"I have so much wished to see you!" he exclaimed, grasping my hand. "You were a little astonished at my sermon."
"And a good deal pleased," I added.
Pendlam's delicate and changing features colored finely.
"You think I have altered my views, I see by your smile. Not at all, except that I have gone farther."
"I am glad you have gone farther," I answered.
"But in the same direction, I assure you!" said Pendlam, quickly. "Step by step, step by step."
"You were on your way back to Paul and the Fathers."
"Yes; and on my arrival among them, I found myself one of the Fathers! It was a necessary experience. As Paul spoke by authority, so I, when I stand where Paul stood, also speak by authority. We must first be obedient, before we can be free. You see where I am," said Pendlam.
Here a young woman came forward, and, with tears in her eyes, thanked her pastor for the glorious truths he had that day preached.
"They are not my truths; they are the Lord's; I am but his mouthpiece," answered Pendlam, well pleased.