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himself down , when a hand restrained him . He turned , and beheld the form of a woman . She was clothed in dark raiment . Her countenance was severe , though calm . Her eye was mournful , and bore traces of tears that had passed away . Her voice was low , but sweet ; and the Hermit , while he listened , felt the tumult subside in his soul . " Return unto thy home , " she said . " I am Repentance ; and I will aid thee to repair the desolation thereof . " "But , " replied he , " the storm beats upon it , and will overthrow it so that I can never more enter therein . " " Return with me , " answered his protector . " Thou canst abide under the shadow of the rock till the storm be overpast *" So she took his hand , and the Hermit suffered himself to be led back . At length the black clouds parted , and a ray of light fell upon the fountain " . Drink thereof , and refresh thyself , " said his guide .
The Hermit feared to taste , because he knew that the waters were bitter : but he obeyed the voice of his guide . As he stooped to drink , lo ! the pure wave swelled to meet his lips . His tears flowed fast , and as they fell into the stream , the bitterness thereof passed away . And he arose refreshed , and strengthened for his work . And
Repentance guided him therein . But when all was done , the habitation was not pleasant as before . And when she was about to depart , the Hermit cried , " Remain with me , for my home is yet sad , and the beauty thereof hath vanished away . I also fear to be alone , lest Sin , my enemy , should return . " Repentance answered , " Another now waiteth my help , and I must depart . But be thou watchful , lest thy enemy approach thee unawares . If thou behold him nigh , flee unto the shadow of the rock , and thou shalt be safe . "
And when she had departed , the Hermit pondered her words continually . After a time , Sin again drew nigh . He hoped to find the door standing wide , and the Hermit sleeping as before . He marvelled when he saw how fair the dwelling and the garden appeared . And he said , " Some one hath taught him to repair the ruin which I caused . I must beware how J approach . " And he looked , and behold ! the Hermit was seated beneath the Everlasting Rock . Peace was in his countenance as he saw how all around was fair and promising . The last rays of day shone on his grey hairs . And Sin dared not approach ; but lingered till the darkness of night should come on . When the sun disappeared , the Hermit repaired to the fountain , and knelt down to drink . Then Sin hastened to unfurl his wings , and fled away .
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Monthly Repository (1806-1838) and Unitarian Chronicle (1832-1833), Oct. 2, 1830, page 692, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse.ac.uk/periodicals/mruc/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2589/page/36/
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