St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1906-04-07

people ana went forth to them, found
I must flee for my life instead. Then,
when the way seemed plain to me, and
I had set forth to search out Canaan,
and had purposed to prepare to lead
my people thither there comes this
man Jethro into my life to point out
the apparent folly Of my course. What
would God have me do? Must I wait
here while my people suffer? Oh,
God, make the way plain!" ha half
sobbed, stopping short and lifting his
eyes toward Heaven.
Then the question rose In his mind:
Are my people ready for deliver
ance? Am ready to lead them?
viii not God prepare the way, even
as He will deliver when His appoint
ed time comes?"
With the questions came new faith
in God and a willingness to wait upon
Him.
"Jethro is right he exclaimed, as a
new peace and confidence stole into
his heart. God hath spoken through
him. I will not go on to Canaan. I
will wait here until God makes the
way plain, ana leads me back to my
people"
AS he spoke the words there came
ha1f-stifled scream Of Joy from the
clump Of bushes at one side, and
glancing quickly in that direction he
caught q glipse Of Zipporah's face.
He made one move towards her, when
with frightened, embarrassed look
she turned and fed from him.
what would he think Of herr" she
asked herself. Would he think she
was spying upon him."
y When her mother had dismissed her
she had sought the solitude Of the
woods, and 1t. was not her fault that
later Moses had invaded her retreat.
She had not dared make her presence
known. thinking that Moses would
pass on and then she could steal quiet.
" away. Thus she had been forced
to listen as he talked to himself, and
when he had said: II will wait here"
her poor breaking heart could not re-
press the cry Of Joy which welled to
her lips. And now he had heard and
seen her. What would he think!
Thus she questioned as she sped
along. By way Of answer there came
the sound Of rapid footsteps following
her, and she quickened her pace and
would have made good her escape, had
not q treacherous fallen branch been
in her way and tripped her. Before she
had time to gain her feet, Moses was
at her side and as he lifted her IN his
great, strong arms, he said, laughing
":
\ my little bird almost escaped me
that time. Did brighten your
She tried to push him away with
one hand while with the other she
sought to hide her face.
"0h. what will you think Of me?"
she sobbed. III
twill tell you when you tell ma
Why you screamed" Moses responded,
sobsrly, watching her with growing
interest. 49,
There was no response.
do yeu want me to go away?"
Still no response.
do you want me to stay?"
Still there was no answer, save %
q little trembling hand reached out
and was grasped tenderly in the big
hand Of the man at her side.
And when Jethro received the an
swer Of Moses next morning announc-
ing that he would remain, he was pre-
pared for the request which followed
saying simply:
at is Gods will. ! verify believe.
Thou wilt be better content Thou
shalt serve me for her."
YEA" responded Moses, fervidly,
putting his arm about Zipporah. who
had followed him out to where her
father was seated, Yea. as God Wills
But my people. too. when God shall
open the way"