Litchfield enquirer., 1831-12-08
From the Sabbath School Instructor.

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 There was once very great and good man, who was called an apostle, who spent all his time in going about from place to place to preach the gospel. lie had been through a great many countries, and nad stopped in a great many towns and cities, to tell the people about Christ's dying for sinners, and how they might be saved, II they would come to him. After being ab- sent long time, preaching and forming Christian churches in number of places, he returned to Jerusalem, where he had formerly lived. Now the people of Jeru- salem who had crucifed Christ, hated him because he was Christ's disciple, and be- cause he found fault with them for what they had done. And they were so exceed- ingly mad against him, that they determln- ed to kill him. But while they were dis putting about it, one of tho great officers of the city came with some soldiers, and took him away, aud put him into the castle. Then his enemies were more angry than ever: and more than forty of them joined together. and took great oath that they would not any of them, eat or drink, till they put him to death. Then they laid plan, secretly, to have him brought out in- to the street the next day, so that they might have an opportunity to kill him.
 This good man had some friends in Jeru- salem, who loved him very much. Among them was young man, his nephew, who, when he knew what these wicked men had sworn to do, determined to prevent them, if he could, and save his unclc's life. He did not stop, as some cowardly boys would have done, to think of the danger he might bring himself into, by provoking so many wicked men: nor was he afraid of going into so great place as the castle, or ap- bearing before the great men there for ne knew that his uncle was good man, and that he was doing only his duty, to try to save his life. So he went boldly into the castle, and told first his uncle, and alter wards the chief captain, what he had seen and heard. And when the ch'et CaPtain heard it, he took the good man. and sent him away by night, so that he escaped out of the hands of his enemies.
 Now, my dear children, have told you the two stories which promised you, and hone you will be able to find them in the Bible, and to learn all about them, and what E they teach. First-never be afraid to speak about the good Things which you learn, when you have an opportunity. Second-never be afraid to try to do good, or to prevent other persons from doing evil. Now, I do not mean to have you un- derstand, that little children should always be talking about religion, especially to those who are older than themselves, or who know more than they do; for that would not be becoming. l would have them always be very modest, and ready to learn, rather than to teach. At the same time they should never be ashamed or a. fraid to tell what they know of Christ, and the other good things of the Bible, espe- cially when they think they can do any good by it. Neither would have children always talking aboutthe wickedness of oth- ers--for that is certainly wrong. But I would not like to see them kept back from trying to prevent wickedness through fear of danger, or the anger of wicked men. So you see you can be modest and gentle, and well-be ehaved, and yet never be afraid to speak.
 There are two kinds of fear, you know the fear of man, which, the Bible says, bringeth snare, and the fear of God, which. is the beginning of wisdom. Now if you are afraid of man, or of your young associates, and ashamed to speak before them. it will prevent you from doing good when you have an opportunity. But ifyou fear God, you will try to do all the good you can; and you will pray to him to teach you and help you, and he will surely give you all the wisdom you need. Think of this, ,.dear children, and pray over it every day, and ask God what he will have you to do. M. D.
 Repemt0nce.-The late Rev. MT. G. happenihg onsd day to go into the church yard whilst tho sexton was busily employed, neck-decp in grave, throwing up the mould and bones to make way for another {, person, thus accosted him: We'll Saun- ders, that's work you're employed in well calculated to make an old man, like you. thoughtful; I wonder you dinna repent O your evil ways" The old worthy, resting himself on the head of his spade and talk ing pinch of snuff, replied, '' I thought sir, ye had kent that there was no repent 0Nee in tke Qr0ve,"