Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1858-01-23

Poor Caleb his wife's words-the Mas
ters words-ail sounded in his ears as the
had never done before, meeting with re
sponsive echo in his heart
Again d change, and Mr.. Edmonds foun
himself beside sickly looking woman, wht
leaning on her husbands arm, walked sIowI
towards the house Of prayer. 1t was lmpos
slble TO look without interest upon her pal
and anxious face--a face which had ono
been beautiful; and equally impossible I
disregard the careful tenderness with whcI
her steps were guided by the strong man "A
her side. Their conversation, too, was wor
thy of remark they were speaking Of tn
consultations Of the Gospel.
"Who knows ?" exclaimed the invalid
! perhaps there may be words just suited tt
our case this morning Words for the poor
Poor as regards this world only, Mary"
Her eyes frightened as she locked ul
chcertully. "Yes, rich in treasure lar more
costly than earth's gold. God help us t.
look, up, and to trust Him Tor the meat tha
perlshelh not"
They walked on for while, and then th,
wife said, mourufuIy, Il sometimes lear tha
| it is pride which makes me shrink from meet
! lug Mr.. EdmUnds ] do shrink from it. On
! il could but pay him r
| said Welslord; at has been hard struggle
Mary. starvation almost but | think 1t i:
nearly over
"Ah, it was all for me am sure Mr.. Ei
monds would be patient, if he knew how
much you spent in medicines for me, and how
little work you have y
"lle is patient after a fashion; and we
have reason to be thuukful for that; still he
has said some crushing things to me-harsh
things which he may live to repent, things
which made me doubt his Christianity"
Nay" said Mrs. Wcsfyrd gently, 81
would not judge him; how many Inconsistent
things ne DO -
You are right. Imay not lift my voice
alas but little likeness to my Lord is found
in me ~
Again the echoiug voice thrilled through
the soul Of the liStener--ag gain be heard the
words, Judge not and as be dwrlt upon
them the vision slowly faded and he, Bunyan
like, awuke, and behold it was a dream. But
the lesson Of the dream was not quite lost
upon him, for he awUke to deeper spirit OF
Christian charity u nobler selrdcuial, IL ho!i-
er hnm:lily, u nearer likeness TO Jesus. lie
had been taught in that brief twilight musing
one of the grand old lessons Of the Book OF
God.
The freside morning worship was Just en-
deI and Charles Westord was about to 20
forth TO his daily toll, when gentle knock ut
the door, spoke OF Il visitor; how great was
the surprise of all when Caleb EdmUuds
entered
You are come sir"
IL am come" said the grocer, intcrruptjng
linn, ITO express my hope that YOU are not
under any concerned about the little amount
E,l.. g,r .
take you time
The poor mans eyes were filled with tears,
as grasplug the outstIetcLud hand he tried,
to speak his thanks.
My WIFE" said MIR Edmonds, turning to-
wards Mrs. WeisGurd, put something into
my hand, Just as ! left, for you, ma'am.'-
And forth from his pockets came tea surgur,
biscuits, from the good wies ample store,
TIL Mary's eyes too filled with grateful
tears.
And now" said the visitor kindly, don't
forsake the shop; get your little parcels there
and pay just when 1t suits you. BY the way,
if Il sovereign would he of any service to You,
| have one which will burn hole in my
pocket-as the saying goes--uuless | give 1t
TO somebody And before they could reply,
he had laid the com upon the table aud was
gone.
Mary said Mr. Welslord, let US thank
God for these
They knelt, and as he breathed forth his
hearts gratitude, his wife wept tears Of JOY,
ana even the little ones murnCred the amen
But MIR. Edmouds did not stop at this; it
was to him Charles Welsrord owed situa-
tion which soon after placed him far above
the reach Of want; 1t was to HIN he owed Il
host of kindly deeds, which came like sun
shine to his inmUSt soul.
We hasten on. Not alone in this regard
was Caleb Edmonds changed, for two days
after this strange cream he walked lntO his
rivals shop, shook hands, invited him to drink
tea at his house, spoke pleasantly about their
opposition, aud even limited as his retirement
at some future day, when his new .IIenJ would
have better chance.
And from that time tie charity which "sur.
iereth long and is kind, is noteasIly proyokcd
thnketh no evil bcurelh all thugs b,Iicveth
all, hopeth all things, eudeth all things" held
an almost uudi5puted sway over the heart Of
Caleb EdmondS; and ever Vas the maxim IT
the Bible borne in mind.-"JgGgc not Mat
ye be not jUdged.'