I know the doctrine of Jesus Christ, and if I had lived in Palestine in his time, should have been one of the first to follow the Master, but since, from those days to the present, much human work has mingled with his sublime teachings.

This too must be dear to you, for it belongs to your parents--but it repels me.

I have lived, labored and watched all night for the truth, and were I now to come before the baptismal font and say 'yes' to everything the priests ask, I should be a liar." "They have caused you bitter suffering; tortured your wife, driven you and your family from your home...." "I have borne all that patiently," cried the doctor, deeply moved.

"But there are many other sins now committed against me and mine, for which there is no forgiveness.

I know the great Pagans and their works.