Delaware Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1843-1874, 1873-02-17
RELIGIOUS.



PULL THE RoPE.-Yes, pull the rope. Some
ole has remarked there is a bell In heaven, and
rope attached 10 IL, and every prayer offered in
the name OF Jesus pulls the rope, rings the bell
and sends down the angels to see who is in
trouble. Some merely touch the rope, occasion
ally, but don't ring the bell Others get hold Of
the rope, hold on, and ring until heaven Is in
terested in their behalf. It Is the long pull the
pull altogether, that opens Heaven and brings
down into the soul tho Divine blessing. Let
us see: There was a Daniel who would
pull the rope. lie was not afraid or ashamed,
three times day, in the face of his enemies,
although exposed TO death, TO pull the rope
And didn't he pull 10 some purpose? 1t was
the hold on faith that brought down the angel
who closed the lions mouths Lord! fill the
world with those who will, like Daniel, pull
the rope. One man, with the spirit of this
faithful servant of Jesus, will do more TO lift
the world to God than thousands of Tyndalls
Then there was one PeJer, thrown into prison
for his fathfulness 10 Christ. Bnt his friends
commenced pulling the rope. They pulled to
some purpose. How the bell did ring, All
Heaven seemed interested. | doubt not the
angels begun to inquire, one of another: "Wha.
Is the matter? There must he great trouble iD
the family on earth. Let us 90 down aud see '
Sure enough, they find Peter in prson-cliained
asleep. See how soon the fisherman wakes
up and the chains fall off. Poor fellow. no
wonder he thought it was a dream or vision
Aud when he came to himself-got wide awake
lit is not surprising he should excam: "No,c
1 Iknow of a surety that the Lord has sent His
angei, and delivered me out of the hand of
Herod, aud all the exceptions OF the people of
the Jews" Peter knew where to find those
who were pulling the rope. Yes, they contin-
ued to pull until little Rhoda ran and told them
Peter was at the door, What joy aud rapture
must have filled the bosom of these honored
fTara F.u yla. Daf a a
OF his release Continue, tempted, sorrowing,
weary one, TO pull the rope. Angels are COM
Ing 10 help thee.
The writer, in his feeble efforts to follow
Jesus, frequently visits the widow and father
less in their Affections. One morning lie called
to see poor widow with three children He
found the weary one In Tears.
"What is the matter?'
"Oh J" said she, II have no work my rent
Is unpaid; the children need clothing. Indeed,
don't know what will become ofus."
ado you pull the ropes" We inquired.
"What do you mean?"
"liaye you asked your Heavenly Father to
give you work."
Eyes, pray, but never thought of asking
Him to send me wcrs."
'Now, previous to going to the factory, re-
tire to your closet. Tell Jesus all your troubles
how anxious you are to do right, to be honest,
and to provide for your family. win you do
it?"
eyes, will"
In few days the writer called again. The
widow, now rich in faith, met him with smile.
"Oh," said she, IL have been pulling the rope
pulled with all my misht-and have plen-
ty Of work. The Lord has heard my prayer.
How good He is Bless His holy name"
We knelt together at the mercy seat, aud the
basement was transformed, because of tine pres
eucs of Christ. Into beautiful Paradise.
"Let me, said the missionary, "put ycu on
your guard. God intends you shall feel our
daily dependence OH Him Tor temporal as well
as spiritual blessings. We are commanded to
pray 'Give us this day our daily bread. Don't
let your prosperity induce you to forget daily
need. God has given George Muller milli ms
TO support and educate orphan children, and
spread the glorious gospel-but only rs he tai-
ly needed. Never think Of going 10 the factory
without first retiring to your closet"
Months have passed since this interview
The widow daily pulls the rope, with increasing
confidence ia God. Rent paid. Children com
forta6ly clothed. Home so pleasant. Pull the
rope
Here is another case. A poor woman with
six chiljlen. Husband sick He cannot work,
The wife and mother, compelled TO 20 out
among her neighbors five days in week wasL-
Ing, to get bread for the children and medicine
for her husband. Living in a vulgar, degraded
neighborhood, her children listening to obscene
and proiane language, she Is anxious to secure
hoa'e in more virtuous community. The
poor distressed woman tries but in vain. Gives
up in despair. Feels that God and man is fight
ing against her. Tho missionary calls-listehs
to the tale Of woe.
"Crucl in God to deal thus with me-
"l'erhaps you have not pulled the ropa."
"What do yo mean?"
"Have you asked your Heavenly Father to
guidc you In this niatter?"
swell, pray bnt don't know that have
particularly asked Him to direct me to house"
"Now, try it. Pull the ropc. Hold on,-
Keep pulling. God often tries the faith to make
lis feel lie sends the blessing. VIII you do it?"
al will"
In the course Of ten days the writer calls
again. With smile the sufferer meets him.
oh said she, 81 have found Just the house 1
wanted"
allow did ii happen?"
"Every day, previous to going out, prayed
the Lord to direct. | had no confidence, but.
as you directed, kept ut il. But the more
pulled the rope, the stronger my confidence in
God. At length believed my Heavenly Father
would take me out Of Sodonl. One morning.
after praying, felt so happy; trusting God,
with glad heart, | started out, and some good
influence sent me TO the house have secured.
We move on Monday. can never doubt
again"
"Don't be to confident. Be watchful and
prayerful. Acknowledge the Lord In all thv
ways, and He shall direct thy pa tbs"
Poor, weary sufferer, pull the rope r..
1T is STOPPED WITH ME.n-A lady friap1