Semi-weekly interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1881-1905, 1883-04-03

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Al IL does not defeat the desired end. The
LORD does not need our help 10 do any
thing, except the help our faith gives Hin
in fighting satan. An beyond this is griev-
Gus hindrance. But moet Of us find this
out very slowly and some never at all.
Ever in Jesus, Gro. o. BARNFs.
Below IL a continuance Of the
LETTERS WRITTEN AT SEA.
Fen 25,h., SuNDAy.-The situation sub
stantially unchanged. The sea shade
quieter, perhaps, but very little. Our la
dies ate hearty breakfast in their berths.
Willie on our side did the same. The rest
Of us sat up at table and ate a fair, square
meal once more. All on the mend. Al
l0l o'clock, shipmen and passengers we're
assembled for worship and il was ss delight
ful and impressive a service as one could
desire. Our Captain Mckay, read the
Prayer Book service aud led the hymns in
a good, round, musical voice There was
fair turn out Of passengers and al
though complications were waxen and pal.
id, and eyes weary and hollow, telling Of
nausea and suffering, they all stuck faith.
fully to the room. The party was just sicE
enough to be thoughtful and devout, and
the prayers found appropriate responses in
heart and voice. Especially fervent seem
ed the. prayers for those at sea. The names
Of "Our Sovereign Queen Victoria" and
"The President Of the United States" were
linked together also-Ephraim and Manas-
sch united-as they ought to be and will
in the yearsto come understand now
why the Cunard boats do not 20 down.
The line was founded in prayer by the pi-
Gus wife Of the elder Cunsrd, and arrange
ments for those services were made in the
beginning. So the LOBD has honored
those who honor Him, according to prom
ise. Those were the only services held
during the day. After dinner those who
liked gathered in the MUSHROOM and
Marie sang gospel songs for an hour. l
think her warbling will win its way and
i make eutIauCc IN "hhnb hcoth iVi
preaching before the voyage is over. The
sea ran high all day, and the cold, pierre
ing wind gave no one comfort on deck.
Many Of go miserables" kept their hunks
all day. Dinner shiny patronized and
those who came we're by no means a convi-
vial looking set. Our party pretty we'll on
its feet again-Nillie being the one most
given to frequent reclining.
So passed our first SundAy-a dismal
day, but for present, Jesus shedding sun
shine within, despite the gloom without.
FEB. 26th, MoSDAY.-Towards night
fall yesterday the wind shifted and bleK
strongly from the N. Z /; sails were all take9
in and the fight between wind and steam
began. Thus far the wave-stirring gale
had been in our favor; 3l5 was reported as
the run to IL NJ. yesterdsy-the good PA
voriS's" level best. As soon as the wind
hauled ahead, the motion Of the vessel
changed from long roll 10 a heavy pitch
the latter being. by long odds, the worst for
tender stomachs. This morning the sun
put in a glorious appearance, the sea Is
much less boisterous and all hands begin
to look brighter. swallowed my mutton
chop at breakfast with something Of On
appetite. Wife, who was the sickest OF ,hs
troupe, is now the best of and comforts
others. She has just come down from the
upper deck rosy and cheerful-approach'
ing Will who is PROSTATE on the settee
she-"O, Willie, come up on deck; the sea
is so beautiful" Helm weary soto voc
growl) 20 don't talk about the sea. l hav,
no use for it," Marie-(bq) 10, mama
how did you stand il four months going Il
India2 / feel we'll, but can't bear 10 lool
at the ocean. evenp George with grim
ace and affected whine) BABY don't like
to travel by water; baby wants to stop thu
ship and get off somewhere" Papa-(witt
affected cheerfulness) "Be Of good courage
dear ones; We will have a good deal NOR
water to cross in going round the world
At which they all glare Indignantly at m'
for suggesting such an unpleasant feature
Of our circumnavigation. Pdter JaH'iiia
smiles grimly and the subject is changed
But we all keep praiSing the LORD, JUS
the same elbow high or blow low" For HI
is good, il the sea is bad and never, nevel
can we cease to love Him. We lay all the
sickness on the devil and hate him worss
with every qualm. Ever in Jesus,
GEO o. BARNES.