Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1853-05-12

rea~onaOIy be eA pSctGh IndJ something
will be done,-that some great and noble
achievement viii be accomplished In
this Order are the elements of power and
strength The apostle In addressing
various classes of individuals. saws he
speaks to young men because they are
strong. The strength and power of the
young men Of the temperance hosts. Is, to
a great extent, in this Order Powerful
III themselves, banded together by an or
ganization for the accomplishment Of one
of the noblest purposes for which human
beings ever labored, should they not be
active and efficient Can they, for a
single moment harbor the idea Of doing
less than those organizations which have
preceded them Can they rest satisfied
with simply doing as much 1t cannot
be They must go forward-they must
be active and efficient, and most certainly
they will not disappoint the hopes and ex-
pectations of those who are watching with
intense interest their movements W hat
a noble and responsible position does the
order now occupy With an organization
SO admirably adapted to the accomplish
ment of great results,-with so much IN
herent power and energy at its control.
and 60 important, there should be no lin
il to the amount of good accomplished by
them Who would not esteem 1t an hon
or and privilege to be connected with
such an organization And who, when
thus connected, would not strive to be
faithful. and to act well his part as true
Son of Temperance Brothers ours is
glorious missou-resp possibilities, mighty
aud important have been placed upon US
by our free and voluntary assent let US
be faithful and dlligent in the discharge of
every duty, and not relax our efforts until
our work is done Ours is a noble war
fare. aud in its prosecution, we sre associ-
ated with many of the choicest spirits Of
the earth Oar cause is the cause Of all
mankind We seek the good of every
human being. It is a privilege--a high
privilege to be permitted to labor in such
q cause, even in the most humble position.
The way is open for US to the station in
the thickest of the ight-we are invited
to occupy posts of the highest honor and
responsibility. Shall we not strive to be
toremost2 Shall we not labor to secure
the highest and most unfadiug laurels
They are offered TO us-they are within
our grasp if we will but be faithful Let
US avail ourselves of every successful III
strumentality which has been employed
BY those who have preceded Us.
FIRST Let US hold frequent meetings
for the purpose of urging the principles Of
Temperance upon the communities In
whose midst we are placed. This is one
OF the most important and efficient instru-
mentalties that has ever been employed
for the furtherance Of any good cause
Let US employ It to the fullest extent
Notwithstanding all that has been said on
the subject of Temperance, there is much
ignorance Of the real claims of the cause
still existing Line upon line and precept
upon prccept is still needed
Second. Circulate temperance tracts
The circulation of these little winged
messengers Of truth" cannot fail to result
IN good These Lttle leaves" the pro
auctions of some Of the mightiest intellects
of the country, frequently scattered broad
cast among our fellow citizens cannot fail
to exert q mighty influence for the heal
ing of the nation IN the early days Of
the Temperance movement, this was one
of the most effective instrumentalities en-
ployed Il has lost none of its efficacy.
Employ it then, to the full extent of the
wants of the community IN whose midst
you are placed
Third BE continually aggressive. We
are not engaged in an imaginary warfare
We are not battling a man of straw
the creation Of our own imagiuatious -
but We are couteuding against real foe
we are laboring for the removal Of one
of the greatest If not tie greatest evil with
which the human family was ever cursed
II is before US in a tangible shape We
can see and understand 1t. We know
where are found the strong holds Of the
enemy we understand his tactics. aud
we possess the power to thwart him in all
his evil designs, if we will but use it. We
should beconstantly employed. ever awake.
and ever active We should always have
some particular work on hand by which
the success of the cause may be promoted.
If there is drunkard within the circle Of
our influence, we should labor to bring
him into our brotherhood, and when there
we should aid and encourage him to per
severe in his course Of sobriety. If there
arc those around who are about forming
the habit of tipping, We should strive to
save them such a ruinous course We
should warn and entreat, beg and beseech.
over aud over again, until We succeed IN
inducing them to renounee the intoAicat-
ing cup.
Let the greatness Of our work ever be
impressed upon our minds, aud let it be
our constant aim to do something daily
and hourly, that shall cripple the power
of the enemy, and hasten the time when
the curse of incompetence shall be bauish-
ed from the laud Endeavor to be Goa
sistent Live up to your profession
Set good example to all around BE
true Sons of Temperance, every where
and in al circumstances Be temperate
men at home and abroad Be true to
your principles in your families, and in
your several places of business-iu the
church and in the community. Wherev-
er you are. in whatever circumstances
placed. remember that you are Sons of
Temperance, aud let that name be your
glory aud your shield And above all
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