"I am risking nothing by so doing.

And in truth, sweetheart, if there were somewhat to risk, methinks I would be willing to do the same, if thou didst not shrink from the task.

Whether we study the Scriptures for ourselves, or whether we let the church expound them, one lesson we always learn if we listen and read aright, and that is the lesson of charity.

We are brethren in Christ, if we are bound by no closer tie--no tie of our own making.

Christ was ever merciful to the sick, the afflicted, the erring, the desolate, and we are bidden to follow in His steps.