Plymouth advertiser. [volume] (Plymouth, Ohio) 1853-1988, 1855-03-02
TALE FOR WE ATHER GRUMBLERS

The small parish of Fallowda!e had
been for some time withcuta pastor. The
members were nearl y all farmers, and they
were willing to pay for anything that could
promise them any due return of good. In
course of time, it happened that the Rev.
Adam Surely visited Fallowdale, and, as
Sabbath passed during his sojourn, he
held meeting in the little parish church.
The people were pleased with his preach
ing, and some of them proposed inviting
him to stay with them, and take charge
of their spiritual welfare. Upon the mer-
its Of this proposition there was long
discussion. Parson Surely had signifed
his willingness to take up permanent
residence in Fallowdale, but the members
could not SO readily agree to have him.
i don't see the Use Of hiring a parson,'
said Mr. Sharp. an old farmer of the
place. He can do us no good. If you
have got any money to spare, we hal bet
ter lay it up for something else. A par
son can't do any good
TO this it was answered that stated re-
ligious meetings wonld be Of great bene..t
to the younger people, and also source
of real good to all.
4 do.,'t know about that said Sharp,
after he had heard the argument against
him. Sharp was one Of the wealthiest
men in the parish, and consequently one
of the most influential. 'Pve hearn tell,
continued he, of parson that could pray
for rain, and have it come at any time
Now if We could hit upon such parson
as that, would go for hiring him.
This opcne a new ilea to the unsophis.
ticatcd minis of Fallowdale. The farm.
e.s had suffered with long drouths, art
after arguing while longer, they agreed
to hire Parson Surely upon the condition
/; that he should give them rain whenever
they wished it, and on the Other hanC
: that he would give them fair weather
whenever required. Deacons Smith am
, TOWNSEND were dcputizel to make thi'
| arrangement known to the parson, an,
| the people remained in the church whil
: their messengers went upon their errand
c When the deacons returned, Mr.. Sure,
G accompanied them. He smiled as lie en-
. tered the church, and with a graceful bow
l salntel the people there assembled.
:, We'll, my irien Is, he said, as he as
+ cend,d the platform in front of the desk
c i have heard your request of m", an
II strange as it may appear, | have come t
S accept your proposals =: but | can only d
: it on one condition !: and that is, that yo,
If request for change of weather be unan
imous.
:, This appeared very reasonable, sine
every member of the parish had dee
interest in the farming business and ell
= long it was arranged that Mr.. Surel
lc should become pastor of Fallowdalc. an
that he should give the people rain wher
'e ever they asked for it. When Mr.. Sur
re- ly returned to his lodgings his wife we
is utterly asto, ndod on learning tho natul
if of the contract he had entered into.
70 But you know you can't make it rain
ID persisted Mrs. Surely; and you kno
if the farmers will be wanting rain very O
ID ten when there is none for them. Ye
< will be disgraced.'
+, 4 will learn them lesson. quietly r
se piled the pastor. ~.
se 'Ay. that you cannot be as good
er your word /; and when they have loarn'
it they will turn yeu Off
. I'VE shall see,' was Mr.. surely's rppl,
= and he took up book and commence
reading.
W This was signal 70 desis: from furtl'