The Literary echo, and Pawcatuck advertiser. [volume] (Westerly, R.I.) 1851-1854, 1853-07-14

SoS duuCu WIS leOSo, liShS'
and piety may exist, as in the case o.
the world renowned philanthropist
Howard, although riches rarely increase
holiness, and often prevent the free
communion of the soul With God sc
that ourSaviour has taught us, it is hard
for rich man to enter into the king
dom of God.'" ..... -....
II suppose the truth is" remarked
Mary, "that one who possesses much OF
this worlds wealth has more temptations
and cares which will induce him to be
careless about the interests of his soul,
but when riches are in the hands of a
true Christian it is well, for then he has
greater means Of doing"
You are right, my daughter" re-
piled Mrs. Ross and the entrance of a
leig ghbor interrupted the conversation,
which left upon Mary's mind the impress
sion that a Christian was, and could be,
a Christian, whatever his pecuniary cir
cumstances.
The good people of - had at
first enjoyed the opportunity of seeing
Lucy Granger act the Christian during
prosperity; now they were to behold
the influence of holy principles amid the
gloom of adversely Instead of the
pecuniary benefactress of the poor, Lucy
must now be only their spiritual friend,
save where, in the weary hours of sick
ness, she could act the ministering angel
to those whom she visited. Less time
was now hers for visits, because, with
praiseworthy motives, she sought to
obtain her own livelihood by daily en-
ployment in teaching the village school.
Many sunshine friends forsook her, but
God and good people were still her
friends. AS one has sweetly remarked,
g in time of prosperity she had enjoyed
God in all things, and in adversely she
enjoyed all things in God "
One winter rapidly passed afterLucy's
change of circumstances, and sweet
spring. time arrived. The "merry,
merry mouth of May" was close at hand,
md the village lads and lasses had been
to celebrate the first day of
Nay by electiug ay-Queen, and be-
leath her gentle sway to share in rural
estivity. The last evening of April
lrrived, and the sun set in splendor,
'etokening a pleasant " May Morning ="
the village there was much
conversation upon the question, " Who
hall be our May-Queen :"
A few proposed to each other Squire
Williams daughter, or some other veal
by, and fashionable favorite, but by far
he largest portion were desirous of con-
erring the honor upon the village school
mistress, Lucy Granger. Some remem-
'ered her mildness, and modest deport.
nent while in prosperity, some loved
Ter as their devoted Christian friend,
ONE as their Sabbath h-School teacher,
nd still more would choose her because
he had been so kind to them or their
amily friends in the hour of sickness
nd affliction. She had consented to
ct as Queen, if chosen, provided nothing
7ould be required of her which would
e inconsistent with her Christian cha
acter. She sought not the honor, but
esired to please her young friends by /
enoting her sympathy with their inno-
ent hilarity.
May morning came, and the young /
nd gladstone group we're soon assembled
D the grove. Sweet was the song of
irds that morn around them, and early
overs were blooming at their feet, as
welcoming their presence.
Mary Ross was chosen to receive the ;
allots of the young people, and she soon
eclared, with joy in her countenance,
nat Lucy Granger was the chosen May
!ueen A merry shout Of pleasure
rose from the assembled voters, and {
'om the hands of her predecessor in
nat Office she received the floral crown S
hich had been previously prepared. ,
hen arose the song of welcome from S
appy voices, echoing sweetly from the l
lrrounding hills, until when it ceased,
lucy addressed the company in brief
acknowledgement Of their preference, {
dding, "whilc we regard this occasion t