The Newtown bee., 1904-07-29

hSSo VAO 0AA OAS 0ASAOAV Al8A"oy Towards the mountain on earth's con-
 fine,
 That bears up to Peters gateway, Gates that open to the mansions, Mansions held in reser vation For all worthy Christian pilgrims, For all weary worthy pilgrims. Mansions guarded by St Peter. Much alike they were, yet different, Like in outward form and seeming, Yet unlike in outward feature, As if not two earth-bOrn brethren. One was known as Christian Goldman, Known in church as Dea Goldman, We'll known for his high position And his wealthy independence, Having in his hands large holdings Which are nominated riches, sa sps And which give men worldly standing; Rich in script and gold and silver, Rich in stock and spreading acres, Cottages and princely castles; Bold of mien, of easy bearing, Moving confidently, as one Who has moved in privileged circles And accustomed to receiving Homage from his humble brethren; The deferred and much talked of Leading citizen, respected @ For his shining, gilt-edged standing, Shining in his chosen circle, Dazzling with his golden glitter, But not known for shining virtues. One was good and honest Plainheart, Whose plain name was seldom men,
 tioned, Save twas coupled with some sneering For his so-called superstition. For he took to his believing God and the meek Galilean; One who had slight recognition, Little known in social circles; Poor in purse and unpretending, Moving in a narrow circle, ~ Daring scarcely to look upward To his gilded neighbor Goldman. But he journeyed light and cheerful, Taking on few earthly burdens, Carrying on no gold or silver, Leaving no rich, cherished holdings, Leaving nothing back regretful, Hopeful of prosperous ending. Goldman scorned to travel with him, Even to the pearly gateway. Feeling that his humble footsteps Would contaminate the pathway, And would soil the golden pavements If he chanced to enter Heaven; And he oft insulted Plainheart AS he travelled meekly onward, Laughing at his faith and hopings, Calling him an ancient purist, Ignorant and superstitious, -: Or ignored him altogether. Goldman thought that journeying
 HeavenWard Side by side with one known only For his simple Christian virtues Was too humbling for one moving In the gilded upper circles, And he made him fall behind him, Humbling him to cringe and follow. First the way was rough and stony, Indirect and full of windings, And Sir Goldman stumbled onwards Criticising every turning; But poor Plainheart walked with pa
 tience,
 Cheered by faith and hopeful visions Of near and happy ending. When at last they reached the stair
 way,
 Leading to the pearly gateway, Goldman eagerly ascended, Boldly meeting good St Peter guardsman, at the gateway, And as boldly claimed admittance. ''Who art thou, rash man?" asked Pc
 ter, ''Who come thus demanding en-
 trance?' ''I, Sir Peter? am Goldman. Know'st thou not Sir Christian Gold
 man?
 Knows not me whom all men know
 eth?
 was known as Deacon Goldman. ''I know nothing of Sir Goldman" Answered now the drowning Peter; 'Whatclaim hast thou for admissionP" Wealth and prominence, good Peter; owned half the Valley City,
 All men gave me humble deference. That, vain man, counts here for
 nothing" Counts for nothing, answered Peter. Hast no other claim, poor mortal?" T have been a man of standing" Pleaded now poor frightened Gold
 man; T was ne'er denied admission To the best and foremost places; All were happy to receive me, And felt honored by my presence. will do Heaven credit, Peter" And these are thy only virtues?" Asked Saint Peter. But poor Gold | Still continued his vain pleading, Not abashed by Peter's questions; To all good I've been accustomed AS citizen of substance And unquestioned greenback standing. 'Greenback nonsensew answered Pe-
 ter.
 But what did'st thou in the lifetime? What beside securing places? What hast been thy private record? What thy one great act of merit? Goldman here was much embarrassed; Deacon Goldman found his master; Built a house and lived within it; here poor Goldman faltered, crimson in confusion. 'Did'St thy sorrowing brother bless
 thee,
 Bless thee for thy loving kindness,