The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1876-08-11
4 Modern Coyenanter.

A Glasgow paper of July s, has the
following: Hugh Hart, native of
Paisley, and one of that large and gen.
orally political family called lazy wea-
verS, had enlisted in the army, and,
after some years absence, had return
ed full-tiedged preacher. He obtain
ed the use of pulpit for an evening
service, and thither hocked many of
his old crOnies. On the following
morning some of these, assembled at
corner, spied Patrick standing at his
shop door, and crossing over to him.
opened the conversation with 'Weel
Pate we saw you at the kirk last
night what did you think of Hugh's
sermon 2 He gravely replied waving
his hand toward the shop as an illustra-
ton Lads yon sermon was jist like
a wee grOcer,S stock; a the biscuits
in the window. Perhaps this may be
a proper place to say a few words about
Hugh Hart. While in England with
his regiment, Hugh had been very
regular in attendance with some Non
conformist congregation time went
on, opportunities arose, (Which he
seized with avidity,) for holding forth.
sibly the contrast between his scarlet
coat and his language captivated them;
the result was, his discharge was pur-
chased, and he himself sent to a dis
Senting college here to be fashioned to
the proper ecclesiastical pattern.
But Hugh had ordination prior to
that conferred by the college. and the
history Of which deserves TO live. 1t
happened in the way: His regiment
for some cause had been for some time
without a chaplain. and Hugh deter
mined to obtain his colOnel's permits
sion to conduct divine service with
such of the soldiers as chose to attend.
More than this he dared not hope for
as not even the colonel could compel
their attendance upon lay ministra-
tiOns. Hugh spoke to his sergeant the
sergeant spoke to the captain, who
brought the matter before the colonel.
The sergeant was set for. and in reply
to questions gave Hart high char
acter; he was sober, clean. obedient,
diligent-in short what is known
among soldiers as Il good man. Next,
Hart was sent for and questioned.
Hart, | hear from your captain and
sergeant that you wish to lead worship
with any soldiers who may please to
attendF If you please, colonel, was
his reply. What education have you
had : A fair education for a poor
man son, | might say good educa-
ton You read the bible, of course,
diligently ? Yes. And understand
all about it , Yes (Ah, Hugh. if
you had but known that, for all his
tearing. swearing ways, your colonel
read his bible more diligently than
ever you did, and in his heart of hearts
confessed that he did not understand
all about it, you would surely have
avoided that miserable exhibition of
self-conceit.) The colonel'S eye fell
coldly on him, waving his hand in dis
missal, he said, You may go, preach
and be-to YOU \ form Of license
quite unique, presbyteries and con-
vocations giving their curses generally
after ordination. Ample justice has
been done to Harris eccentricities by
other writers, | Will therefore drop him
after telling one instance heard. One
preparation Saturday afternoon | STEP
ped into the Aud Laigh Kirk, then oc-
cupied by Harris congregation. 4
reverend brother who was to have
had been called home. and
Hart had TO take the service. After
preliminary prayer and praise Hart be-
gan in nearly these words: Brethren,
our friend Mr.. Thompson has been call
ed away in consequence of sudden