Grand River times. [volume] (Grand Haven, Mich.) 1851-18??, 1852-03-23

ing up at the lofty roof, and around at the spen-
did walls, and stained windows and massive pill
lars, | realized how far away was the boyhood
that dreamed Of
Sometimes dream of the old church, at night
and in my visions see eyes that have long ago
dimmed, and cheeks that blush no more, and lips
that are silent. Sometimes in deep sleep after
toll, | hear as in former days, quaint old Psalm
of the covenanters, sung to grand tune, and as
listened separate the voices as used to in
the old church, and one dear voice alone at length
sings in ravishing melody, and that grows hOlier
and fainter, and fainter and holier as if it were
floating away into the pure deep heaven.
listen and awake. Still receding, yet still
more heavenly, hear that voice in such songs
as the seraphs sing, until at length it dies away
in the far off harmonies that the spirit alone is
capable of hearing
"Touch us gently, Timer Iwould not have
my ears grow dull to these sounds. | have
nothing left to desire in the world have ev-
cry Joy ask, and such affections cluster holly
around me, as men pray for in vain; but | con-
fess to you | would sacrifice all (save one y to
recall the voices that used to sing in the village
church.
TURN OF LIFE.-From forty to sixty, man
who has properly regulated himself may be
considered as in the prime of life. His matured
strength of constitution renders him almost
impervious to the attack of disease, and expert
ence has given his judgment the soundness of
infallibility His mind is resolute, firm and
equal; all his functions are in the highest or
der; he assumes the mastery over business I;
builds up competence on the foundation he
has formed in early manhood, and passes thro'
period of life attended by many qualifications.
Having gone year or two past sixty, he ar
rves at critical period of existence the river
of death flows before him, and he remains at a
stand still. But athwart this river is a viaduct
called "The turn of life," which, if crossed
in safety leads to the valley of "Old Age"
round which the river winds, and then flows be-
yond without boat or causeway to effect its
passage. The bridge is, however, constructed
of fragile materials, and it depends upon how
it is trodden whether it bend or break. Gout,
appoplexy, and other bad characters, are also in
the vicinity, to waylay the traveller, and thrust
him from the pass but let him grid up his
oins, and provide himself with fitting staff,
and he may trudge on in safety with perfect
compOsure. To quit metaphor, "The turn of
Life" is turn either into prolonged walk, or
into the grave. The system and powers, hav-
ing used their utmost expansion, now begin ell
ther to close like flowers at sunset or break
down at once. One injudcious stimulant, sim
gle fatal excitement, may force it beyond its
strength-while q careful supply of props, and
the withdrawal Of all that tends to force plant
will sustain it in beauty and in vigor until night
is entirely set. Science of Life by Physician.
"MY PEACE GIVE UNTo YoU."-How many
bring reproach upon the cause of Christ, by fail
ing to maintain peace in their hearts when sur
rounded by the petty trials of everyday life -
Yet the same individuals fiatter themselves that
should God lay his hand heavily upon Them
should sickness and death be their portion, they
would bear with fortitude and Christian resig-
nation all that God in his wisdom should mete
out to them. But, like the naughty Syrian, they
chafe under these insignificant tests of their SUBJ
mission, and think that, if God would try them
by some marked display of his Judgments
would call upon them 7" to do some great thing,
they would be aOle to convince the world of the
strength of their faith and exhibit lively exer.
else of the Christian graces.
Alas there are too many who manifest this
spirit of impatience, whose piety we would moi
call in question, but who permit their daily tr
ais so. to disturb the equanimity of their minds
that they neither enjoy peace themselves nor suf
slider that by patience and cheerfulness they may
every day of their lives preach sermon which
with Gods blessing, would win the hearts Of
those withinits influence to love of the religion
of Jesus!
CURE FOR TooTHAcHE.-Mr James Beatson
of Airdrie, Scotland, says:
"Gum copal, when dissolved in chloroform
forms an excellent compound for stuffing the
holes of decayed teeth. have used it very fre
quently, and the benefit my patients have de-
rived from it has been truly astonishing The
application is simple and easy. l clean out the
hole, and moisten little cotton with the sou
ton I; | introduce this into the decayed part ant
in every instance the relief has been almost in
stantaneons. The chlcroform removes the pair
and the gum copal resists the action of the sail
va; and as the application is so agreeable, thos'
who may labor under this dreadful malad,
|, would do we'll to make a trial Of it.
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