Vermont farmer. [volume] (Newport, Orleans County, Vt.) 1870-1877, 1875-04-23

Dams honest face was to be seen in the front
seat, Ms serene rs ever. With palptating
heart Kate took scat near the door where
she could slip out II necessary. But she had
miscalculated the chances Of escape. In a
few minutes tho seats and aisles were all
filled and she was crowded into corner
where she would be compelled to remain.
Kate BLAIR had set the trap too effectually to
ensure her own safety Parson Bugbee
opened the meeting with prayer and called
on one or two of the brethren TO follow,
which they did. When this was over
hymn was sung. Then Uncle Dan got up to
speak.
Uncle Dan always talked good in meeting,
and Brother Farr had habit of saying.
'thats just so brother or "that's the TRUTH"
and canon. A-a-a-men." But on this occa-
sion he sat as still as statue and made no
response. Brother Farr was an honest, but
very impulsive man. Almost every day he
would do something from impulse that an
hour afterward he was sorry for. So while
Uncle Dan was telling how earnestly he
hoped for revival all Brother Farr could
think Of was comprehonded in one word
mentally repeated over to himself hundred
imcs,-Hypocrtte hypocrite; hypocrlte.
| BY the time Uncle Dan sat down Brother
Farr's conviction of duty had wrought his
mind into such frenzy that no was right up
and broke out:
81 want to see q revival; II is needed
here rs much rs anywhere. But don't ex-
pect to soc it while there are such hypocrites
| al ..,t,. IA /.
most in the church go out before the worlds
people and blaspheme the name of tho Lord
and religion, don't expect any revival.
think tho church should purge herself Of
such hypocrites. 1t should do it in the face
Of the world where all can see it. Then we
shall be prospered with revival"
Here Brother Farr paused. For half
minute the house was still rs death. But his
words were too pointed to be passed by and
Brother Stone called out:
"Who is it in this church that is such
great hypoctite? Name him"
AZ will name. him, exclaimed Brother
Farr. 1 mean Uncle Dan, and charge him
with using shockin gly profane language this
very day"
Had an electric battery been attached to
the feet of every one present, not in the Sc
cret, and then discharged, the effect could
not have been more astounding More than
half the congregation sprang to their
feet and then rs quickly sat down again.
Parson Bugbee's eyes actually gared with
astonishmont. Every face was full Of ex-
element and establishment, except Uncle
Dams. He had risen when Brother Farr
spoke his name, but when the others sat
down he remained standing. He was per-
fectly collected and as calm and serene as
ever, though all eyes were riveted on him.
For more than minute no looked Brother
Farr in the face. Then he slowly and quiz
city said;
will Brother Farr tell us what authority
he has for making such an assertion?"
Yes. Sister Huse is my authority. She
is here and can tell you all about it."
Twill Sister Huse tell us what authorit,
she has'" continued Uncle Dan, turning
slowly towards that sister.
Sister Huse began to fear she had beer
deceived, but she put bold face on and re-
piled:
kate Blair told me, and she was there
and heard it ALL"
just the faintest sign of smile crept M
into the wrinkles and crowsfest about Uncl,
Dams eyes. He peered over into the darl
corner where Kate sat, and in kindly voice
said:
"Will Miss Kate please tell us what sh,
knows about itP"
Kate Blair had set the trap. Sally Illus,
and Brother Farr had sprung 1t for her mos
eflectually and she was caught, herself
She felt rs il judgment was already come
and she the chief Of sinners. But there wa.
no escape. She had not strength enough t
get upon her feet, so she was helped up
Turning to Sister Huse she said:
81 didn't call any names when told you.
mo, you didn't, did you?" retorted Sister
. Huse, sharply. but you said could guess
You left me to infer it was Uncle Dan, and
know you meant him."
Miss Kate" broke in Brother Stone
sternly, Z" this is the house of God, and it i
no place for equivocation. Can you tell u
word for word what Uncle Dan saidP''
Kate was so frightened she could scarcel
stand, bit she managed to reply:
he brought his fist down on the rail and said
The devIln"
Miss Kate" demanded Brother Ston
rs sternly as before, "was that all you hear,
Uncle Dan sayP"
Yes; that was all" answered Kate.
Uncle Dan had hunked them all. Kat
l Blair. Sister Huse and Brother Farr were al
ut his mercy now. The reaction in Uncl
. Dams favor was complete. A single glanc
at the faces of the audience assured him G
this and that he could retaliate safely. Bu
he dropped his eyes on the floor and seem e.
to DO absorbed in deep thought For tn
. space of full minute the house was hushe
to perfect stiffness. All eyes were rivete
ON him to see what reply he would make
His soul was full of the Holy Ghost But tn
1t Spirit of the Master was with Uncle Dan q
1t that moment. 1t tempered all his thought
It and feelings. A serene, holy light brok
n over his countenance. He bowed his hea
n and in n voice of chid-like tenderness said
i Brothers and sisters, this is the door III
II Lord himself has opened to let our reforms
G alton come in. Let us pray"
u And he did pray. There on his bende
d knees Uncle Dan prayed as he had neve
ie prayed before. 1t seemed as If the ver
d heavens were opened and AL heavens 10y
and tenderness had flowed into Uncle Dan
D. heart and its words into his lips. Never b,
70 fore had he prayed with such fervor. II
prayed for himself. He acknowledged TIN
ut he had been tempted, that he had slime
grievously. He prayed that he might be fol
If given for his thoughtessness. lie praye
20 for Brother Farr and Sister Huse. that tn,
~ might be less hasly to condemn their Chri
tian brethren. lie prayed that the Lon
Of Nuould For0tva than, fraalu nc ha did