Sketches from the Life of Paul (1883) — PDF Scan 267
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260 LIFE OF PAUL . altationof an inspiringfaith,soenrichedby the graceof Christ, socalm in theconsciousnessof peacewithGod and man ;onewho couldwishthat allthoseprincelyand distinguishedpeoplemight have the same hope and confidenceand faith that sustainedhim , but who , without the least desireforrevenge, could pray that they might be sparedthe conflicts, sorrows, and afflictions which he had experienced, suchaman couldnot be an impostor. Festus,Agrippa, and Bernicewere the criminalswho shouldin justicehave worn thefetters placed upon the apostle. All were guiltyof grievouscrimes. These offendershad thatday heardthe offerof salvationthroughthe name of Christ. One ,at least,had been almost persuaded toacceptof graceand pardon. But tobe almost persuaded, means to put aside the proffered mercy,to be convincedof therightway ,but to refuseto accept the crossof a crucifiedRedeemer . King Agrippa'scuriositywas satisfied, and risingfrom hisseat,he signifiedthatthe interview was at an end. As theassemblydispersed, the caseof Paul was freelydiscussed, and all agreedthat,whilehe might be an enthusiastor a fanatic,he couldnot inany sensebe regarded asa legalcriminal; he had done nothingworthy of deathor imprisonment. Though Agrippawas a Jew ,he did notshare the bigotedzeal and blindprejudiceof the Pharisees . He had no desire to see freedom of thoughtsuppressedby violence. " This man ," he said," might have beensetat liberty, ifhe had not appealedunto Cæsar." But now that thecasehad been referredto that highertribu