Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-12-02
EVENING STAR.
NOTHING LIKE THE BIBLE.
AN AFFECTING AND REMARKABLE tai

AN AFFECTING AND REMARKABLE TALE.
The circumstance itself occurred in
the town of Warrenton, and was related
there at Bible meeting, by gentleman
of respectsbility and veracity connected
with the society. The circumstance was
introduced in the following words:
About three years ago, two little boys,
decently clothed, the eldest appearing to
be about thirteen, and the younger elev-
en-, called at the lodging-house for va
grants. in this town, for nights lodg-
ing. The keeper of the house (very
properly took them to the vagrants' of
flee to be examined, and, if proper OBJ
iects, to be relieved. The account they
gave of themselves was extremely affect
ing, and no doubt was entertained Of its
truth. 1t appears that but few weeks
had elapsed since these poor little wand
erers had resided with their parents in
London. The typhus fever, however, in
one day carried off both father and
mother, leaving the orphans in wide
world, without a home and without
friends. Immediately after the last trib-
ute had been paid to their parents MEM
ory, having an uncle in Liverpool, poor
and destitute as they were, they resolved
to 60 and throw themselves upon his pro-
lection. Tired, therefore, and faint,
they arrived in this town on their way.
Two bundles contained their little all
In the youngest boys pocket was found.
neatly covered and carefully preserved,
Bible. The keeper of the lodging house,
addressing the little boy, said:
"You have neither money nor meat,
will you sell me this Bible! 1 will give
you five shillings for it."
Mo-" exclaimed he, (the tears roll
ing down his youthful cheek } "I1l
starve first"
Then said the keeper: There are
plenty of books to be bought besides
this; why do you love this Bible so
much z"
mo book has stood my friend so much
as my Bible, replied the boy.
Why, what has your Bible done for
you 2" asked the keeper.
The boy answered ''When 7 was
little boy, about seven years of age, /
became Sunday scholar in London
Through the kind attention of NV mas
ter, soon learned to read my Bible
this Bible; young as | was, it showed
me that | was sinner, and great one,
too; it also pointed me to a Saviour !;
and l thank God that | have found mer-
cy at the hands of Christ, and 1 am
not ashamed to confess him before the
world"
To try him still further, six shillings
were then offered him the Bible. "No,"
said he, {" for it has been my support al
the way from London; hungry and wea-
ry, often have l sat down by the way
sides to read my Bible. and have found
refreshment from it,
Thus did he experience the consola-
ton of the Psalmist, when he said, s'Thy
comforts have refreshed my soul" He
was then askeS, "What will you do
when you get to Liverpool, should your
uncle refuse to take you in 2" The re-
ply may excite blush in many Chris
tians: My Bible tells" said he, when
my father and mother forsaks me, then
the Lord will take me up" The man
could 60 no further, for the tears choked
his utterance, and they both wept to
gether. They had in their pockets tick
cts as rewards for their good conduct,
from the school to which they belonged,
and thankfulness and humility were visl-
Bile in all their department.
At night these two orphans, bending
their knees at the side of their bed, com
mitted themselves to the care of their
Almighty Father-to him whose ears are
open to the prayers of the poor and des-
titute; and to him who has said, "Call
upon me in the day of trouble will
deliver thee and thou shalt glorify me. )"
The next morning these refreshed little
wanderers arose early, dressed themselves
for their journey and set out for the
town of Liverpool and may He who
hears the ravens cry, hear and answer
their petitions, guide them through time,
and bless them in eternity.
Christian Inder.
A REMARKABLE CASE IN VIRGINIA.