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66 THE EARNEST CHEIS-nAN.plied to again and again. He answered, HiKAM Lo-VBJOY of Lock, Ingham Co.,although it was by judgment, yet it was Michigan, was killed by lightning whileeffectual; for when God sets out to do anyasleep, on July 24th, 1874, aged 68 years.thing, it is done thoroughly. He sent He came to Michigan in an early day,sickness, and at last the small-pox, and sogreat was their fear, that every preparationand was a model pioneer, really enjoyingthe hardships of a new country, and doing-was pulled down before the time arrived much to improve it. In 1868 he professedfor the performances. I would not omit Christ before many witnesses, and becameto mention the great sin of ball playing onthe Sabbath, and how remarkably auda member of the United Brethren <strong>Church</strong>,in which he lived a Christian until calledwonderfully God stopped this by striking home. -Though the messenger came suddenly,down in a fit of paralysis the owner of theyet it found him prepared. On theplay-ground, which was near the meetinghouse.previous evening there was a prayer meetThe ball-playing was carried on ing at his house in which he took a part.at the same hour in which the meeting After the meeting he told his wife that hewas held. Bat as he fell between the had felt more peace of mind during theplay-ground and the house of one that was past week than he had felt for five yearaforemost in carrying on the ball-playing, before. He also said that he had beenit effectually put a stop to it. So faithful warned that his end was near, that he wasand true is God every time.positively sure that he had been wamed,Although one soldier has fallen withthat he had not long to stay here. Aboutthe armor on, let us still nse the samethree in the moming they were wakenedweapons which are not camal, but mighty,by the storm. About four they fell asleep.through God, to the pulling down of theAbout five the lightning entered thronglithe roof by the chimney and passedstrongholds of Satan. We have nothingto fear so long as we ^eep close to God.It is so easy for Him to bring to noughtthe counsels of the ungodly and make thewrath of men to praise Him. Glory be toGod and the Lamb forever!PBEDEKICK FEATHERSTONE ; died inHartland, Niagara Co., N. T., October 17th,1874, aged 24 yeara.He gave his heart to Qod, between fiveand six years ago, and since that time hislife has been a bright and shining light inthe world. He was loved, and respectedby all who knew him. He manifestedsuch love for both saint and sinner, thatno one could in truth speak ill of him.After he was taken sick he lingered ingreat pain of body, between six and sevenweeks, when his sonl took its departure,and the sufferer was at rest; safe in thearms of Jesus. All through his illness nota murmur escaped his lips. His wordswere," Thy will 0 Lord, not inine,be done."Wheu suffering with acnte pain, he would"say, '• Blessed Jesus, O my Saviour 1 Whendying he raised his feeble hands heavenward,and said. Glory to God 1through the house to tho cellar, leaving itamark where it went. It entered his sleepingroom at the top, and shot across theroom just above his head, just touchingthe top of his head, making a hole throughthe wall beyond his head, leaving a blazeon the pillow by his head. The bed-postat the back side of the bed was split, yethis wife, sleeping by his side was not seriouslyinjured. She was aroused, andimmediately put out the fire which thelightning had kindled, and tried to revivehim, but in vain. He was gone forever.S. LOVEJOY.SABAH M. daughter of Bev. Wm, andClarissa F, Sonthworth, died of consumption,at Syracuse, N, T,, December 7th,1874, aged 36 years, 7 months and 23 days.She was soundly converted to God fouryears ago this -winter. From this time shewas enabled to rejoice in a conscious salvation,and continned faithful in the dischargeof duty while she had her reason.Her clear, striking testimonies made adeep impression ou those who heard them,even on the unsaved. It would seem attimes, as thongh the spirit could be con-
fined in the body no longer. In July, 1871,reason gave,way, and physicians pronouncedher hopelessly insane. This was not allowedto take place however, until shehad left a clear testimony behind. Sheseemed to be deeply impressed with thethought that she was to pass through terriblesuffering of some kind; and two daysbefore she became deranged, while speakingto her mother of her happiness, andthe goodness of God, said, " 1 may passthrough the most terrible sufferings, anddie the most awful death ; but. Ma, youneed not worry about me at all, for I shallLOVE FEAST.MATTHEW MCLAIN.—My experience todayis that God saves me from sin, andsanctifies me soal, body and spirit, andkeeps me everj moment by His AlmightyPower, and fills me with heavenly sweetnessright from the throne of glory. Hallelujahto Jesus I Amen.East Dayton, Mich.B. 'V. QBEEN.—Qlory to God I Fouryears ago when 1 came to Kansaa, 1 toldthe people that I had a salvation that thedrouth or wind coold not affect. PraiseJesua I I am saved to the uttermost thismoming, 1 have felt all this week just asI did when God first sanctified my sonl.God shall have all the glory forever.Amen.Kansas.COBBESPONDENCE. 67LE-WELLTN OSBOBNE.—To-night I cansay, to the glory to God, that Jesas savesme. I feel that I stand on the solid rock.Oh, I am so glad that when the Lord letthe light on me I was -wUling to walk inth? light and get to the blood. To-nightthe blood of Christ cleanseth me. Gloryto God! Sometimes I cannot think of anythingbut the goodness of God. I havenot experienced religion more than about ayear, but thia last two weeks I have enjoyedmore of the blessedness of God inmy soul than I ever enjoyed before. PraiseGod to-night, that I can say that I am theLord's, soul and body. 1 am consecratedto dp the will of the Lord while I live.Council HUl, 111.go to heaven." The same day, just as shestarted to go up stairs, she turned, andwith her countenance all aglow -with heavenlyjoy, said," O Ma, wont it be gloriouswhen 1 get to heaven, where there will beMBS. L. B. MAKNIMO.—TJpon the firstno temptations nor trials I"day of February last, I found myself a miserableDuring her last sickness her sufferingsbackslider, without Qod, and withwere very great; but she bore them patiently.out hope in this world. I resolved in myShe seemed to realize that she heart I would live ao no longer, and accoroutmuat die, but manifested no fear. Bhe dingly set out to go to church on Sabbathdied like one dropping to sleep, without a moming with this determination, I -wiUgroan or struggle; aud a heavenly smile get to Qod, and seek His pardoning favor,was left upon her countenance after she or die in the attempt. I listened to a good-was gone.sermon, preached by Brother Acker, andC. H. SOUTHWOBTH.-Windsor, Broome Co., N. T.resolved I would stay in class and teU thebrethren and sisters the exact state of mymind. 1 did so, and Sister Coleman proposedgetting right down to pray, to which Igladly assented, and before I arose fromimy knees I could safely say," My God is reconciled,His pardoning voice I hear.He owns me for His child,'I can no longer fear.With confidence I now draw nigh.And Father, Abba Father, cry."Glory to God I I returned to my home fullyjustified. 1 could say in my Aeart." All Jiaii reproach, and welcome shame.Only thy terrors. Lord, restrain.The Lord has kept me wonderfully fromthat time to this. Praise the Lord forever!I have no fears to-day of death, hell, or thegrave. I've enlisted during all the war,content to take a soldier's fare. HaUelujahI The Lord God Omnipotent reigneth.He is my sun and my shield, and my exceedinggreat reward.Lockport, N. Y.
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