Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1863-11-09
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From the Christian Index.
THE NEW LIGHT.
BY MRS. MARY A. M'eRIMMoN.
CONCLUDED
CHAPTER III.


politsness, preserving o moody silence
during the whole meal, and leaving the
house abruptly as sson as it was finished.
The next day his manner continued
about the same, and indeed for several
days thereafter.
One evening, Elsie accompanied me to
her husbands store to nake some purcha.
ses, and while there we observed one -ef
the ministers, who had taken an active
part in the meeting, going out of town.
Some one remarked that be was return
ing home, when George said most sarcas-
tically to his wife,
. Is it possible one of your pets is 60
ing away?
Several persons heard the remark, and
of course she felt deeply mortified, but
like the meek and lowly Saviour, she
opened not her mouth.
That evening after tea she told me, as
George was not very well, she thought of
staying home with him, adding" 1t is
not essential for me to attend preaching
every night, and perhaps if l will stay
with him he will feel better towards me,
and not act so rudely, at least in compa.
n.y."
agreed to remain with her, and We
seated ourselves on the front portico.-
Alter awhile he came cut and enouired
with ssme surprise if we were not going
to church. We replied that we were not
whereupon he turned on his heel, and
sneeringly said,
" thought there could be ne meeting
without you two"
We answered not word, and in about
fifteen minutes Elsie followed him to his
room. de was net there. and on fur
.nse Sc, &, 80 TJdTi ri SrrtlSs On the
steps at the back doer. Going up and
seating herself by his side, she very
kindly inquired concerning his health
To her surprise when he attempted to
reply, she found him weeping.
"What Is the matter, George p she
inquired, with astonishment, for she had
never seen him weep before.
at makes me miserable to think those
hypocritical, canting fools have deluded
you and won you away from your hus
band" he answered, moodily.
They have not deceived me-" she re-
piled, earnestly, nor have they won me
from you, for l love you better than |
ever didp
is that so ? he asked, eagerly, 'do
you love me after the way have treated
you Of late ?
Certainly do. l love everybody
my heart is full Of love
DO you love old Stiles and Irs.
Jones p
Yes; said truly when l told you
loved every one. Did you ever know me
to utter falsehood?
Meier; then tell me exactly how yor
feel, for if there is a reality in this thing
! too must have it, fer God knows NJ
one needs it more than L.
She then related as concisely as shC
could her experience-ber anguish OF
account of sin, and the subsequent peace
which haG settled on her soul like th
sweet dews OF evening. To every ques-
tlon she had ready and intelligent an
swcr. She knew she had boen miserable
but now was happy and willing to for
give all those who had injured her, hir
among the number.
lie listened as one in a trance. II
udu uSNCE DClOiO hdNk All lIIIAhoNN Gal
confident friend, in whom he could hav
confidence, who was christian, and cons
quently was to him neao light. t
would not doubt her word, having ev'
known her to be truthful neither cou
he suspect her of, enthusiasm, wht
she declared she loved those whom 81
had every reason to hate, hence the CO
clusion was inevitable that there W
something in the religion of Jesus aft
all. With this conviction forced up'
his mind, he acted as he always said
would in such case-he began to C
out what shall do to be saved ?
Conviction nevor seized more sudden
or moro pungently on any human so
excepting that of the apostle Paul. L
last doubt concerning the truth of Co.
word was suddenly swept from his mir
leaving him conscionce-stlicken d
wretchcd. His former infideitieS,
prosecutions Of GODS people, his arg
ments and jests against the cause
Christ, aud the influence which they /
exert;d on the young men with VIII
he associated, al rushed over his mi
with their deep ingratitude and sinf
ness, prostrating him to the earth, a
filling him with despair.
He tulIy believed bis sins were P