The Winchester weekly appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-10-03

Ihcy COllu pTOceeu, DuI OHdTics was
fearless and delighted, for his father
was just before him, and he was be-
sides not a littleproud ofhis own man.
illness in conquering the impediments
which these shrubs and bushes con-
tinuaIly presented.
ooh, father, do stop and look ut this
walking-stick, see how it helps me
along" cried he. "Father, father,
where are you?" and he becme a little
alarmed at receiving no answer but
the ccaseless one of a solitary bird.
Father" called he again still loud.
er than before; but all was silent
around him; the bushes rustled slight
ly at his movement, the scared bird
flew suddenly away, and nothing was
stirring but the tall branches abtvs
his head.
"Shall ! 60 back!" said he to him
self; mo, Robert will only laugh at me
and he tried to summon all his courage
to 20 forward; but his hands alone
could do nothing towards bending
back the strong boughs that seemed on
every side to enclose him, and he found
to his increasing terror that to return
was as difficult as to proceed.
The aff'righted boy now called loud
ly for his father, but he heard no an
swer; and at length wearied, perplex-
ed and terrified he burst into tears at
his forlorn condition.
A low rumbling sound now came
along the air, and as poor Charles rails
ed his head his fears were doubIy in
creased. He could only catch a
glimpse ofthe sky, but it was rapidly
gathering blackness, and a removed
peal of thunder completed his terror
and despair.
81 shall die here father; cannot get
out" was his repeated cry. "Will no.
body hear mel" and then he suddenly
SHRINK beneath the bushes and wept
in utter dependency.
The thunder resounded through the
heavens, and was now murmuring far
away in the distance, when we'll
known voice was heard cheerlully
calling, "Charles, my son where are
you?" and the next moment the bushes
were broken by a strong arm, and the
poor frighted boy was sobbing on the
bosom of his father.
"Let US return my dear son." said
Mr.. Selden, "and tonight we will talk
this matter all over in our own quiet
home; and the tears will come in little
Mary's eyes when she hears about lit
tie Charley. Let us hurry along for
Robert will think we are lost, and
wonder cloud is fast settling over us"
In this manner the kind father sooth-
ed his dispirited boy till they regain
ed the right path, and reached safely
the shelter they desired.
The day was dark and rainy, but the
evening brought our travellers to their
own beloved home; and when all their
WEAKNESS was forgotten, Mr.. Selden
said they were like good Christians,
who care little for roughness of the
road which terminates in heaven.
Charles soon related his adventure
to his little sister Mary, who always
sympathized in his distresscs.
"And now, my dear boy, shall | tell
you the meaning of your story!" said
Mr.. Selden. "ln the first place,
Charles, you said you were not afraid
in the midst of the woods 50 long as
was with you; and yet how is it that
you dare 60 alone in the world with
out the friendship Of God, your Al
mighty Father? Many dangers, and
perplexities, and trials must surround
you, and yet you choose to encounter
them alone, rather than ask his help or
trust to his guidance; tell me, is this
not rather strange conduct for a SEN
sible little boy"
20, | know what you meant" said
Charles, and his eyes filled with tears;
81 thought that same thing when |
was lost in the bushes. But did you
hear what said to Robert"