UNANSWERABLE PROOF.
The N.Y. Observer’s correspondent, illustrating the religious revival in Italy, gives the following, which shows that an ignorant woman, led by the word of God, can vanquish the wily priests of Rome: —
A worthy woman of Turin, a fruit-seller, had received the word of God, and read it with joy. Seated at the entrance of a bridge, in her modest shop, she improved every leisure moment in studying the holy book. A Romish priest passed by the spot.
"What book are you reading there?" he asked.
"It is the Word of God, sir."
"The Word of God? But who told you so?"
"God himself."
"Himself? What folly! Has God spoken to you? What proofs can you give me of it?"
"Sir," replied the good woman, "prove to me that the sun is there above our heads."
"Why should I prove it? The best proof that the sun is there, is that it lights and warms us."
"Ah! that is what I wish to say to you," cried the woman triumphantly; "the best proof that this book is the Word of God, is that it lights and warms my soul."
The priest went away in anger.
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