The faith of our fathers - Carmel Apologetics

110 THE FAITH OF OTJR FATHERS.in hand, will teach that there are no sacraments.Others will say that there are only two. Some willdeclare that the inspired Word does not preach theeternity of punishments. Others will say that theBible distinctly vindicates that dogma. Do notclergymen appear every day in the pulpit, and onLhe authority of the Book of Revelation, point outto us with painful accuracy the year and the dayon which this world is to come to an end? Andwhen their prophecy fails of execution, they coollyput off our destruction to another time.Very recently, several hundred Mormon womenpresented a petition to the government at Washington, protesting against any interference with theirabominable system of polygamy; and they insistthat their cherished systemis sustained by the Wordof God.Such is the legitimate fruit of private interpretation! Would it not be extremely hazardous tomake a long voyage in a ship where all the officersand crew are fiercely contending among themselvesabout the manner of explaining the compass, and ofsteering their course How ? much more dangerousis it to trust to contending captains in the journeyto heaven ?Nothing short of an infallible authorityshould satisfy you, when it is a question of steeringyour course to eternity. On this vital question thereshouH be no conflict of opinion among those thatguide you. There should be no conjecture. Butthere must be always some one at the helm whose