The Dairyman's Daughter

ntly happens, that single individuals are to be found who, though very disadvantageously situated with regard to the ordinary means of grace, have received truly sav

r composition. If every wheel, pivot, chain, spring, cog, or pinion, be not exactly in its place, or move not precisely according to a favourite and prescribed system, the whole is rejected as unworthy of regard. But ha

arly circumstanced in this respect, as to

gem of pure

thom'd caves

ower is born t

sweetness on t

tely known but to few; but she lived usefully, departed most happily, and left a shining track behind her. While I attempt a faint delineation of

as fast approaching. One day I received a hasty summons to inform me that she was dying.

-, at her own particular request, to say how much they all

own her long

from a person who lives close by our camp, I went to see her. I bless G

ldier. Though we differ in our outward regimentals, I hope we

sible and pious conversation. He related some remarkable testimonies of the excellent dispositio

the soldier, "and will soon shine b

, and sometimes following the windings of a little brook, which gently murmured by the road-side. Conversation beguile

nd salvation, inspired by the sight of a house where a dying believer

feelings appropriate to the circumstances of the family, as not to wish to give a hasty or painful alarm. He came forward to the little wicket-gate, then looked back at the house-door

breezes passing through the large elm-trees, which stood near the house, and which my imagination indulged itself in thinking were plaintive

ice, which I knew to be th

and her son supporting the much-loved sister: the son's wife sat weeping in a window-seat, with a child on her l

eth and at me. The big tear rolled down the brother's cheek, and testified an affectionate regard. The good old man stood

But over the face, though pale, sunk, and hollow, the peace of

8. I then broke silence by reading the passage, "O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of dea

like a ray of Divine light beamed on her countenance, as

aking no further noti

for the triumph

eplied th

h his tongue failed to utter it. A short struggling for breath took plac

you not feel that

very gently with

mises now very p

yea and amen i

n much bod

that I almos

od the

unworth

ng to see Hi

ope-I believ

ll into a sh

, "What a mercy to have a chi

cents, "if her poor old mother might but foll

u will soon meet, to part no more

supports me, and the Lord's goodness m

ing daughter, "He is good to me-

k you for your kindness to me-I want to ask a favou

you wish, if God

mother. They are old, but I hope the good work is begun in their souls. My prayers are heard. Pra

uttering broken sentences, and gained some r

experience any doubts or temptations o

ls very gently with me

ark valley of death, now that

s not

y s

and He is my ligh

ears of more bo

o gently with me,

came on. When it was past,

l sin-Who shall separate?-His name is Wonderful-Thanks be to God-He giveth us the victory-I, even I, am saved-O grace, me

wn to prayer: the Lord was in t

ich could be understood. She slumbered for about ten hours, and at last swe

I was taking leave, and said "Christ is the Resurrection and the Life." She ge

ssive as this before. It completely fi

glorify our Father which is in heaven. I have seen, in thy example, what it is to be a sinner freely saved by grace. I have learned from thee, as in a living mirror, who it is that begins, continues, and ends the work of faith and love. Jesus is all in all: He will and shall be gl