Such is the latest presentation of facts in relation to "Ireland and her churches." Of Mr. Godkin's book (we don't know whether or not he is still called _Reverend_) we can only say that it is very fairly intended, and shows great industry in the accumulation of materials. From some statements in the historical introduction we most decidedly demur; but the valuable collection of facts in the second part, under the head "Inspection of Bishoprics," and the manifest desire to do, and to inculcate the doing of, justice to men of all churches, throughout the whole book, must bring in every true friend of Ireland the author's debtor. ----- Love's Burden. "My burden is light" The Disciple. "Dear Lord, how canst thou say 'Tis light, When I behold thee on the way To Calvary's height, Fainting and falling 'neath its heavy weight? Ah! no. For me thy burden is too great." The Master. "Good child, thou dost mistake The burden I would have thee take. The cruel load That crushed me down on Calvary's road Was thine, Not mine. What lighter burden can there be Than that which Love would lay on thee?" The Disciple. "Kind Lord, how foolish is my speech! I mark the truth which thou wouldst teach To my cold heart. Love all the burden bears of others' woes, Beyond its might; But of its own on them it would impose Only a part, And makes that light." -------- {213} Florence Athern's Trial.