The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1856-03-19

Cd. Ioor Tom, lie seemed to move about
mechanically, but could not note his suf-
fering when my own was so Intense
One evening we were sitting 10y her bed
side-hey brother and myself. She an
peared TO sleep. The utmost quiet vas
preserved. She opened her eyes and
gazed intently on her brother. lie went
to her. She was very feeble, but in a
clear and distinct voice she spoke to him.
She told him to place no confidence in
things Of the flesh-that the world was
wicked-ihat there was no happiness
here, and peace was only obtained when
our hearts were changed by the influence
of holiness-that God was love apd we
must worship him in spirit and in truth
that il VIC loved the things of the world,
he would not accept any offering we
would make; but il we love him VIC
would place our trust in him, obey, love
and worship him. She spoke to him
feclingly and beautifully, and he wcpt as
she SPOKE. "My brother you must grant
me favor" lie promisud lie would"
You will never gamble again." lie
promised her he would not. Turning to
me she made the same request, And ]
promised also.
Mydear Kate continued 10 linger. For
days and weeks we thought she would be
taken from us, but Col in his mercy saw
proper to spare her and the violence of
her. disease ahated. During her sickness
tho pastor Of her church frequently visited
her. The good old man prayed for her
End with her, and his supplica,ioa to God
in our behalf, also went up to the throne
Of g,Acc.
Kate was convalescing gradually, but
slowly. She was pale but the light Of
JOY sparkled in her eye. She fci, that
her sickness was intended for good. She
WAS happy in the thought, that two fe!-
low mor,als were brough, to feel their un-
wor,hines, had asked and obtained for
giveness Of God. Yes, The light Of Divine
truth had fallen upon us, and her brother
and myself had asked and received the
blessing of a mercifu God
Kate had nearly recovered from her i'll
ness, and then l. looked about me, to see
what | could do to atone for the error
had made. My first resolution was to re-
turn all Fuller's money to him, and em-
irest him to seek forgiveness of God
While wondering where lie could ba, for
had not seen him for some time, was
informed by Black that he too wished to
see him. for the same purpose, but had
learned that Richard was at his fathers
house, AMI had threatened the old man,
If he did not give him more money. Ap.
prelensivc Of the consequences Of con-
tinued refusal on the part OF the old man,
with but lew moments preparation, |
left c. for Fuller's house. | reached!
ncighbor Jones house about sunset, and
in spite Of frequent solicitations to stay all
night, rema he'd only long enough to re.
fresh myself, and Lorse, and then started
Tor Fuller's. Ny horse was very tired,
and so was ], for we had travelled fiftv
miles, but something within prompted me
tn go TO Fuiler's that night. could not
resist il, and so after supper, without sta.
ting where was going, again s,radded
my horse. The noble beast seemed
Ioathe to start, after such days Journey,
and my conscispce rather reproved mo
for requiring liim to do so. Once, when
he looked me in the eve so appcalingly
when ! was about to place my foot in the
s,irrup, was on the point Of postponing
my visit, out so'nothong said "go tonight
TO MORROW it .nay be too late" and so
| mounted my faithful seed and turned
his head towards Fuller's. soon reach
ed the house, the distance being only a
mile. When arrived there, it was about
nine o'clock. Every thing was quiet. /
hitched my horse to an overbanging
branch, and proceeded to the house. As
WIS placing my foot on the step, | heard
an oa,h; uttered as II in auger, and was
sure the voice was Richard FuIler's.
reached tim piazza on tip.toe, and looked
through the window. Old Fuller and his
son were sitting Ly the fire. "And you
won't give me any money" said Richard,
Nor replied the old man. al have
given YOU money time after time, and you
have wasted it, and will give you no
more. l will 60 to G. tomorrow, and
place my money In the bank" avery
WE'LL" said Richard, and he got up and
taking his hat, he came into the piazza.
| crouched in the deepest shadow, but he
never looked around, and went out the
gate. now raped atthe door, and was
admitted by the old man. He welcomed
me, said he was glad to see ms, supposed
l was ona visit to tfc old homestead, aud
was obliged to me for calling on him.
Tho old man had my horse put up, there
fore It was understood was to STAY all
night We talked about every thing
Told me about Richard; how he was
bringing down his gray hairs in sorrow 10
the grave. ! embraced the opportunity
10 alp 10 q word or two at times OF inaui.
~, as 20 hereafter, and told the old man
be should not put of, such things. when
at his time Of life; that il was d tri,e
saying "The young may die, but the old
must de-" lie listened to me, and I
prayed to God that how imperfsctly The
lesson was taught, the sincerity with
which II was accompanied, may IKE good
seed IN fruitful soil, bring forth an hun.
dvej fsld, We sat mp ill eleven o'clock,
but kichssd did not return. The old