Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-28

UA~ 60
GET DOWN ON YOUR KNEES OK Ill SKIN |
YOU ALIvEl
preacher arose to make one last ST.
preme effOr1 to reclaim some soul from !
eIcrnal torment. ~ his direction the |
most Jealous members of the cuugrega-
ton left their seats and mingled with
the audience, looking for chance con-
vert.
It was NJ this critical moment that
an unlocked for inter- upton disturbed
the passing of the old year ami married
she pcacVfu!nesS Of the meeting. Dca-
cons Wiley and Mills had been SO bold
as To approach the go'lleSs crowd
around the door anC suggest that there
WAS too much laughing and talking.
Thcy had even dared to tell two or
three of the leading spirits that fail
ure Ia preserve order meant ejcctment
from the church. The sound OF loud
talking suddenly reached the ears Of
the worShipcrS. and all heads turned
toward the door. Loud curses and
angry words. uplifted fists and stamp
ing feet tod that fierce struggle was
taking place. out OF the tangled mass
presently Canp pcacuuS Wiley and
| Mills. each in triumphant possession of
| painting. diShevcled. fighting prison
| er. The culprits were the sons OF
their captors. ana against Hil their
kicking and squirming they were
forced slowly along the aiSles on each
side Of che church 10 the mourners'
| bench. fighting every inch of the way.
Ger down on your knees. darn your
picture" commanded Deacon Wiley.
seizing his son by the shoulders and
allowing his indignation to gain tho
mastery. Get down on your knees or
I'll skin you alive when | get YOU
hOmer
Keep your seats. brethren and sis
terS." exclaimed Rev. Ebenezer Har-
ker. This young man is sorry for
what he has done. and we may yet
save him from the wrath to come"
There was Il suppressed litter from
those who took the preacher literally.
Sam Wiley. the widest scamp that
ever robbed watermelon patch. look
ed at his fathers stern. unyielding
face and felt the grip tighten on his
shoulders. He cast Il furtive glance
saw his mothers eyes filed with tears
He turned 10 his right and saw his
companion in misery. "Diddy" Mills
crying like 8 baby Just for moment
he stiTencd with pride, and then he fel,
his faith IS strong arms forcing him
down on his knees At the same time
"Diddy' Mills went down under the
pressure on l', shoulders.
"NAo VIII d.. itir next Ia come for
ward shouted Rev Ehrnrzer Ifa.l;er
danc,-e htvA .'iid forth before. ia" pal
pit with % JOY f." could no; conre,i
The Lord boss tAcse Young men WI.
have seen th' ttror Oh their ways L.
us all unite III prayer.
Everybody prayed. deacon VILE,
leading the low. murmuring chorll.
with fcrvent entreaty TO his son I,
foregO the wickedneSS of the werld Il ns
. unite with the church When Dcaco:
Wiley ceased Deacon Mills began {,
pray aloud for his way ward hoy /
, was very furny to the crowd AROUND
, the door. bal after awhile SOnc;h:n;
, seemed to choi,e their laughter SlSte
! NILS high pitched AMI quaVcrilg vote.
. arose in prayer. ana iae:r was ii pa; 30
/ in her appeal i.ui starred tears Ia.
the eyes Of the roashe<t row y in ;h
, / crowd. Sister VILE. unsbi 10 Restrain
Ter emotions. joined hcr cri;@, WA
those Of sister Mills SuddpLly "a WAY
of increased excitement swept Nrsu.--,
the congregation Two If til ioa-l
est Young men og The town wa;'.r,
u slowly down ,hc Gislcs and Enei; az IL
v low railing. They were hardly dow
when two more came forward.
q Such revival was never known b,
7 for" in the history of the church as IN
one which started with the watch p.nci
in% that ui-ht. Rev E5enezer Uarke
said To himself that il was due to hi
T powers rs an cXhortcr. Two mother
: believed IL their hearts that the effics
cy OF prayer had been demonstrated {
a a wonderful manner But suppos
7 those muscular fathers had RENAME
Inactive. Would the prOtracted NEE
ings have LASTED another week?