WHITEFIELD AND THE DRUMMER.

Patea Mail, Volume II, Issue 194, 17 February 1877, Page 2

WHITEFIELD AND THE DRUMMER.

[From the Neav York Ledger.] Among- the many anecdotes related of the Lev. Mr Whiteiiold of old time memory, is the following-, which may give a slight idea of his readiness of resource in meeting and overcoming obstacles :—• Mr White-field was once preaching in an open 15eld in Connecticut—it was in the time of the French and Indian War—when a drummer, who had come that way to beat up recruits, chanced to be present with his drum. Whether the fellow wished to show the authority of one who served the king, or whether he was actuated by a simple desire to trouble the preacher, may not bo told ; but while the minister was in the middle of his discourse, the drummer set to beating Ins noisy instrument, and though Mr Wiiitclield raised his voice to its very highest pitch he could not bo hea'-d above the terrible racket of the drum. At length he stopped, and spoke to the drummer, who, when he perceived that he was himself addressed, ceased his beating to listen. “ My friend,” said the preacher, “ you and I serve two great and powerful masters, but in different callings. You beat up for volunteers to serve King George ; I call for volunteers to serVe the Lord Jesus. In the name of justice and mercy, Jet us not interfere with each other ‘j the world is wide enough for us both, and we may find recruits in abundance.” The drummer was satisfied. He nodded his head in good humour, and went away, leaving a clear field to the man who recruited for the King of Kings.