Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-03-18
Mist&llan&Ons.
Religion and Business.
NJ. G. B.

"They are saying sir, that you are neg
lecting your business and that it must suf-
fer"
"Who says it" says the employer.
"All your neghbors along the street, sir"
"Do any Christians say itl"
"Well, l hardly know whether they are
Christians or not; suppose not. But l
thought ought to let you know what was
said. Besides there is good deal Of mon
ey to be paid, and do not know where it is
coming from"
"How much arc you short?"
about six hundred to-day, and other
bills mature tomorrow and next day, and l
feel anxious to know how they are to be
met"
"Do you believe our Savior meant any
thing when he said Seek first the kingdom
of heaven?' 7"
"Certainly do"
"Well, what do you suppose he meant ~
"Oh | do not know. l have never
thought of it. Perhaps should not be able
to answer it if should try. But do not
think that business should be neglected"
81 am very much astonished to hear you,
a professor of religion, talk in this way
As for me, believe He meant just what He
says, and mean to do literally what He re-
quires. do not neglect my business. l
know what paper is maturing, and do not
give myself the least uneasiness about it.
l use all proper diligence, and the rest l
leave to Cod"
When speaking of it, the merchant said,
IL knew not where l could lay my hands
on the money at once, though did not tell
my clerk of it. / went to the MONDAY
prayer meeting as usual. On coming home
after one P. NJ, / asked my clerk about the
means to meet my bills for to-day"
"Oh," said he, 'we are all right Mr.. b
has been in and paid 81, 800, and some 9th
} or money has come in"
"This $500 was a bad debt, which
never expected to be paid" said the mer
chant. $50 the Lord takes care of me
! while take care Of the affairs of my owr
soul and the souls of Others, and seek frs
the kingdom of heaven"
This man is QUO of the new recruits into
the great army. His hand, his heart hi.
5 his mind, are ready for every good word
and no duty is left undone.
; Said a salesman in one of our heavy
wholesale houses to a young clerk-a young
and honest disciple of Christ:
i "You ought not to have said what yor
did to that buyer. sold him the goods a
= good price for cash-remember, cash-anC
now he will not take them"
; ale asked me about the goods, and
told him the truth, that they were damag
ed. cannot tell lie for all the good
there are in the store; and l will moi" sale
the young clerk.
81 am sorry-I am very Sorry" said tn,
c salesman, "to say that / must report you t.
. the firm. But feel it my duty to do it
I cannot be baked in this way, when hav,
e done coed thing for the employers t,
have it upset by your squeamishness,
must go back to the counting room to repor
YOU"
avery WE'LL" said the clerk, 81 will @,
. with you, and go now. l shall tell then
honestly the whole transaction, and will SCI
what they say to your fleeing a customo
in this way"
The salesman's courage failed; for week
tho leading member of that firm had beef
converted, and he was little afraid h,
might be disposed to "do his business OF
Christian principles" so he did not risk tn
appeal and the report.
This clerk was but mere boy of nine
teen. We are happy to know that many
pious young man has made up his mind Il
do honor to the Christian profession, ant
not compromise himself by following tn,
claws of trado."-PoaOer Of Prayer.