The Little Gleaner, Vol. X.: A Monthly Magazine for the YoungVarious
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The Little Gleaner, Vol. X.: A Monthly Magazine for the Young
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Christian literature for children -- Periodicals
When the burst of feeling had a little subsided, he expressed a strong
desire to see his former teacher, then an aged Christian. An interview
was sought for him, that he might express his gratitude to his
instructor in the days of his youth, and thank him for all the good
counsels which had then been given him. Here, again, the sobs and tears
of the humble child of God burst forth anew, and the friend who
accompanied him was obliged to shorten the interview, from fear of the
consequences to both the old men. The scene will never be obliterated
from the memory of him who pens this recital, nor the conviction,
moreover, of the deep-seated piety and gratitude of the penitent
veteran.
One thing amongst others which Roger confessed was this--that, in the
midst of the conflicts in which he had been engaged, the lessons and
truths presented to him in the Sabbath School were constantly rushing
into his mind with indescribable freshness, producing a conflict there,
compared with which that without was as nothing. Yet, strange to say,
this resulted in no real conviction or conversion when the danger was
past. It was not till the little messenger of mercy had reached his
hand, and its truths, by divine mercy, touched his heart, that he became
a contrite sinner and humble suppliant at the feet of Jesus, and at
length was brought to know that, "being justified by faith," he had
"peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ" (Rom. v. 1).
One point in the character of this converted sinner remains to be
mentioned--that, although latterly so afflicted by entire deafness as to
require communication by means of writing, yet was he constant in his
attendance at the house of God, where, as one of the true circumcision,
he doubtless "worshipped God in the spirit, rejoiced in Christ Jesus,
and had no confidence in the flesh" (Phil. iii. 3).
He has long since gone to the unseen world to be with Jesus, "which is
far better."
This narrative affords no small encouragement to those who distribute,
even under unpromising circumstances, those leaves which are intended
for the healing of the soul. "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou
shalt find it after many days." "In the morning sow thy seed, and in the
evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not whether shall
prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good"
(Eccles. xi. 6).
ANSWER TO SCRIPTURE ENIGMA.
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