The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-12-26

! Here the circuit preacher rellnquIshed
full half of the bed, and politely request
cd the stranger 10 occupy larger space.
, How did the bishop look2 He is getting
quite old and feeble, is he not'' He car
f ries his age ,oerably well, but his labor is
a hard one, and he begins 10 show Signs
f of failing strength sHe is expected this
way in week or two. How glad |
shall be to shake hands with the coed 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 small distance You
Travelled alone with The Bishop pr Yes,
we have been intimate for years! You
intimate with Bishop George2' Yes,
why not2' Bless me! why did | not
know ,hat2 But may be so bold as TO
enquire your name?' After a moments
hesitation the stranger replied, George
George! No: Bishop George2' They
call me Bishop George meekly replied
the old man. why, why, bless me, Bish.
op George!' exclaimed the now abashed
preacher, springing from the bed, You
HAVE HAD NO suPPERl will instantly
call up the family. Why did you not tell
US who you wereF Stop. stop, my
friend said the Bishop, gravely, Il want
no supper here, and should not ca! any if
it were got for me. II an old man, toll
worn and weary, flaming with travelling
through all the long summer day was not !
considered worthy OF a meal by this fami>
ly, who profess to have set up The altar of
God in their house, Bishop George surely |
is not He is at best but man, and has |
no claims beyond those Of common hu-
mainly
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 adjoining 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 10 trust more in God, and
less in his own strength.
In the morning the Bishop prayed with
him long and fervently before he left the
chamber, and was glad to see his hear.
melted into conlrition. Soon after the
Bishop descended, and was met by the
heads of The family with a thousand sin> ,
cere apologies. He mildly sienced them, ,
and desired to have his horse brought out. Il
The horse was accordingly soon in readi-
ness. and the Bishop, taking up his sad
lie bags, was preparing 10 depart. sBut =
urely, Bishop urged the distressed mat
ON, you will mol thus leave US? Wait
few minutes-breakfast is on the table,.
No, Sister L., cannot take break
asst here. You did not consider poor n
o:l.worn traveller worthy OF a meal, and a
our Bishop has no claim but such as hu- &c &c
nanity urges And thus he departed, VI
eaving the family and minister in confu- sc
ion and sorrow. He did no, act thus
ON resentment, for such an emotion did &c
OF rise in his heart, but he desired to IN
ach them a lesson, such as they would
OF easily forget.
Six months from this time the Ohio An -
lal Conference met at Cincinnati land the
1ung minister was to present himself for
dinaion as deac on; and Bishop George
as 10 be the presiding Bishop. On the
~ soy VI ivy oSoe'ioIiuS VI CONFERENCE,
lr young minister's heart sunk within IN
m as he saw the venerable Bishop take in.
s seat. So great was his grief and agit. wi
ion that he was soon obliged to leave no
e room. That evening, as the Bishop
as seated alone in his chamber, the Rev.
r was announced, and he re- of
tested him 10 be shown up. He grasp ,ea
the young man by the hand with cor 60 60
Atty which he did not expect, for he On ,n,
d made careful enquiries, and found aol
at since they had met before a great pa
ange had been wrought in him. He
IS now as humble and pous as he was
fore sel!-sufficient and wordly.minded .
! father would have received diso5e-
INT but repenlant child so did this good
IN receive his erring but coutriie broth
They mingled their tears together,
llle the young preacher wept as child.
IN upon the bosom of his spiritual faith
AT that session he was ordained, and
now one of the most pious and useful
nisters in the Ohio Conference.
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