The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1857-04-16

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face, for, he looked very serious and earnest
fi "My child" hs said, "I have seen Mr..
i Lindsay this Afternoon. and. he has asked
me II he nigh, sue for your heart and hand,
He says you are the first person whom he
has lovei as he now loves, and he feels as
sured that you would make him happy al.
ways. know that he loves you. Kate; and
know that he is worthy Of you, Do you
think you could love him!-Whot! tenrs?'
4 Uttered the parent in surprise. as he saw his
daughter bow her head, and noticed the big
drops trickle down, between her fingers
81 had moi though, 'twoGld offend you so.- :
Surely, my child, you do not feel that he is
un-"
Mr.. Proctor was interrupted by Kate's
failing upon bis neck; and as she did so she
murmdred:
"Oh, ! do love him, father! l love him
J with my whole heart! ! can't help these
tears" .s..,.
! The parent caught his child to his bosom,
and in earnest tones, he said: -
"Bless you, Kate-bless you. should
love to see you his wife, for love him nv.
self. May he come and see you 10 morrow |.
He leaves for Harrison in the afternoon
OF course Kate said he might come.
|, And he did come. And he and Kate lad
long talk together; and they told each
other plainly Of their love, ~. 20
"Ard now" said Lindsay, after they had
cOnverseda long while. ION ,sanday even.
ing EshaIl be here again. cannot ask
you now to give me a etual answer. But
at that ,ime-it is the day after ID. snorrow-
| may ask you ifyou will give me your love
for life." :. re.s ,,a.., .,..s ~. ,..r,s
Kate rested her head upon his shoulder,
and'told him she would think seriously Of
II. She meant it pleasantly, for she had
thought enough, in her own estimation.
Sunday morning came, and at nine o.,
clock Charles Lindsay made His appear.
ance. -. '''''s'~ +5tI.H
q Il thought you were not coming ill eve.
ning," said Kate, as she gave him warm
grasp. a'sHa's9g YFgp C1D 4 t.It,.t, ,s
al thought would come ond 60 to meet.
ing with YOU" he tet6fned. you have no
objectionslp ,t ar ;. asa, ~, s,.. p s... -. 4.
"Notnny serious ones" she returned,
suiling.G s'2A.s SO. ta. ..es. goH
At the proper time they set out for the
chur,h. .j.,, ae...ss ,.,.t ..s..''.5.
Our new minister is TO preach to day, u
Kate sfid, on tie way.-s~
$50 understand" )" returned Lindsay; and
thai is one reason Why was anxious to be
here" ..... ..,g....,.. ..,.....
"Do you know him! s.4..F ,ag.5
7 VI know him pretty WE'LL" a.ar .a.-
+ "What kind Of u man is he!" q
"Well-kei is spoken very we'll of, I think
he means we'll" ...: t
'"Th.n, he isn't much OF minister, .is
hep, g7- 'ts -sa e.. Ne3a
"There nay be diFeren, opinions upon
that point. Suppose we compare notes af.
ter we have heard him!" 49,. ..sr.,.,,i .ss,
|. awe will. But lie shan boairid with US.
Don't you think it would be very unpleus
ant to have him poking about The house all
the time! | am sure | coaida'i endure it.
could yqnl" 5g stss 5as .,sa ~ ars- !
"WelI," replied the young man, smiling,
"ifyou couldn't endure il I'm sure couldn't.
WELT cahilot." 'l@" .,@,. 3. 's,
This brought them near the church, and
the conversation was dropped. As they
walked Up the Broad aisle, Mr.. Proctor
opened his pew deor, and Kate entered.
But-what meant that? Charley Lind.
say was making his way to the pulpit!-Yes
he ascends the stairs!-he enters! He
coollS takes his seat., and takes down the
Bible! saas ..t t,33.. f...e.,..-..... .ar
The house was crowded, and all seemed
anxious. The opening voluntary was per-
formed; and then Lindsay arose, and in a
calm, deep, clear voice, read chapter from
the Book. a & III e.tj..sya.a h.,,. ,.-,,a,l
The truth had burst upon Rates mind.
and with her head bowed she concealed the
powerful emotions which worked so wildly
within her. The prayer was .made--the
hymns sung-ahd the text had been read,
ere the wonder stricken girl dared to III her
head. G "'i,g n.y. '''s, '"7a .7e2"ss7
{, The sermon was commenced-from the
text's'1ome, unto me all ye that labor, and
are heavy..luden. and will give thee rest"
--and az the spehker warmed With his sub.
iect. Kate forgot all her strange trouble. Il
wasia noble theme, and it was handled with
great power. His aims was to- show the
peace giving Influences Of the Gospel. and
a firm reliance on the love Of God and
Christ. He pointed the holy joys of the
true, Christian in. such resplendent colors.
that ail hearts were openedJ and souls tina,
had lain dormant for years, were awakened
to i sense of love and -grutitcde. Many an
eye was wiped as the Bible was at length
closed. and one simultaneous murmur Of
half sthousand deep. drawn hbreaths told
how all had been enehained. z sa'ea7ti sdi
y Kate saw Old men and young men old
womentapd young wemen---crowd about the |
miuistersas he came down from the pulpit; |
and lsEs marked how warmly they grasped
his hand, and d9how eager they were to gain
his smile. Then Il Was that q feeling Of