Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1853-09-15

the frank, open smile of goodness anC
charity in its simplicity and purity res
upon your lips, making the whole coun
tenance beam with the light of tina
love which glows within the breast.
Seek that noble generosity that shall
cause you to do all in your power fol
the happiness and comfort of those
around you, and act in accordance with
the excellent preeept, do unto all men
as We would men should do unto you
"In faith and hope the world will disagree
But all mankind's concern is charity"
Live life in accordance with the
teachings and precepts of divine truth.
l address members of that excellent in
stitution, the sabbath school, who meet
on the holy sabbath to read, study and
understand the truths of the Bible
Let me tell you, my young friends,
yours is a noble work. You are en-
gagged in the study of book, "the best
the world has ever seen, the noblest
that has ever honored or dignifed the
language of mortals." Unlike the
relics Of antiquated lore that have come
down to the present day, which are
preserved and admired for their perish
ing beauties, their worldly virtues and
glories, this great book withstanding
the rude and severe attacks of igno-
rance, superstition and of snake-eyed
malice-the storms of gloomy corrup-
ton and the lapse of ages,-it still
exists in its purity and enduring perfec-
ton. ''The Bible is the treasure of the
poor, the solace of the sick;" it is that
book from which we can derive true
wisdom, view the power and grandeur
of God, and containing as it does the
plan of human redemption, it is that
alone which can teach US how to live
and learn us how to die. AS to the ma
ture of its influence, how noble-how
exalted. 1t is great and glorious
power working the moral refinement of
the world. We see it first revolutioni-
zing then civilizing and Outstanding
the nations; diffusing the glorious
beams of freedoms sun over oppressed
lands; spreading joy and peace where
misery and tyranny have long held
sway; and clothing in beauty and lowell
ness the regions made dreary and desc
late by The long reign of maddened su-
perstition and direful pollution.
Through its active power, heathenish
gloom and barbarism have been bereft
of nations, their strongholds taken from
them-and the days of their sovereign
rule are beginning to be as though they
had never been. The principles of
truth and benevolence have found a
home in almost every land, and are now
as crystal fountains pouring forth
streams of living water to enlighten and
bless. We may behold this glorious in
fuence at work in our own land of civil
and religious liberty; we can feel and
perceive that influence surrounding us;
we can lealize that we through its glori-
Gus effects are happy, and enlightened
people, free to think, to speak and to
act, and occupy as nation an elevated
position in the point of moral, intellec-
tual and social refinement. Here is
your noblest duty, young man or young
woman, to educate and cultivate your
mind, your feelings, your heart-in ac-
cordance with this best book of truth.
All that can enlighten, all that can
elevate the human soul above the cares, |
the pains and miseries of life are found /
in this holy book; the basis of all right, |
all law, all justice and all truth. How
endearing the hope given to us by this
blest book, and how delightful the feel
ings sweetened by life in accordance
with the precepts of this most precious, /
most sacred volume! It teaches us too
that sit is not all of life to live nor all
of death to die;;" it teaches the immor-
tality of the soul. Its sacred truths,
like the subject they govern, shall live
in glorious perfection when time shall be
no more.
Then let its influence be felt in every
stage of your life. at will restrain
your passions, moderate your hopes,
Danish your fears, prevent despondency,
cheer you in prosperity, soothe you in
adversely, and shed a light of glory
around your dying bed"
In conclusion l would say, look well
to your duties and responsibilities
Throw away that sluggish Indifference
that keeps you from doing what you
know you should do, and be resolved
at once to act and live. 1t is the only
way you can be useful, good and great,
and secure for yourselves the propitious
smiles of heaven and true happiness.