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to be expected now. He had seen the goodness of
men break forth during the year in scattered rays;
now it would shine like bright sunlight.
“And it seemed to all of us that we heard a prophet’s
voice. We were all ready to love one another;
all desired to be good.
“He raised his eyes and hands and prayed for
peace upon the country. ‘In the name of God, let
all strife cease! Let peace dwell in your hearts and
in all nature! May the dead things of the world and
the beasts of the field and the plants in the earth
feel peace and cease from strife!’
“And it seemed as though a holy quiet sank over
the world. It seemed as though the hills and the
valleys smiled, and the autumn mists clothed
themselves in rose color.
“Then he called for a helper for the people.
‘Some one will come,’ he said; ‘it is not God’s will
that you should perish. God will call some one who
will feed the hungry and lead them into His way.’
“Then we all thought of you, Gösta. We knew
the Rector was speaking of you. The people who
had heard your proclamation went home talking of
you, and you were wandering in the forest seeking
your death! The people need you, Gösta. Far and
wide in the cottages they are talking of you, and
saying that if the crazy parson from Ekeby will help
them, all will be well. You are their hero, Gösta.
They all look upon you as a hero!
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