We have our pastor priests; but do they feed the flock?
O my father, how can I walk with closed eyes through this world of sin and strife?
If the channels run dry, if the pastors refuse food to the hungry people, can it be sin if they strive to feed themselves, even though they be something too ignorant to do it wisely and well ?" A very grave, thoughtful, and austere look was stamped upon the face towards which Edred directed his gaze.

It was long before he received any answer, and then it was but a sorrowful one.
"My son, I will not blame thee for these thoughts, albeit they be charged with peril in these days.

It is human nature thus to question and thus to doubt.

We may not blind our eyes, though we must ever strive to chasten our hearts, that we fall not into the condemnation of those who speak evil of dignities, and bring a railing accusation against those set over them.

I, too, have had my period of storm-tossed doubts and fears; but I have learned to fix mine eyes upon the Holy One of Israel, who never slumbers nor sleeps--upon the crucified Saviour, who has suffered that death of agony and shame that He may draw all men unto Himself.