The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-01-08
what things!'

%, have knife, and can white mite Ut
time and have this little china dog that lady gave
me play with that sometimes, and then don't you
my iowers''
The little boy pointed 10 a small bed Of flowers just
before the door, where there were some p'nks' some
larkspurs, marigods and sweet peas; 1t was weeueo
very clean, and the flower made It bright enough
mother planted all those flowers for me in the
spring. he said, 'and she has waiered and weeded
them every night after she had done her work; and
they grew beautifully, and lie here every day and
look at them-someiimes when the rain is falling, or
in tho the morning when the dew is on them, they
look so bright and fresh Mother puts some in the
mug. TO stand by me every day.
But don't you suffer great deal of painl'
Sometimes do; but then sir, l know that God
would not send it if il wac not best for me, am
willing to bear it; besides know that the Lord Jesus
Christ suffered more pain Cor than suffer- There
arc some beautiful Hymns about it in this book he
added, taking up his little hymn book and then
have the Bibles o don't know how could get along
il il were not for thut!'
But are you never unhappy when you see other
boys jumping and playing nbout''
'No I am not; know, that God knows what is
best for me- besides my Savior comforts ! love
to lie here, when il is all still, and think about
him.
Don't you hope sometimes THAI you will get well,
and be able to go about again''
mo, know that can't; I shall not live great
while; they all say So
'And don't you feel afraid to die?'
20, no; feel as if l would be glad to. I long to
see my Savior. All that feel sad about is, that
mother will be lonesome when I am gone.'
well, my little boy, If there is any thing can
send you to make you comfortable, shall be
glad to-
20, thank you sir, butt don't know as want any
thing
Il wish could relieve your pains, my little fellow,
said Mr. Thompson.
God would do il in moment If il was only best
for me- said the boys tnnd if is best had rather
He would not do t-Because, think am happier
now than used to be when was well.
'Ah how can that be?'
Il did not love God much then, and used TO
forget read the bible. had not so much pleasure
in thinking about heaven said the little boy.
you remember said Mr. Thompson, lit says in the
Bible, before afflicted went astray, but now
have kept thy word
THAT is just it, SIR said the boy; just the way
| L iee'' vs. HaNo peoh very nuPPy sHce nave
been sick here
! Edward and Robert looked at their father ut these
words. MIR Thompson to go.
'lfyou please sir, perhaps the boys would like
Of my flowers; there is a beautiful root Of pnks
there and some roses,' said the sick boy
| %, no. said Edward, we won't take them away
| from you
%, like to give them away, said the boy earnest
| ly; do take some.
Take my dear children it will please him. ;
said Mr. Thompson, in low voice, us he picked
few and gave TO each of the boys; and then added
aloud, 'We will keep them to remember you by, my
dear little fellow
| As they parted with the little boy, he smiled
sweety, and put out his hand, and added, If you'll
come when my latest rose bush is in blossom I'Il give
you some roses'
Papa said Edward, that poor little boy really
does to be happy and yet he is poor, and sick,
and in pain; and he has very few things 100. 1t is
strange; he certainly is great deal happier than
james Robertson.
well, l can tell you the reason,' said his father.
1T is because James Robertson is selfish boy, that
he is unhappy. From morning till night he thinks of
nothing but how to please himself His father and
mother have spent their lives in contriving to please
him-and now he is so selfish that he is always I'M
hapy.'