human
I am moved to wonder whether we may ever know a time when the good works of men shall be no longer set at naught by embroilments of faction and credo, or by maneuvering of states and principalities. It is a sorry thing that a man should refrain from speaking his mind, overborne by the righteous who forget it was said: _Be not righteous overmuch: Ecclesiastes vii; 16_. I hate no man for that he believeth in other fashion than I do, be he Anabaptist, Quaker, Papist, I care nothing. He hath his light, so let me live by mine own.
gpt
Truly, Joseph, he displayeth much pride.
human
Is it wrong, Adna, a man should be proud? Brave too--nay, reckless, seeing the letter might have fallen in the wrong hands.
gpt
But--to make himself, as it were, judge of all things....
human
You've spoke, times, of inviting Mr. Kenny here. I'd be pleased of course. In the spring, perhaps, before such time as you'll be too busied with the plowing and all?