The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1838-04-18

kindly on, and he who holds the helm be
true
II was sweet to hear the hymns that rose
from time to time, from the young mission
aries in the holy joy of their souls. isabers
voice kindied IN rapt delight, until The
toughest sailor paused aud caught the re-
Iisious glow.
There was little to try the forlituds of
the Missionaries in the voyage, which was
marked by the common incidents of sea-
life, until they entered the Bay of Bengal.
The day previous had been oppressive
there was u stagnation in the air as ii It's
circulation had been suddenly suspended,
and on the following morning the expc-
rienced commander reefcd his sails, though
the winds as yet but threatened IN light
gusts. A yellow haze loomed sihw arr the
sun, which was strangely reflected in the
gurgiing waters this aspect continued
through the morning. Henry ond Isabel
observed change ia the countcnanccs Of
the seamen, which ut first they csnld
scarcely think was authorized by tho APP
pearancc of the heavens, for though un-,
usual, there was nothing terrific in the
hrazen hue of the clouds but MS they con-
tinued to gaze, there was a mystery in the
stiffness as if the foo: of the Eternal might
be trcadng on his wonderful watery crea-
ton. After few hours steady gale COM
menced, gigantic cIcods rolled like lroub-
lied. spirits through the air. und as they
strsde low like seeming monsters above and
around, Isabel shrank nearer to her hus-
band. At twilight the hurricane began
and tho chatcd ship, like a living tIling,
now sank as in despair, now lcnrt over The
swelling pillows.
The Missionaries summond the strength
of their souls and awaited in silence Gods
will. II was night of fearful anxiety ; no
one slept but Isabel, who leaning on her
husband dreamed swce,ly Of her oaken seat
beside tho river, startled only when the
Captains voice spoke in tho deep tones Of
the trumpet and overtopped the gale.
Suddenly heavy sea struck The ship
astern, and the waters rushed into the cab
in. The shock Was tremendous. Henry
bore his dripping charge in his arms to the
Captains cabin. She WIS quite iusensble
her loosened hair fell about her in we
masses, her lips were blue und her whole
frame rigid. Henry chafed her cold hund'
wrung the damp from her hair, and CAV
her restornrives. She opened her eyes q
length, spoke his name, and laid be
head on bis shoulder like glad child.
We will die together whispered she
and though we are not Gods favored in
sirumens he will carry on his good work
by other hands,
And now the uproar on deck became
dreadfully terrific; hugo billows burst over
the bow of,hc ship wrilhing, and spouting,
ard glitlcring with phosphoric light, while
the lightning darted and flashed over the
ocean. The Captain lost his assumed
cnlmness, aud his wild onths sounded amid
the storm like tire shouts Of demon. lsa-
bel shuddered Mt the impieiy which could
thus brave heaven, when seemingly so near
its final judgement. AT this period the
vessel was inert aud pewerlcss, drifting
like disabled swan on the waters. Isa-
hel sat, her hands clasped in Hcnry's. her
eyes upturned and her lips moving as il Ia
prayer. At length the welcome sound Of
relief was heard the vessel rightcd, and the
waves rushed like released prisoners from
the deck.
The morning rose in beauty, and soon
the lines of green so dear to the landsman's 3
eye opened on the view.
as your heart still strong, beloved y
said Henry, as he pointed to the distant
shore. Are these no yoarnings for friends
aud home :"
Isabel smiled and pressed the hand Of
her husband. "Thc Lord has not presery-
II .... c.<.~. ,y.,nry x,,vo that 4 shaull
bear fallcrng heart, feel strong IN his
arm let him Isnd me where he willeih, SO
can aid his cause"
TDg NEW HOME.
Isabers emotions as she pcared the
shore Of Hindostsn were almost dream like
and she asked herself, ns objects of strange
novelty met the eye, What am J who
have yentured tbvsl An atom amid the
ocean; but the lord carc,h even for the
sparrow"
> The new perfume among the flowers was
among the first things that told her Of her
distance from home.
81 have to remember" she said to Hen
nv. that the same God scented these rich
blossoms who gave the odor to my garden
, rose let me not forget that lie too Is
the God Of heaven, ms well ss Christian
souls"
They were touched with the picturesque
beauty Of the scene as they sailed up one
: Of the mouths Of the Gapges. ilindoo cot
taycs in the form Of haystacks, without
cbimnies or windows, clustered beneath
LUXURIOUS trees, contrasted in their rrdeness
{ BY the more elaborate pagodas. Wide
fields of rice and grass OF exquisite verdure
were spread around, while herds OF cattle
) fed on the banks Of the river But a
, glance n. the inhabitants concentrated the
: thoughts Of the Missionaries, aud dxes
8 them on the worth of human souls. The,
3 we're willing, 10 the devotion Of their feel
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