The National tribune., 1893-02-16

of such life had beei converted, and was
leading a Christian life at his old home. was
member of the 'chhtch. and altogether a
changed man.
Mr.. Webster determined to visit Colby. who
resided many miles distant from where Web
ster was then staying. Asking Harvey to go
with him, the two started to drive to John
Colby's farm. As they sjournoyed Mr.. Web
ster expatia,ed on Colby's wickedncss aud
religious matters in general His discourse
EN- braced the entire scope of the religious
question as practical one, and all men, said
Mr.. Webster, should contemplate it. As he
was thus speaking Of it they neared the place
where Colby lived Stopping to tie the horse
a short distance away, they walked toward the
house. nearing whicl, they saw Colby with his
family seated in afront room, there being no
hall or other obstruction to the view. Colby
was large man with an imposing presence;
though IS years old lie had the appearance of a
man not over 60. AS Webster neared the house
Colby could see him approaching Rising he
advanced and babe him and his friend to come
in and be seated.
"You are John Colby" said Webster. you
don't know who l am :! Years ago you married
my half.sister and we have been strangers ever
since"
Whcreupon Colby exclaimed: "You, Web.
ster: the little Black Dan we used to see?"
THE very same" said Webster.
Bless me !" continued Colby, 81 don't now
what to say; but sit down, gentlemen you are
welcome to anything l have" And then he
proceeded: "You, Daniel Webster, l read
about; the great man so much is printed
about" and he went on in this way for some
time.
Suddenly checking himself he said " Yes,
you are a great man; but are you good man
Do you love the Lord Jesus Christi That's
the question"
Then Webster told Colby that he had heard
of his (Colby's) conversion; that he was no
longer the wicked man that he used to be, and
it was for that reason he had come to visit him.
AS for himself he said he tried to live a re-
ligious life, and to love the Lord Jesus Christ.
Then the two conversed long time on the
Importance of religious life. 1t ended in
Coby's asking Webster to pray. Whereupon
they all knelt, aud Webster offered prayer
which only he could make.
Returning homeward, Mr.. Webster talked
continually Of Colby's conversion. He declared
many times that it could be regarded as moth
ing less than n miracle; for certainly, said he,
the change of so great a sinner to a gentle, God
fearing Christian could be nothing less. Mr..
Webster was rigid observer OF the Sabbath.
He held that the commandment requiring such
an observance was no less binding than the one
prohibiting murder any crime for which
severe penalties have been enacted. In this
respect his home education had been as thorough
as in all other respects as to his duty to God
and men, and which placed the Bible above all
other books 10 the day of his death he re-
membercd and practiced what his parents
taught him.
1t is related of Mr.. Webster that in his last
illness conscious that his end was approaching
he dictated his will and few words to his inn
mediate friends. and then turned his thoughts
exclusively on the subject of eternity which
had engaged so much oil his attention through
out the whole Of his public career.