The Fate of the Sabbath-Breaker

Emblem of the. The green oasis, the little grassy meadow in the wilderness, where, after the week-days’ journey, the pilgrim halts for refreshment and repose; where he rests beneath the shade of the lofty palmtrees, and dips his vessel in the waters of the calm, clear stream, and recovers his strength to go forth again upon his pilgrimage in the desert with renewed vigor and cheerfulness. —Reade.

SABBATH-BREAKER, Fate of the. A worldly man, living on the shores of a beautiful lake, built a yacht for pleasure excursions. The minister called upon him, and expressed his fears that it would demoralize the young people, and prove a Sabbath-breaker. The man said, defiantly, “That is just what Ill name my boat.

She shall be called the Sabbath-breaker.” She was launched upon a Sunday, and her trial trip was made also on a Sunday. Many were invited to the excursion. Her ill-omened name floated on the flag, and caused many to refuse to go on board.

A large company went, and mirth and music made them forget their fears. Suddenly, a flaw of wind struck the boat. She capsized, and fifty of her passengers were drowned. Just above the water floated her name, “The Sabbathbreaker.”