The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-06-19
THE UNION.
From Mrs. whittlossy's Magazine
The smiIo.

From Mrs. whirisssys Magazine
The smile
In reviewing life's history as passage after passage
up before the mind, who Is not struck with the
thought OF the apparently trivial circumstance that has
made indebe impression the heart, and even gone
far toward moulding the character The sermon. the
abored exposition of truth, II may be- has long since
been oblteraied while the casual remark the word the
look the SMILE still fingers on memoys page, ana has
cast its shadow for good for evil beyond the narrow
precincts OF time
"oh there are looks and tones that dart
An instant sunshine TO the heart"
And mothers more perhaps than any other class Of
persons should keep in view the fact that very slight
incident will sometimes powerfully move the young
heart In all the dew and freshness Of early youth i'm
pressions made lasting as eternity!
1t bitter. cold day in mid. wlnter-ust one OF
those days that make home, "that loved retreat so de-
ghifu and the thought OF leaving for brief pc
rod, anything but pleasant il was after dinner that,
with my avore author in my hand, snugly ensconced
myself in the easy chair intending enjoy TO the utmost
those not the days of soves the rich crimson
tains at the windows gave air, not only OF comfort
but OF luxury to the ample paor and with my too sell
fish feelings, could leave such spot and go out into
the storm, even on an Grand of mercy But had a
kind aunt, whose thoughts at that instant were not in
her pleasant home. but far different scene She
81 fear (said0he) poor Mrs r. may want warm dinner
to-day unless you will go and carry her one" gave an
approaching glance at the comfort about and grasped
more firmly my book.
Indeed dear aunt !sad u cannot go there to-day
the weather is intensely cold"
The good lady assented with sigh, remarkng that it
hard to be sick and poor at this nclement season OF
the year 81 thought (said she after pause) you would
not require any urging Mrs r. is disciple of Christ,
and you know what blessed Saviour says, lnasmuch
you have done unto of the least OF these, my
| brethren, you have done it unto me-
| Ashamed of my reluctance, ran for my warm hood
and cloak. was soon equipped, and. with my we'll
filled basket on my arm, found myself on the road to
Mrs RS. Bravely bufeted the Storm and with light
and softened heart assembled the creaking stairs and
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the one had left The aged woman had not risen from
her bed that day she nearly helpless, and lay, with
patient look, waiting for some friendly hand to minister
to her wants. There was not spark OF fire on the
hearth and with tremulous tones and with tears, she
told not soul had darkened the door that day How
eagerly set about making the fire. and hurried to warm
errand which now appeared to me so needful, and
that | had overcome my too self .ndugent temper
knock at the door; it Immediately opened, and there
stood beloved PASTOR welcome vistant TO the
flock who loved him. but than in the hour
of distress and suffering. Mrs r. in few words told
him her tale of Distress and the relief she had received
He heard her in silence, and. turning to the part OF the
room where stood, he gave me such an approving look
such sweet SMILE as seemed to none but an angel
could give Blessed man he has long since gone to his
reward; his reward is high" but that approving
look has never been forgotten. Our pastor was man oil
few words and he seldom smiled; but when he did, ms
face lighted up never any other. One seemed &c
feel in that expression that the "meekness and gentle
ness of Christ dwell in him."
changes have been met with since stood by that lonely
couch; she, the humble, unknown woman long age
gathered TO the countless dead yet the influence OF thai
ue scene is as fresh and inspiring When called
to the performance of rksome duties required 10 en-
dure the Interruptions OF and the annoyance OF
have often thought Of the bengny of the bishop. Even
able 10 resist spirit OF selshness and pTocras
nation, and rouse myself to exeron, as the mystic
power of that sweet smile is recalled Though such a
token Of appreciation little deserved at the time il
has been an encouragement to humble endeavos in SINH
lar mnisrations
What an encouragement, then, may not an approving
look produce the tender and susceptible minds OF the
young And if such look is ample compensation for the
little services which they may render 10 the Of
benevoence should not be thankful that the "human
face is capable of becoming such eloquent ncter to
virtuei He who formed the human heart and knows all
the deep fountains of feeling, understood well the import
OF look for read that 'he Lord turned and looked
upon Peter" Was that look, whatever il Indicated ever
forgoienl
Thus it is permitted TO moralize look and smile
and, if may suggest single thought in addition, what
not be the effect of this delightful token the
tenance of the Great Judge in the final awards, since
so insprtng and encouraging the face OF earthly
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