The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1870-01-11

ed Redeemer, and desired TO be bapti-
sed But the father, to whom these
things seemed as an idle tale, was un-
willing that his daughter, whom he so
| fondly loved, and of whom he was so
proud, should undergo what he consid-
cred such humiliation Without di-
rectly opposing her, he contriyed to
get her away from home by taking her
on q visi: to Indianapolis, where she
remained for a lew weeks; then, thro'
his persuasion, went to visit few rel
atives near Cambridge City. He pla-
ced her upon the train, and never heard
any thing more of her until he received
our letter announcing her terrible death.
In two short weeks, she commenced
and finished life of sin. Who the
fend was that had thus destroyed her.
or what had been the means, will pro-
badly ever remain mystery until the
day when the secrets of men shall be
made known. ~
No language can convey the agony
of those parents, when they found that
their daughter, tne only one left of
seven, beautiful, lovely young girl, full
of promise, had died in such q manner
and in such place. The mother ap-
peared to be able to fee to Him who is
a refuge to His children in time Of trou-
BILE, and although the big tears rolled
rapidly down her cheeks. and the heavy
drawn sigh indicated the Intensity of
that grief which filed her heart. yet
there was a majesty even in her sorrow.
But the fathers grief was uncontrolla-
BILE. He smote upon his breast, he
wrung his hands. and said: oh Anna,
has it come to this? Do find my Anna,
my dear Anna dying an outcast, and
filing pauper's grave?' then throwing
himself upon the grave. he kissed 1t over
and over again. Bitterly reproaching
himself for having ever frustrated the
work of grace in her heart.
Several other cases have been brought
to US full of interest, and all have been
cordially welcomed.
Not only have our efforts been direct
ed toward extending help and shelter to
the stranger, the homeless, the friend
less and the sick, but our arms have
been extended wide towards class, for
whom but few people care, and most
spurn, but FOR whom thanks be to God!
Jesus died. A class of poor unfortu-
mates, a curse to the world and curse
to themselves In pursuing this work
the Managers have felt that they had in
deed o Herculean task before them. One
which required great energy and large
faith, and the question often arises who
is sufficient for these thlngsY Who can
venture upon the task OF so bringing
good out Of evil? 1t is a task. No one
need undertake it, who is not deeply i'm
bued with the spirit Of her Saviour.
Who does not feel within life stronger
than death, and confidence that He
who said to the weeping Magdalen, go
and sin no more'-is still ready to aid
us to bring them unto Him, not as the
Pharisees, to condemn, but in the spirit
of the Master as humble disci pies, to
pardon and heal. It is not the great
task of. raising up these poor deluded
creatures to the Saviour, that is so de-
pressing for US. But it is the prejudice
of the public, that is the strongest bar
rier to their reformation, and that most
impedes our work. The larger portion
of the Christian world even frowns up |
on every movement made to save them,
and it is not by the men alone, woman |
is herself the greatest enemy of her own
sex. We have no apologies to offer for
the sin. Take this evil all in all. it is
impossible to give any adequate idea OF
its wretchedness and loathsomeness- 1t
has not single redeeming feature. Still |
its victims are not unworthy OF the |
prayer, and help of those who worship |
Him. who rebuked the PhaIisaical
Simon, for even Mink,ng unkindly of the
conduct of that Magdalen, who 'bathed
his feet with her tears, and wiped them
with the hairs of her head If those
who groan so terribly over this evil,
which like loathsome canker is gnaw-
ing at the heart of society, would seek
to remedy the cause in the spirit Of the
Master, and woman would come to the
rescue and defence of her own sex, and
place the betrayer upon the platform
with the betrayed, then would the work
Of reformation go on with rapid strides.
Nothing bu. the spirit of the Master can
cope with this matter They
who would follow his steps must know
self abnegation and expurgation OF all
self righteousness. and clinging close to
the Savionrs side, and holding fast to
his arm for support, they may hope to
DO good service in this portion of his
vineyard.
You will observe by our statistics that
we have had many OF this class under
our care, AMI in many instances our Ia
bors have been abundantly blessed.
NJ any who have been under our care
since the formation OF our Home are
honorably filling various situations pro-
cured for them, some have been returned
TO their homes from which they lad
ong been discarded, the parents in sew
eral instances sending money to defray
heir expenses,or coming for them. NJ
merous letters have been received re-
turning th anks for what has been done.
One writes, How shall | ever forget
your kindness. you took me in when no
one else cared for me, and now / am
happy in Saviour's love. Another.
i thank you for the kind interest you
have shown me, and God being my
helper, shall endeavor to prove my
self WORTHY Continue to pray for me,
Tor much / need your prayers. / still I
EEL the Saviour loves me. and that he
will be my refuge and strength. In him