The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1862-07-18

Wo0 mercifully drawn nearer ana nearer 20
the Truth, until. in the fulness Of bis con.
yictions, he entered into the brotherhood Of
the Friends.
II have been powerfully moved to tell
you this story" Friend Carter concluded,
'.from feeling that itmay be needed. here.
at this time, to influence some heart trem-
bling in the balance. Who is there among
you, my friends. that may not snatch brand
from the burning! Oh, believe that pity
and charity are the most effectual weapons
given into the hands Of US imperfect mortals
and leave the awful attribute Of wrath in
the hands OF the Lordp'
He sat down, and dead silence ensued.-
Tears Of emotion stood in the eyes Of the
hearers. men az we'll IS women, and tears Of
gratitude and thanksgiving gushed warmly
from those Of Asenath. An ineffable peace
and joy descended upon her heart.
When the meeting broke up. Friend
Mitchenor. who had not recognized Richard
Hilton. but had heard the story with feel
ings which he endeavored in vain to con-
troll. approached the preacher.
1.-THE Lord spoke to me this day through,
thy lips" said be; twill thee come to one
side. and hear me q minuie?'
s'Eli Mitchenorp' exclaimed Friend Car
ter; ELI! knew not thee was herel-
Doesn't thee know me?'
The old man stared in astonishm ent. ut
seems like a face ought TO know" he said .
"but can't place thee"
They Withdrew to the shade of o ne Of
the poplars. Friend Carter turned again.
much moved. and. grasping the old mans
hands in his own, exclaimed
Friend Mitehenor, l was called upon to-
day to speak Of myself. l amor. rather,
/ seas--the Richard Hilton thee knew"
Friend Mitchenor's face flushed with min.
gled emotions Of shame and joy. and his
grasp on the preachers hands frightened.
"But thee calls myself Carter?" he final
y said.
"Soon after was saved" was the reply.
Fan aunt on the mothers side died. and left
her property to me, on condition that
should take her name. was tired Of my
own then, and to give it up seemed only
like losing my former self; bit l should
like to have it back again now"
Wonderful are the ways Of the Lord.
and past finding out!' said the old man
"Come home with me. Richard, come for
my sake. for there is q concern on my mind
until all is clear between US. Or, say.--will
thee walk home with Asenath, while | 60
with Moses?"
"AsenathT
Eyes. There she goes, through the gate
Thee can easily overtake her. I'm coming
Moses!"--and he hurried away to his sons
carriage, which was approaching.
Asenath felt that it would be impossible
for her to meet Richard Hilton there. She
knew not why his name bad been changed;
he had not betrayed his identity with the
young man Of his story; he evidently did
not wish it to be known, and an unexpected
meeting with her might surprise him in an
inv oluntary revelation OF the fact. 1t was
enough for her that q saviour had arisen.
and her lost Adam was redeemed.-that a
holiev light than the autumn suns now
rested. and would forever rest, on the one
Of her youth. Her eyes shone
with the pure brightness OF girlhood, q soft
warmth colored her cheek and smoothed
away the coming lines Of her brow, and her
step was light and elastic as in the old time
Eager to escape from the crowd. she cross
cd the highway, dusty with its string of re-
turning carriages, and entered the secluded
lane. The breeze had died away. the air
was full Of insect sounds. and the warm
light OF the sinking sun fell upon the woods
and. meadows. Nature seemed penetrated
with a sympathy with her own inner peace.
But the crown Of the benignant day was
yet to come. A quick footstep followed
her. and ere long voice. near at hand, call.
ed her by name.
She stopped. turned. and for moment
they stood silent, face to face.
II knew thee, Richard !" a, last she said,
in trembling voice; may the Lord bless
theel"
Tears were ia the eyes of both.
''IIe has blessed me-" Richard answered
in a reverent tone, land this is His last and
sweetest mercy. Asenath, let me hear that
thee forgives me-"
II have forgiven thee long ago, Richard
forgiven. but not forgotten
The hush Of sunset was on the forest, as
they walked onward. side by side. exchang
ing their mutual histories Not leaf stir
red in the crowns of the tall trees, and the
dusk. creeping along between their stems,
brought with it richer woodland odor.-
Their voices were low and subdued. as il an
angel Of God were towering in the shadows
and listening. or God Himself looked down
upon them from the violet sky.
At last Richard stopped.
"Asenath, said he. "does thee remember
hat spot on the banss Of the creek. where
The rudbeckais grew"
IL remember it," she answered, girlish
blush rising to her face.
elf were to say to thee now what
,aid to thee there, what would be thy an
,wer?"
Her words came brokenly.
IL would say to thee, Richard,-'I can
rust thee,- do love thee!"
'.Look Ut mo Asenath."
Her eyes, beamins with clearer light
han even then when she first confessed.
we're lifted 10 his. She placed her hands
,ently upon his shoulders. aud bent her
lead upon his breast. He tenderly lifted it
gain, and. for the first time. her virgin lips
NEW the kiss Of man.
@Ths Columbia City Republican says
IA Gabriel SvihArt who has been A pris.