The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-09-28

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II any man would come after me, let him deny
himself and take up his cross daily and follow
me-
Henry Maxwell paced his study back
and forth. 1t was Wednesday. and he
had started to think out the subject of
his evening service which fell upon that
night
Out of one of his study windows he
could see the tall chimneys Of the rail.
road shops The top of the evangelist s
tent just showed over the buildings
around the Rectangle
The pastor Of the First church looked
ont of this window every time he turned
in his walk. After awhile he sat down
at his desk and drew large piece of
paper toward him.
After thinking several moments he
wrote in large letters the following:
"a NUMBER OF THINGS THAT JESUS WOULD
PROBABLY DO IN THIS PARISH
~. Live in simple, plain manner,
without needless luxury on the one
hand or undue asceticism on the other.
"2. Preach fearlessly to the hypo-
critics in the church. no matter what
their social importance or wealth.
"a Show in some practical form
sympathy and love for the common peo-
pie as well as for the well to do. edu-
Gated. refined people who make up the
majority Of the church and parish.
"a. Identify himself with the great
causes Of humanity in some personal
Way that would call for self denial and
Eufering.
"5. Preach against the saloon in
Raymond
"6. Become known as q friend and
companion of the sinful people in the
Rectsngle.
80. Give up the summer trip to Eu-
Fope this year. I have been abroad
|wice and cannot claim any special
peed Of rest. am well and could forego
his pleasure, using the money for some
ne who needs vacation more than
10. There are probably plenty Of such
people in the city.
"6 What else would Jesus do as
Henry MAXWELL
He was conscious. with q humility
hat once was stranger 10 him. that
(s outline Of Jesus probable action
Fss painfully lacking In depth and
pwer. but he was seeking carefully for
pncrete shapes into which he might
ast his thought Of Jesus conduct
early every point he had put down
peant for him complete overturning
the custom and habit Of years In the
Pinistry. In spite Of that, he still
Parched deeper for sources Of the
hristlike spirit He did not attempt to
mite any more. but sat at his desk alb
abed in his attempt to catch more and
ore Of the spirit Of Jesus in his own
fe He had forgotten the particular
bbject for his prayer meeting with
dich he had begun his morning study.
He was 30 absorbed over HE thought
hat he did not hear the bell ring. and
was reused by the servant. who an
bunced caller He had sent up his
ame-Mr. Gray. Maxwell stepped to
10 head Of the stairs and asked Gray
come up.
I'VE can talk better up here"
So Gray came up and stated the rea-
u for his call
II want you. Mr.. Maxwell. to help
OF course you have heard what Q
bnderful meeting we had Monday
ght and last night Miss Winslow
done more with her voice than I
uld. and the tent won't hold the peo-
q"
i've heard Of that It's the first
ne the people there have heard her.
no wonder they are attracted
1T has been q wonderful revelation
US and most encouraging event in
work. But I came to ask II you
uld not come down tonight and
zach I am suffering with a severe
d I do not dare to trust my voice
ain. / know 1t is asking q good deal
such q busy man. but II You can't
me say 80 freely. and III try some-
ere else"
I'm sorry, but it's my regular prayer
citing night" said Henry Maxwell
en he flushed and added: II shall be
to arrange 1t In some way 30 as to
me down. You can count on me-"
Gray thanked him earnestly and rose
go.
Wont you stay q minute. Gray.
let us have prayer togetherS"
'Yes." said Gray simply.
20 the two men kneeled together in !
study. Mr.. Maxwell prayed like
I'D Gray was touched to tears as he
Peled there There was something al
Ft pitiful in the way this man, who
lived his ministerial life In such q
Row limit Of exercise. now begged
wisdom and strength to speak .
sage to the people IN the Rectangla
ray rose and held out his hand
God bless you, Mr.. Maxwell I'm
the Spirit win give you power TO-
It."
enry Maxwell made no answer. He
not even trust himself to say that
hoped 30. but he thought Of his
Mise. and It brought Q certain peace