Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1852-10-07
been since the fall of man from hi.

On the other hand, benevolence
the re6ner of The whole nature 9
man. First. it inspires him with
, desire to be in the humble walks c
life. Fame, honor and riches, ar
not the objects of his choice.
, II he has Them, they are given 4
the poor OF to benevolent purposes
Pride, vanity and haughtiness o
disposition. reserve not the man from
having liberal and generous heart
feeling for the poor and the needy
and those sick and in prison. HI
seeks the mansions of poverty, anC
the abodes OF distress; supplies from
plenty's store-house, the wants o
,hose famished with cold and hun
lger, and comforts and consoles those
in the vale of affiiction. 1t inspire:
him with sympathy. How pleasant
it is to see hearts, feeling another's
pain, exhibit that feeling in falling
tear. 1t shows to the world, that
sell, if it could but be, should bear
the burder of distress cast upon a
fellow being, 10 alleviate his suffer
ings, and secure his happiness
How beautiful that sparkling gem as
it trickles down the cheek.
@No radient pearl which crested fortune wears,
No gem, that twinkling hangs from beauty's
ears,
Nor the bright stars which nights blue arch
adorn,
Nor rising suns that gild the vernal morn,
Shine with such lustre as the tear that breaks
For others wo. down virtues manly cheeks"
Benevolence is the promoter of
peace. The history Of the past fur
nishes US with convincing evidence,
in proof OF this fact. The aims OF
men, both in ancient and modern
times, have been too much for sell
aggrandisement. This is more mani
fest in the characteristics Of the an
cient and maediaval periods of histo-
~, than in the modern, showing that
man is making at least, some little
advancement in light and truth, as
the world advances in age. The
same desire OF excellence that stirs
men now, then prevailed, but motives
and aims were different.
The benign influence OF benevo-
lence did not spread itself over CON-
munities and States, but men were
left without the soul OF social life,
and the stimulus to proper action.
Such was the dimness of their light,
they as general thing, mistook the
path leading TO the greatest excel
lence, by supposing the only noble
action 20 be skill in arms, and the
transaction Of the affairs of State.
This was a continued cause Of war
from men seeking TO establish their
own power, that they might be the
only honored few, while all the rest
were slaves.
By such action the social feeling of
subjects was turned from them, and
destroyed; feuds and discords sprang
up to check the growing influence OF
right, and throw a dissolving power
over society, communities and States.
That peace which insures a ma
tons greatness was Of no long con
tinuance, on account OF the better
dispositions of the human heart
being neglected and not cultivated.
In modern times, in those countries
where arms are not all the rage OF
mortals, and where men aim not so
much at self Promotion, but let
benevolence and liberty o. con-
science characterize their action, we
see peace prevail, and the moral and
social condition of man take higher
and nobler stand. Great Britain
and our own America are fit illustra-
tions Of this fact, and no further
proof is needed to establish it, than
the true cause Of their superiority
over other nations, being looked at
in their own true light. These two,
most civilized and enlightened ma
tions, seem to vie with each other in
acts Of benevolence, to less favored
parts of our globe; and is this not
far better than to be at swords
points, or engaged in continued war
with each otherl Most assuredIy it
is. Its setting an example tefore
the world, which if pursued by all
others, would spread peace and tran
quillity over our earth, and thus
secure to them prosperity and hap
piness.
BeneYolence in its influence, is the
greatest incentive to generous ac-
ton; through such action alone
true greatness is arrived at.
We have seen this disposition, the |
foundation OF every good principle;
we have seen it the opposer of sell
fishness, the disposition from which
as root of bitterness, springs every
evil principle; all the corruption, and
all the depravity Of man.
Ii is not the nature o. man TO be
an inactive being; but by some mo-
tive he is brought into the active
world to bear some part in the great
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