The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1858-07-28

Wnere, 1ull IN view were tnree hlgh preol-
pitous crags, looking inaccessible to all
save the birds that thronged them. Even
in eur present position, the navigation was
very difficult-the tide was rising-the
clouds had rapidly risen and half conceal
ed the blue sky.
This is glorious scene in which to
christen the boat. 1t is a lsdy's task.
Ellie, dear. you shall do it.
And by What name, cousin Will p she
inquired.
Lucifer he exclaimed, giving me
most deficient look.
No, cousin Will, can not call it that
said Ellen, with the gentlest tones; it is
not right
Oh, you too, are a saint, he exclaim-
ed l will do it myself and he reached
forth to take the blue-ribboned bottle
which he had brought for the purpose.
Never had seen him in such mood.
The wind was high-we were nearing
the crags-there seemed to be something
really impious in his very look. A storm
was evidently rising, and for few mo-
ments feared that our only protector on
that waste of waters was really insane.
Terror conquered me. But quiet grasp
was on his uplifted arm, and Ellen, look
ing into his face said
You will not do SO, Willie?
why will not?' he almost fercely
demanded.
| expected to hear For my sake, and
loathed the affection more potent than
mine. But l was disappointed.
Because it is not right she said calm
ly.
Who says it is not right p growled he.
Your own conscience she replied is
saying it to you now. 1t will be far saf-
est to follow its promptipgs.'
William turned his head and we rode
on in silence, till at length suggested that
We should hardly reach home before the
storm.
Nay, Nay said William, Ellen and
you have often wished to 60 to the Crass.
will take you there. now
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lashing their bases-the spray was flying
the wind was roaring.
We shall be dashed into pieces, Viii.
liam, = l exclaimed
And, if so.' he said, you who profess
to be prepared 10 die, need not fear. 1t
is wicked sinner like myself who should
be scared by the thunder and tightening,
and not pious people
But my mother will be anxious l
said, never doubling that this appeal would
effect the object.
1t was no use. 1 might as well have
tried to stop the gathering clouds in the
heavens, as to quell the storm / had all
the morning been raising in his breast.
Do not be frightened, dear Sarah said
Ellen's clear tones, as / sank into the bot
tom OF the boat, watching the quivcring
tightening from the coming tempest, we
shall turn round at the next rock
Why shall We :? said William, sud
denly turning to her.
Because you are too kind to give need.
less pain she said and you would no,
like yourself to suddenly enter into Gods
presence.
To my surprise the boats head was
turned, and rapidly we sped on our home.
ward path. Our landing place was al
most inaccessible, especially to Ellen, who,
with youthful. imprudence, had come out
in thin slippers. There was not moment
to be lost. Ny brother took her in his
arms and bore her to a shelter in the
ROCKS 1t was nook or cave which he
well knew, and to which l followed them.
AS / neared it, l heard him saying.
Be my guide always, as you have been
today
No, Willie, when we get home will
give you another and safer guide
We sat and watched the storm. 1t was
very grand No boat could have lived in
it moment William was awsd, and FL
len softly repeated
"The God that rules ON high
And thunders when he please
That rides upon the stormy sky
And manages the seas
This awful God is ours
Uur father and our love,
lie shall send down His heavenly powers
To carry US abovei''
and at intervals came those magnificent
descriptions of the Psalms, and after one
tremendous peal, when we were all cling
ing together, she breathed FORTH God is
our refuge very present help in every
time of trouble. Therefore we will not
fear, though the earth be removed and