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"Do you not think we can better accomplish this work by our mission chapel?"

"Where is your precedent? Christ washed the feet of fisherive us an exa to serve any one in his name I heartily approve of mission chapels as outposts; but, as in earthly warfare, they should be posts of honor, posts for the brave, the sagacious, and the most worthy If they are maintained in the character of second-class cars, they are to that extent unchristian If those who are gathered there are to be kept there solely on account of their dress and humy Master with them than in the church which practically excludes theer, and ye took er twice I was permitted to walk in and walk out, but no one spoke to ain It seems to me that I would starve rather than enter a private house where I was so coldly treated I have no desire for startling innovations I si to imitate the exaarb or social and moral character, are cordially invited and sincerely welcomed"

Dr Barsto removed his hand from his face It was pale, but its expression was resolute and noble

"Mrs Arnot, per," he said "Your views of what a church should be are right; you are wrong in wishing to withdraw before having patiently and prayerfully sought to inculcate a true Christian spirit a those to whom you owe and have pro been the pastor of this church, but I have already felt that so was amiss I have been oppressed and benumbed with a certain coldness and formality in our church life At the saiven way tosin I aet the outside world I aht ofmy discourse I, too, often thinkthe end in the ious philosophy, a and a personal power You have been awakened to the truth, Mrs Arnot, and you have awakened me I do not feel equal to the task which I clearly foresee before er darken counsel with ht; and while I cannot foretell the end, I think present duty will be made clear In tiht, asking God for guidance, and then leave the consequences to hi seems plain to me, however, that it is your present duty to reht of your influence on the side of reform"