The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1858-07-15
From Peterson's Magazine.
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~ WINNIE WILLIAM.

"Angels OF Heaven are on thy side,
And God Is over ALI"
"Yon must keep mp a good heart, sonny.''
and the dear mothers voice tiem bled as she
spoke. Willie was going away from home FIR
the first time TO mingle III the world and battle
Tor himself. His trunk ready packed, stood
in the hall, and they all sat down in the little
parlor to await the coming Of the stage; faith.
er, mother, little Nannette and himself.
s'You are fourteen now, Willie," said his
father, s'you are almost man. would not
have you 60 away If I could help il, but we
are poor, and you must do something for your
self. You will be exposed to many tempta-
tions, but remember, sIf sinners entice thee.
consent thou not.' Be very careful about
choosing your associates, Willie, and do not
forget the holy truths we have endeayored to
impress upon your mind from child"
"It will not seem like home to yon at first, .
said the mother, "but you must not get lone
some. Write to us very often. have put a
Bible in your trunk, Willie, and want you to
read it daily, and above all, do not forget your
father in heaven"
Willie essayed to speak, but could not, and
covering his face with bis hands, ne burst into
tears. In IN instant pair Of chubby arms
were clasprd about his neck, and little cur
" head nestled in his bosom. 7.
"Don't cry, brother" sobbed Mamie, ssGod
will take care Of you."
The old stage just then came rumbling up
the road. ssGood-bye, Nsnnie," and be un.
elasped bis sisters arms, and kissed her fond
II. Dear little Nannette! would he ever see
her againP
He turned to meet the loving glance Of his
mothers eye, and was folded in her tender
embrace. Her parting kiss thrilled his he art
Tor many along year after.
aGood-bye, my son,' said his father, grasp
ing his hand. God bless you!''
The trunk was strapped on. Willie took
his sest within, the driver cracked his whip,
and the little cottage was out Of sight. Will
, iis was gone! Mamie cried herself to sleep
in her little crib that night, and Willie's pill
low was wet with may tears. He dreamed he
was at home again, and that Nannetts was dy-
Ing.
"Nannettep' be cried, and then awoke sob
binE, to 6nd himslf alone in great city.
Ali not alone, Willie, for the
'Anssls of Heaven are on thy side,
And God il over NJ ALL"
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'sOh, thou child Of many prayersi
Lifs hath quicksands- lie hath snaresl"
Willie had been gone two years. He bad
not seen his house since that morning he first
LETT IL roof. Travelling Va % expensive, and
~illieas istters had bssn - enc ouraging, that
the family had sshoolsd their hearts to endure
the separation littls longer. Then they trusted
their place would BE- paid for, and Willie
should come home and make Them long
visit.
/ ~ am afraid Mamie i going 70 b very
siek,n said the mother, a. she anxiously gazsd
on the fsvsrish face oe the little slesper.--
sYou had better 80 after tho doctor, and on
your Ny homo stop at The post-ofRcs, willn
has not written for Ions, long time. Obi
there i sach : hsavy weight o. my heart.
am fearful I'll Il not right, and Mamie sick,
too" ard the mothsr's tears fsil on the hand
shs held il hsrs.
~De nat distssss yourself, dear wife, saia