The Athens post. [volume] (Athens, Tenn.) 1848-1917, 1850-04-12
TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.

CANNON on presenting the Bible to the
Polk Division Sons OF Temperance. at the
celebration a, Benton on the 10th March
Sir:-I have the honor OF being chosen
on behalf Of the Ladies of Benton and Viz
entity, to present in their names, to the
Polk Division Of the Sons of Temperance,
q copy of the Holy Bible. They reques!
It's acceptance. as testimonial of The high
and approving consideration with which
they regard the order OF the Sons of Tenn.
perance. Its sacred pages are stored with
precepts. breaheing, no, only the purest
pie,y. but also the most elevated phlan-
thropy. Ia II is found that great COM
maadment, on which is based the order oE
the Sons OF Temperance, "Thou shalt love
thy neighbor as thy self"
Be pleased, Sir, TO receive this Volume,
and may its noble teachings strengthen and
guide you onward IN the glorious cause in
which you are engaged. The banner which
you unfurl does not invite 10 that stern
conflict OF arms, where foeman contends
against foeman in battle array, but it waves
its chastened folds over the peaceful con-
test Of self against SELF. They who come
forth victors in such a combat. deserve 10
wear crown OF honor more splendid than
ever decked the brow of a victorious chief.
Suns of Temperance The pious, the
lisa Shn thn onI phI Ia
cheer you Onward. Fathers. Mothers,
Brothers, Sisters, the moral would cry, 60
on In so ennobIing a cause. let none fall
,er-let all persevere even unto the end
In conclusion, permit me to express the
hope. thatyou future progress may be most
brilliantly marked with Love for the order,
Purity of motive, ,,,and Fidelity 10 princl-
pie.
Mr.. Renlrow replied as follows:
Miss Camron: feel myself honored on
this occasion, in receiving at your hands
this, the best of all gifts. Proud am !, that
that particular order OF men whom | rep
resent, and whom the Ladies esteem 80
highly. have accounted me worthy the
name Of brother and fellow. .laborer, in
The accomplishment of the great end which
we. the Sons of Temperance, propose
You come as the legal representative of the
Ladies Of Benton and vicinity, and as such,
you bring this Bible which you reques, US
to receive. in testimony Of the warm feel
lnas you entertain for the order of the Sons
OF Temperance. THIS being your request,
suffer ME TO declare to you in the name Of
our order, and with you. your fair cons.it-
uenIs, that i, is with no ordinary degree OF
pleasure that comply with the requests Of
the Ladies on all occasions, but more es-
peciaIly the delightful task which you now
impose. With proud satisfaction, we re-
ceive at your hands this Volume, and with
il we are pleased 10 have your good wish
es. your influence, and your helping hand,
The truthes contained in this Book, the
Senerousness and authenticity Of its differ.
enl parts. its uncomple,ed preservation.
its ineslimable value, lis divine origin pre-
sent an inexhausiible fund of materials for
our consideration anl. meditation. 1t IS the
only sufficient, rule for our laIlh and prac-
ice, and the one by which we should be
governed IN all cur actions. 1t Is alone an
infaIhble guide TO our lives and conduct.-
THIS Book we should read and study with
prayeriul attention. in order 10 become
well informed and wise unto salvalion.--
The good effects OF this Book have been
seen and felt in all ccun'res into which ii
has found its way. 1t is that, before which,
the powers Of darkness recede, and the
world is made wiser and better. With
out the Bible, we know nothing as we
should but with it, God has given us all
things necessary TO our salvation. IL lsa
beacon light to direct man into the way OF
righteousness and jov. leading from this
wo stricken world 10 the salubrlous climes
OF inelIabIe glory Truly may we say 10
the language Of the Poet.
O! blessed book. OF books the best,
Dearest gift of God but one;
And that surpassed all the rest,
The Gift OF Christ. "IIIs only Son.
And now brethren, Sons OF Temperance.
what have we TO fear? We may come 10
noush,, it is true. hut # we do, it will BE-
chargeable alone upon our unialIhiulness,
as Sons and brethren; for while we adhere
to the principles OF our order, which pin.
c,pes are founded upon the precep,s Of the
Bible. enjoning it upon all men 10 love
one another. we may go on-our efforts
being crowned with great success. Hav-
ing the Ladies to beiriend US. the Bible 10
direct, and God TO bless and help US. we
will unfurl our banner TO the breeze, bid
defiance 10 our enemies, go on our way re-
ioicelng, and with the approving smiles OF
the fair donors Of this Book. we will come
oil more than conquerors!
A friend OF ours, who refuses 10 emf
80 r,l;Io,n;, oivss az n reason. that.