Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-09-20
MONTPELIER, VERMONT, FRIDAY, SEPT 20, 1914.

us. Success has nothing to do with numbers: 1t
depends upon the right performance of ones own
duty, and the proper discharge of those claims
which God has upon US. We may be placed in
circumstances where others have prepared the
ground, and by only sowing the seed, we may the
sooner reap plentiful harvest, as rich reward
for our labors 1t may be our fortune to be borne
triumphantly upon the tide which others have buff
feted and thousand voices may be heard pro-
claiming our success. Or, we may be called up
on to take a stand in defence of the claims of Jus
T1cE, Truth, LIBERTY, among those who have
long rampled these sacred things under their feet.
The conflict may be long and severe, and we may
die pierced with thousand wounds upon the bat
tie field, without seeing he object accomplished or
the victory won; but unsuccessful we cannot be in
good cause, though we may stand alone, and
seal our testimony with our blood. One person,
and one generation, plays into the hands of anoth-
er. One individual may lay the foundation, and
another build the superstructure. The one who
laws the corner stone may be as successful and de-
serving of praise, as he who puts on the top stone.
| All moral enterprises have commenced with the
fe,c; and it is only by persevering efforts, and
strict adherence to principle aud right, that any
thing great and good has been accomplished
Does that man make failure who is not permit
ted to receive the immediate reward of his labors?
Did the labors of Lovejoy prove failure! ltwas
such failure as will give his name place among
the imperishable annals of humanity! Such as fills
his bosom with blessedness, and crowns his name
with glory. Did the martyrs die unsuccessful?-
Was Jesus Christ unsuccessful in His mission on
earth, because all forsook him, and He was left to
die upon the cross? How contemplate would
those hypocrtical Pharsees have appeared if they
had put the question to the infinite Saviour, wheth-
err after all His labors and suferings, He expected
to succeed in accomplishing any thing! From the
day of Pentecos to the presenthour, every achev-
ment of Truth and Holiness is full and complete
answer to this inquiry; and the success which has
: crowned His dying agonies will be celebrated in
: the heavenly spheres with everlasting songs.
: Here is an example worthy Of our imitation
Those of US who have taken a stand in behalf O
the millions crushed and bleeding, upon the immu
table platform of Justice and universal Liberty, OF
which the Liberty Party is based, may look 20 this
: example and take courage. " If God be for US
who can be against us?" If our principles are
right, (Which both parties admit) it is no bushes:
of ours to inquire aohen they will be carried out
but to stand firm at post until the work is ac-
= complished. Victory, ultimate and complete, will
attend our efforts if we faint not. If we leave the
# Liberty Party, where shall we go? Shall we, Ik
the dog, return to our vomit,' and act with either
. ofthe leading parties, whose existence depends en-
~ trely upon their support of slavery (which neve
- have, and never will so long as they occupy tho
q present position, knock off one chain from tn
# limbs of the bondmen, or remove one evil tror
h our country that is now threatening to ruin us?
/, Let MS not be deceived; there is no safety but j
- raiIyng around the standard of Liberty, in dom!
4 not little evil but in doing just right, and whcth
= err we succeed in electing Liberty men this year
Il or ten years from this time, it is success enoug
for us to know we are doing our duty faithfully
o. that God is blessing efforts, and rewa ,, nc
- and enduring, is in reserve for the faithful.
- G. G. B.