Spirit of the age., 1853-05-25
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Address of MISS ELIZABETH JENKINS, on pre-
senting Bibleto ChrystaI Ware DiriSion,
IN BERTHE county.
Gentlemen ofthc Order of Sons of Temper
dnce:--It iswith great pleasure that appear
before you in behalf of the ladies of this COM
munity, but regret that the choice has devol-
we'd upon one SO little capable of fulfilling the
task.
We have always been on your side in this
great cause, the cause Of all mankind. We
say to you, as we have often said before
Press on Press on You have already done
great deal of good, but there is great deal
for you to do yet. "The harvest truly is
great, but the labors are few; prayye, there
fore, the Lord of the harvest, that he woulda
send forth mere laborers into his harvest"
We have assembled here to-day, neither to
enrich you by donations, nor inform you
that we are intensely interested in your be-
half for we hope you have lOngsince known
this but to proclaim loudly and boldly to
the world, that we think this good cause,
and wish all mankind to put their shoulders
to the wheel and never tire, until they have
gained complete victory over their common,
great adversary.
There can be nothing accomplished unless
by unity of purpose and design be We all,
then, as one man. Step forward and lend
your aid for the benefit Of your fellow men.
The ball has already been put in motion
we see its influence every where. Why hes
itate Why doubt for a moment But come
forward and free our happy and glorious
country of this great and common vice.
"vicc is monster Of so frightful mien,
As to be hated needs but to be seen
But seen too oft, familiar with her face.
We FIRST endure, then pity, then embrace"
The rich ruby wine in the golden goblet,
though attractive in It's exterior, conceals
poison within. Then touch it not taste not;
handle not Tests its contents provo fatal
We are happy to sec that so many of our cit
izens are pledged against its use, and thai
the circling wine cupis found to be unnecessa
ry to the happiness or enjoyment of some
who thought its exhiierating effect indispen
sable to the soul and life of every convivia
circle.
Let us congratulate you on living n life tC
bring up so powerful an army against King
Alcohol and his allies Could every neigh
borhOod muster as strong n force, his domin
ions must soon fall. Where the fountain
head is pure, the rills that flow out refresl
and nvigorate the land so the influence o
prlnClpieS ike yours, uuNiuS LJN0,
and Fidelity for their source, must send ou
many healthful streams, on whose banks th
olive tree will flourish, and the inhabitants o
the land rejoice in its shade. We have beer
hattered that you believed, if we were on you
side, the work would be speedily accomplish
cd. Now, kind sirs, doubt no more here W
are Mt thy disposal advise, even command
and it shall he given you, even the half Of ou
kingdom. We are and always have been vii
ling to lend our aid for the furtherance Of an,
cause whose chief object is for the benefit 0
our fellow men believing this to be such
we offer you our hands with our hearts il
them.
Now, in conclusion, permit me in behalf {
the ladies of this community to present yo
this Bible-the revealed will of God. AS tn
children of Israel were led through the wi
derness by pillar of cloud by day, and
pillar of fire by night, so may you be led
eternal Joy and everlasting happiness by tn
holy precepts and teachings Of this blesse
volume. Take it and whatsoever We do, Il
it be your aim to keep in view the mor
teachings and precepts herein inculcated.
Be just and fear not Let all the ends thou air
est Mt, be thy countrys,
Thy Gods and truths /; then if thou falleSt,
hlasaod