The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1860-07-05
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roads, party set out from southern city for
a weary journey by stage coach. Amid all their
discomlorts they had one great blessing. The
youthful driver was very cheerful and seemed
intent on making his passengers as much so as
| lay in his power. MANY a weary mile over
wretchsd roads was bceuied by the merry
whistle or lively song; the rains poured, the
horses Jagged, but heard above the winds was
the ceroled mir of Home Sweet Home" or the
bird-like whistle Of "Blue.eyeh MARY Oh il
is such Joy TO see ano her satisfied and happy
in his lot and at his toil II mskes the lowly
look up in hope, and the LOFTY look down in hu-
manly; it makes the millionaire honor his dri-
yer and footman.
Now thatis the bright side ofthe young stage.
driver; why must there be two sides TO every
,hingH Before the party halted after the first
days journey the jsded horses thought they had
gone Ss far as prof able, and it was contrary
to their sense OF right that they were pressed on.
Our hero on the box cosxed, whistled, patted,
and at last whipped them, but they dragged
heavily on, when at length, losing all pstence,
the pleasant sounds that had cheered the in
siders were changed, There did net seem to be
passion in his tones, but. having tried ell other
motives to speed, the driver then began to swear,
AS II profanity could impei forward a worn out
horse. "God' and "Jesus," that dearest Of all
the names above" were repeated with shocking
frequency aud careesSucSs Some of the pas
sengers were unmoved, but Others could sny with
the prophet, The reproachcs of them that re-
preached Thee fell on me.
Among the passengers was an aged minister
He said nothing at the time but VIII N he stop
ped for the night he made himself quite iami-
lar with the young driver, asking him question
about his business and his horses, maniiesting
all interest in all he found interested him.
When ready to start at break Of day he asked
permission TO sit on the box, that he might see
the country and talk with him. "Sir" said he,
al am very fond OF the companvo' Young men,
This familiarity completely won the heart of the
would be Jehu, and in the kindest manner he
gave all the information in his power to the
old gentlemen.
You're minister, are your" he asked uftera
little while.
"Yes, Il am, my friend-r am Baptist min
iSter"
"A Baptist minister, are your why, NV
mother is a Baptist aud when ! get home I'll
tell her about you;' aud strong fial love shone
in his eye.
Then your mother is Baptist; is she good
woman7
"Indeed shs is sir; owe her everything.
don't know single thing which she did not
tea Ch me.
"Ae you sure of that my young frend2"
Eyes sir, for my father died when was small
aud left us poor We were three or four miles
not trust me from her all day. She taught me
at home, until we moved from there; and then
was old enough to 20 10 WORK for myself. Yes
sir, will tell 1t to her credit; she taught me
all know"
"Did she teash you to scear, my SOM" said
the old gentleman, clapping his hand on the
boys shoulder. Tell me, did she teach her boy
10 swear?'
The youth coored deeply and hung his head
in ssuce'
Come, my sou: you have told me that your
mother was a Baptist, want to know whether
she is the right kind OF Baptist; did she teach
you to Swear?'
The young driver looked up There was none
ot that dogged inssIence which we sometimes
see in persons who have been gently but Justly
reproved.
am morin.d sir that you heard me sweor
last night to my horses. | was tired, and anx-
ious to reach L.
"And did your horses feel the oath more than
they did the whip, my frendH We inside did
not discover that they were influenced at all by
it."
"0f course not, sir. And as to my mother
teaching ina to swear, she does not know that
ever took proiane word on my lips. | hope
she will never hear il, for / fear il would break
her heart. know as we'll as any minister can
teach me, that swearing is wicked as well as
| useless, but have been thrown into a great
deal OF bad company in my business, and hare
fol'en into the habit. hardly knowing when did
| it. lose my patience aud swear without think
ing
"Do You forget and swear when with your
| moherY
"Never; but her presence forbids it, could
not swear in her hearing"
"And yet you do 80 in the hearing of the God
you insuit of the Saviour who died on the cross
Tor you'll God forgive The child of praying
mother for such impiety!'
! "Sr, declare, with His help, you have heard
my last oath' said the young man, with deep
feeling.
"When left my daughters house." said the
minister, "she put great loaf Of fruit cake in
my trunk. When we part will give il to you
Tor present for your mother, il you will prom
ise TO tell hel where you got it, Confess your
sin aud keep your resolution.
The driver was neVor heard TO utter a coarse
or prolsne word sgain. Such is the power of u
Christian mother