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"No doubt," said he, "they are very attractive, and of enormous
importance. There is no objection to expound them before a
cultivated congregation in London; but in the villages we cannot be
too plain--that, at least, is my experience. Simply tell them we are
all sinners, and deserve damnation. God sent His Son into the world.
If we believe in Him we shall be saved; if not, we shall be lost.
There is no mystery in that; everybody can understand it; and people
are never weary of hearing the old old gospel."
Mr. Thomas was well contented with himself, as we have said, when he
knocked at Zachariah's door. It was opened by Pauline. He took off
his hat and smiled.
"My name is Broad. I come from Cowfold, and know the Allens very
well. I am now living in London, and having heard of you so often, I
thought I should like to call."
"Pray come in," she said; "I am very glad to see you. I wish my
father were here."
He was shown into the little front room, and after some inquiries
about his relations Pauline asked him where was his abode in London.
"At the Independent College. I am studying for the ministry."
Pauline was not quite sure what "the ministry" meant; but as Mr.
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