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


had often been panied to see that her daugh-
ter with her many excellent qualities sadly
wanted patience, her friends had noticed the
growth of this evil propensity, and it was
said by all that "Mary would be scold."
] left the chamber ofdeah deeply impress
scd with the solemn scene which / had just
witnessed. A gathering storm cloud had
passed away; the heavens were robed in
their purest azure, studded with innumerable |
sparkling gems and the morning star shonc
with esplcndent beauty; while a faint tinge
of glowing light streaked the edge of the
eastern horizon, which marked the approach |
of day.
almost envied the happy spirit which had
been discharged from its clayey prison, and
conveyed by Angels through the tracklcss
fields of ether to the realms Of bliss, on such /
a lovely morning, and were it not known
that a serpent lurked among the flowers Of
Eden, none would suppose there could be a
single individual existing upon such world .
of brightness and beauty, who, forgetful Of
the " long folbcarancc and patience Of his
God, would Scold.
But alas, for poor frail humanity such is |
often the case, and that too, by those who pro- (
fcss to be guided by the word Of Cod and
follow in the footsteps Of their Saviour
Years have passed away in the rapid flight Of
time but the impress of that scene has never
been ellaced from my memory, and often
when cares and difficulties have beset my
pathway, and put my patience to the test,
memory has recalled that dcath-bod scene in
all its solemnity, from the duslly shadow Of
the past, and q voice from the spirit land has
softly, slowly, seemed to whisper, "Don't
Scold.'
Seeding is usually considered female
vice, but having examined the subject closely,
| find that it is not confined 10 either scX.-
BY it is meant that kind of temper which
vents itself in brawling, splenetic eXclama-
tons, needless fault finding or useless invcc-
tlyes 1t often proceeds from inassnrancc,
and is tic offspring Of vanity and selt-oyc,
nursed by ill-humor: and have ever noticed
/ that remarkable scolds have usually a very
exalted opinion Of themselves, trumpcting
| their own praises and interlarding their fault
/ finding with abe everlasting, "how / do such
and such things" Notwithstanding | have
been told that it WIS a low vice, / have
found that it turks in the palaces Of the rich,
and stalks abroad among the dwellings of the
poor; that it haunts the rcposc OF the man OF
science, and hides itself beneath the drapery
Of the Sanctuary; and that no condition IN
life is exempt from the bactul influence OF
this poisoncr Of peace, and grand destroyer OF
domestic felicity
have been called to minglc much with
society, have been led to make it test Of
character; and have learned that much Of
every persons success in life depends upon
nv sustained bv the word Of God. And when
see young man frettul and impatient TO
his journcymcn and apprentices, find that
those who are worthy Of his confidence will
not bear with his temperament, that he is
, obliged to trust the willy knayc or the stupid
Ounce with his business, that he is constantly
; besct with trials and difficulties which des-
troy his peace, ruin his fortune, blast his re-
putation, and that lie often goes down TO an
early grave unhonored and unregrcttcd,-
And a. | call to mind the bright examples OF
a Washington, Franklin, Adams, and many
of the sagcs Of our land, noted for their cool
ness and self-posscsson, whose names are
+ inscribed upon the pages Of history, and en-
J. blazoned on the tablets Of fame, and rClncm-
J., Der the frequent cxhortatons to patience
y contained in holy writ, am ready TO cXclaim
" young man, by all you hold dear, for your
t self and those you lovc--tor time and cterni
is ty, I" Don't Sco!d."
= When sec young woman in the carl.
ii period Of her housekeeping, constantly fret
q ting. and making all about her uncomiorta
! Die, because there will be dirt S6meWhcrc
- with a frown upon her beautiful countcnancc
d which won the heart of man Of rcSpecta
biltv, who finds too late, that his best belov
ed is termagant-" for, perhaps it is wash
inc day, and the wood is not dry, the help
is slow and does not understand her business
~ baby is cross, and is always cross when thcr
III is much to be done" | look again when
= few years have passed away and wonder tina
~ pcevishness and frctfulncss could have work
rs ed such change in that "iace once so fair,
~ but now darkened by cloud of sullennoss
= her beauty has Departed her health is ruiz
cd, she has grown prcmaturely old, is mel
of vous, istlcss and disprited, while an carl
cd grave vawns to receive her; and beseechlnG
he " say to all such, as you value your healti
nd beauty, length of days, or the affections OF Il,
err man Of your choice, as you expect your nth
en- one, that bud of promised loveliness, will III
ed fold into youth who is mild, kind, gent
Ike easy to be cntreated," and hope to sec
useful and respectable among its associate
eli and solace to yourself IN the decline OF III
ID. Don't Scold."
ht When ] see a protesting christian-th
es, most engaged in times Of revival, the first
ny the protracted meeting, and loudest IN e.
10 hortinc sinners to repentance when l loo
ng AGAIN and find the Spirit which agitated II
" community has passed away, and "none ca
he tell whence it cometh, and whittier it goeth
led and see him unkind to his wife, frcttul an
TX impatient to his children and dependants,-
ouarrclsome with his neighbors, and .fnd!
in f,M with his minister, and brethren in Il
,er Church; All, say | poor deluded man; Il
,er spiration, "with pen of iron and with IL
,cr point of a diamond" has written your CO.
,he demnation in characters as enduring as Etc
Id, nal Truth, for, {" if any man amongyo see
a to be religious and bridleth not his tongu
=, ~. -, e,oJ;,,;on ;s t0iu" And | earnest