Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-03-03
MONTPELIER, MARCH 3, Is43.


the sweet; and prayed TINT the cup might pass |
from him, even as did his Master in the days Of
his incarnation and anguish. He arose, and with
a calmer voice said,
Il can see her now.
AT this moment joined them, with Lucy's ear.
nest request that Clarence should come 10 her at
once We entered the chamber Just ne Ellen had
partially opened blind, and the last ,uys Of sun
light strsemed fairly through into the room, and
fell for n moment on tho white cheek Of Lucy,
rendering its hue still more snowy. Alas Clar-
ence. As his earnest eyes met those of his be-
trOthed-her whom he had left in the very flush
and perfection Of youthful ovelness now, how
chnrged - his heart SINK within him, and with a
wild sob Of anguish he clasped her pale, thin fin
gers, and kissed her coorcss lips, kneeling the
while Mt the side Of her couch
Clarence my own Clarence said The sweet
girl with effort To rise which she did, support
cd 10y his urn. lie spoke not-couIdT not-dared
not speak
Clarence, cheer mp, my beloved : hut her for
utude failed, and all she could do was To bury her
face in her lovers bosom aud weep. We did not
attempt to check their grief my, we wept with
them, and sorrow for while had lis luxury OF
tears onrestruned.
Clarence at length broke the silence
Lucy, my dear Lucy God forgive mo for my
own selfish grief and he added fervontly lifting
his fearful eyes to Heovek, Father give us grace
to bear this trial Alright aud turning to he ad
ded, Pray for us docor-oh! pray that we may
have strength to meet this hour like Christians
When the voice of prayer ceased, all feelings
were Gained, but | deemed it advisable to leave
the dear patient to brief repose md Ellen alone
remaining, we retired 10 the oarlOr, where Clar-
ence learned from us more OF her Illness Of her
true condition, for dared net TO delude him with
| false hopes.
Doctor said he, with visible anguish, is there
| no hone j"
| 'Not of recovery, fear, though she may linger
some time with us, and he better than she s to-
day
| while Il holy confidence lighted up his lace, now
scarcely less pale than that OF his betroIhed Lucy.
Day after day The dear girl fingered, and many
| sweet hours of converse did Clarence and Lucy
| pass together; once even she was permitted 10
! spend few moments in the portico OF the house,
and as Clarence supported her, and saw tint OF
| health overspread her cheek, hope grew strong in
! his heat But Lucy doubted not that she should
die speedily, md happily this conviction had rea-
ched her heart Clarence came, so that the ugo-
| ny of her grief in prospect OF separation from him
| had yielded to the blissu anticipation of heaven,
| that glorious cline where she would, ere long,
meet those from whom twas more than death 10
| part"
dearest Lucy said Clarence, as they stood ga
zng the summer flowers, you are better, love.
| MAY not our heavenly father yet spare you TO me
to your noher-to cousin Eilen--to happiness
'Ah, Clarence, do not speak of this II will on
| " end in deeper bitterness. l must go-and,
| Clarence, you mus, not mourn when l exchange
even this bright world for the Paradise Of lmmor-
tally.
| Clarence could not answer He pressed her
hand and drew her close to his throbhng heart,
and che resumed pointing 10 q bright cluster OF
nmatnn,h - See there, Clarence, is the emblem Of
the life and the joys TO which a" hasenine'
Three weeks had passed. 1t was again the eve
ming OF the Sabbath. stood by the couch Of Luz
CIV Nav Her mother and Mary sat on either
side and Clarence Hamilton supported on pill
low in his arms the head of The fair girl. Disease
had taken the citadel, and we awaited its surren-
der to Death.
The man of God, her pastor from childhood,
now entered The room, and Lucy greeted him al
fectonately end when he said, : Is it well with
thee my daughter is il well with thy soul p she
answered in a clear and sweetly confding tone OF
voice
3 1T is well Blessed Redeemer, thou art my
only trust
Clarence now bent his head cluse to The head oil
: Lucy, and whispered in her ear, but so distinctly
that we all heard:
E Lucy, since you may not lie mine in life oh
dearest, he mine in death let me follow You To
e The grave as my welded wife, and shall have the
hlissiul consolation of anticipating reunion in
s Heaven.
: The eye of the dying girl lighted up with
quick and sudden joy as she smIllngly answered,
e name before | dien We were startled At thi,
e strange request und answer, hut no heart or liz
i ventured 10 oppose H. Lncy then said:
S Mother, dear mother, deny me not my last re-
quest; will you aud Ellen dress me in my bridal
!. robe ] will wear il to my tomb Clarence al
a hesought Mrs May TO grant this wish, and lie
e him win bride md mother; and she answered
k AS you and Lucy will, but it will be'-and he
9. henrt spoke it will he mourniul bridal
= Lucy now motoned us from the room, and We
s. retired. Clurence WAS The first TO speak.
II You will not blame me that seek even in thu
d arms Of DEATH 10 make her my wife. Oh, how
n much of bliss has been crowded into this one
n iicpation and though it will he indeed a sad hr
d dnl" il will sweeen The cup of bitterness WHICH il
g now pressed 10 my lips
d In few minutes we re.enlered that haIiowet
e chamber The light of day had faded, and II sing,
limp was burning on the stand. Lucy was array
Us ed in u muslin robe, which scarce ourIvaled he
l. cheek in Wilderness, sn,e where The deep hectic
II now heightened Ivy excitement, flushed il. C0r
al ence seated himself by her, and she wac rnised II
sitting posture, aud supported in his arms. Sh
Of placed her wasted hand in his and said, half play
sr fully hall sadly, otis worthless Offering Cnr
vi ence.'
,g He pressed il 10 his feversh ips--his face pal
u, and flushed by turns, The minister arose an
k, stood before them and in n few aud simple word
l. united these Two lovely beings in "A lie which II
rs ielt must be broken ere another sun shouI
81 rise. Yet was that lie registered and acknowl
re edged in heaven.
w As The holy man pronounced them one flesh
and lifted up his hand and voice in tenedicioi
OF Lucy pun her feeble arms around Clarence, and
'd low voice murmured---
ht My husband"
lie MY wilep responded Clarence aud their lip
x me, in long aud sweet embrace.
ge We gave them congratulations through quc
al tears, and exchanged The sweet kiss OF holy lo'
aud friendship.
MS That night, before the last hour, the angel A;
r. riel came messenger of peace 10 that brid
ell chamber. and though new fountains Of bliss Ina
!. been opened in the heart OF Lucy Hamilton, 81
Wy repned not nj the summons, but while heaven
ell joy on her features, and her lips murmured
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