The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1906-03-17


then he burst out with:
THAT man believes in the same God
we do. Our God Is the God Of Abra-
ham. We have always cherished the
faith Of our ancestor, but II is very
evident that Moses has much knowl-
edge OF this God which we have not.
wish he would tarry with US. for I
would like to learn more. And his
plans seem folly to me. Even II he
could get his people out Of Egypt.
what would he do with them In Ca
naan, face to face with. organized ma
lions and their trained armies. I
have pointed out to him how unpre-
pared his people would be, oppressed
and hampered as they have been In
their slavery, and think he was i'm.
pressed with the thought. In fact.
he has gone of to mediate over the
matter"
"A pretty mess you are going to
make out Of 1t! Do you know what
his staying means? Do you want a
yagabond Hebrew. or Egyptian, what
ever he may call himself. for SON
in-law? What has he to offer In
dowere"
what do you mean?" asked Jeth-
no, deeply perplexed Who said any
thing about his marrying one Of our
daughters?"
who. indeed, need to speak when
the glances and manner of Zipporah
betray 1t all?" And she went on to
tell all she had observed that day.
But such thought is farthest from
Moses mind. feel sure, and IL he
should remain, it. would be with the
thought and purpose of waiting to
prepare for the deliyerance of his
people"
THAT all may be true, but he will
learn the other lesson fast enough"
she exclaimed, impatiently, as she
turned about and left her husband.
Thus the day wore away. and Moses,
all unconscious of the division he was
causing in the home of Jethro, had
wandered to small grove some dis.
lance from the house.
II cannot but feel that Jethro has
spoken wisely" he said half aloud to
himself, as he paced to and fro
through the lane Of trees. "T had not
considered how ill-prepared my people
would be to push on to Canaan. Must
again change my plans? When
became conscious of a call to serve my
people and went forth to them. found
l must flee for my life instead. Then
when the way seemed plain to me, and
had set forth to search out Canaan
: and had purposed to prepare to leat
, my people thither there comes thi:
, man Jethro into my life to point ou
the apparent folly of my course Wha
, would God have me do? Must I wal
| here while my people suffer? Oh
God. make the way plain!" he hall
sobbed. stopping short and lifting his
eyes toward Heaven.
Then the question rose in his mind:
Are my people ready for deliver
ance? Am l 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 a 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. l will not go on to Canaan.
will wait here until God makes the
way plain. and leads me back to my
people"
AS he spoke the words there came
a half-stified scream Of Joy from the
clump Of bushes at one side, and
glancing quickly in that direction he
caught gllpse 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."
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.
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 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
4 great, strong arms. he said, laughing
ly:
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.
! "Oh. what will you think of met"
she sobbed.
II will tell you when you tell me
why you screamed" Moses responded,
soberly. watching her with growing
interest.
There was no response.
40 you want me to go away?"
Still no response.
do you want me to stay?"
Still there was no answer. save as
little trembling hand reached out
and was grasped tenderly I'm the big