The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-11-23

leisurely brushed her hair, aud putting on
her dressing gown, she took her biblo and
sat down TO read. She read aloud, and
chose chapter that had peculiar reference
To Gods watchiulncss over us, and constant
care Of us by day and by night. When It
was finished, she knelt and prayed nt great
length, still uttering her words aloud, espec-
tally commencing herself and servants TO
Gods protection, and dwelling upon their
utter helplessncss, and dependence upon
Him TO preserve them froui all dangers.
At last she rose from her knees, put out her
candle, and laid down In bcb but she did
not sleep. After few minutes had elapsed
she was conscious that tho man was stand.
ing by her bedside. lie begged oil her not
to bc alarmed.
Il camc hero to rob you, but alter tho
words you have read, and the prayers you
have uttered. no power on earth could IN
ducc me to hurt you, or touch = tnG IA
your house. But you must not Interfere
with me. I shall now give signal to my
companions, which they will understand,
and then we will 90 away and you may
sleep in peace, for | give you my solemn
word no ono shall harm you, and not the
smallest thing belonging to you shall he dis
turbcd.'
IIc went to tho window, opened il, and
whistlcd softly. Returning to tho lady,s
side (who had not spoken or moycd) no said:
Now I am goink. Your prayer has
been heard, and no disaster will bcfall you.
lie lett the room and soon all was quiet.
and the lady fell asleep, still upheld by that
calm and beautiful faith and trust. When
the morning dawned and she awoke, NO
may feel satisfied tho poured out her thanks
giyings and praises 10 Him who had de'en-
ded her under his wings and kept her saio
under his feathers 10 that she was not
afraid of any terror by night Tho man
was true to his word, and not thing In tho
house had been taken. o! shall VIC NOS
hone that his heart was changed from that
day forth, and that he iorsook his evil
courses, and cried to that Saviour. who
came to seek and save that which is lost
and even on the cross did not reject the
penitent thief. From this story let us learn
TO nut our trust in God. This lady's cour-
are was indeed wonderful but tho Lord
was her defence upon her right hand, and
with Him all things arc possible Lon
don Packet.
ADDITIONAL.
We have received an extract from letter
fully corroborating the remarkable anec'loto
of the Lady and the Robbcr,' in our Oct.
number, and adding some facts that enhance
tho wonder and mercy Of her escape. Wo
quote the words Of the letter In the Inst
place the robber told her that II she had
given the slightest alarm or token OF rsist-
ancc, he had fully determined to murder her;
20 that It was Gods good guidance that told
her to follow the course she took. Then
before hc went away, hc said =. ! must have
the book you read out Of, and carried OIL
her bible, willingly enough given, you may
be sure. This happened many years ago,
and only comparatively recently did the lady
hear any moro Of him. She was attcndinga
religious meeting in Yorkshire, where after
several noted clergy and Others had spoken,
n man arose, stating that he was one OF tho
book.hawkers Of the society, and told
the story of the midnight adventure, as tes.
timony of the wonderful power Of the word
of God. Ho concluded WIS that man.
The lady rose from her seat In the hall and
said quietly 1t is al quite truo was that
lady, and sat down again. London Packet.