St. Landry democrat., 1889-05-04

IedtuEo Vi Tue BOOK is Inc astonishing fact
that a lady steps to the front as ,skeptic,
to overthrow the teachings of the New
Testament; to rob Christ Of his divinity
as Savior of the world to create hero
who denies the incarnation and resurrec-
ton, but breaches a historical Christ and
establishes new sect. as If there were not
enough in the world now, called "The
Brotherhood of Christ" 4 Robert has ter
rible fight, but is conquered by skepticism.
That shows the weakest point in his char
acter. 1t would have been far stronger to
have created him an out and out deist, or
even an atheist. His historical Christ is
set up as a teacher of moral truths. His
sufferings and prosecutions are eloquently
pictured to soften the rugged hearts of the
London working classes, to make them
good, useful, moral men, as far as this
life is concerned, leaving nothing beyond
Why not teach them the doctrines of Con-
fucious, or the Koran. or Seneca's Morals !?
He asks them to worship what2 A fraud,
the most stupendous the world ever knew,
to hold up as moral example man that
by the words of his own mouth proclaimed
that 81 am the Christ that should come to
save world" which Robert Elsmere de-
MES, receiving and believing only the his
torical version of the case, making Christ
a liar, and then asking his followers to
worship him. then using the words of the
holy communion This do in remem-
brance of me, recalling and typifying the
resurrection in every solemn sentence,
when they have thrown the whole thing
overheard. Oh is it not mockery? Robert
Esmere should have taught the doctrines
of poor Shelley for that is what he was
aiming at.
"The Church of England is more fortu.
nate than most of the other denominations,
for it has three sources from which it
emanated-Apostolic Succession, the Ro-
man Catholic Church and Henry VIII. A
thorough knowledge of church history,
and of Oxford lore alone, make the book
enjoy able, and how few read it understand
ingly but il is 60 in the literary world"
They sat for some moments in silence,
when happy thought flashed through
Mrs. Copildike's mind. -
''Mr. Flowerdew. is our yacht. large
enough to make a trip across the Gulf"
Yes, madam, you could go round the
world in it with ease. ''a go .F
will yourself, and Beulah, accept our
invitation to visit Havana p f-
The proposition was received with shout
by the whole party, even the count was
enthused upon the subject. while Mrs.
Copildikes nerves tingled with joy, and a
self satisfied approving smile, which
seemed to say, ''Well done good and. faith
full servant" spread broadly over her
featues.
"Can you go Mr.: Flowerdew p
Beulah rushed to her papa's side, and
threw her arms a~ound his neck. - -.
'Say yes papa, please sir"
Il cannot, my child, until l see your
mother, she is the captain of our crew."
81 thank you very much for the, kind
invitation, and will let you know to-mor-
row."
The days sport was ended, the vessels
Prov was turned homewards,s and every
heart was filled with pleasure at the pros
pect of the trip before them. -
The little group are gathered around the
cheerful evening fire, to hold the. council
that will decide the fate of an enjoyment
that would be to Beulah F. the extent of
human happiness. - @
Mamma, please mann say yes, have
never been anywhere" @NF
She was kneeling by her mothers side
with one arm around her waist, her young
face was picture Of contending emotions,
IS she plead for the permission.
"Oh ! my daughter, you are thinking
only of yourself, what will become of me?"
''Uncle Paul will do anything tell him
him, he will guard you from all HARM
"He is too feeble and old, to be of any
Use, be would only be in the way"
Mamma, you don't know how strong he
s when he is reused"
Reginald sat silently gazing into the fire
he had nothing 6osay, because he had left
he matter entirely with his wife.
The gray eyes of the beautiful girl filed |
lis soul with dread, and in his weakness
le almost groaned. Was she stealing all |
he love of his heart, the love that worship
,ed the gentle wife and mother, who sat
opposite to him? EF%
Every turn of fate sent him further
lown the road. A dozen times he had
wooded her, and had studiously kept out
# her way, yet through Mrs. Copildike,
5eulah, and even his wife, he was thrown
ontinually into her presence, how blind
re those who cannot see.
He secretly hoped that's Griselda would
ay no, and hoped that the entire party
would soon return to New York.
Papa, you ask mamma. i
"No, my child, she shall decide tn
question, and her decision will be final"
"Beulah, we will pray over it,
They all knelt in prayer, and with a good
light kiss they separated.
Griselda struggled with inclination and
uty, but always unselfsh, thinking only
f others pleasure, she arose with the firm
determination of Going her duty.
Beulah was already up, and fastened to
er mothers room to see, to read upon her
ace the favorable decision.
go my child, cannot refuse you, be-
ides you will return in ten days, you will
ever have such chance again, I cannot
orget that was once child"
"Y on have made me very happy mamma,
S you say, they will be gone in q month,
nd then for two or three years of silence"
"Sit down here by my side, want to
Xix to you,. Benlah. Don't give your
cart to the first one that asks for it, the
Eorld is full of good men, nay do not deny
child, but you are in love with the
rtist. .
Eyes, mamma, we are engaged, he has
romised to make me very happy, and you
Il rich" .5.s III. - /,
81 feared as much, l hope my child will +
ever have cause to repent the hasty act
hould tell your papa he would not let |
on go" Hf /.
Don't tell him until we come back Fl
lamma, will you promise me ?"
Yes, but you must tell him yourself"
Il will, will mamma, never fear. H
She laid her hot feverish brow upon her
lother's lap, while the mother stroked the
lossy tresses with assoothing touch that
rought tranquility to her maiden heart.
, one, the great lesson had been learned +,
lat she might impart experience; in the
her, the untried world was before her.
I'D only time could solve the hopes.
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