. Sadlier's excelsior studies in the history of the United States, for schools. FATHER JOGUES. Valley, he wrote the na^ne of Jesus on the barh of the trees,graved the cross, and entered into possession of these countries * On one occasion, being anxious to bestow baptism upon a convert whodesired it, Father Jogues was unable to obtain water. Just at that momenc, a pass-ing Indian flnng at his feet an ear of Indian corn, upon which the morning dew stillglistened in large drops. Gathering the precious element in his hands, he baptizedthe Huron upon the spot-On another occasion, he was compelled
. Sadlier's excelsior studies in the history of the United States, for schools. FATHER JOGUES. Valley, he wrote the na^ne of Jesus on the barh of the trees,graved the cross, and entered into possession of these countries * On one occasion, being anxious to bestow baptism upon a convert whodesired it, Father Jogues was unable to obtain water. Just at that momenc, a pass-ing Indian flnng at his feet an ear of Indian corn, upon which the morning dew stillglistened in large drops. Gathering the precious element in his hands, he baptizedthe Huron upon the spot-On another occasion, he was compelled to witness a human sacrifice in honor ofthe heathen gods. A woman was the victim. The savages formed a line around thestake, and each one did his share in cutting, burning, or othervvise torturing the un-happy creature. But behold the benign Providence of God ! Father Jogues had pre-viously instructed her in the Faith. Now, availing himself of an opportunity, hepressed forward, and even amid the very flames of the heathen sacrifice, poured thewaters of regeneration upon her
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