The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-03-10

teachings, the Rev. Gautney be-
heves.
one Of the reasons for Dickens
success Is the simplicity Of his writ
mgs ne explained and this lends
much charm TO mis- work
lit is generally conceded that
Dickens borrowed his style from the
New Testament. With the simplicity
of style and the simplicity Of faith
shown IN this work. it becomes a
masterpiece of literature the Rev.
Gauthey said.
Millions to Read Work
1T is the place of a newspaper to
bring religious subjects to the at
tenuon of the public he said. AS
newspapers are the greatest modern
mediums Of education, they carry
not only a tremendous privilege but
also a great burden of response
bIlity'
The Rev. Gauthey said that The
Life of our Lord Will be read by
millions Of readers who would never
pick up the New Testament.
Because Of this, the newspapers
are performing a tremendous serv-
ice 10 the public in bringing out the
story Of Christ in this form
Dickens Vision Praised
Praise for Charles Dickens as a
man was expressed by the evan
gelist His writings depicted the
terrible social conditions of his day
and did much to bring about re-
forms. he explained
Dickens had better vision than
most of the preachers of his day
the Rev. Gauthey said. He struck
right at the heart of evil, not at the
effect of evil
The Rev Gauthey recommended
Dickens method of showing up sin
at It's roots as an effective way of
curing the ills of humanity. 1t Is
impossible to lcgiSlate evil out of a
mans life ne said.
Through Dickens We locate the
prime cause of crime and war he
continued. 1t is found in human
nature and to get rid of it we must
work on man to teach him better
ways of living. Through the study
of The Life of Our Lord we take
a great step in this direction.
GROVER VAN DUYN. Assistant
Superintendent of Public InStruc-
tion-"My Dear Mr.. Powell: I wish
to congratulate you upon bringing
the wonderful message of Charles
Dickens to the attention of the pub
lie
This story Of the most beautiful
character OF all times told under
the fire of inspiration. kindled in
the soul of a father and a genius,
as he brings the Saviour TO his chill
dren. should inspire every reader Of
your great paper to higher ideals
CONSTANT w SOUTH. Minis
terial Student at Butler University
Dear Mr.. Powell. I am taking the
Charles Dickens The Life of Our
Lord
This story is a marvellous means
of presenting TO Christians the prin-
CipleS upon which their religion is
founded. II is outstanding for its
simplicity, having been prepared for
children primarily. which makes it
easily read and easily understood.
No one can read il without deriving
considerable benefit from it. 1t is a
story for the parents as well as the
children. Even the most mature
minds should be able to appreciate
the few teachings and lessons en-
bodied in the story.
Il have noted a few of these les
sons as being particularly helpful:
J. The love and sacrifice OF
John the Baptist for people less for
tunats than himself.
> Never be proud or unkind-
TO any poor cor miserable) man.
woman. or Child-and always try to
teach and relieve always pity
them
3. Jesus mercy and tenderness.
E. Forgiveness Of sins: We must
always forgive those who have done
us any harm
5. Our Savior loved-all chill
dren. Yes, and all the world. No
one ever loved all people as well
and truly as He did
6. Interpretation of the Parable
of the Vineyard. If. due to adverse
circumstances. a person Is brought
up III the way OF the wicked. if he
repent. even IN the eleventh hour.
God VIII forgive him
T. We are never TO be proud.
or think ourselves very good before
God. but are always TO be humble
-. "a # 10 NT~.lIsr,r,
s. Parable Of the Great Feast.
Q Parable of the Prodigal Son:
Those who have done wrong and
forgotten God. are always welcome
10 him, and Will always receive His
mercy. II they viii only return to
him IN sorrow for the sin of which
they have been guilty
10. Let us not forget what the
poor widow did when We think We
are charitable.
Finally. IN the conclusion Of The
Life of Our Lord there are some
truly wonderful principles which
every person should read and re-
member. I make bold 10 say that
the last two paragraphs contain the
whole essence of Christianity in
brief
I have also noted on the manu-
script Q few biblical errors and lido
Syncrasies 10 which you are vel
come II you desire.
Personally, I enjoyed reading
The Life OF Our Lord and believe
II Will be widely read"
THE REV. JOHN A. FAIR, West