The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-05-11

of his body? ono, indeed" you will all saw
" His body, which was made out of the dust ofthe
earth, could not think. 1t was his soul" Very
well. 1t was his understanding that thought and
reasoned about it; ii was his conscience that told
him it was wrong, and it was his aciH that chose
not to do it. The difference between good and
a bad heart is, that good heart chooses what is
right, and bad heart chooses what is wrong. A
good heart loves to think about good things, and
bad heart loves to think about bad things. A
good heart loves what is good, and bad heart
loves what is bad.
If you had been there, could you have seen
this boys thoughts? Could you have seen his
heart, when it was choosing not to steal? No
you cannot see your own thoughts. You could
have seen the boys body, but you could not have
thoughts are spirit. COP is a Spirit but he has
no body like us-so you cannot see Him. He is
a great Spirit, for he is every where. This boy
knew that He was every where, and that was
what made him afraid to take the watch. He
knows all things, and can do what He pleases
but He always does what is right-for He is very
good, and can never choose what is wrong. N.
In the diary Of Mrs Hawkes., whose biography
by Miss Cecil has just appeard, we find the follow
ing entry
81 have been shutting myself up in my dear
departed mothers chamber, the very walls and fur
niture of which are sacred. A thousand times
have marked her retiring into it for the purpose
of devotion. Often have | overheard her strong
cries and tears to God and often caught the sound
of my CHILDREN, as that interest was uppermost.
AT morning, at noon and at evening, she never
failed to retire to read and pray. Thousands of
tears has she shed in this chamber; where have
sometimes had the privilege of kneelng down by
her side How present is her image! How
sweet my communion with her departed spirit
Little did | then know the value of her intercession
for her children or the weight of her character
example as a christian. Thank God | know it
noac, and abhor myself in proportion as estimate
her. 0 that | might but tread in her honored
steps, o that her prayer for every one of US may
be like bread cast upon the waters found after
many days! o may my dear mothers God be
my God He graciously carried her through ma
nv years of weakness and sorrow. He enabled
her to walk worthy of her high calling; and he
stood by her in her dying hour, Her last words
were, For me to die is gan-and Il will pray
for my children while have breath
My brother p seemed much upon her mind.
o may his mother be much upon his mind and up
on all our minds and may we meet her in glo-
ry! Who knows buther happy spirit has been
chamber. May all my transactions through life
be equally pleasing in her eyes"
In letter previously quoted, her mother uses
81 thankfully acknowledge the loving kindness
of the Lord in carrying on his good work in my
soul Truly can say, it is my desire to live en-
tirely to his glory.
have many cares and fears but | cast them
all on Him who careth for me. The souls of my
dear children lie heartily upon my heart, but
through mercy, find myself more than ever re-
signed to the will of God and desire to leave all
to Him, and live only to his glory"
When the mother died, Mrs. Hawkes. SEEM
ed wholly absorbed in the pleasures ofthe world.
ORIGINAL ANEcDorE. Hollow, you man with
the pail and frocl, said a British officer, as he
brought his fiery steed to stand in front of Gov.
Chittenden's dwelling, can you inform me wheth-
err his honor the Governor Vermont resides here?
He does was the response of the man, still
vending his way to the plg-sty Is his honor at
home? continued the man of the spurs most
certainly replied the man of the frock. Take
my horse by the bit, then, said the officer; |
have business 10 transact with your MASTER
Without second bidding, the man did as re-
quested, and the officer alighted and made his way
to the door and gave the PANEL several hearty
taps with the but of his whip-for be it known,
in those days of republican simplicity, knockers
and bells, like servants, were of but little use.
The good dame ofthe house answered the summons
in persons; and having seated the officer and as
sertained his desire to see the Governor, departed
10 inform her husband of the guests arrival; but
on assertaining that the officer had made hitch
ing-post of her husband, she Immediately returned
and informed him that the Governor was engaged
in the yard, and could not we'll wait on his honor
and his horse at the same time. The predica-
nent of the officer can be better imagined than
lescrbed.-Troy Wing.
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