But some will follow, and their numbers
will grow; for the lives of men have grown ill beyond enduring, and
there must be a new birth of the spirit. Think upon my message; I
shall speak to you again, and the compulsion of my law will rest
upon you. The powers of this world come to an end, but the power of
good will is everlasting, and the body can sooner escape from its
own shadow than mankind can escape from brotherhood."
He ceased, and a strange thing happened. Half the crowd rose to its
feet; and they cried, "Go, on!" Twice he tried to retire to his
seat, but they cried, "Go on, go on!" Said he, "My brothers, this is
not my meeting, there are other speakers--" But they cried, "We want
to hear you!" He answered, "You have your policies to decide, and
your leaders must have their say. But I will speak to you again
to-morrow. I am told that your city permits street speaking on
Western City Street on Sundays. In the morning I am going to church,
to see how they worship my Father in this city of many mobs; but at
noon I will hold a meeting on the corner of Fifth and Western City
Streets, and if you wish, you may hear me.
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