. Christian herald and signs of our times . ized the magistrates deputieswho had charge of the prisoner, and hasti-ly came to the conclusion that he had fall-en into the hands of lynchers, who werecarrying him to execute summary punish-ment upon him. His indignation was arous-ed, and regardless of the number of theparty, he would have attempted to rescuethe man if his horse had not thrown guard, like the sheriff, were under amistake, and it is well that there was nobloodshed. Each, in the desire to protectthe prisoner, suspected the other of de-sign to do him harm. A like mistake inpol
. Christian herald and signs of our times . ized the magistrates deputieswho had charge of the prisoner, and hasti-ly came to the conclusion that he had fall-en into the hands of lynchers, who werecarrying him to execute summary punish-ment upon him. His indignation was arous-ed, and regardless of the number of theparty, he would have attempted to rescuethe man if his horse had not thrown guard, like the sheriff, were under amistake, and it is well that there was nobloodshed. Each, in the desire to protectthe prisoner, suspected the other of de-sign to do him harm. A like mistake inpolitics and in religion causes people to beenemies who should be friends. Rivalpolitical parties often suspect each otherof being unpatriotic, and rival denomina-tions think each other false to Christscause. Men often need the reproof Christgave to his disciples when they said: We saw one casting out devils in thy name andwe forbade him because he followeth not with us(Luke q: 4°). 882 THK CHRISTIAN HERALD AND SIGNS OF OUR TIMES. NOV. 25. 1. THE FAMILYI AND HOMECIRCLE
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