Arkansas intelligencer., 1849-09-29


big such scene
need not call upon you to patronise this In
siitutlon, credltabe 10 ayettevle SO honora biz
to her citizens; fraught with benefits to the
country around. to Arkansas--the speaking me-
moral OF untlrinS energies, sacrifices even to the
death, and. had almost added the sole work of q
woman's hand!
Of the lady who has had the honor of cradIina
this Institution. in lis infancy, and now rejoicing
In It's successful progress and permanent establish.
ment over nll opposltion-were she not present,
could speak volumes in her praisel Though am
well assured could not add leaf to the chaplet
that adorns her brows nor single item to the we'll
known history of her many and fearful struggles,
The unconquerable energy, untiring Industry.
strict integrity, and great moral courage, She
mas displayed under all emergencies, from the frs
moment she cast her lot within the bosom of this
community, 10 feed the lambs of her Redeemer's
HOOK, up to the present auspicious hourl Her
! name. 1t Is true, is not craven on the unwastinp
| marble, or written in brass but it is impressed
on that material which times gnawing tooth or
wasting fingers, can neither corrode, sulv nor
Destroy Like the master builder of an ancient
temple. II will stand out in bold relief above the
pared firnIanent Of heaven to be erased never
from the records of eternity. Such will be The
Immortality of the builders of immortal des,inies I!
L he creators and trainers of mind shall survive a
collapse Universe and the wreck of mat,erl And
oh, what glorious rewards are in reserve, for all
those who bear part in fnshoning mind after
DIVINE similitude. Even here, the wide river of
music rolls 10 the praise of all who have anv
agency IN this great work, in heart gladdening
cadence to the end Of time. On the banks of that
Ocean, the songs of many millions of sweet voiced
ana sunny eyed youth--the happy, grateful chill
dren, and madens oe Americas educated and
golden age, shall thrill the ear of centuries TO come
Low shall be the sun in the ascendant TO illuminate
that tuDeful river, and tens of thousands of snow
winged barques shall dance over the bosom of those
tranquil waves and the names of those who were
martyred on the altar of intellectual and moral
culture, shall be the never ceasng murrnur of those
gentle waters. The choirs of the vesaI angels.
shall take up the echo from the songs of the lower
rlver OF lie. They shall wreath those names
with garands of rainbows and hold them up amidst
the feecy clouds as the prize Of virtue to the good
ana aspiring OF all the generations of earth.-l
oweeier lar and more balmy TO the repose of the !
departed soul, such music this, than the deep |
toned organ strains shaking old cathedral walls
and Earring The marble pavemeuts of the tombs off
death below! Brighter, far brighter to light the |
departed soul through the rdlEey of The sAadoc of
death, the flash of those millions of happy and
Rasstifff ffrUu bf6dtd anf rorty taper Tires, INTO
the dim outlines of vaults that swell up in solemn
grandeur like mimic heaven grained from the |
Parian rock.
And what a sigh, 10 the spirit eye would it be
to sec the monument 10 those who have educated !
mind, and dressed lis affairs, and offered up its
crlfices erected on that shore where tears and
death never come-reared by The angel architects |
in honor of the benefactors of mankind, drap ped !
from its base to its star-crused summit with fes-
toons Of youthful gratitude, emblazoned with q
crown of rainbows wrought from tears of grateful
joy, that gush from the eyes Of countless multi
tudes
And what an age we live in and in what
country | seem to stand far away from the
shores Of time. Dread Eternity hath swallowed
up the course Of years, and memory is all that
remains of earthly transactions. The gorgeous
palaces of eternity are full in my vision. l hear
celestial songs--deep, sweet toned minstrelsy roll
ing soft and clear waves of music over all the
better land.
| see bright and approaching. before whom
angels give way. Palms thrown before them
and alteration TO Heavens King kindles in a live.
er extasy they approach
These are the martyrs of tho cross and Of in
benefactors of mankind-the angels
of benevolence, who scattered the rich boquets
of heavens love and mercy in the path of mind,
md made earth fragrant with The full blown roses
of immortality!
How very near is this celestial band TO Jesus !
They stand in the rich sunlight of his countenatice
forever and forever! Heaven Is the crowded and
magazine Of good things and good
deeds! Not only is every lovely and truly beau
fuI and good being there, that hath ever had exis
ence but every good word and work, is garnered
here Ia rich treasury of imperishable diamonds,
hat shall be returned to their owners when they
arrive at home. Souls like the bright glancing
morning stars in the crown of some--in the crown
of others, words fity spoken, shall shine forever,
$ like apples Of gold in pictures of silver"-in the
crowns of others, shall be the immortal decorations
Of good devised and mercy performed!
Ere close my remarks, permit me TO give ex-
preston to my feelings of anxiety and solicitude
for your spiritual and eternal welfare.
A christians life is perfect freedom and liberty.
No terror broods over so perfect an element of
owe. The grave even is lighted up with the
'pice-lamp of hope, left there by Jesus himself
who rested his head in its voiceess chambers to
'weeten its cold pillow for you. Let not your
'ins and corrupiions dshearten and aff1ict sou.
What did the Savior come into the world for, but
o pardon the penent and believing soul Was
lie not sacrificed on Cavary's altar for worlds
salvation! Reliance therefore wholly and unre-
eryedly on Christ, will not only cause happiness
o roll over your souls like the waves of the null
itudinous sea, but will make you so loving, and
10 grateful to your Savior and your God, that
obedience 10 all his commands, will be the most
ieghtsorne of services, and a whole life will be
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