Mr. World and Miss Church-Member - A twentieth century allegory by W. S. (William Shuler) Harris
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"It is certain, according to verse fourteen, that we have a strait gate, and none, on this road, imagine or claim that the way is broader than it is; so we are credited with having it called 'narrow,' for it is as narrow as we claim it to be." "Notwithstanding your explanation and the relief these glasses have given me, my conscience is still troubled, and methinks I hear a voice from this Bible chiding me. This is the chief barrier to my real happiness," she boldly confessed. "Thou shouldst not dwell in fear," spoke the shining adviser. "Do not allow the errors of any false teaching to mar the peace and happiness of this way. Bid farewell to all thy inward doubting, and taste the imperishable sweetness of the world, turning a deaf ear to the voice that chides thee unkindly." "But the voice comes from my Bible," she tremblingly declared. "Truly said, Miss Church-Member; it comes far enough _from_ the Bible. Why not listen to the voice that is the Bible. Thou art in harmony with every part of Scripture. Let not false voices drive thee on to deeper grief." She then looked at the shining form with more curiosity than ever before. "Who can this be?" she asked Mr. World in a passing whisper. "You have seen how he urges me to perfect peace, and so unselfishly." |
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