The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1858-04-07

will be addressed to the wicked at the
great day of judgment by our Redeemer
and Jud gel was thirsty, and ye gave
me no drink was sick, and We visited
me not'-'Verily say unto you, inas-
mach rs ye did it not unto one Of the
l"ast O: my brethren, We did it not unto
me- And there is another place where
lie said, 'Whosoever giveth cup Of
cold water TO II disciple, shall not lose his
reward cannot deprive rny self Of this
promised blessing, or incur the condem-
nation Of the wicked SO | shall 90 TO
the relief Of the sick man, and YOU can
60 homo if you choose So Tommy
Fearless turned resoutely towards the
hut, while Harry Heartless led off Tom
my Careless, laughing and taunting Tom.
ray as they ran.
Now Thought Tommy, they say this
IS very t"rrbteIaDu dangerous disease
!, may TAX" u aud give it to IN, parents,
and brothers and SISTERS, and # they die
shat be lie cause II their DEATH III
die myself that is nothing, because the
Good Shepherd will take me into ui~
Heavenly fold, when obey His Voice.
But ought TO cndanger others-what
ought to do |! And now Tommv remem.
hered that his good Sunday school teach
er had told him always to pray when be
needed guidance, and that God would
hear him, and direct his steps Alright. So
Tommy kneeled down, and prayed the
Good Shepherd to guide him in this hour
OF peril and doubt. All tho while the
little boy was communiug with his Sa.
viour, the shrieks OF the suffering sailor
were piercing his ears and heart. Tom
my rose from his knees convinced that he
ought to disregard his own safety, and
obey the injunctions Of his divine Saviour.
lie was walking firmly towards the hut
when the door being wide open, the sai-
lor saw him approaching.
Little boy he cried out, stop! stop
where you are, and listen to me- would
not for the world endanger your precious
life for my own relief; therefore listen
and | will tel YOU how you can give me
all require without danger 10 yourself
And may God bless and reward you for
your compassion and bravery. Take
your tin bucket go to vonder rill fill
1t with water {; then walk in carefully,
touching nothing as you come. will
hold out my mug, and do you pour the
water in aud return to the woods as speed.
lily as possible cnd rub the soes Of YOUR
shoes we'll into the fresh earth before 90
ing home. After this there is no danger,
and surely you shall not lose your reward
in lime and eternity, my brave little boy
Trusting in his divine Redeemer, Tom
my followed the careful directions Of the
sick man, and relieved bis burning thirst
amid the outpourings of his grateful heart
and the comfortable assurance Of his Mas
ter's favor. The face Of the sailor was
hideous from the disease quite enough
to frighten a less pious and brave boy
from benevolent purpose but with such
motives, and under such guidance, the
little Christian is as brave as lion. So
Iommys courage did not fail, and his
heart WAS filled with holy JOY.
The sick man informed Tommy that
be was placed there by the authorities Of
the town, under the charge Of a nurse,
who had cruelty left him all day alone,
and might not return at all for he was
II man fond Of drink, and such are not 10
be depended upon.
Il will go home and ask my mother to
let me return and take care Of you through
the night said Tommy. But the sailor
assured him there would be no necessity
for this exposure Of himself to the fell dis
ease as it was near the hour for the usu
al visit Of The attending physician. who
would provide him another nurse imme-
diaiely.
so now added the sick man, give me
another draft Of water, and a few Of those
cool honeysuckle apples Of which am
very fond then hasten home, lest your
parents should be apprehensive Of yorr
danger; and remember, that he who
gives cup Of cold water 70 disciple of
the blessed Jesus will surely not lose bis
reward. SO, with the blessing of the sick
sailor, Tommy departed, taking care to
follow all his directions for bis safety.
Perhaps my little readers may suppose
that Tommy kept this adventure from bis
parents but not so his Sunday school
teacher had Instructed him to submit bis
conduct entirely to his parents judgment,
and never for one moment TO deceive
, them. For although. through their ig
norance OF the precepts Of Christianity,
they may not understand or appreciate
such motives, they will excuse the action
in consideration Of the child's confidence
and truth towards them. Besides, Tom.
my knew he was following the comma nds
Of his divine Master and Redeemer, who
could direct the unruly wills Of all sinful
men.
AS Tommy approached his fathers
house, he saw one Of his little sisters
standing before the door. and as soon as
|, she perceived him, she ran in, crying -
o, go away go away, Tommy, you will
kill us all-O, go awayr
But Tommy stopped, and waving his
hand TO her said, Tell mother 10 come
to the door, II she pleases.'
His mother Immediately made her ap
, , pearance to the door, pale with alright
Mother said Tommy, the boys have
told you where l have been do not be