Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1874-07-14

and exalted the Knight more and more.
lie crossed himself and folded his hands,
and when the pioUs singer had finished Il
stauza, be would fall in with lisping,
'Amenr When The singer had finished
The hymn. he added a short, powerful
PRAYER, in which he recommended him
himself and all good men to the Holy
Trinity, and concluded with the prayer
,ha, God may open the heart of the hard
cned SINNERS aud erring men 10 the rays
OF his charity.
TAe Knight is lisping his Amen )!
Amen and leels himsell 50 exalted and
inspired as he had not been for q long
time, aud he falls asleep with blessed
feelings. With the first ray OF the morn.
Ing sun he was awakened by the sounds
OF the guitar and lively hymn from his
neighbor. O, how much was this song
OF thanks to the Creator OF the universe
inspired with the breath OF Piety, aud
true love OF God InyoluntuiIy tho
Knight folds his hands. Z soft sensation
cores over him, and r>ps a0cr each stanza
Amen. Amcu" And when Gra,ly The
song is ended, he crosses himself piously
and rises 90 make inquiries from Che host.
"Who is nv n,ishJor up stairs, Ia It
delighted aud refreshed me 50 much with
b., singing aud prayiuS?'
IL. is priest. OF middle age. aud noble
and yeacIa5le appearance, whose uamo |
30 uoj know; he arrived yesterday even
ng shortly before You, in a. very modest
one horse carriage. and iutcais sooa to
coatianc his Journey; he has paid his bill
aud already ordered his horse"
"Go and tell him that wish to thank
him personally and verbally for the dc.
light nc has given me by his beautiful
,oags OF last nigh; aud tais morning ASA
him TO give me IN interview tor few
minutes only, as am likewise in great
haste to get away on important matters
81, tell han must shake hands with him
by all means"
Tac kuigh, followed the host and took
The door latch Out OF his hand The pious
singer stood before ,ae pious Knight, and
responded TO his friendly greeting With
like heat,iucss. lie was a man OF about
,ais,y i've years. Of middle size, but
strongly bull, in body; his coun,enance
vas no, what You would call handsome,
bat imposing, showing milJncss. aud yet
strength and decision. Ills large blue
eye WAS very lively and Intelligent his
auburn hair Law AROUND The high forehead
and tae strong. powerful neck. His
mouth seemed 20 speak before is opened
The whole Gs1ge heightened the impress
sion which ;.o Knight Won ErJach had
already received by his singing, 50 he
lclt at once at home with him.
IL c.mc, venerable father 10 give you
my heartfelt, thanks Tor the enjoyment
yol have given M, said the Knight,
"AnI although was told Jy the hos. ,Aa,
You are in haste tocont;nue your Journey.
aad although am IN haste myself ye.
anus, pray yo1 20 s.aS me another such
hymn. My soul is thirsty fot tao spring
Oh Aie' that Ho"S isom yours.
40 qaench suth iairNl "''h lhe "'-,.
o' l'lc' 'He dai' Oh my position c'NM'"us
mes ""i M-s.t Is ma'' 10 pI'''J ana
sanc..r Gao D'man heart" lie iooS The
guitar aU! accompanied a hymn. /, vas
aca.. % Tue Holy Ghost ioy the mercy OF
conversion, aad that out oil might
,pt.aS The blessed i'i,A IN Christ and
aaI 'hro@sh him 'ae teiivcIance hom s.A
aa" de"'A' II was hymn o' sIlA 'N
a..inS .e'u-y OF la..h, that u c'i not miss
o., dlec- on tlecNc.,oi soul %. The pi3as
Knight. I1crc be sat"'.ai' folded hands,
occasionally d~F'aE, Amen Amen.
w"'.e tears "ese Running down ms CHECKS.
Nucn iNe stranger had iai'"2d has song
,le NaISh, overcome by emotion, stc,ch
ed both hands GA, 20 Aim, and both meo,
with closed hHnd> .oo~ias al each o'hei'
h'meJ higher union OF souls Without
words. Then The Knight said: your
beautiful hymn puts q question in M
mind; Uha, doyou think of lhc teaching,
o. st. Augus,in. tlat Jy our confession,
wogas aud repentance, we cannot be de-
u,cred from our own sins. bat only 10y
,ae sacrifice OF The blood OF Jesus Christ,
since human nature has been deprayed .