Smyrna times., 1854-10-25
Original Strides.
Writien for the Smyrna Times.
Bible Temperance.
BY JoHANAS.

THIRD PROOF-BIBLE EXAMPLE.
I TAKE the Bible examples, that show it is in
accordance with Scripture totally to abstain
take the example of the Nazarites, that were |
to be pecu liarly pure, and select, and favored
class of men; and one of the indispensable in
functions was that they should never taste wine
nor strong drink-Num. 6, 3. That Samson
was to be the strongest man in Israel, Naza-
rite from his birth, Judges 16, l7.) was not to
be drinker of intoxicating liquors" John the
Baptist ALSO the harbinger of our Lord, was a
Nazarite from his birth.-Luke /, Is. Upon
these the Lord looked with complacency.
take the case of Daniel and his companions,
and dwell upon it with interest Nebuchad-
nezzer, the King of Babylon, ordered that GER
tain men should be brought before him: "chil-
dren in whom was no blemish but we'll favored
and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in
knowledge and understanding science, and such
rs had ability in them, to stand in the Kings
palace, and whom they might reach the learn
ing end tongue Of the Chaldeans. These were
to be selected from the children of Israel then
in captivity; and the King in his kindness, and
according 10 the light he possessed, appointed
them daily provision of the Kings meat and
of the wine which he drank, SO nourishing them
three years, that at the end thereof they might
stand before the King. Now among these were
of Che children of Judah, Daniel, Hannania
Mishael and Azariah, unto whom the prince Of
the Eu.fnchs gave names; for he gave unto
Daniel the name of Belteshazzar, and to Hama
piah of Shadraeh, and to Mishael of Meshach
and to Asariah of Abednego. But Daniel pur
posed in his heart that he would not defile him
self with the portion of the Kings meat, no
with the wine which he drank, therefore h
requested of the Prince of the Eunuchs that h
might not defle himself" An example WORTH
of every christian. 81 Now God had brougll
Daniel into favor and tender love with tn
prIhce of the Eunuchs said to Daniel, lear m
lord, the King, who hath appointed your drink
Sor Why should he see your faces worse hkin
than the children which are of your sort tfs
shall ye endanger my head unto the King
ffe was one Of those believers in the nutrrsffo,
and healthfuf effects Of wine. GTheh~ nd
Daniel to Melzar. whom the prince of the FL
nnchs had set over Daniel. Hananiah, Misha
and Azariah, prove thy servants, beseeeh the
ten days, and let them give us pulse to eat al
water TO drink" Water" said this vii
man, g water to drink then let our counte
ances be looked upon before thee, and the con
ances of the children that eat of the portion
the Kings meat, and as thou seest deal wi
thy servants. So he consented to them in Il
matter and proved them ten days. And at /
end Of ten days their eountenanees appear
sairer and fatter in flesh than did all tho oh
drcn which did eat of the portion of the Kim
meat Thus Melzar took away the portion
their meat and the wine that they should dri
snd gave them pulse. So for these four cf
dren, God gave them knowledge and skill in
learning and wisdom ."--Dan. 1, ~ Dan
therefore. and his companions were total alb
pence men--snd will il not be very safe to foil