The examiner. [volume] (Louisville, Ky.) 1847-1849, 1848-01-01
GREEN RIVER.

The two following communications are sent
to US by female friends. They are fall of beau.
tiful sentiments naturally expressed, though
written evidently, by Impractical writers;
CHRISTIAN LovE.--A Christian should
pursue a steady, consistent course Of piety,
and strive to be humble, watchful, and
holy-loving and doing good to all. Nov.
ing Onward with an intrepid, finn step to
that haven Of rest which is prepared for the
upright in heart. How important then, that
those who have esporsed the cause Of Christ
should be careful to avoid all appearance OF
evil! How many followers of Christ do we
see from day to day, who excite many a fear
that they are stranger, TO converting grace
Their harsh and selfish ways are more cal.
culated to provoke and disgust, than to win
the affections of those with whom they as.
sociate. The Christians love should be
shown by attending to the thousand little Of
fees of kindness which may promote the
happiness and comfort Of others. "Be pitt.
fol, be courteous" the Apostle says, abe
kindly afectionate TO one another, with holy
love, in honor preferring one another in low.
illness Of mind-let each esteem others bet
ter than himself" IL this were the case
among Christians at the present day, how
different the state OF the Churches would
be, and | might say of the world. have
been panied TO see so much sel6shnes:
amongst the different denominations of this
place--to see so little of that charity thai
our Saviour speaks OF in those that have
prolessed to the world that they were borr
Of God-"God is Love-" "By this you may
know that you have passed from death no
to life, because we love the brethren" How
different would this beautiful world be tina
God has given to us, if Christians woulC
live as they are commanded; and how cain
and peaceful would be their livesl The al
would breathe new odors, and the balmy
gales bring refreshing dews from heaven
and the Christians life would be envied BY
those who know not the love OF God. WI
should hear it said Of them: "Behold how
these brethren love one another" How
lovely and calm the life Of devoted Chris
tan? How pleasantly they glide along il
the world The sorrows and trials of lif
give way TO peace and calmness, and tn
thought Of being liberated from sin an
death lifts the sonl up to natures God, b
bssk in eternal love.
STRAY THoUGHrs.-There i, a sorroV
heavier than that felt by one whose love lie
buried--an aching void that knows no syn
pathy. In youth when life is enc happ
spring time. the pleasures Of love can allur
us; and woman, formed for love, then ma
drink deep at the fountain. But, alas, fc
the uncertainty Of earthly happiness Tim
hsstens on, her hearts frsl object still reign
+ supreme; but wish has grown with he
Iowa deep abiding wish planted by God
+ own hsnd-who will heartlessly scott at il
existence who blush to confess il I? Hav
you not felt longing to hold close to yor
heart tendril Of yourself' In the lon
night have you not started to liEen for III
cry you heard in your dream
Think Of the time to come---far of fror
. you now, for you are still fresh in years.
when cold age will come TO you; and
may be that the hand Of death has falle
upon your hope, your only one III
loved one may have passed away, and
dream only remain Of the happy times gor
: by. Then you may well droop il there |
not one green shoot from the blighted stem
and your eye be dimmed by tears; for the
is no reflection Of your past light, POI
! mariner, to shed beam upon the dark way
that overwhelnls you.
l How little we poor mortals enjoy Of VIII
: is truly LIES happiness. "Pass on, pa
on" should be the motto OF all men. Eve
Z the perfection Of great aims is forgotten
y the rapidity OF their execution, and mar
. eKclaim, "shall ! spend years that mn
. accomplish this or that" This is often sa
in respect to music, upon whose pleasur
'e too few are willing to bestow few hours
II life. To perfect oneself does indeed tai
e a lifetime. But how is that spent! Th
d soul must be devoid Of feeling that finds !
sweetness even in simple strains from