Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1855-02-11
An Illustration Of Faith.

I'll very important that every little boy and
girl should understand what faith or trust in God
means. 1t IS important, because they may be
called 10 die at any time and then they ought to
hear the voice of Jesus the blessed Saviour call
ing to them, though they can not see him.
The following story will help each one to under
stand what it IS to trust in God and believe in Je-
sus: ID, . .
II wss dark night; high wind was blowing
without, while all the family of Mr. X. were lying
quietly in their beds, breathing calmly in the
soundest sIumber.
All at once Mr. H. WIS aroused by the terrible
cry of fire. He was not sufficiently walked at
first, to understand the cause; but the sound grew
nearer and nearer, and soon many were gather
ing under his window, Sire! FIRE! your house is
on fre.' they shouted, as they pounded heavily
upon the doors. Throwing few clothes around
him, Mr.. H. rushed to the door; and what was
his surprise and fear TO see bis own dwelling was
in flames! He hastily returned, called up his ter
riied wife, and taking the babe and the next older
child, they quickly sought shelter in an adioin-
ing house. His Oldest son, about ten years Of
age, slept in chamber in another part of the
house, near the room OF the servsnt-maid who
lived in the family
immediately the father FASTENED to rescue him,
feeling but little anxiety for his property, if his
family only might be saved. On his way, he met
the maid "Wbere is Charles!" said DR. H., sur
prised to see her alone. =.
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girl. 81 but just escaped, and the stairs are now
all in flames"
The fire had broken out in that part of the
house, and the flames were now spreading with
fearful rapidly. Almost distracted, Mr. II. rush.
ed out, and fastened to the part of the house be-
meath the window of his sons seeping-room.
The window was thrown up. The terrified boy
was standing there, crying out in agony, "Father!
father! how shall get out!'
He could be seen by the glare Of the fire in tie
room; but he could see 10 one beneath hunt
was so dark--although he heard many voices.
"Here am, uy son, cried on; the deepIy-moyed
father "Here am; fear not Lay hold of the
sill of the window, and ,d:op yourself down.
will certainly catch you''
Charles crept out of the window, and clinging
with the grasp of drowning person, he hung
trembling, and afraid to let 60.
Let go my son" cried the father. .-
al can't see you. father"
"But am here, nay son.
"im afraid, father, that | shall fall"
"Let go; you need not fear,'' again shout
ed the father. The flames began to approach the
window--the easement grew hot--if he stayed
there, he would be burnsd. He recollected that
his father was strong that he loved him, and
would not tell him to do any thing that would in
ure him. He drew in his breath, unclasped his
fingers, and in moment was in his fathers arms,
overPcwered, and weeping for joy at his wonder
full escape.
Now, notice, little friend that Charles first felt
bis hopeless situation. He could not escape any
other way save by the window. He could not
see bis father, but he heard his voice. 10 the
second place, he thought with his mind that his
| father was strong, and able to catch him And
that his father would save him, and then dropped,
| trembling, into his arms.
So, when we feel that we are sinners, there is
only one way to escape the punishment We
cannot save ourselves We do not see Jesus, but
| we hear his voice in the Bible, and know be is
here. We believe his Word; we fear no longer:
Jesus viii not deceive Us, and we fall into his
arms