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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

We arc unable y Ct - 1ype IN -
Tor This iasue . well-wYii1en Ei6n1e 70 q
late liza. Emma v. Lilburn Il and oehe
mortuary tributes NOW q hand. win ap
pear In orr next paper
Ascending % noadzyt .. he poss
once stJar6oesviils, this coonfy, has beeu
he sent 10 Fishing Point We have 10
been able 20 learn why - change Va
made.
To-day, "wednesday Mn FAnnie Fen.
wick, daughter Of Ne - Alogsius =
Fenwick, b 10 b received Ito he Oraes
Of the Sisters Of Mercy. IL ceremony
VIII take place d III s. AGnaa. Baltimore
county.
Thursday Iast. Mr. Lose, subconsrsesoe
on the mail route non nochanicsville q
Leonardt0wn, brought - nail = O ~
back and announced hist 4 wns impooni-
Bile for him 70 confinue IL service. Jim
Gordon has the route temporarily.
Klesssa. John r. Bslieneer, Mechanics
vile; J: Msnha,l Dent. Oakley. and J.
Frank Bohanan. Park Hall, hsve bsen CD
pointed assistant secretaries for TIE n.y.
land State Fair, and win giye their county
friends any desired informatlon.
By reference 70 our news notes Il win be
seen that ON Friday last w. ]. B. shanks,
Of Baltimore, shot his brother-in-law Rob
ert Morris. Morris attempted 10 sh6oe III
wife and Shanks was profecking his sioler.
Mr.. Shanks 10 nephew a. Capt. Daniel
Shankss OF our town.
Mondays Washington Sssr fsporss nat
the couaf Of the money in the United Stats
Treasury has bean c0mDtmnd and thnt
there II &c present over eeVc7 l1dfed MIL
lions OF dollars there. This is he peoples
tariff.
Thursday, July 25th ulfimo, in Medley's
Neck. Charles Drury died alter brief M
ness. Charlie served through the War Of
the Rebellion ne drummer in Co. B, End
Md. Confederate Infantry-Captsin Cranes
company. Since the war be has lived In
St Mary's and worked At different trades.
May he rest in peace
The Dean of the ConyocAsion of the
Episcopal Church will whit Poplar Hill
Church on August lst and 81 HaIy's Par.
ish on the 2nd, where The service win b In
Trinity Church at 1880 In the fbfonOon
and In the Chapel In the afiernoon q 4
He also intends 20 ofilciate in Sc. Andrews
on Sunday, August Al, the nrst Sunday
In the month.
Mr.. Ernest Mattingly has been appoint
ed postmaster ct Compton. We are in
formed that Vista Campbell, colorsd re-
publican, was also an applicant for The place
and presented strong petition. Verify the
colOfed brother is becoming an office-soek-
er in earnest and II his Sefeats develop him
into Kicker there will soon be lively times
in the republican camp. Performances and
not promises viii be needed to pscify him
Miss Mary Isabella Egerton len Balti.
more, July 18th, for Indiana where she
win join the Order Of the Sisters Of the
Holy Gross. She ID the eldest daughter Of
Hrs. Regina Egerton, nee Fowler, 6runerly
Of this county. and the late John b 1sef.
ton. Of Mount Vernon Plaza, Baltimore.
Miss Egsrton b grand-uiece Of The late
Hon. George Fl. Morgan, from whose house
her mother was married. Shein In her 18th
year and blonde Of rare beauty.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
Farmers GINA Meesing.
(ReFo-sef fer he Reaoon.)

The Br;t.hn's Neck Farmers Club met
Saturday, July 27h. uitnc, 81 Mr. Leo NJ.
Ws,ben's, al lie nemteIs present but
one. On motion, Msssrs. Z. As.:ingly,
Osca. Ws.hea and J. w. Tirpe;t we've
elected honorary iaenbess.
The suffice. Q: dIaiasss was taken mp
and freely discussed. II. II. Fl. YATES
opened the ds:ussio- aid s.IoEgiy advoca:-
ell thorough o.aiasss both by open bitches
and undertaking Is mcs. impcttan, .cr
successful ft-miaE.'
Neas.s. Payne, sssoe, Clyde Abel and
]. c. Cryer irliy coscurTed "a Mr. Yates
ideas AID remsgss Dir. w. 8. Davis dii-
fered with him in regard 20 underdrains,
thinking them too expensive and entailing
too much tine and !abo- to keep them in
order ald .. :ae same time not fully serv-
ing the purooss for which they were in.
tended. III, Davis slso read a paper be-
f1rs the cub n support q Thorough drain.
age bEsrd upon Professor iul' Q theory that
that proper drainage. thorough comminu.
ton or division of sol, with deep plowing
good crops csn be raised on any soil and
in any season sa3 By proper rotation with.
out much cost - sa1n;res.
M. Leo ii. Wsiksn, L, support Of thor
ouga drainage. made tie following state.
ment: An aria seven hundred yards
square containing che hundred acre., u
ditched OFT in ssctions Of four acres each
allowing tie ditch TO be one yard wide and
one and a-ha:! yerds on each side for turn.
ing room would take up about one seventh
OF the arcs. 1hs Increased fertility Of the
land resulting from thorough drainage
would mora than counie<5alancs the loss
Of land and the cost Of ditching. This, Of
course, applies 70 fiat lands having little Oh
no natural drainage to lake of excessive
falls Of rain
Mr. J. Thomas Abel suggested means
4by which considerable area and cost d
ditcAing could be saved and at the same
tirse Ill the benefits Of proper drainage Sc.
cured by substituting the plow and scoop
Tor the spade and ovei In making the
cross bitches, cutting them six feet wide
and using them not only 10 take the waiel
% the main bitches in heavy falls Of raiu
bat elso for turning rows and for road.
ways in hauling through the field.
The Club was very much interested and
instructed by the remarks and experiences
OF Mcssrs. Mat;ingiy and Tippett, particu.
larly the latter who has had 0 long and
varied experience et farming and who hal
the power Of imparting his knowledge IN
such pleasing and affsble manner. We
hope that they viii attend our meetingl
often.
cannot close this communication with.
out thanking Mr. and Hrs. Wathen and
ahe ladies present for their cordial reception
Of the Club and must predict for Il IN
bounded success II the ladies continue %
tniEc such interest In III meetings.
The subject for consideration Of our nexl
meeting VIII Be live stock, the breeds be-
suited 10 our wants, the best method d
treatment, &x5. :.
The presidcnf appointed Messrs. Leo II
Walhen, J. d. Jalboc and John @. CryeI
inspection commiiiee.
. On motion the Club adjourned 70 mcel
az Mr. III. n. II. Ysses', Saturday, Angus
Srd. All interested are invited 10 sfteGd
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

xteS@8s
(Correspon3euce Of the Beacon.)
Died, Friday, July 26.h. after long and
painfc: Illness, borne with truly Christian
patience, Mrs. Ann Benson, at the ripe old
age Of 20. Her unaffected and simple life
was g precious one before God and man.
Mrs. Washington .bsi., Nrs. Alexander
Go:6sbororgh su6 Mr.. Robert Benson are
her cA.ld-en, who :e..ify 70 hcs judicious
training. She leaves large circle Of re-
grctfui iiisnds.
Robert B:scoe, q a,cst esiimable colored
man Of the good old slsvesy-trsined school,
full Of courtesy, honesty and piety, was the
victim Of G painful accident last week. His
foot was crushed by an ox-cart wheel, and
% he 10 ton weak TO endure amputstion,
which II deemed necessary, his many
friends, white and coiored, have grave ap.
preAensicEs. "Urs.le" Robert Il Q uniyer.
sal fayo.;.e and his loss wonld be deeply
felt. He has two sets Of excellent children.
II the colo.aa people would train their
children as hc has to be polite, respectful
industrious AMI honest il would Aobctter
for the rsce.
The whole community nfthe lower coun.
~ has bean afflicted by the death Of that
most estimable lady. Mrs. Lilburn. The
serious illness Of aJnhn Gray" is matter
Of public regret. We hope that this noble
spirited young man viii soon be well.
Oily Turner has recovered from the dys-
eftery. Mack R;dgeu II still quite weak.
The eldest daughter OF Martin Combs 10
quite SICK. Henry Hogg, who has suf.
ferei for some tame with strange Attic
ton, 10 CITING well, and the friends Of this
spirited young man Sre glad.
Young DIR. Lynch has worked something
like o miracle ON VIM. Fl. Raley. Since
the Doctors new diagnosis and treatment
there 10 wonderful change for the better.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

When your shoes become worn out %
soon You complain Of them being stuffed
w ydu ps aed a ;ssi ay ere S ,o sa1 s
not buy another pak from - and 90.
Calm your fears and don:tb discouraged.
Go right 10 The Brown lpre at Leonard
town; that mAn thees W1It fave you % 70
10 per cent. over any one else, and WIN
sell You cold leather slOe. and will re-
ihnd the money TO any one that his shoes
do not give satisfaction.
With one accord they al exclaim IL u :
perfect stock ct the Brown Store.
A beautiful line Of Egyptian tin ware a
extremely low prices at the Brown Store.
Sacks Of ready made clothing just re-
ceived at +. o. Morgan's.
Remember 10 60 20 r. Oscar Morgan's
and get his prices for fine clothing before
buying elsewhere. He - the finest kind
Of . stock and Is ssEIngchesp.-adx
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

Ne learn from The Entsypriss that the
Commissioners Court at it, las. meeting
appointed the following Judges OF Eiec-
|. ton: 8F6 district, William Frank Yatcs,
William A. Somrhe.yille, coloycd, and john
II. Wathen; 4ti district, Noble l.. Penn.
Perry Hayden and William 9. saxion
9th district, Issish Cater, Z. II. Edwards
Lewis x. Me..ag.y, James "a. Bailey and
George W. GAS. The FIRST named IN each
district 10 The ,eturi j1dge.
A cosored mai, we are informed made o
strong effort 10 obtain one OF tho 4th dis
trict appointments.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

Ia one which 10 guaranteed 10 bring you
satisfactory results, o. In case Of failure {
return Of purchase price. On this mfe
plan you can buy from our advertised Drug
gist bottle Of DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption. II Is guaranteed q
bring relief In every case, when used foz
any affection Of Threat, lnngs or Ghest
such as Consumption, Inflammation ol
Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Who0pine
Cough, Group. etc, etc. Il il pleasant and
agreeable 70 taste, perfectly cafe, and can
always be depended upon. Trial bottles
rec at Edelens' Store-le
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
Grist and Saw Mill.

WILL grind on WEDNESDAY ard
SATURDAY Of each week. Good meal
guaranteed, supply Of which will be kept
on hand. Lumber, Laths, &c, sawed q
reasonable prices for cash or on shares.
Fair prices for oil kinds of Logs delivered
nj The yard. Old friends invited 10 con-
time my patrons-new ones desired. Hon.
est methods my motto.
Respectfully,
j. w. GRAVES.
May 2s-sms
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

There vi. ha, we are informed, grand
Excursion rom Leorsrd.own wharf, Au-
gust 7th, 1899, per Steamer Sue, leaving
Leoharitown AZ o'clcck, p. m, thence 70
Chesapeake Bay and return. Round trip,
so cents; children under l2 years, half
price. Fine mueic and plenty of daEcing
RON. Come a. VINO enjoy splendid ex.
cuys.on and tr.ypisg II on the Eight iantas-
&c toe."-ady
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

The above l. the States side Of the case.
The defease las noe yst been given 70 he
pubic. Whea Il Is, Ne hope thst Il may
prese7f the mater "A . difIerEnt light and
make RSsselr5 iaEocezce apparent 81 eli.
Tuesday tail Wa furnished and the pris-
oner released. The following are the sure
lies: James u. Resell. Jobn L. Russell,
A Dillow, Leo n. Wathen and u. Eccles-
ton Graves
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
assis Es.s.

We desire 10 say 20 our c:.izens, that iof
years We hare been selling Dr.. Kirg's New
discovery for Consumption. Dr.. Kings
Nex Pills. Ruck,en's Aynica Salve aad
Rlsctx:c B!iiers, and hare never handed
famedses thai sal 50 veil, CT that have
given such uniYesssl sss.ssaclsOn. We do
nOt hesitate DO ggsrpa tse fbein eyrfy t:gsse
and we stand ready 20 refund tie rus.
chase price, II satisfactory results do mol
follow theis use. These remedies have
won their great popularity purely on theil
merits. w j Edelen & Cell
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

TIE ine-aEe-l 0! tie s.echas:cri:lc y.
E. Church GoGth iTia hold g picnic &: Trsn.
Hall or Thursday, Argus. i5:a. A din
ner, consisting OF g. tie dsl,cacies Of tie
season, will te ses-ed BIZ tae ladies OF the
Church. Refreshments, boating. etc. The
putlc ere cordially Invited. Dinner 60
cents.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
r..rn.mpp.. p,rn.r. .,e..

at g. Nicholas Chttrch on the 18th Of ku-
gust II ]. rains, postponed 20 Saturday.
The public EEe respectfully invited. Din
nsr 1t IL sAs-p. A.siag 6. 2 ?. N. knight
admission 81. with snr,s- tree. Mass q.
the Cha-eh &c n
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

In Dr.. Pods PAPER on tie BAR Bill,
AZ linz, End css1aan, read Otherwise for
the general welfare" ins.ead Of otherwise
AaR for tbs general welfare" 88th lize
fiom the bottom Of column, read impcria
for imprrium.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

The pemc-ss.s cfsse E.a election dis
trict are requested 10 s.sgaf . meeting 70
be he'd 20 s.scssE,5s~.3s On Saturday,
Angus: sJ:.., 8. 3 Geek, p. n.
Il Z. CcssEY, Secretary.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
TINE
ONE PRICE
STRICTLYCASH STORE

again calls your attention toa
large stock Of Spriag and
summer Goods OF every Va
riety known 20 be kept i'm ore
house where prices stand
out In plain figures. What
ONE PAYS ALL PAY.
Sold for one close quick pro-
M. Taking mo- risk with the
credit ledgee-not making
you pay those heavy Losses
which certainly must be made
up When . merchant has
5 and 10 dollars credit out for
every dollarhe is worth, come
body must take the risk ofse.-
ling them on time. Certain
iy in these hard times il he
hoves every honest and well
thinking person 20 look 10
where they can save some
thing on their purchases. l
am still leading i'm DRY
GOODS Of every description,
r u RNITURE READY
MADE CLOTHING, both
Tor. gents, youths and chi.-
cren's wear, CARPETS,
BOOTS and SHOES, &C., &c.
Standing upon merit alone,
fair and square % all, I shall
be pleased to show you
through. Yours TO count on,
]. w. JOHNSON,
lA0nAY01foWn.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

YJo0e. 500 dozen fpesh eggs wanted at
HGGS. the Big Brown Store. II cents
Eggs. in goods will be paid
j. w. JOHNSON.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

WIN noi stop It Jones' wharf, after Too
day. July 50. 1880. She win stop ~ usasi
At Abeifs, Broomc's. Boene's and Hebb's
wharves In 81 Mary's county.-adv.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
fIs Id. { Va. SlslIIIat Co.

Steamer JOHN Z.
~ TYGERT, Captain
-fn~- JOHN A. KETCH-
4 ! Al. win lesve Pier
IA Light Street Wharf, Baltimore, every
Wednesday and Sunday Il 5p. m. foS
landings on Smiths Greek and 81 Mary's
River, Md. On Yeocomico, Coan and
Great Wicomico Rivers, Dyuer's and In
dian Greeks, Va.
Returning win leave Enbank's, Indian
Greek, every Tuesday and Friday ct q. N.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

= beg leave to inform nv customers
= that l am now connected with the
above house, and thanking you for the
very liberal patronage extended 81 me for
the past thirteen years, respectfully soil
cit continuance Of the same. This house
Ii one OF the oldest and hest known In the
country, their goods having an enviable
reputation wherever used, being made OF
the best and most concentrated material.
have been in the habit of making special
mixtures for most of my customers, but
the different brands that viii offer you
manufactured by the
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

Arriving In Baltimore soEly Wednesday
and Saturday mognkngs.
ALVIN r. KKNkEDY,
July i6-ys Agent
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01
RATIFICATION NOTICE.
George A. Wise
vH.s
James A. Ferguson ct al.

~.
Ordered this End day Of July, 1889, that
The sale made and reported by r. King
Clarke, Trustee. In the shove cause, be
ratified and confirmed, unless cause 10 the
contrary be shown On or before the 9Th
Tuesday Of July, 1850, copy provided
Of this order be Published In The ST Mary's
BEAcon once 1 week Cor three successive
weeks prior % the said Sch Tuesday ii
July.
The report states the land sold Cor te75.
JAMES r. II. RALEY,
Register OF Wills far St Mary's county.
True copy-Test:
JAMES I. NJ RALEY,
Register.
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PROFESSIONAL.
RICHARD 3. TIPPETT.

ArroRNEy-AT-LAw
II 4 Lexington 81. near chss., Bait. Nd
Practices In the Courts Of Baltimore city.
Court Of Appeals Of Nd, In the counties
Charles and s. Mary's and Washington
city Special attention given b. AdmifAlt
practice, collection az claims, &c, Being
Q member Of and counsel Cor the Real rs
tate firm Of Z. J. Chaisty q Co, all partie
desiring 20 sell farms in Maryland can
place them In our hands. Persons Desiring
20 buy or exchange should call ~ send f0r
list of property. Money loaned on first
mortgage. Jan. 10y. - [.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1889-08-01

are % complete that feel that cannot
improve upon them. Ny long experience
In the business and my knowledge Of the
different characters Of soil In Southern Ma
ryland. enables me 10 tell you what grade
OF fertilizers to use; therefore whatever
brand may recommend you 10 use you can
do 30 with the former confidence that YOU
have heretofore placed In me. am now
in the county and will call upon you In
person with samples Of these grades and
hope You will reserve your orders for me.
Should you need any goods before can
see you, please order direct from tic Com
pany, or your commission merchants, rs all
responsible orders vii! be promptly filed.
Yours very truly,
lQMM n. LLOYD.
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A Singular Freak.

West Virginia offers very singular
specimen Of liliputian humanity in the,
daughter of John E. Miller, of Hamp,;
shire County. She is twenty-three years
of age, cannot walk or talk and is but
twenty-six inches tall. Always lying i'm
little cradle, she is enabled to keep a
sharp lookout on all that is going on; no
one has yet been sharp enough to call for
an article in the house that the little one
could not point out. Her memory is
most remarkable. A new song or poem
repeated in her presence is never forgot
ten. If the same song or poem is again
repeated or sung with the variation Of
but single word the little prodigy will
show her disapproval by yelling Justly
and frowning o frown that cannot be
mistaken. How such a remarkable mem
ory can find resting place in head no
larger than a teacup has long been the
wonder of physicians and servants VINO
have journeyed from far and near to test
the remarkable gifts of the little wonder!
Washington Star. .--- -.-...- -
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TEMPERANCE.
THE BAR.


Why call it bar? Say, whence it derived
This name for depot of spirits of evil?
Was the name by some sly friend Of virtue
contrived,
Or, like the thing named did it come from
the devil?
I'll tell you what it means-'tis bar to al
And constant promoter of everything
evil;
IT'S a bar to all virtue-thats well under
stood
A bar to the right and fort for the devil.
IT'S bar to all industry, prudence and
wealth,
A bar to reflection, bar to sobriety;
A bar to clear thought and bar to sound
health,
A bar to good conscience, to prayer and to
piety.
A bar to the sending of children to school,
To clothing and giving them good educa-
A bar to the observance of every good rule,
A bar to the welfare of family and nation
A bar to the hallowed enjoyment of home,
A bar to the holiest earthly fruition;
A bar that forbids its frequenters to come
10 the goal and rewards Of virtuous am
bition.
A bar to integrity, honor and fame,
To friendship and peace and connublai
To the purest delights that on earth we may
claim,
A bar to salvation and heaven above!
-Chicugo Sun,
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RELIGIOUS READING.
SIN BIOTTED OUT.

II will forgive their iniquity, and vii
remember their sin no more" Jer. 81 81.
Il, even am He that blotteth out tn,
transgressions for Mine own sake. and vii
not remember thy sins" Isa 43 .25.
was sitting al:ne in silence,
For my heart was hushed and sac,
As I thought that my conscience pointed
To the records my Father had
Then it seemed that he softly whispered
II have blotted the records child,
And the page of the book is open
Stainless and undefled.'
But feared, for the tempter told me
Some sins had so deep dye
That q trace of the righteous record
Still stood in the court on high.
So again nv Father whispered
II have blotted the records all
Not lingering stain remaining,
Where my holy glances fall"
Then Thought that the dead were rising,
I thought the last day had come,
I thought that stood and trembled,
Fearful, anil cowed, and dumb.
And the awful book was opened
II have blotted out thy transgressions"
In moment my terror fled.
Oh since He has kindly whispered,
I surely may trust His word
And rest in the blessed message
My listening ears have heard.
So will not think of the record,
For the record has pass d and gone
IT'S blotted out now and forever,
And the page from tie volume torn.
-WWlian, L,lf.
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THE FREE GIFT.

We need rot attempt the explanation Of
Christ's 7. .wer to overcome our weaknesses
and subiugate our wills; it is sufficient to
know that He can do all this for the be-
lever because it is Of grace. That power by
which we become the sons of God at convor-
sion is not merited in any sense by US; it
comes as free gift. In the subsequent life
of the Christ an, even to the end, all that he
receives is unmerited. He csn boast of moth
ing. He who thinks that he can indicate the
secret grounds of Righteousness upon which
he may claim anything for himself, is wholly
astray. If he should think ut any time that
he is deserving, because Of earnestness in
Christ's work, he at once depreciates the gift
of grace. In that hour he builds upon a
sandy foundation.
Who W II care to fix limits to this power
which is who ly gift? Who will say. Il de.
spair Of deliverance from my weakness"
when we know that deliverence is not
through finite strengta, but of infinite grace?
Well may we wonder how omnipotent
strength can be proffered to every one who
will receive, even to those who have nothing
to recommend them to divine regard. Lo X
around. Behold the multitude of witnesses
ready to own the excellency Of tn plan OF
salvation Take, for example, those who
have been in bondage to timiaity. Grace zee
fir, m God only could set them at liberty. He
has spoken, and now all is changed. That
"fear of man which bringeth a snare" is
gone; that diffidence which is very often the
manifestation of self or pride has given place
to holy boldness; that heSitating tone IN
spiritual matters has risen to clear and en-
phatic utterance. What spiritual progress
would there be among Gods people
were all to accept fully this eternal life"
that is declared 10 be without
money and without price! Think,
also, of the many who are being
confforted amid their earthly sorrows. Does
it not enhance the consolation to remember
that it is bestowed as a favor. not through
personal merit? Our heavenly Father is say
ing: II know your need; witness your
tears; Twill not wait: I cannot leave you
comfortless" So He CONS to the lowliest,
and says: II will rest you;" "Do not think Of
being either worthy or unworthy" You
have only to think Of me and of my help"
"My grace is sufficient without any prepara-
ton on your part" Oh, the matchless gift!
Oh, how this thought is amplifed in st.
Paurs epistles He tells US that victory in
the dying hour is given to u.s. And the open
window in the Apocalypse discloses the
celestial multitude, having their golden harps
all attuned to the melody of grace.