Smyrna times., 1858-03-11

of you as harshy as you of them! You ofte
say it, she continued hastily; you dOubte
John Watsons religion yesterday because h
lent money to your rival and Thornton's, be
cause he opposes you in business. and yol
shook your head about Miss Milwood's pietI
because she argued with you against total alb
stinence! Judge not that ye be not judged
Long after his wife left him, these words
rang in Caleb's ears Judge not!
At last, as he sat in the twilight, between
sleeping and waking--for business was very
dull, and he could spare half an hour for rest
a vision stole upon him, and he passed, in i'm
agination, rapidly through the scenes which
follow:
The first scene was the drawing-room of the
John Watson of when Mrs. Edmouds had spo-
ken. A lady was making tea behind silver
urn, and gentleman-her hnsba nd-sat beside
her.
Poor Thornton said Mrs. Watson (for it
was she) Il trust he will succeed
He shall, if by Gods blessings, can CON-
pass it, '....-. ...t -e
He is a very deserving young man. cOntin-
ued the lady; the munner in which he bore
the loss of all his property would win esteem,
even if he had no other claim
Mr.. Watson did not reply; his mind had
wandered to another branch of the subjcct.-
That Caleb Edmonds' he said at length; : !
am surprised at the ill-ieeling he displays
Towards Thornton!
Yes; he is evidently annoyed at the open
ing OF another shop so near his own; whereas,
in the principal street Of town like this, lie
should have expected competition. Besides, he
has made little fortune, and has ling to
fear: yet he will not treat George Thornton
with ordinary civllity."
'I.thought he was a religious man." said
Mrs Watson.
'IIe pretends to be- replied her husband,
| but have not much faith in a religion which
brings forth so little fruit
Poor Caleb; his wiie's words-the Masters
worLs-ai sounded in his ears as they had never
done before, meeting with responsive echo in
his heart.
Again a change, and Mr.. Edmonds found
himself beside a sickly looking woman, who.
leaning on her husbands arm, walked slowl y
towards the house Of prayer. 1t was imposs
BILE to look without interest upon her pale and
anxious face-a fee which had once been
beautiful; and equally impossible to disregard
the careful tenderness with which her step
were guided BY the strong man at her side.-
Their conversation. too, was worthy Of remark
they were speaking Of the Consultations of the
gospel.
who knows!' exclaimed the invalid per
haps there may be words just suited to our case
this morning! Words for the poor p
Poor as regards this world only, Maryr
Her eyes frightened as she looked up cheer.
fully. Yes, rich in treasure far more costly
than earth's gold. God help US 10 look up, and
! to trust Him for the meat that persheth not
| They walked on for awhile, and thea the
wife said, mournfully, sometimes fear that it
is pride which makes me shrink from meeting
Mr.. Edmonds. do shrink from it. Oh, if We
could but pay him =
I'VE shall be able to do so soon, hope said
Wesford !; it has been hard struggle, Mary
starvation almost but think it is nearly over
'Ah, it was all for me | am sure Mr. Ed.
monds would be patient if he knew how much
you spent in medicines for me, and how little
work you haver
He is patient, after fashion; and we have
reason to be thankful for that; still he has said
some crushing things to me--harsh things
which he may live to repent; things which
have made me doubt his Christianity
May said Mrs Welsford, gently, would
moi judge him; how many Inconsistent things
zoe do!' ....
| You are right. 1 may not lift my voice
alas, but little likeness to my Lord is found in
me ," r.. ".'
Again the eehoing voice thrilled through
the soul of the listener-again he heard the
words, Judge hotr--and as he dwelt upon
them the vision slowly faded and he, Bunyau
like, uwoke. and behold it was a dream. But
the lesson OF the dream was not quite lost upor
him, for he awoke to deeper spirit Of Chris
; tiau charity, noblCr self denial, holier hu
s mility, nearer likeness 10 Jesus. He hGt
been taught in, that brief twilight mdsing on,
: Of the grand old lessons Of the Book Of God,
The ffe-side morning worship was just end
E ed and Charles Welsfsrd was about 10 60 fort
: to his daily toll when a gentle knock al til
0 door spoke of a visitor; how great was tn
e surprise of all when Caleb Ednonds entered.
: You are come, sir .l1'-.. D ''.. ''
: Il am come. said the grocer. interrupted
him, ito express my hope that you. are not uu
: der any concern about the little amount yo
owe me. Take gour time. my good sir TAX
. yoar time.' . f.lI :. anoT ar' a III.
The poor mans eyes were filed with tear
q and grssping the outslretched hand, he tried |
u speak his thanks. ''.,. ~ ...'...t
Y my wiss.'asaid Mr. EdmOnds, turning &
, =.