She stepped out quietly; and
there was her pupil wrapped in a blanket, and thanking the Lord for
such a place to pray. She continued her devotions till near morning;
and the kind teacher had no heart to interfere any further. Mr.
Stoddard was much amused with her success; and it may teach all of
us, in this matter, to suffer the Holy Spirit to divide to every one
severally as he will.
On another occasion, not liking to assume the responsibility
herself, and yet fearing for the health of her pupil, who generally
spent a long time in fervent devotion, she led the physician to the
outside of the door; but he, too, after listening for a while, did
not venture to interrupt such communion with God. Sarah of Tiary was
within.
Meetings were held three days in the week with the women in the
neighborhood, and were well attended. The older pupils were allowed
to assist in these in order to form habits of doing good for after
life; and they did so to edification, both leading in prayer and
addressing the beloved mothers--as they called those older than
themselves--tenderly and in fitting words.
It was of such a work that Miss Fiske wrote at the time, "We cannot
speak confidently of its fruits at this early date, especially as
many of our dear charge are so young; but we can say what present
appearances are; and while we daily try to obey our Saviour's
command, 'Feed my lambs!' we trust that friends at home will hear no
less distinctly the same voice, saying, 'Pray for my lambs in
Persia.
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