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our neighbours! Have mercy, Lord, on all sinners who are
here, for we are weak and feeble.” She broke down into
sobs; many of the women wept aloud. Ustim turned pale
and crouched down, but the whole gathering began to sing
in solemn tones, “Come to Jesus as thou art,” &c.
Ustim was sobered at once; he tingled all over, with a
feeling that was at once painful and pleasurable. An
emotion hitherto unknown awoke within him. His heart beat
violently, love and reverence took possession of his entire being.
At that moment a fresh visitor, one of the Stundists, entered
the room, and having saluted all the brethren, approached Ustim
and said, in heartiest, most cordial tone, “Good evening, brother,
peace be with thee also!” Ltook him in his arms, and kissed
him affectionately.
Ustim trembled; he felt electrified; tears coursed down his
cheeks, and he fell on his knees, crying, “Dear brothers, dear
sisters, forgive, forgive me! I did not know—I thought——”
Ustim is now one of the most pious and staunchest Stundists.
He leads a sober and rational life; he has since taught himself
to read, and is considered one of the most gifted preachers.
He has composed music to several hymns. No one sings at
meeting, so beautifully and expressively, no one prays so often
or so freely as Ustim. His wife has regained her health and
happiness; they live together now like two doves.
PANASS PANTILIMONOVITCH TOLUPA.
Panass Pantilimonovitch is a retired officer of the Black Sea
Fleet. He took part in the Crimean War, and received many
medals. His thin, long face looks still longer through his
thin, long, dark brown whiskers, that seem as if they were
glued to his meagre cheeks. His eyes are weak and readily water;
he is unusually tall. Every Sunday P. P. regularly dons his
shabby uniform, with a mass of decorations on his arms and
shoulders, hangs all medals possible on his breast, and, leaning
on his plum-tree staff, with proud and stately steps proceeds to
God’s temple.
P. P. cannot stand present-day soldiers; he has
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