Nebraska palladium. [volume] (Bellevieu City, Neb.) 1854-1855, 1854-10-18

ie u1OuTHSf CHdit3 tAS NiOoN COlh-
panion and the orphans guardian, II is
he basis of Legislation and the standard of
morals. II binds over the witness, juror,
md Judge, 10 future reclSning, aud re.
luires the administration Of universal JUS
ice, according 10 the golden rule, Of doing
unto others as we would they should do
unto us. II checks the turbulent passions
Of the wicked, protects the rights q the
Innocent, and enfail racs "a easlf AMI
zood VII to1pan l.sa lie hel of
mtfsitais
and kinaies tt lls Of eloqueliec. y iia-
parts light to the igneraat, peace 10 the
broken hearted and breaks the wizard
spell Of superstition 1t is the sick mans
consultations, and susiaius the dying mans
hope.
Accept it then, in behalf Of the West
Liberty Sunday School AssoclatiOn, and
may you enjoy its blessings in life and
the future state Of blessednesS revealed in
its pages in eternity.
MISS WARREN's reply on nccepiaton
Of the bible.
RErEcrED SIR: II is with pleasure that
| accept this copy Of the Holy Scriptures
awarded me by this Sabbath School AS
sociation, as a testimonial Of the high ap-,
probation placed upon my effort in mem
orizing verses from the bible.
In performing tins delightful task, all
low ne 10 add u few words, although as a
work Of art, this book is no mean eyi-
dence of thy excellent consideration, yet,
it is not Oh account OF its artistic excel
lence, or neat topographic execution that
its real worth is 10 be estimated. Not un-
frequently, we find the most brilliant tins
ling of gold covering and enclosing that
which is either worthless or pernicious.
But the value of your gift, consists not
chiefly in the binding, but, in what is
bound, not in the folds and leaves and
embellishments, but in the gems Of incor-
rupiible truth which it contains. We are
indebted TO the author, not 10 the publish
er, for the true excellence Of this book.
When we consider that the organization
which has brought us together, in the en-
dearing relation which are here reeogniz-
&c, has for its principle aim and object,
the giving and receiving instruction
drawn from this volume of exhaustless
truth, may | not ask, what beside this pre-
cious book could you have chosen as IN
embodiment and expression Of your es-
ieem, and what else would have been
equally acceptable to me. My heart is
placed upon this volume, love it because
II Is the best counsel of youth, and the
sweetest solace Of age. The glihering
star which sheds its light upon the earliest
prospects of youth, and leads the weary
pilgrim, emerging from the wilderness Of
life, safely and triumPhapily 10 the land
Of promise. This book is not only prais-
ed BY me, a Sabbath school scholar, but
il is venerated by the citizens of our hap
lpy country generally. We regard this
book as the faith of the Protestant Ame-
rioan church, the bulwark Of American
Republicanism, the terror Of despots, and
the undying hope of the oppressed. II
the last star that gii,ters in the armament
Of civil and religious liberty shall become
obscure and hiden from view, BY the
darkness of surrounding tyrany and sin,
the wandering exile Of freedom, and the
mangled captive of the Opressor shall turn
their fearful eyes again to the higher fir
mament OF divine revelation, and from that
armament shall come down upon their
crushed heads the authority, the inspira-
ton and The hope that Shall nerve them once
more 10 arise and successfully vindieate
the spiritual birthright of man, and the
freedom OF the race. This, then, is the
sublime mission OF the word of God. /
ask you, then, beloved superintendent and
instructor, 10 accept nay unfegned thanks
and with them my heartfelt prayers for
your future usefulness and happiness in
this world, and for your final reward in
The kingdom of heaven.
" Holy bible, book divine,
Precious treasure thou art niue,
Nike to tell me whence came,
Mine to teach ms what am.
g Mine to comfort in distress,
II the holy spirit bless;
Mine TO show by living faith,
Man can triumph over death "
E THE art of the writer can only be ac-
r quired pen 10 hand, as that Of the swim
{ msr must be learned in the water. Al
whatever risk; and however long the first
experiment may be delayed, the result in
both cases is almost unavoidable an awk-
.,.rl diu....y ~ iil 1sra.t "A ,,o.s,ara eostf-