Cheraw gazette and Pee Dee farmer. [volume] (Cheraw S.C.) 1838-1839, 1838-11-21
nj, reodv Let me hello YOU to dress. "

Well, but Ellen, let me upon my eyes
rss what hurry you are in" then raising
herself and seeing that her companions
were nearly dressed, she exclaimed ;"O.
Ellen! how long is it since the bell runs :
"Nearly half an.hour, Mary Anne
but am ready, and ifyou are quick, think
with my assistance, you may be ready
in line."
"Tnank you, Ellen how kind you arc"
Mary Anne was soon dressed, and at
the sound of the school.room bell the young
ladies left their rooms t. assemble for morn
ing prayers. Mrs. II, their gov
erness, was pious lady, and as such had
the spiritual as we'll as temporal improve
men, other pupils in view; consequcn: y she
was simple in her devo.ons, anu ierv'nt in
her address. Her labors, together with
one of her teacher'sa young person of deep
and fervent piely, had been blessed to the
conversion ofseveral ofthe elder young lad.
les; and they were indeed little band Of
love. Ellen was one of,hese she was an
orphan, at the time am speaking Of size
had been with Mrs. H-live years. OF
meek, modest, retiring disposition, it was
seld, m her kind instructors could draw
her into conversation, but amongst her
young companions she was active and
earnest in her exertions for their eternal
welfare ever ready TO oblIge and assist
them in any way, she won their affections
and by these means often had an oppor-
,unity of dropping word for the benefit
Of their souls.-Ths morning, as
soon as she had an opportunity, she de-
termned upon making an effort for Mary
Anne she had often been grieved 10 see
her little favorte give wayto Incidence and
discomfort, and this morning particularly
so drawing her aside from the others, us
they were preparing to walk, she sald'
Will YOU walk, with me, dear ?"
"Oy:s, Eep," said the little girl, jun
ping and cIapping her hands; Il shall
be so glad" ,
81 have something 20 say TO you, dear
said Ellen, after they had walked lltI!
way" and you must pay attention, and re
member what say. because it is abou
something Of the most Importance. De
YOU know what mean, dear p
do you mean my soul, Ellen I" askec
the child thoughduly.
"Ycs, Mary Anne; want to 'sk yol
whether you think your soul will 60 10 heav
en- when you die 2
a don't know, Pm sure, Ellen. VIVA
do you think?'
90, Mary Anne" ."replied Ellen, earnes
tly. O. am afraid not. The Bible tells u
that we must have new hearts before we II
enter heaven, and by their fruits we arr
10 know them Now. only look at th'
fruits YOU bring forth. dear 10 60 no tarthe
back than this morning; you did not rs'
when you were called, conseque nlIy yo'
were obliged to hurry, and had no time to
private prayer. Then, when our dear Mrs
H--was reading the holy word Of God
YOU were looking about you. At prayers
though on your knees before God, you were
fdgetting ab1ut and yawnng as though yo'
Wished they were over and when we rose
from our knees, you exclaimed, How ION!
Mrs. Haas been this morning ! Blu
will say no more you must be convince
these are not the fruits thar should b
brought forth by a child Of God. Who
do YOU think ofthcsc things, dcar?'
Sobs were the only answer little Mar
Anne, was able TO give !; her stubborn heul
was subdueG, and she felt " sorrow who
worke,h repentance. Nothing more wa
, said during their walk !; but as soon as the
arrived at home, Mary Anne caug ht Ellen
hand, and f,rvent'y pressing it 10 her lips
exclaimed, Dear, dear Ellen, do pra..
with me ;pray to Go! TO forgive me ; am
that may | never, never be SO "'cKe'
again."
Ellen complied with her request an,
after earnestly exhorting her to "watc.
and pray" they parted for that time. a
; deep impression had been made on tn
Iitle oirI's heart that impression was neve
:! efraced, but, by the grace Of God, she wa
an, bled to overcome her e'i Propenslties
end end to give her heart wholly to the Lord
Ellen was = hcs cSief companion, and the.
wen, wen on their way rejoicing; their path t
plorv was sometimes rough and uneven
but they did not " grow weary in we'll do
inc :" and they are now rcap!Sy their re
ward, in thar glorious place where SIN an
sorrow are done away. They have wash
ed their robes and made them white in ~
=" blood Of the Lamb and now ascrlbe al
the glory and praise to him.
NV dear young readers, have you glvel
YOUR hearts to the Lord, or are they still alb
sorbed in the pleasures Of the world? d.
YOU love God or Satan most by theI
fruits ye shall know them" "sadthe Saviour
when he was upon earth. What fruits arr
you bringing forth? o children examln
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