4/8 Nor can peace and freedom from temptation and sin be found in a convent any more than elsewhere; because we carry our evil natures with us wherever we go." "No; peace and happiness are to be found only in being 'followers of God as dear children,' doing our duty in that station in life where he has placed us; our motive love to him; leading us to desire above all things to live to his honor and glory." Violet sat with downcast eyes, her face full of earnest thought. She was silent for a moment after Mr.Dinsmore had ceased speaking, then lifting her head and turning to him with a relieved look, "Thank you, grandpa," she said. "I am fully satisfied on that point. Isa says the divisions among Protestants show that the Bible is not a book for common people to read for themselves. |