The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1854-07-27
NO. 81.

r such wretch rs ann" and ended with
) broken utterances of sorrow. and some
= expressions which indicated an approach
to despair,
;, All retired hut there was little sleep
for the inmates of the cottage during that
memorable night In the morning old
Mr. Raymond chose for the occasionthc one
hundred and sixteenth psalm. 1t was
perfect expression of the feelings Of the
penitent Henry When all bowed down
in prayer, the patriarch addressed the
throne of grace in importuuate aud con
fding language, particularly pleading the
promises made to those who are of "a
contrite spirit This went to Henry
heart, and he arose from his knees with
hope spriuging up in his soul; he saw
"men as trees walking Light iucreas-
ed through tue day. and the folloNjDg
night found Henry Raymond calm con
fiding disciple, at the feet of Jesus.
Now the JOY of the pioas exhibited It.
self in the most free and tender con1rat-
ulatious Henry Raymond was weIcom
ed to the religious circles Of the village,
and all the privileges Of the Church. All
were glad, and all most cordially sympa-
thized with the Raymonds Even a Ger
tain class Of Waes seemed delighted, and
often would remark, "A happy turn this
for poor Harry Yes" another would
add, "and | hope he will stick to his
text The news soon spread through
out the BeighborinC towns, and it was, Of
course, matter Of remark with the differ
ent classes Of persons, according to their
tastes and moral sentiments Some pre-
dicted that bis religious career would be
short, while others ardcntly hoped for
better things.
The tavern keepers, for the present, at
least, had lost constant visitor; and one
of these Leartless men, upon hearing Of
the conversion Of Harry Raymond, dryly
blows ne good. | shall now be likely to
get my grog bill, for Harry will 60 to
work, and he S as honest fellow as ever
lived"
All was now right in the cottage. Hen
ry sat himself at work to improve the
condition of things upon the premises, and
to provide himself with decent apparel,
while he lacked no aid which his wants
required His debts were soon dis
charged, and almost before he was aware
of it, gained universal confidence. lie
was soon called upon, in turn, to lead the
family dcyotions, and to take an active
part in social meetings; and when he O.
pencd bis mouth to speak or pray, all
were sileut and solemn. Many who, on
other occasions, showed little regard for
religion, were moved to tears By his al
fccting appeals, and were often heard to
Harry IS now sincere anyhow,
whatever he does hereafter"
All Henry Raymond ) friends rejoiced
at the marvellous change which had taken
place in his life and conduct, but they
"rejoiccd with trembling" They did
not Immediately spread the matter a
broad, by writing letters to distant men,
bcrs of the family, but prudently set
themselves to surround the object of their
solicitude with every encouragement and
help to conStancy.
In the mean time James, with por-
IAOH VI us iduIlyy came 10 hiSlJ MS pa
rents, not knowing whether he should
find Henry with the heart of brother. if
even alive. On reaching the neighbor-
hood he met friend of the family who,
after identifying James Raymond, earn
estly asked, 'Iiave you heard from Hen
~ lately?" Not word, was the reply
'Well, them" rejoincd he, IL have good
news for you. He is clothed, and in his
right mind. lie has experienced relig-
ion, and for the last SIX months has been
as sober and respectable man as there
is in the town. This was good news"
indeed. What the character of the meet
ing and the visit was, the reader may
Judge.
And now end my story by saying
that Henry Raymond was assisted i'll the
matter of improving his education by his
brothers. lie entered the ministry in
due time, and, at the time of this pres
cnt writing, for thirteen years has been
faithful and successful laborer in the
of the Lord