Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1875-06-02
Sticking 20 II.

There is a quality in racers and roadsters
upon which horsemcn, when they find it, set
g,eat value. 1t is the quality that holds on
and holds out; the quality that cndures the
strain. II does not expend itself wholly upon
tie first burst. II has something in reserve
when its competitors are blown. In the YER
rhcular of the turf this is called bottom"
q the staying quality.
Those who have on their hands aud hearts
the prosecution Of the manifold work of the
church suffer many disappointments from
this want Of persistence in those on whom
they rely 1t is not exactly fckleness, and
it is by no means hypocrisy, but there is no
+" bottom for the course. One accepts some
service to which volunteers are called, and
enters upon it with "A vast amount of energy
and ardor. lie has apparently zeal enough
b cross continents and oceans in the achieve
ment Of bis object, but he has not counted
the cost lie doesn't feel the weight when
he starts, but very soon it begins 10 tell on
him, and he finds it more than he can carry
lie pants and puifs and struggles on for
little, then drops his burden TO the ground
aud gives up the undertaking. lie meant
well he started well but he doesn't stay"
Another is persuaded into assuming some
special responsibility because it is so hard
LOT MIN 10 say " no. lie NuUtNllN lOAfllS 10
redeem his pledge II is the charge of some
neighborhood prayer-meetiug, perhaps, 1t
calls upon him every week On that one
night OF every week hemust be in his place
be must have freshness Of thoughta and speech;
he must be ready for an emergencies. If he
las not the staying quality. it will not be
long before he will begin to commune with
himself, 81" didn't want to take this place
when it was oiferedme told the pastor SO at
the time. 1t is a heavy tax on my time and
strength" Look out for another man fortllat
place. it will soon be vacant
And another comes into Christian work
with great feryor under the fresh impulses
Of a revival season. lie is ready to rum, TO
speak, TO teach, 10 60 here and there or any
where; and he bows his neck willingly to
any yoke. But he doesn't "stay." lou
will want a new teacher for his class before
the year is out.
There's bed-ridden, purblind old lady in
humble circumstances who desires TO hear
the Word of God and columns Of religious
intelligence read to her every day. VIII
one Of you 90 one day Of every week and
spend an hour in that lowly chamber? 81 Oh,
YES, :" and :" and l." You are as
Stunning this task under the impulse of your
excited sensibilities. Do you think YOU can
hold out know young lady in another
city who kept up such a loving ministry for
seven years. Could you stay like that
All, we want the staying quality in Chris
tian working. Think for whom you work
for what Master Think how short the
time how grand and unchanging the mo-
tives how sure the promise how maguf-
cent the reward All the reasons for enter
ing upon Christian work are reasons for con-
tinuing in it, Don't put your hand to the
pillow and look back. BE not weary in we'll
doing Say TO your heart, when your breath
grows short and your step slackens, II is
for Christ 1t is for souls " d" Il is for
heavens unfailing JOY" and work on. "Be
steadfast, unmoyable; always Astounding in
the work Of the Lord "