'
Geordie was none the less determined, however, that Billy should 'come
forrit'; but as to the manager, who was a member of the English Church,
and some others who had been confirmed years ago, and had forgotten much
and denied more, he was extremely doubtful, and expressed himself in
very decided words to the minister--
'Ye'll no' be askin' forrit thae Epeescopawlyun buddies. They juist ken
naething ava.'
But Mr. Craig looked at him for a moment and said, "Him that cometh
unto Me I will in no wise cast out,"' and Geordie was silent, though he
continued doubtful.
With all these somewhat fantastic features, however, there was no
mistaking the earnest spirit of the men. The meetings grew larger
every night, and the interest became more intense. The singing became
different. The men no longer simply shouted, but as Mr. Craig would
call attention to the sentiment of the hymn, the voices would attune
themselves to the words. Instead of encouraging anything like emotional
excitement, Mr. Craig seemed to fear it.
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