Note 9 — Chapter III
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I have often been deeply impressed by the charity of primitive preachers for dead people, and their ingenuity in inventing possible opportunities for repentance where no outward sign was given or apparently possible. There was something impressive in their manner of doing it, as well as an exhibition of fine tenderness for the feelings of friends and of generosity toward the dead.
"Between the saddle and the ground, He pardon sought and pardon found"
is a very precious article of faith in the creed of men who have to preach a stern doctrine to the living, with warning of a hell that yawns for all impenitent sinners.