Ceredo advance. [volume] (Ceredo, W. Va.) 1885-1939, 1891-12-16
herself and the life sac '

| nving- when, mt the end OF Wheedlcr's
sermon, she gave good-sized bank
note to aid in converting the heather,
no stranger would have suspected what
her heart really was. and no one would
have thought but an hour before she
had ruthlessly despoilcd poor woman
of n crust of bread from her fathers
table.
Blatchford might have given his
daughter aid had he known her condi-
ton. but his ignorance of that was no
excuse. He knew very well that there
was general suffering in Kansas that
year. and he knew that John Green was
poor and ill-conditioned to withstand
such n long siege of hard times. Reason
and common sense would have taught
him that his daughter was in need, vet
he did not feel sufficient interest in her
welfare to make any effort to discover
her whereabouts. He never mentioned
her name, and IL he ever thought of her
no one knew il. Indeed. to outward
observation il seemed apparent that no
thought of her ever entered his mind,
and that he was satisfied with his devo-
tions to the Spickler family.
Like his wife he was an active men,
Der of Whecdlcr's church. He attended
the Sunday services regularly and dozed
through the tedious sermon. He gave
more than any other To the min.s.--'S
salary. He bought an organ for the
church and hired an organist In short
he was always ready with his money To
second any suggestion Rev. Wheedler
saw fit to offer. AS n natural consequence
he became the most prominent member
OF the CONGREGATIONAL least in Brother
Wheedlcr's estimation. Brother Whecd-
Ter loved n cheerful giver especially
when the gifts were coming to himself.
On the very day that John Green
mortgaged all his earthly possessions
to Mills for pitiful sum of money with
which To buy bread, the Christian Aid
Society" of Rev. Wheedler's church
held meeting in Brother Blatchford's
parlors, the object of which was to finan-
cially further the work of converting
the heather in foreign lands. Rev.
Nheedler was there, as were also all
the leading members of the congregn-
ton. Sister Blatchford had. of course,
taken care that preparations suited to
the occasion were made, and n nice
luncheon was duly spread. Brother
Blatchford was there to beg and entreat
everyone To partalSe unsparingly of his
generous bounty.
If the world had more such good
Christians rs Brother and Sister Batch
ford remarked Rev. Wheedler during
the enjoyment of the luncheon. the
church would be better off and its cause
greatly advanced. Such members are
the shining lights of our faith, and
their prayers and their gifts are the
means of great good in the saving of
lost souls"
Indeed you are right, Brother
Wheedler," acquiesced Sister Swoops.
Brother and Sister Blatchford live for
the good of their fellow creatures.
Their thoughts, by day and by night,
must be of the poor needy ones who are
In the darkness of sin. The question
ever uppermost in their minds, to Judge
from their actions, is: What can do
for the good of the ignorant and be-
nighted" Such as they are the salt of
the earth-'the leaven that leaveneth
the whole loaf"
True, Sister Swoops, true indeed"
said Rev. Wheedler, land / pray that
they may live to see the fruits of their
works in all their fullness."
This prayer of Brother Wheedler's
was destined to be realized. for IL was
written down that Brother and Sister
Blatchford should both live to see the
fruit of their works in all its terrible
fullness; and not only that, but they
should eat thereof and come To know
the bitterness of IL.
During the little play of words lust
described Sister Blatchford. from her
position ut the head of the table. smiled
sweetly upon those about her. and said.
as plain as actions could speak:
Indeed Brother Wheedler Is right.
and | am the light OF the church,
guiding angel 10 those less blessed with
goodness"
Brother Blatchford said nothing and
made very little outward show of his
feelings. but IL was evident that he was
greatly pleased and he praised himself
and felt like patting himself on the
back for being so great and good.
Now" said Rev. Wheedler after n
short silence, 1--WE as "A church must
raise some funds for sending a mis-
sionary to break the bread of life 10 the
heathen. This Is "A great and glorious
work, and l hope our members will
open their hearts literally TO the poor
oenlghted souls that are going To an
endless death for the want of the Chris
tian Gospel"
Amen TO that" exclaimed Brother
Blatchford. land To show nv faith nv
my works l will subscribe fifty dollars
10 that fund
God bless You, Brother Blatchford.-
exclaimed the minister ferventlv.
Your crown will he a glorious one
when you have finished your work. and
the Master says: Wen done, thou good
and faithful servant God bless Won.
Brother Blatchford. and may Won al
ways continue in the way YOU have
chosen"
Sister Blatehford followed her hus-
bands lead with subscription Of
twenty-five dollars, which Blatchford.
OF course. would pay, and the minister
blessed her in turn Then Blatchford
insisted on old Mrs Spiclsler subscrib-
ing 70 the fund at his expense. and she
received a blessing likewise.
This is truly Christian family. "the
minister said with much junction. .'and
their reward will be great in the NEXT
world. May the Lord reward and bless
them according TO their deserts"
This prayer also would b. answered
in time for the day was coming and