The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1882-06-14

downy as the feathers upon t. Q breast Of
the graceful swan; its edges gilded with
a brilliancy which cast a reflection as
gorgeous as that from setting sun. For
some time we darted in and out, lodging
the the most grotesque and curiously
shaped aerial objects. think mentioned
our helmsman's ability for creating.
asked, " What are those things see, and
why do they SO strangely and suddenly
change their appearance
Those objects, answered he, 81
make, vary, and cause to dissolve, then
reappear They are the clouds which l
command. They change, come and go
at my bidding, and give qualification to
many who love natures beauties and
study art. +"
Presently we emerged into clearer
space. Looking downward, discovered
we were above peaceful hamlet They
told me we would not linger long here
but hurry ON where we could prove Of
greater blessing. As could only remain
with them until the days close, they
were eager to improve every moment and
show me fully how they were blessed in
blessing others.
On, on we sailed, over tree top and
house top, often soaring far above lesser
clouds. Taking long, deep inspiration
of the pure morning air. and barring our
brows TO the balmy breeze that foated
by we soon reached large city.
Here will we tauy,' said my good
friends, that You may enjoy that which
may be new to YOU
Mortals hurrying hither and thither
through the busy, noisy streets, rushing
on with mad impetuosity, could every
where be seen.
Have these people only short time
to live that they rush so hurriedly
"a short time at the best, replied he,
"and if they could be induced to look
either to the right or to the left, they
might easily acquire the knowledge and
wisdom which their Heavenly Father en-
deayors to implant within them, that it is
not all of life to live, nor all of death to
die. A few, glancing upward, see the
golden edge Of our aerial car; their
thoughts and feelings are thereby made
better. softened, refined, elevated, be-
come purer. From the little act of look
ing upward they will surely have more
peaceful mind for the holy enjoyment at
least of one day in seven. Shall we enter
this sick room and brighten the lingering
hours of dying child P"
"Oh, yes Yes " replied I, clapping
my hands in childish glee. Let us do
good unto all men, and especially unto
them that are Of the household of faith"
Our helmsman turned the brightest
side of our golden cloud, so that the most
brilliant rays of gladstone light could
shine into the apartment where the sick
one lay. It was Instantly sean- h,s, hi,.er
IT, r,iS,v vuuscd him momentarily to for
get his pain, and he lifted his thoughts
unto the good Lord who comforteth the
sick, sorrowing aud oppressed. The
brillancy pervaded his inmost soul, and
we left him, as he gently slumbered,
dreaming he had already entered the
pearly gates.
We cannot longer tarry here, we
must pull hard, My Floweret. Hear you
not those cries for help arising, born to
our ears on this balmy breezeP
On we travel with lightning speed and
soon again rest Our cloud became so
exceedingly bright its dazzling beauty
compelled me for moment to close my
eyes.
We entered home which evidently
had once been a comfortable and a happy
one, but the presence of the crafty, de-
ceitful tempter has taken full possession
of the once doting husband and father.
Under the maddening influence Of the
demon, Rum, he is about to strike with
an iron hand, her whom he at the altar
solemnly vowed to love and protect.
Quickly the brillancy of the reflection
from our now still more dazzling cloud
streamed through their window, just at
the moment the evil blow was about to
fall upon the helpless wife. The prattliDg
little babe in its cradle, raising its chubby
hand and pointing to the effulgent ray,
exclaimed Papa. see Pretty, pretty"
and after gazing at it intently, cried, in
pleading tones, Mamma, baby bye-by !
Baby bye-by ~
The once loving heart of the father was
touched. The slumbering chords of ten
derness and love were aroused. He crept
out of sight ashamed and pentent.
Our days work is now done, and if we
would not lose our brightness, must re-
turn with rapidity. Tho going down of
the sun would take from us our heavenly
light, we could then obtain no beams
from any source and no doubt lose our
way. So home again we sped. It was,
however, not my home, and I began to
feel interested in how | should again
reach the one had left to visit this
crystal palace in the fleecy cloud.
"Give yourself no concern, said my
good friends, "you shall return in safety,
descending with the dcwdrops.
"When surrounded with gloom or
mist, look through the one little cloud
rift and you'll catch ray Of the sun
shine OF Gods love that will always
guide you, said My Floweret. "And
if in coming to visit us you have learned
the lesson that in Frightening life's path
way for others blessing, even the
blessing of abiding faith and contentment
will come to you, our exhilarating ride
in the g Golden Edged Cloud y will prove
dream which cannot vanish with day
dawn, but win last through eternity"
Barking critics: A certain circuit
Judge was always sure of meeting some