Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1857-10-23
O RIGI IN AL ES AVS,
HARD TIMES.

MESSRS. EDITORS: Should this meet
your approval, and, appearing in your
highly worthy sheet, be the means of sug-
gestipg even to one mind purer charity,
a more sacred benevolence, or a more rea
sonable adherence to the noble dictates of
christian love then will one heart record
the deed of truth, one first born child of
want rejoice, and find humble service in
this our rich reward.
These times are tempting to almost un-
pardonable ills. They bleed the most i'm
pcrvious hearts, drive sweet refreshment
from the couch of ease, ard force the charm
ing grace Of leniency to each others faults.
How kindly and how gently ought We all
to bear and forbear Such times are try
ing to the brave The coward sinks before
he dares trial he throws away honor,
truth and principle, and burrows up in
self. If these results arise, we truly have
the hardest times. And while We observe,
our mind falls thoushtfully upon the loss
of character, integrity and manhood. For,
as the paric becomes more intense, bust.
ness men more excited, and the monetary
matters more close We see an occasional
absence of fairness in settlements brought
up from brighter days, quite rigor and
sharpness in speech, and too often much
of the heartless spirit of uuallowed deci-
sion. Familiar, easy effort to accomplish
the true nobilities of a common cause, have
ever given a fair account, and ample con-
tributions to the capital stock Of life; but
thousands now run counter to these sim
pie rules.
Man wishes, wants. and much.
lie wishes luxury and ease,
But has a single hour to use it.
He wants great wealth, much gold,
And thousand times his need will meet his
How groundess then his toll. and all his
Sacrifice Of SOUL For, day and night
He drives and frets in perfect misery Of mind;
lie naught he has so long been wanting,
But boards for his sons, his daushter and their time,
And, daily prayers neglected, yield him
Not shade Of spiritual delight.
He only bows in svarice of grace, and only
Hopes that hope may give him venal gain.
Thus will progeny be wise, and wealthy
To fault No troubles them.
They ardent wish the miser- Parent dead.
They use, and want, and wish the same.
No wants, nor wishes but to use; and using,
Crowns the glory of their needs
Who, then, would die In life, and day to day
by avaricious love make whited tomb stones
Blush with scorui the sacred pillow moist
With tears untold ofshamei Shame, that
Times and circumstances pleased and found
Accuse to smooth his way in grinding face
0fpovertys That strngency alone cause,
Aud, having cause, did boldly damn himself
Thus hath the gold and wealth its proof Of dust.
Yea, ten times dust in soul disturbing cause;
Its nothingn-ss, is joy. Its happiness, charm.
Today, some wealthy in our world, are breaking,
killing hearts. When wdow-hood in tears,
And all Of chastity and virtue, stands
Before the man Of cash, nor obtain
Because forsooth she brings not money
Beware Of him! lie ssvors strong Of fire
burning. writing, and in undying embsrs
Shall his putrid body lie.
When plenty once again shall walk,
Shall even slowly pace the aisles of human hours,
Weprsy these eating, poisonous spirits the times
May truly be remembered. May God their handling |
And in abundant mercy grant them more take
Than they deniei-far than they can ssk,
Or ever In fairest settling gave!
RRxEBUEG, Oct IL, 1857. OWN