Jeffersonian Republican. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1840-1853, 1847-11-04
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mou,h-l may be in the heart = believe IN
ha, only which is followed by immediate and
corresponding action. You have prayed fof tho
hungry-l have fed Them
The parson fel, the justice Of the act, and
smo,herng his sexa,ioa beneath a look OF ex.
ltene gravity, replied :.
The poor minister is one to whom it is
commanded 10 give go
Blu, the seryan, of the Lord ceases to meri.
such gifts when his table is ladened with silver
and china pursued the ncorrigible son, bes-
towing deliberate glance upon the we'll ap-
pointed dinner set. Say no more, beseech
of you, sir; you will continue to pray, and so
often as i, lies within my power, your prayers
shall be suitably answered. A slice OF that
turkey, sif. if you please my walk has given
me sharp appetite
With 6efce seowl the father seized the
carving knife, while the scheming Mrs Ander-
son bi, her lips and bent her eyes upon her son.
with look which plainly said,--' Wha, was
the use of giving away those nice things 2
Blu, the domestic clouds a, las, disappeared
beneath the cheering influences Of dinner of
Thanksgiving. and the conversation turned upon
selec, party. which they we're TO receive that
evening" and which for the frs, time was per-
milted TO displace the accustomed meeting for
prayer and exhortatiOn.
Shortly after dinner the rooms were properly
lighted, The evening refreshments in order, fresh
fuel heaped upon the glowing Goals, and Mrs.
Anderson's smiling face was every where 5is-
BILE, while the parson occupied his arm chair in
stately dignity. secretly enjoying the scene far
more than he though, proper 10 allow. Laurens
had not been seen since his hasty departure
| from the dinner ,able--bu, his absence excited
no surprise.
The scene was becoming more brilliant
From respect to their minister, boisetous mir,h
was fesrained..-but there was a refined and
subtle gaye,y among the elegant and wealthy
parishoners, who alone composed the party,
that rendered it sufficiently attractive TO all.
where is your son & enquired lady Of the
parson. l hope you will not deprive US Of
his society the whole evening
Il cannot answer for him. madam replied
the spiritual guide his waywardness will
break my heart
At this moment the clefgyman's daughter en-
tered and whispered something in his ear
which caused an angry flush TO overspread his
sharp, pale features, and without delay he hast
ened from the room.
Arriving a, the kitchen. he was surprised
and for moment dismayed. TO find that Lau
rens had returned with somewhat more than
dozen persons, who, moving in the humblel
walks of life, had been considered unworthy o.
invitations TO the ministerial party.
My friends, my dear friends. sir exclaimed
the young man wi.hou, giving his father an op
porlunily of speaking let me introduce them
land quickly presenting each by name, they
proved TO be without exception, members o
tina, society which he was wont so fondly tt
Term his flock L have been gathering the
lambs, the long neglected lambs, Of your fold
SIR continued the son, aud | have brough
them here, ,ha, for once they may feas. upor
the good things Of this life and be merry
The parson was desperale-.-the lady was
beside herself TO admi, these persons among
their arislocralic guests was no. 10 be though
of, and yet the character Of good shepherd
must be sustained
My son. grasely commenced the latter
drawing him one side. |. will never do TO in
,roduce these people among our vi.iors---they
would consider il personal insult. Sill, as
recognize them as my hearers, have no wish
to treat them rudely. Give them supper IN
the kitchen, and dismiss them, pray you---l
command you.' he added with flashing eye, a
he read the refusal on Laurens' ingeniou.
counienance.
No entrea,ies, no commands will be Of any
avail to alter my plan replied the son firmly
+ Come my friends he added, suddenly and
smingly appearing before hem. I'VE will now