The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-07-30
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In after yes rs his extreme tliffidence
became sahdued modesiy, not. interfering
with his or,.i duties, bnt deterrinc
him from novel o. experimental plans
however hopeftl, and leading often to
luaicrous mistakes among these who die
not know him When stopping in hi
travels among strangers he usually assumed
no other pretension, than those of prit
vate Christian; and frequently it was nos
ltil the family worship declared his spirit
and talents, that his miuisteriallcharactei
was Supposed. Under such circumstan-
ces he has sometimes attended class NEE :
ing with his host, and received warm and
pointed exhortation from Jealous class lea
ders. On returning TO the West, after
a general Conference, he once applied at
the house of a Methodist family to which
he had been recommended for entertain
ment. He was as usual. humble in dress
and dusty and weary. The family taking
him to be rastic traveller, permitted him
to put up and feed his horse, and take his
seat in the sitting-raom. Supper was
ov;r and no one took the trouble to in
quire if he had taken any on the way
The preacher of the eircait was stoi ping
at the homse-he was young. frivolous and
Ifoppish-ard spent the evening in gay
conversation with the daughters of the
fjtami y l iding oecasio'lt AMI coaiempsu-
fousy to the old man. who sat silently in
The corner TIE good bishop, after sit
Ting long tine, with no other attention
than these illusions res ,ectfaly requested
to be shown to bed. The chamber was
over the sitting-room, and while upon his
knees pr ,ying with pa.ernal feeling for the
faith,ess young preacher, lie It II heard the
gay jest anl rude laughing. At last the
family retired without domestic Worship
The young preacher slept in the same
+ ,om with the bishop. He laid down
wtbcn, a prayer.
Wei, old man. said he, as he got into
bed, are you asleep yet?'
Il am not, sir, replied the bishop.
Where have you come from?'
From east of the mountains.
From the east of the mountains eh-
what place?' i
Baltimore, sir
Baltimore, eh-the scene of our Gem
eral Conferenee-lid you hear any thing
about it? We expect Bishop Roberts to
-fstnp here on his was hemes'4 ees.sis.-,.-
"Yes, SIR replied the bishop, humhly;
it ended before I left.
! Did you ever see Bishop Referts?'
/ Yes, sir, often. We left Baltimore
together
.You left Baltimore together?,
Yes sir
What's your name, my old friend?
Roberts.
Roberts! Roberts! Excuse me, sir are
yona relative of the bishop?'
They usually call me Bishop Roberts
sir.'
| Bishop Roberts! Bishop Roberts! are
you Bishop Roberts sir?' said the young
man, IL ping out of the bed, and trembling
with agilati' n.
Embarrassed and conrounded, he imple-
red the goo msn pardon. insisted upon
calling Up the FANNY, and seemed willing
to do anything to redeem himself. The
Bishop gave him all affection a.e admonition
which he promised with tear, never to for
get; acknowledging. at the san ne tine, that
he had backslidden in heart, and deeply
amented his folly and his spiritual declen-
sion. The venerable and compassionate
man knew the frivolity Of youth, he gave
much paternal advice and prayed with him.
| He would not allow the family to be called,
thosgh he haG not eaten anything since
breakfast. The next morning, after pray
ing again with the spirit broken Young
preacher he left before the family had ri
sen, that he might save them mortifying
explanation.
The circumstance YVES salutary les
son to the young itiuerant; at the ext ses
sion of the e-Conference he called npon
the bishop enewed man; he wept
again rs he acknowledged mis- error. and
has become useful and eminent minister.
Bishop Roberts often alluded to the incl
dent, but througha commendable kindness.
would never tell the name of the young
preacher.
Pseudonymous Clhss.
A correspondent in Life Illustrated
gives the following reasons for the fcti.
t;ope omac monv of our f.itipc uaur.