lett]s--( prelates expell$ & o!rs put 9 _! places by viol5ce--( illit]ate & pr(ligate laym51 & habitual drunk>ds1 admitt$ to holy ord]s2 &1 9 %ort1 ( ! preval5ce ( e k9d ( disord]1 & reckless disreg>d ( ! dec5cy :i* ! apo/le enjo9s4 ,x is inconceivable t any "o1 ev5 mod]ately acqua9t$ ) hi/ory1 c feel a c]ta9ty1 or any approa* to c]ta9ty1 t1 amid/ all ?is confusion & corruption1 e requisite =m 01 9 e in/ance1 /rictly adh]$ to by m51 _m ( !m op5ly pr(ane & secul>1 unre/ra9$ by public op9ion ?r\gh ! gross ignorance ( ! population among :i* !y liv$2 & t no "o n duly consecrat$ or orda9$ 0 admitt$ to sacr$ (fices4 ,! inf]5ce :i* ! ,ar*bi%op99 draws f ^! hi/oric /atem5ts is ?is3 ',! ultimate consequ5ce mu/ be t any "o :o s9c]ely believes t 8 claim to ! b5efits ( ! gospel-cov5ant dep5ds on 8 own m9i/]'s claim to ! suppos$ sacram5tal virtue ( true ord9ation1 & ?is aga9 on p]fect apo/olical succession z describ$1 mu/ be involv$1 9 proportion z he reads1 & inquires1 & reflects1 & reasons on ! subject1 9 ! mo/ di/ress+ d\bt & p]plexity4 99 ,see ,essays on ! ,k+dom ( ,*ri/1 pp4 #agf-i4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,guion4--,two ?+s 9 relation to ?is "q ( spiritual desc5t are c]ta91 at any rate !y are z c]ta9 z any positive & negative evid5ce c make any?+ c]ta9--fir/1 our ,tract>ian cl]gy _c prove _! spiritual desc5t1 & !re=e1 on _! own pr9ciple1 !y h no au?ority to (ficiate 9 ! *ur*2 &1 secondly1 if !y c\ld d ?is ?+1 :i* has nev] yet be5 done1 !y _c prove t !y are inve/$ ) ! my/]i\s gift on :i* ! validity ( _! m9i/rations dep5ds4 ,!re=e1 on _! own pr9ciple1 ! laity c d]ive no spiritual b5efits f _! lab\rs4 ,!y are a pomp\s ord] ( self-creat$ exclusioni/s1 utt]+ great swell+ words ( vanity1 :51 on _! own pr9ciple1 !y are self-convict$ usurp]s 9 ! prie/ly (fice2 &1 :ile vaunt+ t !y1 & !y only1 are ,god's ambassadors to man1 !y decl9e produc+ _! commission ( appo9tm5t1 ev5 :5 press$ to d s1 ?\gh !y say !y c\ld easily d x if !y pleas$4#ch #ch ,x is a some:at om9\s sign t nei!r ,dr4 ,hook nor any ( 8 bre?r5 has be5 pleas$ to d ?is v easy ?+1 ?\gh !y h (t5 be5 *all5g$ to d x1 z ess5tial to _! prie/ly id5tity & ! validity ( _! m9i/rations4 ,mr4 ,roscoe4--,b aft] all1 ! practical influ5ce ( ^? high *ur* pr9ciples1 con/itutes1 9 my op9ion1 ! mo/ cog5t argum5t aga9/ !m4 ,we %all f9d t p]nici\s z !y are to ! cl]gy1 !y are /ill m fatal to ! laity1 ?\gh !y d n always op]ate ) ! same uni=mity ( result4 ,"s !y lull into a call\s apa?y & indiff]5ce1 f :i* no?+ c r\se !m to ! s\l-/irr+ "q--,,:at ,,mu/ ,i ,,d ,,to ,,be ,,sav$8 ,!y h unb\nd$ confid5ce 9 _! p>son1 t he is 9 ! regul> l9e ( succession--firmly believe 9 ! fact ( _! reg5]ation 9 baptism1 z !y h se5 ! public record ( its p]=mance--& calculate t :5 dea? comes1 a despat* w br+ ! duly qualifi$ (ficial to give !m absolution & ! sacram5t1 & !n ! debt ( nature may be paid )\t reluctance1 z _! peace ) ,god is settl$1 on ! au?ority ( ! unalt]able laws ( ! *ur*1 ( :i* !y are bona fide memb]s & devot$ advocates4 ,mr4 ,/ev5s4--,i knew an in/ance 9 :i* ^! high *ur* pr9ciples _h a contr>y effect2 !y plung$ an old fri5d ( my own into a /ate ( m5tal p]plexity & depression1 :i* 0 n only pa9ful b appall+4 ,?is fri5d 0 a s9c]e & a consci5ti\s memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & a firm believ] 9 ! ,tract>ian doctr9es ( ! ,ox=d s*ool2 b happ5+ to meet ) ,ar*bi%op ,:ately's ,essays on ! ,k+dom ( ,*ri/1 he began to ent]ta9 "s d\bts t he 0 n q s safe1 9 relation to et]nity1 z he _h be5 accu/om$ to believe4 ,on "o occasion1 he confid5tially disclos$ 8 fe>s & 8 misgiv+s to myself1 confess+ t !y arose f ! degree ( unc]ta9ty atta*able to ! legitimacy ( ! spiritual desc5t ( 8 ,rector f ! apo/les1 & ! consequ5t validity or invalidity ( ! adm9i/rations ( ! sacram5ts4 ,i wi%$ to direct 8 att5tion to a saf] way to f9al happ9ess ?an ?r\gh ! m$ium ( ! sacram5ts2 b 8 pr$eliction = ! *ur* & its ord9ances 0 s invet]ate1 t ,i c\ld n succe$2 8 long-*]i%$ associations prev5t$ ! free ex]cise ( 8 reason+ faculty1 & 9 ?is /ate ( p]plexity & depression1 he liv$ = ye>s3 he di$ a few mon?s s9ce1 b h[ he di$1 ,i "k n1 ?\gh ,i fe> he di$ "u ! spell ( ! awful delusion 9 :i* he _h liv$4 ,mrs4 ,john ,roscoe4--,i recollect a some:at simil> occurr5ce1 happ5+ to a ne> & de> fri5d ( my own1 b ) a v diff]5t result4 ,%e also 0 a memb] ( ! ,*ur* ( ,engl&1 & a great admir] ( ! ,ox=d tracts1 :i* %e read1 &1 ,i may say1 /udi$ ) close att5tion1 hav+ no m d\bt ( ! reality ( baptismal reg5]ation ?an %e _h ( ! fact t h] ,vic> _h adm9i/]$ x to h]4 ,h[ev]1 "s circum/ances1 ?\gh ,i nev] he>d :at !y 71 l$ h] to suspect t !re 0 a difficulty1 if n an impossibility1 = any "o m9i/] ( ! ,episcopal *ur* be+ able to trace up ) absolute c]ta9ty 8 spiritual desc5t f ei!r ( ! apo/les1 & = a :ile %e felt p]fectly bewild]$4 ,at l5g? %e 0 advis$ by a pi\s fri5d to turn f man to ,god3 to put aside ! ,ox=d tracts1 & se>* ! ,scriptures1 to ex]cise h] own judgm5t :5 do+ s1 & pray to ! ,holy ,_s = wisdom & grace to lead h] 9 ! "r way to m5tal peace & to heav54 ,%e did s1 & n[ %e has made h] escape f ! delusive errors ( ,tract>ianism1 & feels secure1 because %e n[ builds h] hope ( p>don & salvation1 n on sacram5ts or c]emonies1 b on ,*ri/1 ! sure f\ndation :i* ! ,"l ha? laid1 & n man4 ,rev4 ,mr4 ,+leby4--,?is pa9ful controv]sy :i* is %ak+ our *ur* f its c5tre to its remote/ extremities--ali5at+ fri5d%ips1 mak+ u a by-^w among/ ,papi/s1 & a scorn among/ infidels--w1 ,i fe>1 cont9ue to rage = a long "t to come2 b ,i am sangu9e 9 my anticipations ( ! f9al issue4 ,our *ur* 0 slumb]+ 9 ease & security1 pay+ b little att5tion to h] responsibilities to h] ,div9e ,"l & ,ma/]2 b ^! corruptions ( h]esy & error h r\s$ h]1 & call$ ^u h] fai?ful sons to come =w>d 9 ! def5ce & support ( ! tru?s ( ! ,new ,te/am5t4 ,if we act wisely1 we %all be prep>$ to surr5d] any t5et or mode ( expression incorporat$ 9 our prescrib$ =mul>ies or o!r articles ( belief1 :i* has n ! direct sanction ( ! ,^w ( ,god2 & %all ev9ce a great] zeal = ! ext5sion & = ! triumphs ( ,*ri/ianity h]self1 ?an ! hon\r & glory ( our own *ur* or its m9i/]ial ord]s4 ,if we c br+ our m9ds to ?is resolve1 & if we rely on ,him :o is ! invisible ,head ( 8 visible *ur*1 we ne$ fe> no evil2 ! tru?1 h[ev] obscur$ = a "t1 w at l5g? %9e =?1 & ! fabrics ( human sup]/ition & device tott] & fall l ! dwell+ ( ! fooli% man1 :i* built 8 h\se ^u ! s&4 ,,end ,,( ,,vol4 ,i4 99 99 99 99 99 ,transcrib]'s note3 ,m9or typographical errors h be5 correct$ )\t note4 ,irregul>ities & inconsi/5cies 9 ! text h be5 reta9$ z pr9t$4 ,! illu/rations h be5 mov$ s t !y d n break up p>agraphs1 ?us ! page numb] ( ! illu/ration might n mat* ! page numb] 9 ! ,li/ ( ,illu/rations4 ,mismat*$ quotes are n fix$ if x's n suffici5tly cle> :]e ! miss+ quote %\ld be plac$4 ,9 ! table ( cont5ts ! transcrib] has *ang$ ! page numb] = ,a ,village ,fun]al f #ahg to #ahf4 ,page #aje3 ,! page numb] 9 ! caption has be5 *ang$ f #afe to #aje to mat* ! table ( cont5ts ord]4 ,= ,spiritual ,reg5]ation a ,reality1 ! page numb] has be5 *ang$ f #ccg to #ccf4 ,page #cbd ,! transcrib] has add$ ! ^w to aft] ! ^w wra?3 ,w !y1 if w>n$ to flee f ! wra? come1 appreh5d any dang] 444 ,also on page #cbd ?\gh he lives & 8 a sceptic or a blasphem]-- ,! transcrib] has *ang$ 8 to he is4