The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1884-07-25
The Egis and Intelligencer.
Bel Air, Md, July 25, 1884.
Another Surprising Surprise.

MIR. EDITOR: what nice, easy time you
preachers have | wish could get ON as easily,
and be as well cared for" said young farmer
boy to Rev. Peter Cartwright as the self denying
clergyman sat ut the dinner table AT which he
was an occasional guest, in his pioneer labors in
the West suppose you come with me, young
man" said the preacher, On this circuit, aud you
shall have part of all get, and can have your
company and sometimes little help from you
IN my work, something often wish tor-and after
awhile you may be a full hedged preacher your
self" The young man consented and accompa-
narrative, but after some days he returned to his
fathers house, saying, Mother, I've nothing
more to say. Give Mr. Cartwright the best
you've got every time he comes, forhe needs 1t.
Id rather not be preacher, and give something
to support them, than to be a preacher and be so
dependent upon others. Mr.. Cartwright needs
all he gets" Mr.. Editor could easily write you
a long letter, at this time, but must not expect
long letters to be favorably received So ! will
try and be as brief as possible and not do inJus-
tice to praiseworthy act There is one aspect
of the experience which ministers of the right
the young farmer appears not to have observed,
Thomas Moore beautifully says that darkness
shows us worlds of light, we never saw by day..
Who would ever have suspected that so much
glorious beauty is always overhead II there were
no night nor darkness" TO ma Ike the stars and
moon visible? Without an observation of the
sun, the glores of the sky, now visible every
clear night, would be unknown. Hence IL there
were no cases of dependence and need, whose
heart would be moved to beneficence, and who
would ever have an opportunity TO discover or
display those traits ofgenerous helpfulness which
night for lonely, needy pilgrims in the world?
And then also how could men ''glorify the good
IN who won hda aso et ther eh
shine" and show by their good works, that the
6enehcent, help-bringing spirit of their heavenly
cannot be hid" Trees are known by their
fruits" Christians are known by their actions
But not to indulge further reflections, take
was surprisingly well planned recently by ladies
and gentlemen Of the Aberdeen NJ. q. Church, of
q
evening the 18th inst, successfully accomplish
ed at the Presbyterian parsonage to the great Joy
of Rev. W: w. Campbell and his delighted family:
Returned from short errand, the modest head
of the family that occupies the aforesaid parson-
age, found the house fairly radiant with fair
ladies accompanied by gallant men, There were
married ladies and unmarried ladies', in white ap-
parel and in graver costumes, and what scene
it was And as escorts of this goodly company
there were well known gentlemen whose modesty
was only equalled by their meritorious deedsand
characters. What does this mean2 Every avail
able seat is occupied by well known and much
esteemed friends.
And before them a table of no insignificant
size covered with bundles just such as every we'll
regulated household needs to have Now what
was surprised Presbyterian preacher to say or
do in such crisis; noble people on the chairs,
generous bundles in great variety on the tables,
and overlooking baskets on the floor and bright
smiles everywhere. Mr.. Editor, what could he
dol What would you have done, but submit and
courage. Well sir, that is what did. We sang,
all of us, several joyful pieces; we gave thanks
fervently to God and all that company. And
then we put lights in our largest room, and said
to every body, enjoy yourselves After hours
OF pleasant innocent mirth and delightful con-
versation, this happy gathering was brought to
a Close and most welcome company of uuex
pected friends went to their homes, bearing with
them the benediclions of Il grateful family and
wn doubt not the better blessing also of Him who
never forgets the work and labor of love which
is shown towards His name by those who minis |
ter to the necessities of His people, and help to
w. w. CAMPBELL.