It contained the admirable writings of the Rev.Robert Hall.

I pettishly closed the book, and pushed it from me.
"As I raised my head, our eyes met.

He evidently read my thoughts.
"'I do not wish to lecture you, Philip, nor do I condemn you.

Your mind, in its present unawakened state, cannot understand the sublime truths you affect to despise.

The blind see not; they cannot comprehend the light, and we are not surprised that they stumble and fall.