The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware advertiser., 1827-05-17

good Perhaps too. may remind you that
there subsists visible difference between
her neglecting to hear the words of the Re-
,leemer, when he honored the roof with his
sacred presence, and my declining to attend
the discourse Of one of his ssrvants, when
sueh an attendance would necessarily involve
neglect OF duties. more strictly ehjoined
upon me- 'Ym have always great deal
to say about dutics, my dear resumed the
lady. 'but if read my bible Alright, M duties
arc SO acceptable with God, as an affection
ate reception Of his gospel, and a desire to
see his Kingdom advanced in our own hcar!s.
and in the wnrlA around u.s. Shc then mag
unanimously declared her resolution TO per-
sist in her attachment TO the word preach
cd, although it continued to expose her to
many domestic sacrlilccsand involved her III
several petty prosecutions.
II believe Mrs. CliHctd ronld have cyinc
cd to her fair friend, that she had nj read
her bible Alright, but as spirit O. reGritun
alton certainly was not the temper hy winch
she sought to maintain the honor cf religion,
She thought il better 70 drop tho suelcct,
than 10 cxppsc her visitor to the imminent
risk Of loosing her temper.
~ short silence therefore ensucd ti'l Mi
A4lI =
er she had YET had an opportunity Of visiting
the sick woman, whose case he recommend
cd TO hrra' No, really fhc replied, i have
not had one moment Of leisure since YOU
named her to nc. On Monday, was At a
bible society's meeting, Tuesday, went to
hear Mr.. -, preach; "Wednesday, dincd
at Mrs. Nelson's, where select humber of
serious friends were assembled 70 meet the
Rev. MIR. H.; all Thursday, was occu-
pied in tnaeayoriag to procure subscribcrs
10 our Dorcas society; and To-day | shall
hardly have time to swallow my dinner, on
nv return home before the arrival Of a lady
who has promised i 20 with NC to hear a
sermon for the benefit of our Sunday School
.As Mrs. Hammond paused, | asked my
friend in a low voice, is it possible % be
relriously disSihatcd;"I fear i is fossl5lc.
| though not, should hope, q very frequent
case he observed, then turning to the lady
who had given birth to the superstition, he
\ said, .As yonr engagements arc already Sc
numerous. fear your intended charity will
come too late for poor Susan. Our Emm1
saw her on Nvedne sday, She was theu a.
most incapable of receiving amy nourlsh-
ment; and believe, that in few days, hci
sufferngs and her wants viii cease
"Ie mistake not, Mr.. Clifford designed
to convey practical reproof 70 this wan
dering star and perhaps for moment y
was felt as such; but soon the salutary eject
of her regret cvaporatcd into eNtravaEan
expression of sorrow.' Surely she exclalln
ed. there never was so unfortunate bcinS
before. would have made cny sacrihce
rather than have lost the opportunity o
hearing the dying language Of this poor by
Ipious creature = Then addressing l.mHa
;IIow I envy vou, Miss Clifford; il must be
sweet satisfaction, to reflect on the many
hours which, for this year past, you nave
spent in reading to the aged sui'ercr-fer
haps, my dear, you will write short narra
tive Of her; it would be charming obituary
send it to me when it is drawn up, ana VII
get it published next month I9nt Yo'
think it would be very interesting, MRS
Clifford she continued, turning to her, De
fore she had given l.nma time to reply
Emma bit her lips to prevent shlie
though the mention Of Susan's name at 9th
or times, might more easily have drawn
tear to her eyes.
"Mrs. Clifford replied, 50 Us, who have St
long witnessed her patient snt.erings, ever.
circumstance of Susan's death would b.
highly interesting; but | doubt whether J
would be equally SO to the public eye. asre
with YOU however, in thinking that E.mm
has been highly privileged in reading to ne
from that sacred volume, which has furnish
cd the comfort and support of a long litc.-
In witnessing the triumph of faith like ou
sans, at once so humble and 50 strong, sh
has enjoyed an opportunity OF instruction
which may never again occur, and which,
trust she will not fail to improve
"I'he clock now struck nine, and our morn
ing visitor, started from her seat, toos
ih1sty leave, alleging, that she had a ion
way to walk, and must be there by te
Io'clock. for if she were not in time for TIL
prayer. she should have to stand all sermon
time, as it would be impossible to obtain
seat afterwards