True American. [volume] (Steubenville [Ohio]) 1855-1861, 1857-04-01

all-merciful Providence to see something
of the blighting effects ofindulgng in an
cry words TO her poor, deluded and a.
most lost husband. And being advised
by several, she at length prevailed on him
to remove from the many temptations in
cident to city life, to retired spot in
the country, distant from Boston about a
mile.
And here we may contemplate the
wonderful workings OF our Father in the
Heavens in bringing his erring creatures
TO obedience 10 his heavenly precepts.-
AS before stated, his old acquaintance,
James Smiley was influenced 10 exert
himself in an especial manner for his re,
formation. Just at this juncture, when
poverty and disgrace had brought low
every mountain Of pride, and the storms
of adversely subsiding as it were miracu-
lousIy. "a still small voice" is heard to
say, "this is the way walk ye in it,"
"Ioseph," said Mary, one morning
whilst preparing their humble repast, "do
you see those little birds lifting in the
merry sunshine !? Look away into yon.
der meadow at those innocent lambs re-
joicing in the Spring of the year! How
happy llappear Can we not commence
to be as loving and confding as they :"
Mr.. Smiley just now entered the ap-
parlment holding in his hands beautiful
Family Bible
"Here Mrs. Auburn is present for
you. thought on this lovely morning,
when all things animate should acknowl.
edge an infinite and adorable Creator,
would in his name present to you the
treasury of Infinite wisdom"
Mr.. Auburn had scarcely made re
sponse to his wife's solemn and beautiful
appeal previous 70 the entrance of lheil
mutual friend. He was naturally quick
of disceInment and this proyidentlal com
bination of circumstances, appeared tc
arouse some latent remains Of goodness
and truth, implanted, and stored up in
his infanlile hours, by Him whose eye
neither "slumbers nor sleeps" and "wilh
out whom sparrow cannot fall" anC
who numbers the very hairs of our head,
aud tears of contrilion could now be seer
stealing from their sacred retreat and, now
from the abundance Of his heart hi.
mouth found utterance." "My friend
Oh /! my friend, thank you, thank you.
But his feelings overcoming him, he
could then say no more. His wife alsC
became deeply affected, and her woman.
heart was moved by The spirit Of God
and leaning her head on his breast, pour
ed forth from his inmost soul that praye
the Savior of mankind has taught us Il
pray. Mr.. Smiley much moved, quietly
left the scene, and directed his step,
homeward. He had been very fortunate
in obtaining employment in Boston, whilh
er he had resorled on his mission of love
This good man, was now anxious to pro
cure situation for his friend, who was a,
before stated abandoned by society,"
Using his utmost exertions, it was no
long before a vacancy occurring in one o
the printing establishments, was filled b.
Joseph Auburn, who had OH that auspi
cious morning, resolved with his humbL,
and conlrile wife to daily study and prac
tiCe the word of life, SO oppoiunely pro
vided throughthe lnstrumentalily OF thei
never.to-be forgotten benelactor Jane
Smiley. 1t was ere long discovered Il
them that the secret OF true happiness i
useful labor with the faithful fulflmen
of every obligation, and child-like de
pendence upon the author of all good
THUS it was after the dark veil Of in
temperance had been removed, and tn
Sun of Righteousness Illuminated thei
path, days, weeks, months and years
passed gweetly away.
/ ~ - *.* *&
"Mary my dear said Mr.. Auburn fv
years alter the above described era il
their life, how changed is all around us
Where once the iend Of darkness destroy
ed The germs Of happiness ere they bloom
ed, minlstering angels now delight to re
main, TO strengthen every good resolve
and gently lead our souls on high. Br
this comparative enjoyment has been III
resnlt of many a severe struggle with tn
enemies oil our own household And NO,
being {" led by a way we knew NOT +" W
may revert to our sad experience
".Ah! yes my kind husband how le
{ enter upon life from correct motives, hov
few are truly rational ! Led in blindnes
as the butterfly 10 the candle, some val
and gliltering fancy hides the sober rea
: tiles Of life. And unprepared and u,
, protected by the shield OF Christianil,
they are two often hurled into SON
+, yawning Cllasm.'
"Oh! my wife how true I thougI
of nothing, prayed for nothing, b,
e money. Wealth idleness and static
3 were my souls highest aspirations. Di
appointed in these things, the cup of de
olation became my constant compsnio
i and must | say-----my God! ho
many lonely hours spent--How mar
9 scalding tears were shed by thee Al
I can we Ger enjoy that purity Of heal
81 thas holyapeace Of mind, that those mt
leelwho neverhad their spirits cloud,
lo'er but from the cradle 10 the gray