. The Benedictines of Caldey Island (formerly of Painsthorpe, York) : containing the history, purpose, method, and summary of the rule of the Benedictines of the Isle of Caldey, S. Wales . nces was very great. But at last, when thingsseemed darkest, they found that the end of their gravestdifficulties was at hand. For some years past Lord Halifaxhad been interested in the Community, and had been anxiousto do all in his power to place it on a sure basis. WithMr. H. W. Hill he had considered several schemes, whichcame to nothing. But in the opening days of 1902 he madethe Community the generous
. The Benedictines of Caldey Island (formerly of Painsthorpe, York) : containing the history, purpose, method, and summary of the rule of the Benedictines of the Isle of Caldey, S. Wales . nces was very great. But at last, when thingsseemed darkest, they found that the end of their gravestdifficulties was at hand. For some years past Lord Halifaxhad been interested in the Community, and had been anxiousto do all in his power to place it on a sure basis. WithMr. H. W. Hill he had considered several schemes, whichcame to nothing. But in the opening days of 1902 he madethe Community the generous and definite offer to occupyPainsthorpe. And their hearts were gladdened by the cer-tainty of having at last a home which would shelter themfor some time to come. Throughout their residence on Caldey Island Mr. Bushellhad been full of interest in the Community, and had hopedthat the revival of Benedictine Life on the Island, a blessingnot lightly to be lost, would be secured and made preaching and writing he often expressed his hope that theAlmighty and loving Father might bless their stay, whether itwere long or short, and he foresaw the good that might result 30 «jt. Gbe fl>etloo of lprobation from its becoming their permanent home, as well as the diffi-culties which might render it only suitable as a temporary rest-ing-place. If funds had been forthcoming at this time a definiteand lasting arrangement might have been arrived at, whichwould have fulfilled all the hopes which both Mr. Bushell andthe Community cherished, that the ancient buildings might beonce more recovered to their former use, and a sacred spotrestored to the service of the Lord. The project was dear toboth: the opportunity had arrived, but it was impossible atthat time to embrace it. 31 jt Distort of tbe Community CHAPTER VII £be (Brant of tbe Cbarter URING the years of probation the Brothers had everbeen cheered and encouraged by the thought that theArchbishop was their friend. And at last
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