Your letter of 2dEditorial Note: See V01248. is receivedAs Written:rec'd
I cannot tell you how sorry I am, that everythingAs Written:every thing I now say seems to be evidence of evil.
It is plain that you condemn me at all points and I will not make matters worse by adding more words except to say that since it was my God-given privilege to sit before you as a student the sun has not shone on one who according to his light has been more loyal in desire – intent, and purpose than I am.
Whatever satisfaction I may have felt concerning the CongressEditorial Note: The World's Parliament of Religions was one of several "Congresses" held on specific topics and issues at The World's Columbian Exposition. has turned to bitter gall and I greatly, deeply, deplore the hour when I was urged to work in its behalf—
Not in one solitary particular have I ever failed to try to do what I thought you would approve of
That I have not had the wisdom to say what was right or to do what was right is a misfortune and not dishonor
I know so well the rectitude of the impulses that have animated me, and the honesty of my unselfish, humble endeavors that before God and man I can say I am clear of all save errors of judgement
I have done the best I knew how to do and if for this I am condemned, I shall have to endure until that day of peace shall come when we shall awake in his likeness- and be satisfied-Ps 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.
I shall have nothing to do with the bookEditorial Note: John Henry Barrows, The History of the World’s Parliament of Religions, 2 vols. (Chicago: Parliament Publishing Company, 1893)-
I am done with the whole business, so far as I can control my acts.