Excerpt from Vocation or the Call of the Divine, Master to a Sister's Life: And Other Writings on the Religious Life

The Work of Sisterhoods now recognized by the Church - Many Questions asked concerning their Interior Government and Life - Classes specially interested, Clergy, Parents, and Aspirants - The Information and Help the Book is intended to give.

Sisterhoods have now for a long time been established in our Church. The first efforts were made more than forty years ago. The beginnings were marked by mistakes incident to all enterprises. Naturally, the mistakes called forth criticism, and the criticism did good. Growing slowly in consequence of opposition, the growth was the more healthful. As errors became rectified, prejudices passed away - commendation took the place of censure. First, the work done won its deserved applause, then, the life of consecrated service, which was the soul of the work, obtained commendatory recognition. The Church gradually approved of these Christian organizations, and a number of her bishops became formally connected with them. By all liberal-minded churchmen these facts will be welcomed as a great token of the present work of the Holy Ghost in our communion, for which they can but thank God and take courage.

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