The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-05-20
they we're left face to face with naked

they were left face to face with naked
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what puzzled and yet uplitted the con-
rreg tiot, at ST. Thotias's was their
wears cxtrn ordinary certainty that tne
spiritual darkness over; tho la1ld was
shortly to be removed.
It was commented on, Keenly observer
greatly wondered at. A
speaks" said Mr.. Pryde,
d wealthy solicitor, as II he hud some
private Information about this Palestine
discovery. He Is 30 confident tha nay me
,naEnetises one into his own state OF
Of mind, and Byars Is not avery emo
tionnl man. either tt1s conVlctlol4 20 20 So'
IT'S not hysterla~" 4S.. Il,
And. being us hrewd, silent man, inc
solicitor formed his own conclusions, but
said nothing OF them.
rho church continued full OF worship
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when the news from Basil came, the
vicar was sitting before the fire IN ms
lighted study. 11e lad been expecting inc
telegram oil day.
His brain hud been hauntoo py liz t,.o
picture Of that distinguished FIRE, with the
dark red hair no had so often met.
Again he saw tho millionaire standing
lii ellis drawing room proffering noneysfor
|sscholursl,lps. And In Deppe also!
y EIoWSwell and clearly he saw the huge
figure OF tho sayant In his coat OF astra-
chan, with his bubtAo OF SOUPS ana entree!
Try as he would, the vicar could 11ot
hate these two men. The sin, the aWiu -
SIM yea, a thousand times. Horror toulu
not be stretched far enough. no hatred
could be too great for such immensely OF
crime.
But In his great heart, In his large,
human nature there was divine pity
for this wretchcd pair. He could not
help It. 1t was part Of him. Ho Won
dered II he were not errng IN feeilns
pity. Was not this. indeed. that mysteri-
GUS sin against the Holy Ghost, for when
there was no forgiveness Was It not
said OF Judas that for his deed he should
live forever In hell?
The telegram was brought In by a neat.
unconcerned housemaid.
Then tho vicar got aAp and locked tho
inner door Of In study. Ilc knelt in
prayer and Thanksgiving.
1t was q moment OF intense spiritual
communion with the Unseen.
This good man, who had given, his Wig
orous life and active intellect to Goa,
knelt humbly at his study table while
a JOY and happiness not OF this earth
filled all his soul.
At that supreme moment, when the
sense Of the glorious vndicatlon OF
Christ Hooded the priests whole being
with ecstasy, he knew. perhaps, faint
foreshadowing Of the life the blessed
live In heaven.
For a few brief moments that imperfect
instrument, the human body. was per
mttcd glimpse, n flash OF the eternal
JOY prepared for the saints of God.
The vicar drew very near tho Veil.
Helena beat at the door: he opened
to her, the tall, gracious lady.
She saw the news In her fathers face.
They embraced with deep and silent emo, emo
ton.
Two hours later the vicarage was fun
OF people,
Special editions Of the evening papers
were being Shouted through the streets.
Downing Street had spoken, and In Man
chcster--as In almost every. great city IN
Engand-the Truth was pulslng and
throbbing in the air, spreading from
Every one knew It in Walktown now.
There wax sudden unanimous rush OF
people to the vicarage.
Each big, luxurious house all round
send out It's eager ow.erx h; 20 the Eight.
They came to show the pastor. who
had not failed them in the darkness,
their Joy and gratitude, now that light
had come al last.
How warm and hearty these North
country people were! Mr.. Byars had
never penetrated 50 deeply beneath the
some what forbldding crust OF manner and
snrface-hardness before.
Mingled with the sense Of shame and
misery at their own lukewarmness, there
was fine and genuine desire TO SHOW
the Vicar how they honored him for his
steadfastness.
You've been an example to all OF US.
vicar" said n hard-faced. brnssy-voiccd
cotton spinner, a kindly light In his eyes,
his lips somewhat tremulous.
eve haven't done as we oughlto by
t. church." said another "but youth see
that altered, Mr.. Byars. Eth! but our
faith has been weak! Thcre'll be many
Christians heart full OF shame and
sorrow for the past months this night,
I'm thinking"
They crowded around him. this knot Of
extensively dressed people, hard faced
and harsh spoken. with warmth and
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