St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-04-21

"RACHEL."
written for the cA1EDoNrAx.l


perfect morning welcomed the
ewes of the mass OF people who lived
in the large city of Wayield. The
sunshine and balmy air of this Eas-
ter Sabbath gave suggestions of va
rious ways in which to spend the
day. Pleasure seekers thought not
of combining the brightness of this
morning with the joy given centur-
les ago where it was said: Fear not
We, for l know We seek Jesus which
has been crucifed. He is not here,
for He is risen even as he said"
They only said, "What beautiful
day for long ride out in the coun-
try" Others more thoughtful or
those whose early childhood teach
ings had left a slight impress in re-
gard to the way a Sabbath should
be spent, thought, What a lovely
Easter. Let US go to some of the
larger churches and see the beautiful
display of flowers and hear the fine
music"
The other class, who were true
worsbipers of God and His house,
said in their hearts, Christ the
Lord is risen indeed. Let us go and
worship Him
Into one of the large churches on
fremont street were gathering many
of the two last class and few OF the
careless ones, as the sound of Chin
ing bells attracted their attention
and the throng of people gave the
idea that they might see some fine
floral display. And indeed they did.
Massed along the front of the large
platform were flowers, conspicuous
among which were Gala lilies and
the graceful Easter lily, sending forth
most delicate perfume. their perfect
purity of color making them the
most fitting flowers to be used or
Easter day.
AS the bells ceased their musica
ring, young lady came hurriedly uI
the street, her costume telling tt
the acute observer that she was
among the poorer class, not of the
number who filled the elegant Trinity
Sabbath after Sabbath There was
however a bright determined way
about her that one would notice. A:
she neared the church her rapid step:
became slower, for out upon the ali
was borne the sweetest of voice:
singing, "Chime, We Easter bells
your happy tidings tell" An usher
closing the doors shut the SOUND
from her listening ear With quick
clasping of her hands she said.
must hear more. l will not go pas
as intended, but go in or to TIL
door at least, if so crowded l can e
no further. An usher said to her
"All full down stairs, l can only Civ
you a seat in the second balcony a
the side
ANY where" she replied "if l cal
only get in.
Following her guide up stairs AM
down the long halls she was soon in
side and in position to command
fine view Of the platform.
81 could not have selected a bette
place" she thought, but l do won
der which of those ladies was tn
one heard. l wish 1 had asked tn
usher her name"
She tried to get look at the pro
gramme her neighbor had, but all il
vain. She also tried to listen atten
lively to the reading of the Scriptur
and the earnest prayer which follow
ed, and with partial success; bu
when a sweet faced lady arose an
waited for the tones of the organ
she was all attention. Sweetlv an
so distinctly that all in that immens
audience could hear sang out.
Golden harps sounding,
Angel voices ring,
Pearly gates opened,
Opened for the King.
Christ, the King of Glory,
Jesus, King of Love,
Is gone up in triumph,
To his home above
Our young friend was not the onl
one charmed by the voice of the sins
er, and many a tired and worn hear
was refreshed by the pure tones. Blu
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