Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-02-03

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singer, aud they sought at once to make
proper use oil il.
And thus Philip found himself 10y The
side of Clara Palmer.
Those who have sung in Il choir, OF il
chorus, know how the weaker lean upor
the strouger-how the Iimid depend upor
the leading of the sure aud confident. A.
naturally as water Iuns down hill and n:
soft clouds float in the air did Clara, wher
she caught the strong. true voice. lear
upon it. She leaned upon its prompt
bold rhythm, and upon hs rich and cxac
harmony. She icll that she was singing
better ban she had ever sung, and c.her'
may have thought the same.
Oh" cried Nellie Blake. when there
came pause in the singing. why cam
we sing the Anthem OF the Redeemed (;
Mr. Baliol and C!Ma can sing the duet,
am sure"
The idea was caught up eagerly by the
others. and Philip consented to ny IT,
The duet was one OF the most beautiful
composition ever put into church music,
and Philip knew it; and he also knew that
much OF the effect would depend upon
the organ accompaniment Tho organ'>'
was a lady, and he asked her u ,Ac cou.t
PLAY it, She said she could try. She
tried ard blundered Philip sat down
AMI played il lor her. She caught The
inspiration, and succeeded upon the next
trial.
Aud then came The trial with Chla.
She had uicd it olIeu. but had never sat
i>icd herself Now. however, she had a
guide. sure and reliable With her own
surpa>>ing voice and ear it was easy Ia
Keep line aud tune with Philip.
And so ;he "Aathem OF the Redeemed
w',s sung on Sunday, and the people
were encheuled.
And thus Philip Bar,ol became ac.
cqlNiutcd with Clara Palmer. and ,he
iir.t great heart throb OF pure, deep joy
be had ever felt. a, he discovered thai
the beautiful girl looked up at him ten.
DERBY aud couddingIy. There is u won
dIous power in music for reaching down
into the human heart and awakening the
t.....T....,. ....,tf t,.,..,, l.-gr,.-a
Philip BartoI worked on tot Deacon
Lar.,bce through the summer, aud thuse
who SAWS him work. aad saw his oulgo-
inss, we're led to wish that they had help
50 strong and reliable
Ca the last Of Angus, the religious 50.
ciety Of Ashton held picnic. and Philip
invited Clara 10 80 with him. She went
with him gladly. and did not seek 10 con.
ceal her gladucss.
At this same picnic party were up sci
upon The lake, and two children would
have been drowned had not Philip pluug-
cd into The deep wafer aud saved them.
Philip came forth dreuchcd and drip
ping from the lake. b be came forth .
hero; aud the blessings which weT,
showered upon him by the parents and
friends OF those whom he had saved
more than compensated him.
Il must be sorry sight" he said, a:
he stood dripping before Clara.
at was noble baptism, - she answered
him. Aud she took his hand. and lher,
we've tears with her smiles.
And then he was ten thousand time,
repaid.
The cool days Of autumn came. aut
one evening Philip sought Or. Palmer in
his private study. The doctor was 4
plain, practical man, upright and large
hearted
Philip stated his business fairly aud
squarely. lie wished to know il h,
might offer himself to Clara.
Il have found in her all that can ever
hope to gain in a Wife" he said; "and
love her truly and well. She is my frsl
and only love. Am an orphan, sir, and
OF relatives near and dear have none
living. My name has never been dis
bouored. unless patient and humble tot
mas be di>honor. OF property | hav,
managed to lay by enough 10 purchase {
good farm; or at least could nearly pay
lur il. have q good education, which
may turn 10 account in the future
/ Touching my au,cccdents, sii, have re
quc,led Deacon Larabee to coIrespon,
with parties in New YORK, and tor The
result refer YOU 10 him.
The good doctor VAS really troubled
This is not entirely unexpected" h,
said. II saw the Deacon 10 day, and h,
told me what he had done at your request
Upon that point am satisfied. But, sir
| am very poor-poorer than you think
Even my home is morgaged, and | can
not say that the horse which drive i:
mine. Ny labors here have been rather
of love than of profit. Such labors iced
the heart but DO not add to material sub
\ stance.
My good sir" replied Philip, with
pathos that was heart-reaching. 81 cal
only promise you this: If you will give
me Clara tor my wife. and she will con
sent SO to be, will devote my life 10 he
welfare. am sure | can provide 4
Ieas, comfortable home to start with
II has been my darling aim to find hom'
Tor mysell-a home where love and bless
inc should crown my liie.-With you
sreet nnre minded child for my partner