Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-05-25
IRAsBURGH, VERMONT, FRIDAY. MAY 25, 1860.

BILE archness, but added he quickly,
still addressing her to whom his atten-
ton was thus called, the first consider
alton should be our own health; and
should be sorry to see any of my fair
charge injure themselves even by their
devotion to the interests of the poor
1t would be difficult for us to become
weary of well doing, sir returned Mrs.
Davenport, smiling, { if we look to our
Pastor for an example; the exertiOns
he makes for the spiritual benefit of all,
are notorious; and my advice to his
flock would be, TO press forward as their
shepherd leads
You overrate my endeavors, madam,
said the young minister, striving to speak
with composure, yet coloring with en-
barrassment at this fiattery.
90, not at all-not at all ? cried all
the young ladies, in one breath.
I'VE never knew, continued the
mother, what it was to enjoy religious
privileges, till you came among US look
at the fourishing state of our institu-
tions-at the number who have come out
from the people of the world, and pro-
claimed themselves on the side of the
Lord-look at the situation of things
now, and what they were six months
since, and you must acknowledge, my
dear sir, we do not overrate your abili-
ties
you should give the glory to God,
Mrs. Davenport returned Mr.. Sorley,
in tone of slight displeasure, not to
one unworthy as myself. am far from
taking the credit of anything which has
been done for / well know that Paul
may plant, and Appollos water, but God
alone giveth the increase
1 admire humility replied the lady !;
but instantly perceiving that enough had
been said upon the subject at present, she
skillfully shifted her ground, and men
toned case of distress which had late
ly come under their notice, and in which
her daughters felt great interest.
1t is an old man, said she, employ
ed as wood-cutter, who was so unfor-
tunate some time since, as to have one
of his limbs broken by the falling of a
tree; his wife is extremely helpless, and
they are burthened with a large family;
among others, wretched idiot, for whom
Susan has been employed in making g
; Jacket. We have done all we can to as.
sist them but | think the old man will
scarcely recover, and fear, although
living under the very sound of the Cos
pei, his soul is in darkness worse thar
heathen.'
1t will afford me great pleasure,
cried Mr.. Sorley, who's e sympathie
were strongly awakened, 'to call ant
converse with him; and certainly fee
l have been greatly deficient in this re
spect. 1t is the imperative duty of
Pastor, to make extensive inquiries as t.
: the spiritual state of the afflicted an
,t needy, in his immediate vicinity, an
if this I have totally neglected.
, you have been so short a time anon
t US, my dear SIR said Miss Susan, carr
= estly, and have already been SO full
occupied, that we are really beginnin
1f to fear your labors are almost too muc
sr for you. 1t is impossible you could 6
st early learn the situation of all the poo
so in the neighborhood, and beg you wi
ID not reproach yourself on this account
re At this rhapsody, Mr.. Sorley smile
E. but made no reply; he imagined he de
i'd pissed fattery-but the draughts dai
ry and hourly presented him to drain, wei
E. SO large, that it was impossible for hi
he to avoid swallowing small portion, al
Ist insensibly it had its effect. He learne
be to listen with composure to what had
be first shocked his pure, pious and humb
mind, and when after heightened Wis
as he rose to depart, it was with consi
be cradle more elevated opinion of his ov
as Importance, and in company with NJ
y, Alice, who volunteered to direct him,
to set out to the wood-cutter's hovel.
Il think / managed to admiratit
ad to-day, girls said the widow, as soon
Ely the door closed on their retreating f
lr. ures. He listens now a good deal INC
're complacently to his own praises, than
ch, did when he first came to N
'us but can tell you it needs some tact
hatter man of discernment, and t
by / must say l think we all possess in
se, eminent degree
as If Alice only plays her card We
said Miss Lizzie, (who, being extrem
Ilss homely, and moreover, next in age
Miss Susan, had no thought for herse
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