OREGON CITY COURIER-HERALD, FRIDAY, JULY 26, 1901 I HIS STEPS. "What Would Jesus Do?" By OHAELES M. SHELDON. jfCopyrlK'ecl imd published in book form by the Ai inc.- Publishing Co. o( Chicago. "Tell Clrua to go out," exclaimed -Mrs. Sterling as Felicia came tip to the bed nnd kneeled by it. Felicia was surprised, but Bhe did as her mother bade her and thon inquired how she was teeling. "Felicia," said her mother, "can yon pray?' The question was so unlike any her mother had ever asked before that Fe licia was startled, but she answered: my, yes, motner. wtiat makes tou ask six'h a question?" "Felicia. I am frightened. Your fa ther J have had such strange fears abort Imji all day. Something is wrong with hiui. I want yon to pray." "Now? n.TC, mother?" "Yes. Pmy, Felicia." Felicia reached out her hand and took her mot her 'a It was trembling. Mra Stcrlin.r had never shown much tender ness for her younger daughter, and her strange demand now was the first real sign of any confidence in Felicia'a character. The girl still kneeled, holding her mother's trembling hand, and prayed. It was doubtful if she had ever prayed aloud before. She must have said in her prayer the words that her mother needed, for when it was silent in the room the invalid was weeping softly, nnd her nervous tension was over. Felicia staid some time. When she was assured that her mother would not need her any longer, she rose to go. "Good night, mother. Yon must lot Clara call 1110 if you feel bad in the night. " '.'I feel bitter now." Then as Folicia was moving away Mrs. Sterling said, "Won't you kiss me, Felicia?" Felicia went back and bent over her mother. The kiss was almost as strange to her as the prayer had been. When Felicia went out of the room, her cheeks were wet with tears. She had not cried since sho was a little girl Sunday morning at the Sterling man sion was generally very quiet. The girls usually went to church at 11 o'clock service. Mr. Sterling was not a mem ber, but a heavy contributor, and ha generally went to church in the moni ing. This tiirie he did not come down to breakfast and finally sent word by a servant that he did not feel well enough to go out So Rose and Felicia drove up to the door of the Nazareth Avenue church and entered the family pew alone. When Dr. Bruce walked out of the room at the rear of the platform and went up to the pulpit to open the Bible, fts his custom was, those who knew him best did not detect anything un usual in his manner or his expression. He proceeded with the service as usual. He was calm, and his vqiee was steady nnd firm. His prayer was the first inti mation the people had of anything new or strange in the service. It is safe to flay that the Nazareth Avenue church had not heard Di Bruce offer srtch a prayer during the 13 years ho had been pastor there. How would a minister be . likely to pray who had come out of a revolution in Curie tian feeling that had completely changed his definition of what was meant by following Jesus? No ono in Nazareth Avenue church had any idea that the Rev. Calvin Bruce, D. D., the dignified, cultured, refined doctor of divinity, had within a few days been crying liko a little child, on his knees, asking for strength nnd cour age and t'hvistlikeness to speak his Sun day message, and yet the prayer was an nnccmseions, involuntary disclosure of the soul's experience such as Nazareth Avenue people seldom heard and never before from that pulpit. In the hush that succeeded the prayer a distinct wavo of spiritual power moved owrtlio congregation. The most careless prrsons in the church felt it Felicia, whoso sensitive religious naturo responded swiftly to every touch , of emotion, quivered under the passing of that supernatural power, and when she lifted her head aud looked up at the minister there was a look in her eyes that announced her iutenso, eager an ticipation of the scene that was to fol low. And 'she was not alone inherntti-i tudo. There was something in the j rrayer and tho result of it that stirred ! many and many a disciple in Nazareth Avenucliurch. All over tho house men , and women leaned forward, and when ' Dr. Brrtee began to speak of his visit to ! Raymond in the opening sentences of his address, which this morning pre- j ceded his si r::ion, there was an answer- ' ing resj.oii-e in the church that came back to him as ho spoke nnd thrilled him with the hope of a spiritual bap tism such as he had never during all , 'lis ministry experienced. ' "I am .lust lack from a visit to Kay- j tnoud. " 1H' Truce began, "and I want to tell you something of my impressions of the movr:ient there " lie paused, and his look went over his people with yearning for them and t the fame t;'ne with a great uncer tainty at his heart How many of his rich, fashionable, refined, luxury lovimt no many lives. Henry Maxwell had at last decided that the time had come to ! (:: tho fellowship of ether churches throughout the country. The new di. eipleship in Raymond had proved to be so valuable in its results that Henry Maxwell wished the church in general to share with fhe disciples in Ray mond Already there had begun a vol unteer movement in many of the churches throughout the country, act ing on their own desire to .walk closer in the steps of Jesus. The Christian Endeavor societies had with enthusiasm la many churches taken the pledge to Co as Jesns would do, and the result was already marked in a deeper spir- 1 imai lite and a power in oinrcb influ- i.nce that was like a new birth for the ; members. ' All this Dr. Pruce told his people j (imply and with a personal interest that j evidently led the way to his announce i ment, which now followed. Felicia had listened to every word with strained attention, tfhe sat there by the side of Rose, in contrast like fire beside snow, althou'jh even Rose was as alert and i excited as she could be "Dear friends," ho said, and for the ; first titno since his prayer the emotion of tho occasion was revealed in his ! ; voice and gesture. "Iam going to ask ! ; t!it Naz.ireth Avenue qhnreh take the 1 j same pledge that Raymond church has ; taken. I know what this will mean to : j you and me. It will mean the complete charge of very many habits. It will mei.n pccO.'y social loss. It will mean very probably in many cases loss of cy It will mean suffering. It will mean what following Jesus meant in the first century, and then it meant suffering, Moss, hardship, separation f.-om every thing un -Christian. But what does following Jesus mean ? The test of discipleship is the same now as then. Those of yon who volunteer in the Nazareth Avenue church to do as Jesus would do simply promise to walk in his steps, as he gave ns command ment. " Again Rev. Calvin Bruce, pastor of LsTazareth Avenue church, paused, and now the result of his announcement was plainly visible in the stir that went over the congregation. He added in a quiet voice that all who volunteered to make the pledge to do ns Jesus would do were asked to remain after tho inormng service. Instantly he proceeded with his ser mon. His text was from Matthew viii, !0, "Master, I will follow thee whither soever thou goest. " It was a sermon that touched the Seep springs of conduct. It was a rev elation to the people of the definition their pastor hud been learning It took them back to the first century of Chris tianity. Above all it stirred them be low the conventional thought of years is to tho meaning and purpose of church membership. It was such a sermon as a ttian can preach once in a lifetime and with enough in it for people to live on ill through a lifetime Tho service closed in a hush that was slowly broken. People rose here and thero a few at a time There was a re luctance in the movements of the poo tlo that was very -striking ; ! Rose, hciwover, walked straight out tho pew. nnd as 'she reached the aisle me turned her head and beckoned to Felicia. By that time the congregation ivcs rising all ovt the church. Felicia instantly answered her sis icr's look. "I'm going to Btay, " sho said, nnd lieso had heard her speak in the same manner on other occasions and knew that Felicia's resolve could not be hanged. Nevertheless she went back into the pow two or three steps and faced her - l '"Felicia." she whispered, and there was a fin: h of anger on hor cheeks, "this is folly What can you do? Yon will bring disgrace upon tho family What will father say? Come." Folicia looked at her, but did not an- :J..eii.i once i.:er lips were niovinar ivilh a petition that came from a depth )f feeling that measured a new life for icr i-'hu shook her head. "No; I am going to stay. I shall Sake the pledge. I am ready to obey it Ycu do not know why I urn doing :his. " Rose gave her ono look nnd then turned and went out of the pew and 3own tho aisle. She did not even stop to talk with her acquaintances, Mrs. Delano was going out of the church inst as Rose stepped into the vestibule. "So yon are not going to join the factor's volunteer company?" Mrs. De lano asked iu a queer tone that made Rose redden. "No. Are you? It is simply asbnrd. I havo always regarded the Raymond movement ns fanatical. You know Cousin Rachel keeps us posted about it. " "Yes; I understand it is resulting in t great deal of hardship in many cases. For my part, I believe Dr. Bruce has (imply provoked a disturbance here. It si-ill result in splitting Nazareth Avenue mnrch. Yon see if that isn't so. There ire scores of people in the church who ire so situated that they can't take such i pledge and keep it. I nm one of Uiom."dded Mrs. Delano as she went ut with Rose. When Rose reached homo, her father tens standing in his usual nttitnda bo lero the ope n fireplace, smoking a cigar. "Where is Felicia?" he asked as Rose :amo in alone. "Sho staid to an after meeting," re plied Roso shortly. She threw off her wraps and was going up stairs when Mr, Sterling called after her: "An after meeting? What do you tneau?" "Dr. Brnco asked the church to take Iho Raymond pledge. " Mr. Sterling took his cigar out of his" I month and twirled it nervously be- Iwoen his fingers. . "I didn't expect that of Dr. Bruce members would understand tho nature of the a; p. id he was soon to make to them? lie was altogether in tho dark as io that Nevertheless he bad been through his desert and had come out of it ready to suffer lie went on now lift er that brief pause and told the story j Du' an-y tl10 members stay?" of his stay in Iviyuioud The people al j don't Know. I didn't," replied ready knew swmethiiig of that experi ose' nmi 6ue W0I' np stairs, leaving went in the First church. The whole or father standing in the drawing country h;ul watched the progress of j foom- rtie pledge a.) it had become history iu After a few minntes he went to the window and stood there looking ont at the people driving on the boulevard. His cigar had gone out, but he still fin gered it nervously. Then he turned from the window and walked tip and down the room. A servant stepped across the hall and announced dinner, and be told her to wait for Felicia. Rose came down stairs and went into the library, and still Mr. Sterling paced the drawing room restlessly. He had finally weard of the walking apparently and, throwing himself into a chair, was brooding over something deeply when Felicia came in. He rose and faced her. Felicia was evidently very much moved by the meeting from which she had just coma At the same time she did not wish to talk too much about it. Just as she en tered the drawing room Rose came in from the library. "How many staid?" she asked. Rose was curious. At the same she was skep tical of the whole movement in Ray mond. ! "About a hnndred, " replied Felicia gravely Mr. Sterling looked surprised. Felicia was going out of the room. He ; called to her. I "Do yon really mean to keep the pledge? he asked. , Felicia colored. Over her face and ' neck tho warm blood flowed ns sho an ; swered. "You would not ask such a : question, father, if you had been pres ent at the meeting." She lingered a moment in the room, then asked to be 1 excused from dinner for awhile and went up to soe her mother. ( No one ever knew what that inter ' view between Felicia and her mother ' was. It is certain that she must have told her mother something of the spir itual power that had awed every pe.:on present in the company of disciples fro- ! Nazareth Avenue church who faced Dr I r, a, a , . n. . . urnce in mat meeting alter tlie morn I ing service. It is also certain that Fe j licia had never known such an experi ence and never would have thought of sharing it with her mother if it had not been for the prayer the evening before. Another fact is also known of Felicia's experience at this time. When she finally joined her father and Rose at the table, she seemed nnable to tell them much about the meeting. There was a reluctance to speak of it, as one might hesitate to attempt a description of a wonderful sunset to a person who never talked about anything but the weather. When that Sunday In the Sterling mansion was drawing to a closo and the soft, warm lights through out the-dwelling were glowing through the great windows, in a corner of her room where the light was obscure Fe licia kneeled, and when she raised her face and turned it toward the light it was the face of a woman whe had al ready defined for herself the greatest issues of earthly life That same evening, after the Sunday in service, tho Rev. Calvin Bruce, D. D.,.of Nazareth Avenue cnurcn. was talking over tho events of the day with his wife They were of one heart and mind in the matter and faced their new future with all the faith and courage of new disciples.' . Neither was deceived as to the probable results of the pledge to. themselves or to the church. ' They had been tnlking but a little while when the bell rang, and Dr. Bruce, going to the door, exclaimed ns he opened it , "It is you. Edward! Come iu I' , , There-came into the hall a command ing ft.tro The bishop was of extraor- diary hi-i-rht and breadth of 'shoulder, but of such ro .'fl tr.rticrjH that there was no 'thought of rcngaiuly or even of unusual i::e The iir.wssi, n the bishop made on fiv.w. .s was first that of great health ttr.d 11:' m of ; r.wt affection. He-came into C: parloi and greeted Mrs, Bruce. w!n)ftr a few moments was called ivt of the room, leaving the two men together The bishop sat in a dscp easy chair before the open fire There was just enough dampness in tho early spring of tho year to uia-o an o-ien fire pleasant "Calvin, you Lave taken a very seri ous step today. " he finally said, lifting -nis large dark eyes tolas old college classmate' face "I heard of it this afternoon 1 could not resist the desire to see you about it tonight. ' "I'm glad you came. " Dr Bruce sat near tho bishop an! laid a hand on his shoulder. "You understand what this means, Edward?" "1 think I doyes; I am sure. " The bishop spoke very slowly and thought fully. Ho sat with his hands clasped to gether. Over his face, marked with lines of consecration and service and the love of men, a shadow crept, a shadow not caused by the firelight. Again he lifted his eyes toward hts old friend. "Calvin, we have always understood each other. Ever since our paths led us in different ways in church life we have walked together in Christian fellows ship." "It is true," replied Dr. Bruce, with an emotion ho made no attempt to con ceal or subdue. "Thank God for it 1 prize your fellowship more than any man's. I have always known what it meant, though it has always been more than I descry r To bo continued. FRA TERN A L MA TTERS. A delegation' from Willamette Re bekah Degree Lodge, assisted Demitv 1'resident-ilrs. Margaret Lutz to install the newly elected ollicers of the Clack amas Kebekah Lodtie at the meeting Leld last Saturday niaht. The follow ing were installed: Noble grand, Mr Alice Chapman ; vice-grand, Cora John son; recording seorerarv, Bertha Tal beit; treasurer, Myrtle Ryckinan, The mimes of the appointive officers were nut- handed in E. H. Cooper, deputy erand maker. installed the following new officers of Or egon Lodge, No. 3, 1. O. 0. F., at the meeting held last Thursday night: No ble grand, Harry W, Tremoath; vice grand, J. W. Jones; secretary, T. F, Ryan : irtaei.rer, Sol S. Walker; rerma- nent secretary, Jukson Howell; warden, vtiiuam enannon; conductor, W. A Hedges; inside watchman. Francis Shannon; right supporter noble grand, W ; H. Howell; left Biipporter noble grand, George T. Howard; right suppor ter vice grand, E A. Leighton; left sup porier vice-grand, J. A Fairclough ; rigni scene supporter, ,). w. Blrney; left scene supporter, E. W. Scott; chap la'n, J. W. Loder. Willamette Rebekah Degree Lodge will insKll the newly-elected officers tli ia (Friday) evening. Grant Olds will take a prominent pait in the initiatory ceremonies of the W'ood-ne-n of the World to be held at Mount Taiior oo August 3rd. I. D. Taylor is a member of the general committee on arrangements. USSri Mf.lWiirti ti'.S' iilfn" tm K0JH SOCIAL EVENTS. Mr and Mrs J. W. Moffatt enter tained a number of triends at their West Side borne Tuesday evening in honor of William and Bert McBain, of the Fifth Regiment Band, of San Fran cisco, who delighted those present with a number of he'ections on the trombone and count, A very pleasant social party was iziven at'the home of Mrs. M. E. Barlow Mon day evening in honor of Mi6s Laura Conjers, of Clattkanie. Luncheon was served anu mere was a splendid pro gram of music and games. Mrs. R. H. Tabor gave a delightful dinuer party at her home at Mount Pleasant last Friday, assisted by her daughter, Mrs R. DeLyle Miller, of Or egon City. The afternoon was de lightfully pasted with mneie, recitations, etc. Those present were: Mr. and William Dixon, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Dixon and daughter, Ineite , Mrs. George Howell and Alta and Babv Howell. Mr. and Mrs Irving Holton and baby and miss myrtle nonon, ot 1'ortland; Mrs. Edson Benjamin and Mis9 Ivy Clarke, of The Da'lles. Mrs. W. Alldriege entertained a num ber of friends at a very enjoyable tea Wednesday afternoon Ice cream and cake were served and a delightful after noon was passed. Those present were: Meedames Charles Athey, T. S. Law rence, G. W. Church, Jennie May, H. S. Gibson, C. 8. Seamann. A. Lu- elling, W; Alldredge; the Misses Coch rane, Gertrude and Jeannette Fair clough, Glover and Luelling. Mrs. Amos Seamann gave a charming tea at her home last Thursday : after noon, the daintily decorated tables be ing set in the yard among the green trees and flowers. The list of euests in cluded many that were present at Mrs. Alldredge's party. - , Frank Oharaia was the .recipient of a de'inhtful surprise party at the home of his Bister, Mrs. Bucklein last Monday evening in honor of his birthday. Pro gressive games were played, Miss Rosie Miller and Fred Miller winning the pri zes. Refieshinents were served at a late hour. Those present were ; Misses Rosie ami Cl.ira Miller, Emma and Liz zie Vegelius, Mamie and Aneita Glea- son, Myrtle Powell, Al ce Quick, Flor ence Sy.er and Emma Heinz ; Messrs. Fiank Charais, Frej Miles, Louis Weia- mandel, John Vegelius, Henry An- dr.B, P. L. Ilariis, J. H. Heninger, rranu iroy, runup urown, August Ha kel, and the Buckleins. About 60 friends and neighbors from the East and West sides gave Mrs. J. J. lhompson ami son, ol West Orecou City, a very pleasant surprise social last Saturday evening. (James, ejcial pas times and a lunch of ice cream and cake were : special feitures. 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