Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1844-07-04
III Ell AID OF THE TIMES.

trials. And now, after one short year
OF bliss, to be separated forever ! sepa-
rated by that utterly hopeless partition,
Deaih--l cannot be reconclled. My
heart IS torn out, my hopes are all with
cred, my liie-slrIOgs are broken, the
world IS all blank to me, ! am most
miserable. l cannot endure this fair
home O! my welded bliss, for every
object reminds me OF him whose love
provided It for my comfort or delight !;
aud whose presence was the sunlight Of
my soul. Alas have seen him cold
silent, insensble dead to love, to hap
piness blind, deaf, and immovable,
though wepi, and ag0nized and called
upon his name. Oh, 1t is too dreadful |!
/ | have no wish but to be as he is, 10
s!umber on his boson' in the grave"
"Dear aunt" said Isabel, as she sat
beside her in her quiet parlor that eve.
ming, "my heart Is quite broken. Why
did you take me to those melancholy
places | almost feel to say, there is
no happiness in the world. Why did
you teach me such bitter lesson 2"
"Because IT Is necessary for YOU, dear
Isabel Nou have Imbloed the prevalent
oplnloH that the end and aim of woman's
existence, is to love and obtain IA hus
band as if her whole duty aud happi-
ness dWrlt IN that one word, wife.
thought to give you an opportunity Of un
dcceivIng Yourself and now, what Is
your conclusion Z"
/ "a have resolved that | will never
marry"
"roo impetuous, Isabel The wise
\ Creator intended that woman should be
united 10 man. She is never so happy
as under the circumstances that dcvel-
ope most fully the implanted sympa'hIes
of conJugaI and maternal love. These
are her happiness. Now, Isabel, it is
plainly your duty to give your hand 10
William EIlery lie has your heart,
and you well know that he loves you de-
votedly and tenderly. You also know
that he is "A man OF estimable character,
of exalted mind, and tender feelings
But remember, when you pledge your
self to him, that he cannot make you
happy, however arden,ly he may desire,
however earnestly he may endeavor to
do so. You must look TO higher hand, J.,
TO Him who dispenscs pain and pleasure,
| light and darkness, life and death. IN
short, a humble reliance upon God, with
"A spirit schooled to bear and to forbear ;
a Just appreciation of duty, with a firm
resolve to perform it in all circumstances
Is our only guarantee for happiness
Every station in life has its trials and ts
sorrows yet few are so utterly walled
in by adversely, but that happiness, or at
least, hope, may find ingress to them !;
and none are shut out from the light Of
Heaven. But, Isabel, most people are
like children, who, in the beautiful
Spring time, trample down the street
flowers, and scare away the singing birds
III lrui,iess race to catch the rainbow,
until ove:'aken by night aud WEAKNESS
and disappointment, they sit down amid
the darkness and weep. IL we were all
content to gather and appreciate the
blessings that bloom within our reach
we should always find cause for gratitude
and love TO the kind Giyer, and trust me
we should never say | have no cause
for ,hankfulnoss or JOY. My advice to
YOU, Isabel, is marry according to the
dictates Of your heart, perform all the
duties of your station without repining,
inhale the fragrance Of every little flow
er that blooms IN your path, and pray
evcrmore, Thy will be done, and you
will he always cheerful aud happy"
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