Monongalia mirror. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1855, 1854-01-21
TnE MAN wHo STEALS rREAcH!NC.

! THE MAN WHO STEALS PREACH!AG'
He is constant attendant at our church,
and sits across the aisle from mo. He does
moi look like thief He comes TO meeting
in his carriage-drycs his sleek, hish'spir'
lied horse III SNOWY style up to the door and
hands ou. his wife and daughters in livery
gallant mannsr. He recognizes his neigh
bors and acqnaintances without the least EN-
barasment-shakes hands with them, and
chats about the weather and crops in an ea
sy, self important way, Just as though he
| had never done mean thing in his life
Look at him now, as he stands discussing
the election returns with Esq. G-.Wit-
ness his selfcomplacent way OF saying that
his party, though defeated, is composed Of
honorable men who have come out Of the con-
test with their integrity unsuliied; which ID
more than their opponents can say. Would
you think that man would steal a Sheep
No. But he does mcaner thing every Sab
bath. He steals his preaching.
lie is man well 10 do in the world. llo
has a fine farm well stocked-raisss the best
corn and has the finest orchard in town.
His oxen took the first premium at the last
caltls show, and his colts are famous, far
and near 70. their beauty. His house isneat
and costly--his parlors arc elegantly furnish
ed, and his tables are always set with an a.
bundance. His wife is notable housekssr'
er, aud his daughters are (ashioaably eloca'
ted. Blu, he steals his preaching.
He is man Of influence in our town. lie
has been our representative in the Legislature
several tineo-is one one Of our select mem
now. lie frequently receives documents
from Washington (ranked by our NJ. c.
He is often chosen moderator Of our town
meetings, and his name is often seen On
committee lists for one object or another
And whenever he makes motion or speech
he is listened to with attention. Bu, yet ho
steals his preaching. d y
He is Benevolent man; at least he would
bo very ansly III should say he was mol
He subscribed FIVE dollars towards the New
Orleans fund, aud three or four years ago,
did the same for the Irish fund. He once
gave ten dollars to Western college
When furner H--'s house was burned, he
also gaze something for him; and his neigh.
bors say that he has now and then given
widow B--a load Of pine wood. Oncehe
subscribed fifteen dollars over and above his
tax towards new school house in his dis
trict. Indeed, he rather prides himself on
his public spirit, and always processes his
willingness 10 do his part j all public en-
.eIprises. Du, yet he s,eals.his preaching:
He is q ran of good judgment; at least,
,hn, is wha, his neighbors say. And his
thrifl-,he excellent condition Of his farm
and every thing pertaining TO it, 90 10 show
that, as tho words generally defines Judge
ment, his is good. fan 'cye 10 the main
chancs" is the mark Of strong well baIan.
ced mind, his is suth. Aud then the high
consideration in when he is held BY his fes.
low lownsmen. leads me 10 think he does
no. make many mistakes in his public ac'
,iuhs. Their confidence argues in him more
thai ordinary sagaci'y and discretion. But
We, he steals his preaching.
He is an homes! man-as the world de.
fines honesty, lie pays his debts punclua!'
ly. Iii, hired men all speak well Of him
He never oyerworks them, and always gives
them their wages according TO agreement.
His wood always holds ont in measurement,
and his cattle are always found equal 10 his
warrant. He never beats down the mer-
chant, and never offers tn pay the doctor in
produce. In short, he would be ready 10
"take the lawn Of me, aud very likely a
suit for SANDER would so against nae, ii |
should say he was dishonest, Hut ye. he
steals his preaching.
And now why is ,his!-why should such
a man be thief! Because last summer our
minister preached upon a doctrine which
Capt. c. does not want 10 believe is
,au.h, in the Bible. The minister made out
pretty s,iong case in favor OF the doctrine
and then pressed home with eurl!es!ness the
corresponding duties Of his hearers; and
Capt. c. thought the most effective me-
thod Of refining his arguments would Dc to
refuse lis aid in Supporting such preacher.
So this year, when the subscription paper
was circulated he declined sigungit.
Bnl YET he cahnot do without preaching,
Sunday would be insuppott0bly dal! if he
s,aid at home, During the week lie is busy
on his farm, and Sunday offers a favorable
opportunity of seeing his ncighbosf learning
the news, and getting weekly papets. And
besides, il is fashionable 10 70 10 meeting
and he would lose in the estimation Of his
,osnsmen il he absenied himself entirely.
And SO, as there is no other clutch in town,
he must continue to attend our meeting
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