The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-12-14
" hole Number 1850
Help us to help each other. Lord,
Each others cross to bear;
Let each his friendly aid afford,
And feel a hrother's cara.

And feel a brothers. care.
| The congregation rose after the stranger had
read the entire hymn. and had repeated the first
two lines for them to sing. Brother w. usually
started the tunes. He tried this time, but went
off on long meter tune. Discovering his mistake
at the second word he baked and tried again. but
now he stumbled on short meter. A musical
brother here came to his aid, and led off with an
| air that suited the measure in which the hymn
| was written.
After singing, the congregation kneeled, and the
minister-for one doubted his real character
! addressed the Throne of Grace with much fervor
and eloquence. The reading of chapter in the
| Bible succeeded. Then there WAS deep pause
| throughout the room in anticipation Of the text,
which the preacher prepared to announce. o,
Brother w. looked pale, and his hands and knees
trembled. Sister WIS face was like crimson, and
her heart was beating SO loud that she wondered
whether the sound not heard by the sister
who sat beside her. There was breuthless silence.
The dropping of pin might almost have been
heard. Then the fine emphatic tones of the preach
er filled the crowded room.
..aad a BetO commandment ] give unto you that
ye loUe one another
Brother w. had leaned forward to listen. but he
now sank back in his seat, This was the Elroenth
Commandment.
The sermon was Deep searching, yet affection
| ate and impressive. The preacher uttered moth
ing that could in the least wound the Brother and
Sister of whose hospitality he had partaken, but
he said much that suote upon their hearts, aud
made them painfully eoncious that they had not
| oln nd II bxh hod
been entitled to receive on the broad principle of
humanity. But they suffered most from mortif-
cation of feeling. To think that they should have
treated the Presiding Elder of the District after
this fashion, deeply hunliliating, and the idea
of the whole affairs getting abroad, interfered sad
Iy with their devotional feelings throughout the
whole period of service.
| At last the sermon was over, the ordinances ad-
minstered, anG the benediction pronounced.-
Brother w. did not know what was best for him
now to do. He never was more OF loss in his
life. Then Mr.. n. descended from the pulpit, but
he did not step forward to meet him. How could
he do that? Others gathered around and shook
hands with him. but still lie fingered and held
back.
Where is Brother WI he at length heard as
ked. 1t was the voice of the minister.
Here he is,' said one or two, opening the way
TO where the frmer stood.
The preacher advanced, and catchiug his hand
said r.- --s 4z b.. e.@z-r s..
How do you do, Brother W., am glad to see
you. And where is Sister VIZ
Sister w. was brought forward, and the preach
er shook hands with them heartily. while his face
was lit up with smiles. sr2
i believe to find a home with you? he
said, as if it were settled.
Before the still embarrassed Brother and Sister
could reply, some one asked
How came you to be detained SO latei You
were expected last night. And where is Brother
II RI!' s.a.-.-e.. .=5 -s9- s
, Brother R. is sick, replied Mr.. N, and hsd
; to come alone. Five miles from this my horse
gave out, and had to come the rest of my way or
> foot. But l became cold and weary that
foundit necessary to ask farmer not far from herr
> to give me nights lodging. which he was kim
enough to do. 1 thought was still three miles off
but it happened that was much nearer my jour
D ney's end than supposed 5-
!. This explanation was satisfactory to all parties
8 and in due time, the congregation dispersed. AM
] the Presiding Elder went home with Brother ant
t Sister w. One thing is certain, however, the sto
ry never got out for some years after the worth,
Brother and Sister had passed from their abors
and it was then related by Mr.. N. himself, wh'
;. was rather eccentric in his character, and. lk
i many of his ministerial brethren, fond of goo
b joke, and given to relating good stories.