Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1860-02-03

! then. -
"fcs; on the contrary, | esteem then
greatly The propagation of the gospel
| consider a holy and worthy object that should
enlist the mutual sympathy of all, and yet
would prefer to see home missions prosperous
first -
''Truc, true, returned the father, many
there are in our midst tn whom VIC should
first extend a helping hand. Always, my
daughter whenever You perceive poverty
calling for help, or affliction summoning
friends to the couch of grief, always do
everything in your power to Danish that
want or allay that sorrow."
"Such, thanks to your kind counsel and
that of my sainted mother, have ever tried
To do, responded the daughter, and as she
spoke she seated herself by the window and
gazed ON the scene without But she had
been in this position but an instant ere she
noticed some one approaching, and the next
moment there came "A light tap at the door,
that aroused her from her rcyerv. Quickly
arising and going there, she ushcrcd in the
new conner 1t proved to be no other than
Mr.. Narnum, the minister.
1t was but short time since he had became
! the pastor over the small congregation in the
village and as he was Young, talented, hand
somc and more than all unmarried ,strai ght-
way .ne halfat least of the eligible maidens
of the town became interested in matters of a
serious nature.
The PRAYER and conference meeting he
came seasons of interest All the charitable
societies in the place suddenly became pros
porous. And quite a fund was soon collected
for missionary purposes under the mlnlstra-
ton of the new pastor. The handsome
preacher made ii Il point to attend these
meetings. He took Il remarkable interest in
efforts 10 ehristanizc the heathen, and of
courr. the Young maidens all at once left the
vunitics and vcxations of life to deal with the
lofty aud substantial realities Of ''scrious
things.
Il have called, E" remarked the visitor, al-
ter the first saIutatlons We're passed. to make
arrangements for a tca-larty 10 further the
interests OF missions.
Il am very sorry. sir, = said Alice, but |
fear shall have little time to give to the
plan
perhaps YOU nrc not in favor Of Emissions,
suggested the minister
"On the other hand. sir, | am greatly in
favor of them when conducted on the right
principles.
"Ah, then think We can enlist your
symIath'~ in CTR cause, but what are tin"
principles Of which YOU speak -
Il simply meant that would have our
charity begin at home | would have the
centre here-in our own sillage-and thence
pree,ed onward 10 all the generations and
nations OF the earth. "
''lou speak correctly, but It's our duty to
bring all men under the genial influences of
our holy faith. Man was not born for him
elf alone, You know
Yes, but the Divine fiat tells us. ''the poor
ye have always with ynH, and think We
have even incur midst those whose svmIathics
need our saccor. tnd vet fear many who
contribute - largely To support the cause of
foreign missions would, like the l.eyitc of old
pause not to bind up n fellow bcing's
wounds, but cross over and pass by ON the
other side.
Il fear such is too often the case, said
the young preacher musingly and as he spoke
he prepared To 90 He was an earnest seek
cr after truth and stroye nobly to do his duty.
Nor was he blind 10 the things that daily
tran.Iircd around him, and he began to feel
that there was great deal of practical wis
dom in his fair companion 5 remarks. After
brief conycrtion in relation to the proposed
plan. he took his leave. But he had not
been gone long, ere the door again opened
and another visitor entered. This one was
a young maiden about the az" and size of
our heroine, but far unlike her in mind and
character She was one of those ''Sprigs
of female humanity that always became deep
" interested in the affairs of the other
sex and now she had heard the lovely min
lister preach in favor Of Missions all her love
l, -, - tb. l,tfIs-t tr.b
in their favor oft had she heard similar
sentiments from the aged shepherd that guild
cd the flock ere the new minister was settled,
with Indifference, but now she became an
earnest advocate Of the blessed work The
she felt something within prompting her to
act at least she said. But 10 oar work.
Alice welcomed her visitor with Il pleasant
smile, and bidding her be seated, She related
the minister's coming and the plan proposed
But" she added, II have but little To-
spare for such purpose. and what have
prefer To contribute for aiding the worthy
poor Of our own town For instance there's
Mr.. Henderson, whose husband was lost at
sta last summer Now | am inclined to con
slider her as worthy of our aid as the most
sunkcn OF the tenants of foreign climcs
.fhat would be foolish indeed.
alt may Ike So but vet | wish you could
view the subject as do. Mrs. Henderson Is
certainly poor.
"Truc, but"
And worthy our aid.
But it belongs to the town to aid such
persons. "
"N,~, hut let us aid this one. and leave
the sYmIathics of the town for those less for
tunatc.'
You can doas You please" replied her
companion somewhat pertly, "but shall not
throw my money away on the towns pau
Icrs. What do you think MIR. Narnum
would say ifhc should hear of your decision?"
"It matters little to me what people think
or say" returned the generous girl, If |
have the approval of my own better Judgment
and the sanction Of my conscience. need
not heed the opinions of those around me
We are responsible to no one for our con-
duct, save the Judge within and the Judgc
overhead. will not urge you TO dispose of
your money otherwise than you see ft-if
your judgment bids you contribute it for
missions, do so-and may all that each of
us gives fulfill the mission for which it is
sent
The visitor made no answer TO this-she
saw plainly that her companion was decided
on the course she would pursue, and ere long
she took her leave
The following day dawned bright and