The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1857-06-16
BY A. K.

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How tender are the recolectons that hover
round that dear word, Home; how they
cheer the heart of the fainting trayeler as
he thinks that he is "almost hofne," that
loved ones are waiting for his return. 1t is
at home that we are taught our very best les
sons, lessons that will never be forgoSeh; for
even the mere thought of home. and 10 1ou-
sand associations, has like a strong anchor.
saved many soul from shipwreck on. the sea
of life. All that the heart loves N youth,
will cause the memory to wander back in old
age, and linger over those by-gone sssocia-
tions and amusements, and contribute large
ly to our stock of happiness, and to the ele-
vation Of our moral character. =, Often, ! hose
who are blessed with happy homes, will
dream that all the world is as fair, and long
to roam beyond the precincts of their child
hoods home, that they may enjoy the pleas
ures that arc afforded in this world of bliss.
But they find the sea of ambition rough, and
their hopes vanish like foam. And though
pleasure may shine in many hive, it only
dazzles to lead them astray. Then it is that
they look back to their home, and remem-
Der the words of counsel and advice received
from loved ones there; and if wise, heed
them, and shun the paths to vice. 'Tis then
that they feel that "there is no place like
home," and the thought linger, like a star
through the midnight cloid, that their frail
barks may not be driven upon the rocks, and
never leave them until the vital spark of life
is extinguished. How delightful it is, in af-
ter years, to look back on the sunny hours of
infancy, and recall mothers gaze of fond
ness, and her earnest care over us; fathers
words of tenderness and love; to dwell by
aid on their mutual joy at our pro-
grcss in strength and knowledge and how
anxious they were for us, when we made
known our little ailments, and their deep sor-
row when we were seriously ill; and the ma
ny instructions that fell from their lips, and
were caught up by our Young hearts, never
20 be effaced. Yet all homes are not alike.
Dcath comes to many and takes away some
'ne that was wont to make glad the hearts of
hose with whom it was associated, and the
,ereaved ones find no consolation, nothing,
hat is sufficient to heal their wounds, only :
ried faith in Jesus Christ, that she doeth all IN
hings well, Often vice and discordant feel '
SS%ates, and # Instead f ot tfyng by Ahgy :
words and sharp reproof, to frighten their
hildren into obedience, parents would be l.
mild and use persuasion, and have their own 81
learts imbued with the love of Christ, that G
hey might impart the same to their children,
lome would be more attractive, and by the e
ncans our jails and prisons would have less o
inmates. The streets, especially in the eve
ling, possesses many allurements. intended
D lead the young astray, and if possible draw E
hem from the parental guardianship, that sa- y
m may make sure of more victims, and add
mother to the list of his followers. If pa c'
ents would use half rs much assiduity to rem n
or home more agreeable to their children, u
hat satan employs to win them to the haunts &c
f vice, they would often escape the grief a.
ccasioned by seeing their children given up Il
D a life Of infamy and woe, and secure rich y
,warl of seeing their maturer years adorned "
y virtue and happiness. +