The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1879-05-22

first born, the child of his old age, il
whom the promise of salvation for Israe
was to be fulfilled. l told my wife abou
1T and we discussed the matter. Sht
asked me which one the Lord demanded
I and said l did not know. But l said i
would yet come and that fit should hap
pen to be herself | told her to be prepar
ed to comply with the desires of the
Almighty One She was very calm anC
l saw that she too had faith in the com
ing of Gods kingdom. Next day my
head felt little better and | knew thai
the load was lifting. Each day there
after found new light some passage
in the Bible which before l could not
understand came to me with all the
clearness of established conviction Al
last the day came. The house was sur
rounded by an awful stiffness. Evening
arrived, and as darkness set in l saw a
sheet Of lightning in the heavens such
had never seen before. 1t illuminated
the whole expanse of the sky, and l
knew that God was giving me sign.
went to bed and tried to sleep, but could
not. In the dead of the night the word
came. The victim was selected-it was
Edith. [ told my wife that the hour
had come and that I must give our dar-
ling to the Lord. You know the rest.
You know how l went into the room
where our little ones were sleeping the
sleep of the innocent; how | sent the
oldest child to its mother; how l raised
the knife, expecting to have my arm
stayed as was that of Abraham, and how
pierced the infant breast of the victim
selected by God Himself l then lay
down beside my dead child and slept
soundly. Next day ny Ii aad felt better.
The pain had all gone, and l knew that
my sacrifice was acceptable to the eyes of
God. I called in the friends of Gods
new kingdom and impaired the glad It'd
ings to them. They approved my act
night [ again saw the lightning in the
heavens 1t was more brilliant than in
the preceding evening 1t was strange
light, and whether others saw it or not
[ care not. To me it was sure sign
that God was pleased, and l understood
it at once"
"Did you have a revelation that Edith
would be raised from the dead p
"Yes; that night 1 saw it in my sleep.
1t was not as clear as the one which babe
me offer her up, and 1 thought that per-
haps God was trying my faith. But |
it implicitly. You know how l
was arrested and brought here. The
only thing [ regretted was the fact that
could not be present when my darling
would rise from the grave, glorified.
waited for the glad tidings Of her resur-
'ection, but none came At first thought
hat the enemies of God were keeping
he news from me. SO as to thwart the
livine purpose. But now | believe that
he manifestation of His purpose must
ome in some other way"
Here Freeman paused and looked
houghtful for few seconds, passing his
,and nervously across his forehead
You asked me some time ago." he
ontinued, "whether l had any special
evelation or visions since my incarcera-
ion. l cannot say have; but l am
citing fresh knowledge every day. Some
in Scripture which were hith-
rto sealed to me have been opened up,
nd can see clearly their meaning. The
isions Of Daniel are becoming easy of
and l take great com
ort from studying them. 1 do not read
ny of the Sacred Book now because the
ficers think it better l should not but |
have read enough already to furnish |
pod for thought Modern theologians
re unable to explain one-half of the !
exits from which they preach. Now you
emember where it is said Where the |
arcass is there also shall be gathered |
ne vultures.' Who will explain that to
ou ?"
How do you interpret it?"
Very easily. 1t came to me since |
ave been here. What else can be meant |
nan the body of the child? And who
re the vultures? The enemies of the .
-ingdom of God and the opponents of
ne era of righteousness, who have
atched around her grave to prevent, if
ley could, her triumphant resurrec-
on"
Have you ever preached any p said
le Herald correspondent.
II have done a little to bring those
ho are outside into the true fold by
xhortation. Your Christian sects are
Il fighting among each other. There |
re probably five hundred different forms
f belief in Christ, and each holds that
IL the others are wrong. Now, how can
nat be according to the Scriptures,
-hich record Christ as saying And there
hall be one Lord, one Father and one
aptism p
Did you expect to preach after your
acrifice had been offered up p
mot without distinct call from God
he great trouble with most ministers
D day is that they are not called. And |
large portion of those called are chosen;
hey have not got the proper commission. |
ONE time ago I thought l had got call, |
nd l told my wife that l must close up !
ny business and go out to teach and |
reach. l had made all the necessary
arrangements to leave my home, but l
,as stopped by some mysterious whisper
yhich told me to wait l waited, and |
ow I see why l was not sent out. God |
ranted me to begin the work at home l |
ave begun it and it is for Him to finish
"Is your wife in full sympathy with
ou in your belief and your acts ?"
Yes. She has faith in the coming Of
rods kingdom, but she has not had as
1uch evidence or support in her belief |
s l have had"
"If you were set free now would you
% the same thing as you did before if
ou were ordered p
Most assuredly. Why should I not ?
f l had anything to be sorry for | would |
ay So l tell you the act was not mine ;
t was Gods. I would do Gods bidding
t any time l am here because God
Wills it. If He wants me to be free He
will loosen the bolts of my captivity and
ct me 90 out into the world"
"What do you think your chances Of
,etting free are 2
81 never trouble myself about that
natter. I may be hung; probably shall,
lnless God interferes; but that is of no
to me"
"How about your friends p
ooh 7 do not want anv Of fham 10 Get
nto trouble. l am the only one who has
lad anything to do with carrying out the
Divine command. | am the instrument,
md on me alone, under God must rest
he responsibility"
Are you perfectly reconciled to your
present condition 2
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