Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-06-30
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AND THE YOUNG PREACHER.

AND THE YOUNG PREACHER.
An aged traveller, worn and weary, was
gently urging his tired beast, Just as the
sun was dropping behind the range of hills
that bound the horizon Of that rich and pic
turesque country, in the vicinity Of Spring
field, Ohio. 1t was sultry August evening
and he had journeyed distance Of thirty
five miles since morning, his pulse throbbng
under the influence of a hot sun. At Fair
field he had been Hospitality entertained by
one who had recognized the veteran soldier
of the cross, and who had ministered to him
for his Masters sake of the benefits himself
had received from the hand which feedeth
young lions when they lack =; aud he had
travelled on refreshed in spirit. But many
weary mile he had journeyed over since
then, and now as the evening shades dark
ened around, he felt the burden of age and
toll heavy upon him, and he desired the
pleasant retreat he had pictured to himself
when the days pilgrimage should have been
accomplished.
1t was not long before the old man
checked his tired animal at the door of the
anxiousIy looked for haven of rest. A
tDluult dOCu WOuldu was Ut manu-, w WYNN
he mildly applied for accommodation for
himself and horse.
81 don't know" said she, coldly, after
scrutinzing for sotne time the appearance
of the traveller-w hich was not the most
promising, THAT we can take you in, old
man. You seem tired, however, and III
see if the minister of the circuit, who is
here tonight, will let you lodge with him"
The young circuit preacher soon made
his appearance, and, consequently swag-
gering up 10 the old man, examined him for
some moments inquisitiyely, then asked a
few impairment questions-and finally, after
adjusting his hair half dozen times, feel
ing his smoothly shaved chin, consented that
the stranger should share his bed for the
night, and turning upon his heel entered the
house.
The traveller, aged and weary as he was
disnounted and led his faithful animal tt
the stable where, with his own hands he
rubbed him down, watered him, and gave
him food, and then entered the inhospitablt
mansion where he had expected so mucl
Kindness. A methodist family resided il
the house, and as the circuit preacher was
to be there, great preparations were made tC
entertain him, and a number OF methods
Young ladies of the neighborhood had beer
invited, so that quite party met the eyes o
the stranger as he eniered-not one of then
took the slightest notice of him, and h,
: YEARLY sought a vacant chair in the corne
: out of direct observation, but where b,
: could note all that was going on. And hi
, anxious eye showed he was no careless OBJ
, server of what was Transporting around him.
, The young minister played his part will
: all the frivoity aud fooIishness of cit
beau, and nothing like religion escaped hi
lips Now he was chattering and bandyin
senseless compliments with the young lady
and now engaged with another in trillinI
repartee, who was anxious TO seem interest
ing in his eyes
The stranger, after an hour, during whic
no refreshment had been prepared for him
asked 10 be shown to his room, TO which h
retired unnoticed-grieved and shocked q
e the conduct of the family and minister
$ Taking from his saddle bags well wor
e bible, he seated himself in a chair, and wa
: soon buried in thoughts, holy and elevating
? and had food to eat which those who passe
i by him in pity and scorn dreamed not Of
: Hour after hour passed away, and no on
r came to invite the old, worn down travele
It to partake of the luxurious supper which wa
G served below.
5 Towards eleven o'clock the ministe
came up stairs, and, without pause or prayer
II hastily threw off his clothes and got into til
e very middle of small bed, which was III
o resting place of the old man as well as hin
II self After a while the aged stranger ros
t. mp, and after partially disrobng himsel
y knelt down and remained for many minut,
d in fervent. prayer. The earnest breathir
l. out of his soul soon arrested the attento
l. of the young preacher, who began TO fe
e some few reprools of conscience for
$ neglect of his duty. The old man now ro
l. from his knees, and, after slowly undres
4 ing himself, got into bed, or, rather upo
II the edge of the bed, for the young preach
e had taken possession of the centre and won
'r not voluntarily move an inch In this u
y comfortable position the stranger lay son
N time in silence AT length the young preac
re er made a remark to which the old man r
D. piled in style and manner that arrested b
re attention. On this he moved over an inc
4 or two and made more ROOM
lie GLOW far have you come to day, Q
ne gentleman ?"
of "Thirty-6ve miles"
e, "From where? 2"
ne From Springfield"
er "Ah, indeed You must be tired aft
so long journey for one of your age"
OF eyes. this poor body is much worn
n long and constant travelling, and | feel tn
X the journey to-day has exhausted me much
The young minister moved over little
" "Then yon do not belong 10 Snrin06eld Q