Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1858-06-11


one who sees things in a better light"
"Well then they deserve execution
and why should not justice take it
course :" said The black smith ficrcely.-
my opinion is that it's possible to b,
too lcnitcnt, and royal men look to gov
ernments to do their duty without fea
or favor
"You would havo me believe you ar,
rebel yourself, friend,' said the stran
ger.
"Is Yes, would like to see the MAJ
who dares call me REBEL" said Jefrr.
Hayes, with the voice of a Senator, ant
mngling his speech with many terrible
oaths ''hc should know something O
this arm" And down came the hammer
upon the anvil with a blow that made
the hoof ring again.
"Thcn that dare l." said tho traveller
boldly,and your own lips have condemn
cd YOU
"You had better mount and begonc,
whispered villager, at the sight o
Jofrys face like a thundcr.cloud, as h,
slowly lifted himself from bonding ovc1
the horses hoof, and fixed flashing ey,
on the strangers face, who nevertheless
stood unmovcd and undismayed, adding
deliberately.
Thou shalt not take the name O
the Lord thy God in vain; for the Lore
will not hold him guiltless that taketl
his name in vain, so runs the holy law
and call you to witness that no loya
man tritlcs with or profanes the name Q
the prince he loves and serves. How
say, my friends, is it not rebellion asans
God, wilfully and continually to brcal
and despisc his law -
There was no answer and Jetfry was
busy with his shoe again.
But continued the stranger, Il tolt
you that | am the Kings messenger
bearing unconditional pardon to all wh,
accept it. All have sinned all are rebels
but Gcd, who is rich in mercy so loved
the world that he gave his only bcsottel
Son, that whosever bcliereth in hin
should not perish but have everlasting
life" Is it not enough to silence tn,
blasphemous tongue and make hin
reverence the God who loves like this
Will you accept the pardon and act youl
own views of its consequences my honest
friend -
"Why ask only me :. there be Others
here who need it fully as much,' said the
smith in a surly tone.
"I do say it TO all. 'Whosever> will
let him take the water of life freely
have no reserve on my list and according
to my royal Masters will l repeat his
own proclamation TO every sinner-'He
that bcicyc.h on him that hath sent me
hath everlasting life. and shall not come
into condemnation.
Il thought you were on an crrand from
the real court, and not making up tale
to preach to u.s. said Hayes, with re-
naming displcasurc.
ut is no made-up tale, it is solemn
truth, as you will one day prove; and
bcscech you, as though God himself be-
sought you by me, receive his offers OF
pardon and grace and be reconcilcd to
him. No man who is reconciled to God
talks as you talk. OF your deeds and
ways | know nothing, but your own con-
science will tell you whether you live and
speak and act like a follower of the gen.
tie, loving Savior"
"Your horse is shod, SIR
II thank you heartily for your good
speed and good work, said the stranger,
placing the change in the hand of the
smith land pray that by tho grace of
God your feet may soon be shod with the
preparation of the Gospel of peace. You
carry on more than your mere trade in
this workshop. friend see to it that the
record be written by him who keeps a
book of remembrance of them that fear
the Lord and think upon his name
What a messenger you might be Of love
and mercy from the Prince of peace to
those who come to talk with you here y
They would not come for a sermon,
reckon said Jettry, attempting to laugh
as he looked round.
TRY it, and the next piece of iron you
mould by yonder fire, liken it in your
mind to bare human heart, cast under
the so;tcning influence of Divine love,
and reshapcd by thc omnipotent Creator
for holy and happy uses. Good night,
friends all, and the Lord be with YOU"
"Stop, SIR" said the smith, stepping
after the traveller, and laying his hand
on the bride. "Who are you that talks
to Jetfry Hayes in this uncommon
way'
Zone who had message from God
unto you, and has delivered it," replied
the stranger, as he rode quickly away,
leaving the smith gazing after him into
the darkness, until the sound of his
steps had died away, on the soft night
air.
about half an hour afterwards as
Mary Hayes set knitting by her cottage
fire, she was surprised by the arrival of
her husband full two hours before his
usual time and being person of good
sense she uttered no comment, but set
his chair, and while he washed away the
marks of his daily toll, prepared supper,
and brought small jug of ale,as naturally
as if it was his custom to drink it quietly
in her company at home. Hayes did
not seem to have much appetite, nor was
he disposed to be very communicative but
after looking at the fire some time he
suddenly spoke.
"Mary," said he, "hayc We got BIZ
Bile -
"a Bible o, yes don't you rcmcm-
Der the big book that Mistress gave me
when VIC were married ?"
"Ah, to be sure! Get it will you.-
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