Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1854-11-17

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the table, and looked over the strangers
shoulder.
There ten, dye see ?"
"les, it does say" replied the man
and yet 1t seems to me there are eleven.
I'm sure | have always thought So"
doesn't it say ten there?" inquired
Mr. W., with marked impaticnce in his
voice.
at does, certainly"
We'll, what more do yuu want >
Can't You believe the Bible ?"
go yes, believe the Bible; and vet. it
strikes me somehow that there must be
eleven commandments. Hasn't one been
added somewhere else ."
Now this was too much for brother and
sister w. TO hear. Such ignorance of sa-
cred matters they felt to be unpardonable
y long lecture followed, in which the man
was scolded, admonishel, and threatened
with divine Indignation. At its close he
modestly asked if he might not have the
Bible to read for an hour cr two before
retiring for the night. This request was
grnted with more pleasure than any of the
preceding ones.
"a Shortly after supper the man was con-
Quoted to the little square room, accompa-
MED by the Bible Before leaving him
alone, Mr.. W. felt it to be his duty To cx-
hort him to spiritual things, and he did so
most earnestly for ten or fifteen minutes.
but he could not see that his words made
much Impression, and he finally left his
guest, .Iamenting his obduracy and igno-
renee.
In the morning he came down, and
meeting Mr.. W., asked linn if he would
be so kind as to lend him o razor, that be
might remove his beard, which did not
give his face very attractive appearance.
His request was compiled with
owe will have prayers in about ten
minutes" said Mr.. w, as he handed him
the razor and shaving box
The 'mah appeared and behaved with
due propriety at family worship. After
breakfast he thanked the farmer and his
wife for their hospitality, and parting,
went On his journey.
len o'clock came, but Mr.. y. had not
arrived SO Mr.. and Mrs. W. started for
the meeting house, not doubling that they
would find him there. But they were dis
appointed. a goodly number of people
wcreinside themeeting house, and goodIv
number outside, but the minister bad rot
yet arrived.
Where is Mr. NJ" inquired a
dozen voices, as a little crowd gathered
around the farmer. .
"lle hasn't come yet. Something has
detained him. But still look for him
indeed, | fully expected to find him here "
The day was cold, and Mr.. W., after
becoming thoroughly chilled, concluded
to go in and keep a good lookout for tho
minister from the window near which he
usually sat. Others, from the same cauSc
followed his example, and the little meet.
lng-honse was soon filled, AMI one a.tc,
another came dropping in. The farmer
who turned towards the door each time il
was opened, was a little surprised to sct
his guest Of the previous night enter, anc
como slow y down the aisle, looking OF
either side as if searching for vacant seat
very few Of which We're now left. Still
advancing, he finally got within the littl,
enclosed altar, and ascending to the pulpit
took off his old grey overcoat and sa
down.
by this time Mr.. W. was at his side
and had his haud upon his arm.
"Iou mustn't sit here. Come dow
and will show you seat" he said, il
an excited tone
"Thank you" replied the man in
composed voice, "it's very comtortabl
here" And the man remained imlnova
= bic.
Mr.. W., feeling embarrassed, went dow
intending to get brother g official" " t.
, assist him in making forcible election o
: the man from the place he was desccratina
Immediately upon his doing 50, howeve
the man rose, and standing up at the desk
opened the hymn book. His voice wa
thrilled to the finger ends Of brother w
as in a distinct and impressive manner b
| gave out the hymn beginning
"Hclp us to help each other, Lord,
Each others cross to bear:
Let each his friendly aid afford,
: And feel a b others care"
The congregation rose after the strange
had read tho ontiro hymn, and had rupootr
the first two lines for them to sing. Broth
er w. usually started the tune. Discover
ing his mistake at the second word, be balk
ed and tried it again, but he stumbled o
: short metre. a musical brother here cam
to his aid, and led off with tune that suit
l ed the measure in which the hymn wa
: written.
After singing, the congregation kneelcc
and the minister-tor no one doubted hi
, real character-addressed the Throne {
Grace with much fcrvor and eloqucncc.-
The reading of a chapter in the Bible sue
, ceeded. Then there was deep paus
I, throughout the room in anticipation Of tt
+ text, which the preacher prepared to al
l nounce.
Beother w. looked pale, and his hand
= and knees trembled. Sister WIS fac
looked like crimson, and her heart wG
l beating so loud that she wondered whethc
t the sound was not heard by the sister VIII
c sat beside her. There was breathless S
lence. The dropping ola pin might ha,
been heard. Then, the fine, emphat
d tones of the preacher filed the crowdt
room
J. "And a neD commandment I g50e an
you, that ye love one another"