I had been playing with matches and burned a small rug. I was in the process of covering up my crime when suddenly God saw me. I felt His gaze inside my head and on my hands....I flew into a rage against so crude an indiscretion, I blasphemed....He never looked at me again....I had the more difficulty getting rid of Him the Holy Ghost in that He had installed Himself at the back of my head....I collared the Holy Ghost in the cellar and threw Him out.

Summary

This quote reflects a moment of guilt and remorse experienced by the speaker after committing a wrong act. They accidentally burned a rug and attempted to hide their mistake, but they feel a profound sense of judgment from God. In their anger and frustration, they blasphemously express their discontent, and as a result, they believe that God no longer looks after them. The quote illustrates the internal struggle of the individual as they grapple with their guilt and attempt to rid themselves of the Holy Ghost’s presence associated with their wrongdoing.

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