Litchfield enquirer., 1837-12-21

yer towards the front side of the bed, and allowing the stranger better accommodate tions. Had Bishop George left when you came OUt?'
 He left with me-
 'lndeed.'
 Here tho circuit preacher rcIinqnished a full half of the bed, and politely requested the stranger to occupy a larger space.
 How did the Bishop look He is eet- ting quite oll now and feeble is he not?
 He carries his age tolerabIy well. But his labor is a hard one, and he begins to show signs of failing strength
 He is expected this way in week or two. How glad shall be to shake hands with the old veteran of the cross! But you say you left in company with the good old man-how far did you come together
 We travelled alone for long distance
 ( You travelled alone for long distance
 'Ycs! we have been intimate for years!
 'You intimate with Bishop George2'
 Yes! why nct?'
 Bless me! Why did not know that?' But may be so bold as to inquire your name?'
 After moments hesitation, the stranger replied
 George
 George! George! Not Bishop George7'
 'They call me Bishop George replied the old man meekly.
 'Why--why--bless me! Bishop George, the now abashed preacher-springing from the bed-' You h0ve had nO supper! will instantly call up the family. Why did you not tell us who you were?'
 'Stop-stop, my friend, said the Bishop gravely, I want no supper here, and should not eat any if it were got for me- If an old man, toll worn and weary, faint- ing with travelling through all the long summer day, was not considered worthy of meal by this family, who profess to have set up the altar of God in their house, Bish- op George surely is not. He is, at best, but man, and has no claims beyond com- mon humanity
 A night of severer modification the young minister had never experienced.- The Bishop kindly admonished him, and warned him of the great necessity there was of his adorning the doctrines of Christ. by following him sincerely and humbly.- Gently but earnestly he endeavored to win him back from his wanderings of heart, and direct him to trust more in God and less in his own strength.
 In the morning the Bishop prayed witi, him, long and ferventIy, before he left the chamber; and was glad to see his heart melted into contrilion. Soon after the Bishop descended, and was met by the heads of the family with thousand sincere apologies. He mildly silenced them, and asked to have his horse brought out. The horse was accordingly soon in readiness. and the Bishop, taking up his saddle-bags, was preparing 10 depart. But surely, Bishop,' urged the distress ed matron, you will not thus leave us? Wait few moments-breaktas, is on the table,
 No, sister L., cannot take break fast here. You did not consider poor toll worn traveller worthy of a meal, and your Bishop has no claim but such as hu- manity urges
 And thus he departed, leaving the family and minister in confusion and sorrow. He did not act thus from resentment, for such an emotion did not rise in his heart, but he desired to teach them lesson such as they would not easily forget.
 Six months from this time the Ohio An nual Conference met at Cincinnati, and the young minister was to present himself for ordination as a Deacon; and Bishop George was to be presiding Bishop.
 On the first day of the assembling of the Conference, our minister's heart sunk with in him as he saw the venerable Bishop take his seat. So great was his grief and agi- ta,ion that he was soon obliged to leave the room. That evening. as the Bishop was seated alone in his chamber, the Rev. MT. - was announced, and he requested him to be shown up. He grasped the young man by the hand with a cordiality he did not expect, for he had made careful inqui- ries, and found that since they had met be- fore great change had been wrought in him. He was now as humble and pious, as he was before worldly minded. As father would receive disobedient but re- pentant child. so did this good man receive his erring but contrite brother. They mingled their tears together, while tho young preacher wept as a child upon the bosom of his spiritual father. At that ses- sion he was ordained, and he is now one of the most piaus and useful ministers in the Ohio Conference.-Bnh.A Atheneum.
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