The Winchester appeal. [volume] (Winchester, Tenn.) 1856-1856, 1856-04-26
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TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE;
TWO AND A HALF IF IN SIX MONTHS;
THREE AT THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR.
Beautiful Old Age.

Mrs. Sigourney, in her book, "Past
Meridian" just published, gives the
following charming picture OF content
ed and virtuous old age:
81 once knew an aged couple, who,
for more than sixty years had dwelt
in one home, and with one heart
Wealth was not theirs, nor the appli-
ances of luxury; yet the plain home, in
which they had so long lived, was
their own. Humble in every appoint
ment, that they might be free from
debt, they were respected by people in
the highest positions, for it was felt
that they set an example in all things.
Every little gift or token of rcmem-
brance from friends-and all who
knew them were friends-awakened
the fresh warmth ofgratitude. Though
the portion of this worlds goods was
small, bcnevolence being inherent in
their nature, found frequent express
sion. Always they had by them some
book Of slight expense, but Of intrinsic
value, to be given as a guide to the
young, the ignorant, the tempted. Cor
dials also, and simple medicines, for
debility or incipient disease, they dis
tributed to the poor--for they We're
skillful in extracting the spirit ofhealth
from herbs, and part of the garden,
cultivated by their own hands, was in
dispensary. Kind, loving words had
they for all tie the fitness Ct their CO;
content trimming over in bright drops
to refresh those around.
The venerable old man, and vigor-
GUS, his temples slightly silvered, when
more than four score years had visited
them, how freely flowed forth the mel
ody of his leading voice, amid the sa-
cred strains of public worship! His
favorite tunes Of Near and Old Hun
dred, welded to these simple and sub
lime words,
while shepherds watch'd their Aocks by
night,
and---
Praise God from whom all blessings flow,
seem even now to fall sweetly, as they
did upon my childish year. These, and
similar ancient harmonies, mingled
with devout prayers that morning and
evening hallowcd his home and its
comforts; she the loved partner of his
days being often the sole auditor. Thus
in one censor rose the prayer, which
every day seemed to deepen. Gods
goodness palled not on their spirits
because it had been long continued.--
They rejoiced that it was new every
morning, and fresh every evening
By the clear wood fire in the winter
sat the aged wife, with serene brow
skillfully busy in the preparation OF
repair Of garments as perfect neatnes:
and economy dictated, while by the
evening lamp her bright knitting nee
dies moved with quickencd zeal, anc
she remembered the poor child, or was
ted invalid. in some cold apartment
for which they were to furnish a sub
stantial covering.
In the latter days life, their child
less abode was cheered by the pres
ence of a young orphan relative. Sh'
grew under their shadow with grea
delight, conforming with plant hear
to their wishes, and to the pattern o
their godly simplicity. When the.
were seated together, she read to then
such books as they chose, and treasur
ed their Christian counsel. Her voice
in the morning was to them as the car
oil of the lark; they seemed to liv'
again a new life in her young life. Sh
was to them like the rose Of Sharon
and the lily of the valley
Love for the sweet helplessness O
unfolding years seemed to increas
with their own advancing age. Lit
tie children, who knew by instinc
where love was, would draw near then
and stand lamb-like at their side.--
Thus they passed on, until more tina
ninety years had been numbered t
them. They were not weary of them
selves, or of each other, or this beauti
full world. Neither was time wear
of bringing them, letter by letter, tn
full alphabet of serene happiness, an
when extreme old age added the One
ga, they were well educated to begi
the bliss of eternity
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