This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ...child, if, in one of the most blessed hours of his life, he has thought that there is no more difference or division among the Methodist and the Presbyterian Churches of this land of exile than there will be when, around the throne of the Lamb, they will sing together the eternal Alleluia. CHAPTER XXV The Stratagem In the winter of 1873, all the priests of the city of Montreal had received the order from the Bishop to prove, on the same Sunday, from their pulpit, the proposition of their catechism: "That Mary, the mother of God, is the most powerful intercessor men have in heaven; and we must address ourselves to her, if we expect to receive the favours we ask." The next Thursday the citizens of Montreal could read on fifty large placards, placed in the most conspicuous parts of the city: "Mary cannot be the mother of God: God has no mother. Jesus, and not Mary, is the only one to whom we must address ourselves if we want to receive the favours we are in need of. This truth will be proved next Sabbath evening at the French Protestant Church of Craig Street, by Father Chiniquy." When on my way to church that evening, one of the head men of the police stopped me on the street, and said: "Father Chiniquy, please change the subject of your address. The French Canadians cannot allow you to speak against 'The Holy Virgin Mary.' There will be a terrible riot this night to silence you, and your life is in great danger." I answered him: "I will not say a word against The Holy Virgin Mary in my address, I will only refute and protest against the awful blasphemy of your catechism, that Mary is the mother of God, and most powerful intercessor man has in heaven. If there is a new riot to take my life, the Lord will again protect me. My...