Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1900-06-28

street near by and walked past. Phil.
ip knew them aud said good evening
They thought he was helping some
drunken man. a thing he had often
done, and they went along without
stopping. Again the street was de-
serted.
What win you do now? Where will
you gof'
God knows. l am an outcast on his
earthr'
Have you no homer
Home! Yes; the gutter, the street,
the bottom Of tine river"
MY brother"' Philip laid his hand
on the mans shoulder. Come home
with me, have something to eat, and
stay with me for awhile"
1t was all said so calmly. so lovingly,
SO honestly, that the man softened un-
der it. A tear rolled over his cheek.
He brushed his hand over his eyes. It
had been a long time since any one had
called him brother"
Gomez Philip reached out his hand
and helped him TO rise. The man stag
gered and might have fallen if Philip
had not supported him. Il am faint
and dizzy" he said.
Courage, man. Ny home is not far
off. We shall soon be there" His
companion was silent. As they came
up to the door Philip said, Il haven't
asked your name, but it might save a
little awkwardness if / knew it,"
William --." Philip did not hear
the last name, it was spoken in such a
low voice
Mrs. Strong at once set food upon
the table, and then she and Philip with
true delieacy busted themselves in an
other room SO as not to watch the
hungry man while he ate. When he
had satisfied his hunger, Philip show
ed him the little room where the
Brother Man" had staid one night
You may make it your own as long
as you will, Philip said. You may
look upon it as simply a part of what
has been given MS 20 be used for the
Fathers children"
The man seemed dazed by the re-
suit Of his encounter with the preach
er. lie murmured something about
thanks. lie was evidently very much
worn and the excitement Of the even
ing had given place TO an appearance
Of detection that alarmed Philip. After
a few words he went out and left the
man, who said that he felt very drow-
sy.
Il believe he is going TO have a fe-
yer or something" Mr.. Strong said 10
his wife as he joined her in the other
room. He related his meeting with the
man, making very light Of the attack
and indeed eXcusing II on the ground
Of his desperate condition.
His fear was realized. The next
morning he found his ledger in the
clutch Of fever. Before night he was
delirious. The doctor came and pro-
nouuced him dangerously i'll. And
Philip. with the burden Of his work
Weighing heavier on him every mo
ment. took up this additional load and
prayed his Lord TO give him strength
TO carry II and save another soul.
1t was at the time Of this event in
Mr.. Strong's life that another occur
red which had its special bearing upon
the crisis of all his life.
The church was dear TO his thought,
loved by him with a love that only
very few of the members understood.
In spite Of his apparent failure TO rouse
them to a conception Of their duty as he
saw it. he was confident that the spirit
Of God would accomplish the miracle
which he could not do. Then there
were those in Calvary church who
sympathized heartily with him and
We're ready TO follow his leadership.
So be began 10 plan for a series Of
Sunday night services different from
Milton had ever known. His
life in the tenement district and his
growing knowledge Of the labor world
had convinced him Of the fact that
the church was missing It's opportuni-
" in not graphing with the problem
rs il existed in Milton. II seemed 10
him that the first step to successful
solution Of that problem was for the
church and the workingman 10 get
together upon some common platform
for a better understanding. He ac-
cordingly planned for a series Of sun
day night services, in which his one
great purpose was 10 unite the church
and the labor unions IN scheme Of
mutual helpfulucss. His plan was
very simple. He invited into the meet
ing one or two thoughtful leaders Of
the mill men and asked them TO state
In the plainest terms the exact condI-
ton Of affairs IN the labor world from
their standpoint Then he. Tor the
church. took up their statements. their /
or the reasons for their !
with capital and answered /
them from the Christian standpoint
what would Christ advise under the /
He had different sub /
iccts presented on different evenings. /
one night It was reasons why the mill /
men were not in theschurch. Another /
night il was the demand Of men for (
better houses and how 10 get them. /
Another night il was the subject Of 4