The daily Green Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1861-1865, 1862-01-25
Uncle Philip tells the Lord.

Uncle Philip was in debt lie was a sooo
man and honest, but at this time he owed the
sum Of fifty dolais. His creditor was meT'
chant. who had often trusted him, and always
been faithfully paid; but it was time OF
nolitical excitement, the creditor was interest
ed in the party against which the debtor Vot'
ed. and an abrupt demand was made for
settlement. Uncle was very willing to SETTLE
but was uow quite unable; it was a season
when money was very scarce; those who owed
him had nothing wherewith to pay, and those
who would gladly lend him were also without
funds. He hoped the merchant. who knew
his integrity, would deal Ienicntly with him I;
but not 80, a suit was brought, judgment 90.
tanned, and an execution laid upon his furni-
ture.
II was sad day when the sheriff entered
uncle Philips house. Such thing had rev-
or occurred in the family before Respecta-
bic aud respected they had ever lived, and
the disgrace and inconvenience OF sheriff
sale, at Il time too when money was 80 scarce
in the neghborhood, that the furniture would
not bring ten per cent. of its value, vas cru
ely aud injustice that wruns the good mans
heart
The family sat griet:strickcn for some time
in room to which they had retired when the
blow came ut last uncle rose, Come, wife,
come, children be said, let US tell the
Lord aud knecling down, he laid the case
before his avenly Father, committing the
affair to Him.
| When the little group rose from their knees,
the oad had passed from each heart, and the
tears they wiped from their eyes were tears Of
trustful submission.
Uuole Philips house had long afforded
lodging to the circuit preacher, aud thas day
the reverend guest was expected; so aunt
went to prepare the dinner, glad that the SER
want OF God could once more be entertained
beto, table and bed should be sold
The family were cheerful as usual when
the preacher came; why trouble him with
distress that he could not alleviate: But al
uncle and aunt sat talking with him after din
ner somehow the story came out. They felt
that the good mans sympathy and prayers
would be comfort; besides, he would soon
learn it from the public, SO they told him
all. How strange did it seem, however, when
the preacher, Instead Of expressing the expect.
ed sympathy, abruptly rose, exclaiming, "Now
| kno" what that letter came tor ;" aud left
The DOM, while uncle and aunt looked at each
other in establishment.
In lew minutes he returned With q lette.
in Ills hand. Il stou have explained, dcal
friends he said, -" but the JOY OF being chos.
On US the instrument to deliver you from the
rarplexity caused the To iorgc. even good
MANNERS To-day | received this letter,
and wondered why i; was sent to me. 1t is
Iroa II bcIagccnt lady in New York. aud
contains IA fifty dollar cheek, whic!. she re.
quests me 10 PRESENT to the first go,i man
hnd in difficulty, ony requiring that if ever
he IL able, he shall repay i. to the Lacd. II
Is the exact sum you need, my brorncr; take
1t, and give God thanks
| uuc!o Philip afterwards repaii that I'll,
dollars into tue Lords treasury with douhl,
interest; and to this day, c;ery tral or diff
Guilty that visits his house, whether great 81
small, is told to the Lord.