![]() ![]() ![]() Nevertheless, one more accomplishment, and that in the field of theology, must be mentioned. It must have been these lonely and scattered men who enabled the church of Christ to stay alive during those perilous times. ![]() Recognizing the abilities of the young boy, the priest put his arm over Casper's shoulder and said to him: "Never forget that salvation and comfort are to be found only in Christ's perfect work." Again and again, through those dark and dreary centuries when Roman Catholicism held sway over the minds and consciences of men, we find these isolated individuals who, in spite of Rome's denial of Christ's perfect sacrifice for sin, held to the truth that all our salvation is only in Christ. It was nothing more than a remark which the old priest made to him in the corridors of the school. While Casper was at school, an aged but kindly and saintly priest planted a seed in his heart which was eventually to bear fruit. Offsetting this Roman Catholic influence was one incident which made a deep impression on Casper during these years, an incident of which he himself later spoke. ![]()
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