Three years were spent in
trying to teach them to write their own thoughts, with very little
success; but in 1846, the Spirit of God secured the result that man
had sought in vain. After that, both their ideas and their language
were very beautiful. Nothing pleased them better than to be allowed
to write; and it was matter of grateful remark that those
compositions which were penned during a revival were always the
best.
This was especially true in the awakening of 1850, which was noted
for the prevalence of a spirit of meditation and holy communion with
God. The pupils at that time came forth from private intercourse
with their Saviour, to pen some of the sweetest writings in the
Syriac language.
One day that winter, both the teachers wished to attend an
examination at Seir, and asked them if they would be diligent during
their absence. "O, yes," was the reply, "if you will only let us
write composition." The following was found on the slate of Nazloo,
when they returned:--
"THE CLOVER FIELD.
"We walk out in the country, and the road leads us by a lovely field
of clover. We see it in all its modest beauty.
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