Saved From Cholera.

The Rev. J.B. Waterbury relates several incidents which prove the power

of Prayer.



"In the year 1832 he was compelled by pulmonary symptoms, to leave his

field of ministerial labor in one of the eastern cities, and travel

south, hoping that a milder climate might be favorable.



"He had not proceeded far, before the cholera, that fearful scourge,

made its appearance in the States, and obliged im to rejoin his family

in the city of Brooklyn.



"Whilst many were dying around him, _his health_ continued to improve;

so that with the disappearance of the epidemic he found himself

sufficiently restored to venture, if Providence should open the door, to

resume his ministerial work.



"But where should he go? The future, to human view, was shrouded in

uncertainty. In so important a matter, affecting his usefulness and

happiness, there was nothing left, but to give himself to prayer. His

faith in that promise, 'In all thy ways acknowledge Him, and He will

direct thy Paths,' led him to pray without ceasing, 'Lord, what wilt

thou have me to do.'"



On a certain day, when the burden lay heavily upon his heart, he retired

as usual, to implore light and guidance. He read on that occasion, the

chapter of Acts where, by divine direction, Cornelius the Centurion sent

messengers to Peter at Joppa, to come to him with the Gospel. The

apostle, meanwhile; is instructed by a vision to go to Cornelius.



The case was so applicable to the circumstances that the writer was led

to cry mightily to God for light to be shed also upon _his_ path.



While thus praying the door-bell rang, and the servant announced two men

who wished to see me.



This was somewhat startling. After introducing themselves, they remarked

that they had come on a very important errand, viz: to ask my services

for a vacant church in which they were officers.



"But how is this," I inquired, "How did you know of _me_?"



They did not until that very day. But inquiring at the Bible House in

Nassau street if any of the officers of that Society knew of a minister

who could be recommended to fill their pulpit, now vacant for some

months.



Dr. B., the Secretary, answered, "Yes, I know a young minister in

Brooklyn, whom I can recommend, provided his health, which has been

delicate, is adequate."



So the messenger came inadvertently over to B----, and I was called from

my knees to receive their invitation. I promptly responded, "Yes, I will

go?" for what was I that I could withstand God. A successful and happy

ministry of fourteen years, attests the good results of that decision.