Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1881-01-13

more Many thanks for your faitcf.
ing estimate OF my ability
you are welcome, he said.
We entered the Cathedral; as the
doors fell TO behind Us, we stood m the
dim light shining through the heavily
slained windows. We pressed forward
among crowd oI others, who were not
fortunate enongh 10 own pews. or have
friends in The church, so We leaned
against The pew doors aud listened 10 q
mass Of Mozsrt's admirably rendered.
| was completely thrilled hy the mu-
sic md carried on is wings 10 infinite
heights; borne on by the sublime strains,
| SCARED farther and farther away, and
was listening 20 The music Of the spheres
when suddenly The music ceased. Ev.
cry sweet dream has rude aw Weakening.
Oh! the utter commences of all but
the dream I With infinite disgust |
listened 10 the monotonous intonations
OF the priest, and with crest difficulty
contrived TO look pleased as turned to
cousin Lewis and found myself look
ing straight into Mr.. Paups eyes; they
fascinated me, aud he approached with
the same steady gaze, TILL he took my
hand; then a strange, sudden conscious
ness swept over me. Flushing, re-
leased my hand: he gave II up readily.
but remained by my side, grayely talk
ing. Wishing 10 attract cousin Lewis,
| said, cousin Lewis, did you see Mr..
Paul i" Receiving no reply, turned
and found that Lewis was no where 10
be seen. Very much disturbed and an
noyed, Explained my escort deserlion.
Il saw him standing by you; he spoke
to you once during the music; you
seemed entirely absorbed; then he
picked up his umbrella and lief, the
church; | suppose he has gone home"
How odd Of him not 10 tell me be
was going: / do not like il at all"
Probably he did tell you when he
spoke TO you. and as you did no, move.
marched Off in good order, leaving you
on The ground, May have the plea
sure of supplying hts place :"
"Oi ell the cases Of desertion this is
the most appalling in its utter hcarlless.
ness. Not even Helen, when she left
her devoted Menelaus, or the charming
Medea, when she abruptly left her faith.
eF. not to mention DUmberleas gentle.
men who LETT their dear ones, ran equal
this unnatural case Mr. Paullauehed
As to your question, ], wall be 50
much trouble; am so large; IL is broad
daylight, and am quite familiar with
The streets, and land il is no trouble
al all 10 me, and you are not so very
large; il is dark aud cloudy. and you
might lose your way, 80 will give my
self the pleasure OF accompanying you."
"A doubtful pleasure.
II willingly acerp, the doubt. Shall
we goi You will hardly care TO stay
longer"
Gladly; the incense is dissgreeable,
but let rs pause at the door and take a
last look al the gorgeous decorations; al
the pure, white marble pillars. the gold.
en- cupped wax tapers: glitter II lin.
sci and gold, and among il !, God .
flowers wreathed and sire to brighten
the effect. All that is soft and volup-
tuous appeals TO the eye, and the ga, is
charmed aud unnerved by Intoxicating
strains OF music. The influence 10 an.
healthy. often think, Mr.. Paul, Of
these lines,
lie prayeth best who loyeth hes,
All things both great and small
Do you no, think il less time and mon.
ey were spent in temporary display that
we would readily drift into a deeper
life channel; that our thoughts and leol-
ings and those OF others a. well, would
necessarily receive a greater amount OF
attention, aud rs outside show ceased
to be paramount, the inside virtues and
graces would develop and lead us 10
aid our iellow.man and reform errors
grown old and me-honored under the
ancient regime I"
He smiled down gaiIy and Pityingly
at me.
ii think your land peopled with such
virtuous inhabitants would be q Utopia;
your fancy is very pretty. but fear
that no amount Of philanthropy aud en-.
terprise will hasten the millennium"
We had lett the crowded church and
were slowly walking The still street.
pushed leaf out OF my path thought
iully. "You are right, bot what blow
II gives your vanity 10 think that no
fine theories, no cleverly laid plans, no
doubtful personal influence can have
the slightest effect in enlightenmg and
reforming the world unless hallowed by
the blessing Of the Deity
Yes, we forget how dependent we
are, and in the pride Of our hearts ig-
more the great aioning Saviour; or with
SpInoza (unconsciously it may be) DEF
~ nature and see God in all things.
Apprebended IN that way, he is phil.
osophicaI God, not great, compass.
sionate All. Father"
"Tben those men will have nothing
to do with revelation, and that wonder
full train oil events which the writers Of
that age have marvelled over and could
not explain. Why, they have become
part OF me; could not tear out my
belief il would remember seeing
RaphaePs Mater Dolorosa for the first
time; it made an impression which
will never forget. The expression OF
love and grief so inimitably represented
by the divine artist grew upon me;
you must have seen it as she stands
with one hand cIasping the crown d
thorns to her bosom, her eyes turned Ia
r. . A