American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1855-03-15
NOTHING LIKETnE gIBLE.
AFFECTING AND REMARKABLE TALE.

AN AFFECTING AND REMARKABLE TALE.
The circumstance itself occurred in the
town Of Warrenton, and was related at g
Bible-meeting by gentleman ofrespecta-
bility connected with the Society.
The circumstance was introduced in the
following words:-Aboat three years ago,
two little boys decently clothed, the eldest
appearing about thirteen, and the younger
eleven, called at the lodging house for va
grants, in this town, for nights lodging.
The keeper of the house (very properly
took them to the yagrant's Office to be ex
amined, and if proper objects to be reliev-
ed. The account they gave of themselves
was extremely affecting, and no doubt
was entertained of its truth. 1t appears
that but few weeks had elapsed since
these poor little wanderers had resided
with their parents in London. The typhus
fever, however, in one day carried off both
father and mother, leaving the orphans in
the wide world, without home and without
friends. Immediately after the last trib-
ute was paid to their parents memory, ,hav-
ing an uncle in Liverpool, destitute as they
were, resolved to 60 and throw themselves
upon his protection. Tired, therefore, and
faint, they arrived in this town on their
way. Two bundles contained their ALL
In the youngest boys pocket was found,
neatly covered and carefully preserved,
Bible. The keeper of the lodging, address
sing the little boy, said: "You have nei-
ther money or meat, will you sell me this
Bible? | will give you FIVE shilngs for
it." "No," exclaimed he, (the tears roll
ing down his youthful cheek, "Ill starve
first"
"There are plenty Of books to be bought
besides this; he replied "No book has
stood my friend so much as my Bible. -
Why, what has your Bible done FOR you?'
he said. He answered-"Whe | was a
little boy, about seven years of age, be-
came Sunday school scholar in London.
Through the kind attention Of my master,
lsoon learned to read my Bible, this Bi-
bic young as l was, showed me that 1 was
sinner, and a great one, too; it also
pointed me to Saviour; and thank God
that l have found mercy at the hands Of
Christ, and | am not ashamed TO confess
him before the world"
To try him still further, six shillings
were then offered him for the Bible
NO" said he; "for it has been my sup
port all the way from London hungry and
weary, often have sat down by the way
side to read the Bible, and found refresh
ment from it," Thus did he experience
the consolation of the Psalmist, when he
said, "Thy comforts have refreshed my
soul" He was then asked, "What will
you do when you get to Liverpool, should
your uncle refuse to take you in!' The
reply may excite blush in many Chris
tians. "My Bible tells me-" said he,
"when my father and mother forsake me,
the Lord will take me up The man
could 60 no further, for the tears choked
his utterance, and they both wept togeth-
er. They had in their pocket tickets, as
rewards for their good conduct, from the
school to which they belonged, and thank
fulness and humility were visible in all
their department.
AT night these orphans, bending their
knees at the side of the bed, committed
themselves to the cafe of their Heavenly
Father-to Him whose ears are open to
the prayers of the destitute, and to Him
who has said, "Call upon me in the hour
oftrouble, will deliver thee and thou shalt
glorify me-" The next morning, these
refreshed little wanderers arose early,
dressed themselves for their journey, and
setout for Liverpool. May He who hears
the ravens when they cry, hear and answer
their petitions, guide them through time,
and bless them in eternity.