The Camden journal. [volume] (Camden, S.C.) 1836-1851, 1850-07-16

were continually ascending 1t was not straight
forward; for occasionally they met barriers
which caused them to 90 a little way round
sometimes but this was really no misfortune
for were invariably rewarded with some glori.
Gus view that they would otherwise have lost
or, they were thereby protected from some
great danger, which they saw on turning the
corner was concealed behind it. As far as the
eve could reach there were magnificent trees,
variously gathered into clusters, according to
their kinds; and in rich green pastures, all
kinds of cattle were peacefully feeding. But
the most singular and interesting of all things to
Aucune, was star that went on before them,
and pointed out their way, just as that did that
led the Magi to Bethlehem The angels were
well acquainted with this beautiful object, and
called it "Ihe star of knowledge" 1t was al
ways visible, and shone with peculiar splendor
during the shades of evening; and so long as
they saw it, there was no danger of missing their
way.
Aucune travelled on with her angelic asso.
ciates, who made the journey still more inter-
esting and instructive by each telling some sto-
ry of wisdom, or by describing to Aucune the
character of their great Master, and the nature
ofhis kingdom. For long time she went on,
and once or twice she thought she could hear
the flowing of the Fountain, but it did not ap.
pear But at last she became weary and tired,
and moreover she began to feel the same op-
preston and difficulty in breathing that she ex-
perienced at first. At last she was obliged to
stop, and with tears in her eyes said, 81 see
cannot reach the Fountain! oh what must |
do!' she asked with great anxiety, "Oh what
, must do!" 80 sister, fear not" said they in
tones of the kindest sympathy 1--WE knew you
would be unable, but if we had told you so, you
would not have believed us, so we have come
thus far to show ou. We know that you have
not been altogether obedent to your father,
and until you habitually obey your earthly pa
rent, ard all the commands OF truth, you will
never be able to obey our heavenly Master, and
live in the land of angels. Thou must therefore
return to thy earth,' continued the angels with
earnestness, "And mark thou must not only
implicitly obey thy fathers just desires, and be
kind to thy sister and friends, but thou must
change thy motive. Hitherto thou hast desired
beauty and lovelness to enable thee to steal
away thy sisters. Go now, and learn to desire
blessings without wishing to take away the
blessings of others. Thou shalt never be less
blessed because others are blessed too !; for in
the hand of our Great Master are universal
blessings Blessings torevernore! Do this for
six months, and then thou shalt visit us again.
II the former disappointment disturbed her,
this did in a teniold degree. 1t was not only
the disappointment itself, but tthe additional task
as she ltlt, that WAS imposed upon her, that
1,,nI hnr ,,.itl, Shn
ed that there was little value in beauty, ii it did
not make her an object Of praise above all 9TH
ers. The words of the angels had puzzled her,
and she felt, that if those were the only condi-
tions, she could never see the Fountain Of Beau
ty. She returned sadly and sorrowtuly, hoping
yet fearing, and much disturbed. But on her
approach to the gate, the angels met her, and
cheered her, and gave her many assurances of
ultimate success. They bid her an affection
ate adieu, and as she passed the gate, she heard
those in the hall singing the following words to
the most soothing music she evor heard:
Never fear,
Sister dear,
For heaueous thou shalt be;
Ihysou prepare,
BY holy prayer;
Then the fountain thou shalt see.
OH ll.T TpiuTb lo tHt WOTlu sue NtSNtIf Nau
aud detected for some Time. But Chacuue was
even more than usually kind she danced and
sung, aud hr"ughl her ri pc fruit, which she had
cultivated with great care; endeavoring by ev.
cry means in her power 10 raise Aucune dronp.
ing spirits. BY the assistance of her father and
sister, and few kind friends, who had already
observed the change for the better that had la.
ken place in her mind, she began at last to be
more cheerful and playful. 1t soon began to be
remarked by ALL how amabe ..ucune was be-
coming, and how kind to Chacune she was -
and as they walked abroad with their father, il
used to be said by the ncig ghbors, "lere comes
the good man aud his two hraulu daughters"
The first time Aucune heard this. i, pleased
her nightly "Tro hrau'i!ul dau.htcrs!" she
KEEP, sayingio herself "Two beautiful daush
ters" "WeIl never though, Of this" she
continued. /" but can see that it is just as the
angels said. am not less blessed, because sis.
ter is blessed too. Who would have thought
that the praise of our neighbors was so sweet,
when enjoyed, and partaken ol,by sisler!" She
gradually began to feel more aud more this
truth and in lew months, it became fixed
principle in her character, 10 deprive Chacune
ofno praise and good will, that their neghbors
bore towards her.
Aucune little 10y little began to feel a certain