The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1901-03-14

them more than once. Heaven grant
you don't see what have" He refer
red to scenes which had occurred when
he was boy In the coal regions Of
England. Stuart had often talked them
over with Eric.
"Amen." answered Stuart. He re-
maine'l silent then, his thoughts busy
with the events Of the morning. He
was casting about for a good opportu-
nifty TO tell Eric his experience at the
beginning of tie day. In the midst Of
I all the perplexing and complicated sit
uation in which he was now placed
Stuart went back repeatedly to his
change of attitude toward all the facts
Of his own life. That must have been
a tremendous event to hold so supreme
place in his mind as it did.
Just then Louise went by the door
and called out, as she went on into the
dining room, Luncheon Is ready! Stu
art had forgotten all about eating. but
he left Eric to so in and keep Louise
company.
All the time he was eating he felt
that he must tell his sister the facts
about hs-what did he call it? The
word conversion" had always been
distasteful to him. but what had hap
pened to him? Something very remark
able and so remarkable that it seized
him and held him in loving and joy
| full grasp, making him feel that all 9th
er matters were as nothing compared
with this. He was not Of an emotional
ing were Of such nature that he had
always pridcd himself on being re-
| fined, self possessed man of the world,
| telling the truth, living purely, being
strictly honest and brave, but without
exhibition Of passion or feeling, except
ut rare intervals when strange, hercd-
itary outburst would sweep away all
traditions as If he were mad.
| But now he felt as If new passion
had caught him up and held him: a
new life swaycd his whole being: he
was calm, and yet he felt thrilled with
this new existence. There was no yes
terday any more. Everything was to-
day and tomorrow. Jesus was the one
great central, throbbing. pulsing mov
ing impulse with him. He was a new
man. And yet men say, specifically,
sometimes in these days. that the times
Of miracles are gone by. Is there a
greater miracle in all the earth than
when n human being like Stuart Dun
can is born again, made a new man in
Christ Jesus?
AS soon as luncheon was ended Stuart
had resolved what to do. He must tell
Louise. There must be the truest and
frankest understanding between them
on this matter. 1t was too vital to be
neglected or passed over or postponed.
Louise" he said as they went into
the drawing room together. II want to
tell you something. now we are alone"
Louise did not reply, and Stuart went
on, feeling the gap between his sister
and this new life Of his to be wider and
deeper with every word he uttered.
EARLY this morning had very re-
markable experience" Stuart contin-
ued. II had what seemed like a vision
Of my real life. and 1t was very distinct
to me that all these years I had been
neglecting the one most important part
Of my life" Stuart hesitated a moment
as Louise sat looking ut him in silent
astonishment. II have decided, Louise.
that must be Christian"
There was an embarrassing silence.
Louise colored and looked away from
Stuart. At last she said In low voice.
what do you meanY
Stuart did not know what to say at
first. He felt that Louise would not
understand him, but he spoke with the
directness and simplicity that seemed
demanded by the occasion.
~ mean. dear, that am going to
live new life, with Gods help look
at everything differently. I never used
to think Of Christ as anything more
than historical figure. Now he seems
to me like personal friend. More than
that, he seems to be my own personal
Saviour. never knew before what the
words saved and salvation meant to
me. Now they are real. They apply to
my own condition. seem to look at all
the events Of life. my own and others,
in the light Of eternity. 1t is difficult
for me to make all this clear to you.
Louise. Would you understand it any