Semi-weekly interior journal., 1883-03-30

don. May the dear LORD spare him many
years. have only 10 add that the house
was very cold, and | sat muflled in my
heavy ulster the whole time. Even the
speakers clarion voice could not overcome
the coughing and sneezing and nose blow
ing Of several thousands which was kept
up during the entire service.
Ats 3r.M, we went 10 Westminster ABB
hey. This place is al least four miles from
our lodgings and we made half the distance
BY the Underground Railway, which starts
from point near the famous mansion
House" We went Sd class for the newt,
able "tupence," in a dirty car divided into
pens instead Of compartments, with room
for 10 or 12 in each. The carriages are
lighted with gas and are swiftly propelled
by steam.
At the Abbey we found a Jam, without
standing room in the "Poet's Corner" At
last a gentleman left his chair and pounc-
ed upon IL for Marie, the only one OF the
ladies with us. Willie and stood through
out. The sermon was an earnest one, de-
livertd in good, clear voice, but 40 vast is
the audience-room that the moet Of II came
like a sound without import and was lost
in the naves and arches Of the great build.
ing. The subject was the history Of the
prophet jeremiah and his times, tracing
the analogy with our own and urging the
need Of devoted, faithful prophet who
would ''cry aloud and spare not" II was
really most faithful and earnest discourse
Of which could only catch enough to trace
the barest outline; but one sentence was
worth the long waiting, as with raised
voice and imprisoned energy he cried out
20 God Of our Father, send us one proph-
ct, who shall awaken Thy slumbering
Church, o Redeemer Of mankind, send US
one prophet, who shall be true 10 his mis-
sion and speak fearlessly the truth; o Ho-
ly Spirit, send one prophet, who shall
speak without fear or fsvorl' A he paus-
ed for a moment after uttering this inn
pressive cry TO God, bowed my head and
the deep down cry Of my whole heart re-
sponded with muttered groaning in the
spirit. 20 God Of thy people Israel; God
and Father Of my Lord Jesus Christ, let
me be that prophet, TO speak in the ears Of
Thy people what Thou has 10 tell them"
| worsbipped more feryently in Westmin-
ster Abbey than in the Tabernacle. Won
derful TO relate, | felt more at home in
that old vaulted church Of the many cen.
turies, than in the more modern off shoot
from the parent stem. After all, rail at
her as we will, in spite of all the formality
that has degraded her worship and the loose
lives OF many Of her ministry, and the dark
days OF decay akin to death, there is no
Church on earth like the Church Of Eng
land-no holy army Of martyrs like to
here; no ritual 80 pure and uplifting; no
giants in theology like hers; no history on
the whole, so honorable.
AN like a chameleon. taking on the
color Of my surroundings? Be it so; this is
the honest expression Of my souls thoughts
this Sunday night.
We linger after service listening 10 the
lovely organ notes until servitor came
TO tell us the doors were about 10 be shut.
felt the presence Of the "God Of Israeli"
''of Jacob" in that house as / never felt it
before. The "Stone Of Israeli was there
too and il was to me deep reality. In
fact there is no spot on earth to me like
Westminster Abbey. How / longed to de-
liver a message to the thousands / saw un.
der one roof, morning and afternoon. But
it be through many day Of patient, pray
ful waiting, this shall come. Only come it
will; | am sure Of that Ever in Jesus,
GEO. o. BARNES.
Below we give another Of the letters writ.
en- AT SEA, which we have held back for
iresher ones. This one bears the date Of
February %:
After closing No. !, few sea Incl
dents occurred which should mention in
my "log" for completeness sake. OF course
now, being at sea, / must do as sailors do,
an inf alv - L
to tell how, about 8 p NJ, we sighted a
our left"), which after much guessing
among the ignorant, much squinting at
through an opera glass BY the knowing
ones. and after flags on both vessels had
been run up, was finally pronounced the
"Werra," from Bremen, bound to New
York, with emigrants, Of course. What is
our great, elastic country for but TO receive
all Of every name and nation, who seek ref
uge from oppression, or wish fair living
for light work. While our younger, but
greater brother EphTaim is conquering
the world with his lion courage and
strength, Manassah will be the nursing
mother to the nations, receiving in her ca
pacious lap and hugginx to her ample bo-
com all the fondlings Of the planet, and
transforming them by maternal love into use
full citizens. This is Of course rather what
ought to be, than what is; but am glad it
is not wholly fancy sketch.
After the "Werra" had sunk below the
horizon, another steamer, going in the
same direction, met US, at closer distance
than the other-this time French-also
emigrant.laden; name not given.
This stranger out Of sight, just before
night came another still, steamer, and
also with prov pointed to New York, but
fearfully battered by the elements. Smoke
stack and bridges clean gone, and altogeth-
er presenting a most dilapidated appear
ance. There has been an ugly storm some
where lately, thus to batter up gallant
steamers, of which this is the second in for
lorn plight, we have seen. Two or three
scho0ners, in the distance, steering south |
ward, and tossing heavily, made up
list Of sighted craft this first day at see.
Towards night the breeze freshened and |
the motion of our vessel was sensibly felt, |
but no sickness in our little party. Only |
slight wearine,s at times Marie tried to
sit down at the piano, but soon abandoned |
music, glad to Just hold her own, without
any exultation about it. Willie and Char
ley sang few duets, which all enjOyed. |
This after the darkness had drove US in
side. Nearly all the day, the girls have
been on their reclining chairs, on deck,
wrapped in rugs, reading, talking, think. |
ing or mapping as pre- stS, vic sticks |
to the saloon like lee wanted to. not
to lace ;L the o'Sss 0S.sr cold cOd wanted to go uar
hoard on the smooth ght silver stock. n.
Joy il much. Occasic Hrill asrticplars." |
around the forecast and enjoyed the |