The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1911-01-05

get DOWN ON YOUR KNEES or / LII SKIN
YOU ALIvEl"
preacher arose TO make one last su-
preme effort To reclaim some soul from
eternal torment. At his direction the
most jealous members OF the congregh-
tion left their seats and mingled with
the audience. looking for chance con-
vert
1t was at this critical moment that
an unlocked for interruption disturbed
the passing OF the old year and marred
the peacefulness Of the meeting. Dea-
cons Wiley and Mills had been so bold
as to approach the goddess crowd
around the door anG suggest that there
was too much laughing and talking.
They had even dared to tell two or
three OF the leading spirits that fall
ure to preserve order meant eJectment
from the church The sound OF loud
talking suddenly reached the ears or
the worshipers and all heads turned
toward the door. Loud curses and
angry words. upllftcd fists and stamp
ing feet told that fierce struggle was
taking place. Out Of the tangled mass
presently came Deacons Wiley and
Mills. each In triumphant possession OF
| a painting. dIsheyeled. fighting prison
er. The cuprits were the sons OF
their captors. and against all their
| kicking and squirming they were
| forced slowly along the aisles on each
side Of the church to the mourners'
bench, fighting every inch Of the way.
| Get down on your knees, darn your
| picturew commanded Deacon Wiley.
seizing his son by the shoulders and
allowing his Indignation to gain the
| mastery. Get down on your knees or
| I'll skin You alive when 1 get you
! home!
| 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 a suppressed litter from
those who took the preacher literally
Sam Wiley. the widest scamp that
ever robbed a watermelon patch, look
ed at his fathers stern. unyieldins
face and felt the grip tighten on his
shoulders He cast a furtive glance
toward the womeH's "amen" corner and
saw his mothers eyes filed with tears.
He turned to his right and saw his
companion In misery, "Diddy" Mills,
crying like a baby. Just for a moment
be stiffened with pride. and then he felt
his fathers strong arms forcing him
down on his knees. At the same time
"Diddy" Mills went down under the
pressure on his shoulders.
"who will be the next to come for
wardr shouted Rev. EbeneZer HarEef
dancing back and forth before the pui.
| pit with q Joy he could not conceal
The Lord bless these young men who
have seen the error Of their ways. Let
US all unite In prayer"
Everybody prayed. Deacon Wiley
leading the low, murmuring chorus
with a fervent entreaty TO hls son e
forego the wickedness of the world and
unite with the church. When Deacon
Wiley ceased Deacon Mills began Il
pray aloud for his wayward boy. II
was very funny 10 the crowd around
the door. but after awhile something
seemed 10 choke their aaghtsr. Sfgtei
Mills high pitched and guayering voie-
arose IN prayer. and ihi - was f'atSo'
| In her appeal fh4G ~ I'D fesEs~ fais
! the eyes OF the roughost = roway In th'
crowd. Sister Wiley. unable 70 RESTRAIN
: her emotions, Joined her cries witt
q those Of Sister Mills. Suddenly wavi
OF increased excitement swept through
q the congregation. Two Of the tough
est young men Of the town wakes
|. slowly down the alsies and kneit at th'
8 low railing. They were hardly dowi
when two more came forward
! Such a revival was never known be
) fore in the history OF the church as th
one which started with the watch meet
Ing that night. Rev. Ebenezer Harke
said 10 himself that IL WAS due 20 hl
powers as an exhorfer. Two mother
believed tn their hearts that the efiica
= ey OF prayer had been demonstrated Il
3 wonderful manner. But suppos
e those muscular fathers had remaIne'
inactive. Would the protracted meet
q ings have lasted another week.
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