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{{Style P-HPB SB. Title continued |A Voice from Laodicea|10-342}} | {{Style P-HPB SB. Title continued |A Voice from Laodicea|10-342}} | ||
... | There was a law in some old Greek State, that the citizen who moved the repeal of an old measure, or the adoption of a new one, should move it with a rope round his neck. It was a salutary law, and doubtless, whilst it quenched much short-lived revolutionary ardour, and cooled the hot blood of youth, and the intemperate zeal of the fanatic, it would be in the path of the true reformer, the man of strong purpose and far forethought, but as a feather to be blown aside. And that law in spirit has never been repealed. Before she can gain a hearing, Spiritualism must prove herself worthy to be heard, else the rope is round her neck, and her shrift will be a short one. But if she be very sure of the message that she bears, let her take heart. For opposition can only define, ridicule can only strengthen, and scepticism purify what is true; whilst they annihilate falsehood. It is good that each new doctrine should have its spurs to win. The young knight’s hand will be the stronger for the blows that he gives; his armour the brighter for the blows that he receives. “Merses profundo pulchrior evenit.” Truth will rise the fairer from the waters that overwhelm her. | ||
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