The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1862-03-08

though he said nothing
Again that fearful swelling in the chap
lain's throat. How should he tell him of
his danger-how prepare the mind so calm
ly resting On almost certainty-the poor,
hopeful soul that would never look with
earthly eyes on the mother he so longed for?
Another moment, and the young man ap
peared to be struck with some popularity
in the face or movements of the chaplain.
The large eyes sought his with an intense
ness that was pain, and he strove to inter-
pref that which made the difference between
this and his former demeanor.
''Your cares weary you. chaplain" he
said quietly you must be very faithful,
for it is past midnight
81 was on the point of going to bed, when
was called to prepare dying man for his
last hour" was the fearful response.
Indeed what poor fellow goes next 90
rejoined the young man with look ofmourn-
full inquiry.
There was no answer for the wealth of
the world the chaplain could not have spo-
ken now. That tone so unconscious of dan
ger; that eye so full of sympathy Still a
strange silence What did it mean ? The
sick mans inquiring glance changed for a
ed both arms-let them fall heavily upon
the coverlet at his side, and in voice total
ly altered by emotion, he gasped:
"Great heaven! you mean me-"
''My dear friend - said the chaplain.
unnamed.
II am to die, then-and- how-Iong ?''
bis eyes once more sought that of his chap
lain.
You have made your peace with God,
let death come as soon as it will, He will
carry you over the river
eyes; but this is awfully sudden aw-
fully sudden ~ his lips quivered; he looked
up grievingly-" and shall not see my
mother u
"Christ is better. than MOTHER MUIR
INJURED the chaplain.
Yes The word came in a whisper.
His eyes were closed; the lips still wore
that trembling grief, as if the chastisement
were too sore, too hard to be borne; but as
the minutes passed, and the soul lifted it
self up stronger and more steadily upon the
wings of prayer, the countenance grew
calmer, the lip steadier, and when the eyes
were opened again, there was a light in
their depths that could have come only from
Heaven.
81 thank you for your courage" he said,
more feebly, taking the hand of the chap
lain. "The bitterness is over now, and
feel willing to die. Tell my mother''-he
paused, gave enc sob. dry, and full of the
last anguish of earth -' tell her how
longed to see her, but if God will permit
me, will be near her. Tell her to comfort
all who loved me, to say that l thought Of
them all. Tell my father that am glad he
gave his consent. and that other fathers vii
mourn for other sons. Tell my minister
by word or letter, that l thought of him
and that l thank him for all his counsels
Tell him find that Christ will not deser
the passing soul; and that / wish him t
give my testimony to the living, that moth
ing is of real worth but the religion of Jesus
And now will you pray for me 90
o! what emotions swelled the heart o
that devoted man, as he kneeled by The
bedside of that dying volunteer, the young
soldier of Christ; and with tones so low
that only the ear of God and that of hin
who was passing away could hear, besough
Gods grace and presence. Never IN all hi
experience had his heart been SO powerfully
wrought upon; never had feeling of suci
unutterable tenderness taken possession o
| MS soul. he seemed already III the pres
euce of glori6ed spirit; and after the praye
was over. restraining his sobs. he ben
down and pressed upon the beautiful brow
already chilled with the breath of the com
ing angel, twice, thrice, fervent kiss
They might have been as tokens from thu
father and mother, as we'll as himself. S.
perhaps thought the dying soldier, for
heavenly smile touched his face with new
beauty, as he said, "Thank you won
trouble you any longer; you are wearie'
out-go to your rest
''The Lord be with you'll" was the fer
vent response.
"Amen !" trembled from the fast whiten
ing lips.
Another hour passed. The chaplain sti
moved uneasily around his room. Their
were hurried sounds overhead. and foot
steps on the stairs. He opened his door
encountered the surgeon, who whispered on
little word -
"Gonel''
Christ's soldier had found the Captain Q
his salvation.-Wa tchmaTs d. Reflector.
When person is very i'll, he says "Go
has aF91;otad ma - huf IF ba faals very we'll