human
The Old Arm Chair was substituted and gave general satisfaction. Even old brother Sneddinly, who with a few others was at a side door listening, declared that anything that brought the Bible into it, must have been written by a Christian; and if it wasn't in the Hymn Book, it went pretty near as slow and solemn as some of the hymns. The latter assertion could not be contradicted by his companions, and they even went so far as to congratulate the pastor on his success in getting up
gpt
human
Suppose you add still further to its success by your presence and assistance, he suggested with a smile;
gpt
How would it look for them to be mixing in with a parcel of young folks, most of whom made no show whatever of religion? O no, that would be too great a compromise! There ought to be a strict line drawn between the world and Christians.
human
Isn't there danger of drawing it so tight that we will cut them off from us entirely?
gpt
No fear of that, was the reply,
human
Thank God, said the Rev. John Jay, mentally;