human
Yes, Uncle, I understand that. For many centuries before Jesus came the healing power had been lost. He brought it back, and taught his disciples how to heal the sick. Then at the end of only three centuries it was lost; and again after many centuries God has sent a messenger to bring it back, but not everyone will listen to the message.
gpt
Raymond, said Mrs. Mandeville quickly (she noted the growing anger on the Rector’s face),
human
Carol has a way of thinking about things he reads in the Bible. His thoughts have often helped me. He does not mean to--to reproach you. Will you tell me, dear Raymond, have you ever read this book which you condemn so strongly?
gpt
I have not read it, Emmeline. One does not need to read Mrs. Eddy’s books to condemn them. The press criticisms and extracts I have read were quite enough for me. Since Carol’s father wished him to have a copy of the book, I cannot keep it from him. Otherwise I should, most certainly. I can only pray that he may ultimately see the error of its teaching.
human
The fruit is so good, Mrs. Mandeville said softly.
gpt
I can only judge by that, until I have studied the book myself, which I intend to do. I think, Carol, darling, you must run back to the school-room now, or you will be late for lessons. Leave your little book with me. You know it will be quite safe, and come to me after school.
human
Now I want to ask you a question, if I may, Raymond, may I?
gpt
Why, of course, Emmeline, you know perfectly well I shall be happy to answer any question you wish to put to me--if I can.
human
It is this, Raymond: the Apostle bids us, ’Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.’ How would you define the ’Mind’ simply, that I may grasp it?