“I have it all here, darling;” then he took one of his parchments and read:
“And He led them out as far as to Bethany, and He lifted up His hands, and blessed them.
“And it came to pass, while He blessed them, He was parted from them, and carried up into heaven.
“And they worshiped Him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy:
“And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God.
“And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word with signs following.”
“I knew it was as I thought! If believers are as they say, enlisted soldiers, under the blood-stained banners, our Christ has not been true to His word, or there is universal treason in the camp! The world is not gospeled and the soldiers have not the miracle power. I tell you husband, there is need of a revolution, a revival of zeal, an improvement of methods! The Hospitaler was right. The Christian world needs to be led along the Via Dolorosa after Jesus and Mary, up to their measure of utter consecration, to their undying love, to their lofty, soul consuming zeal!”
And the young gospel herald was silent, for he could not gainsay her.