The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1858-02-11

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his affection mas proved a. 5r died.--
He uses exquisite language Bright with
the frequent insertion Of stars, andsweet
with the breath Of flowers. He writes
poetry, which, by the way, he is far too
modest TO acknowledge as his own.
The model preacher is eminenlly sue.
ce8sful in the missionary cause, his ap,
peals for the heather always bringing
tears from the eyes and coins from the
purses Of the ladies', who in their sympa-
thy for the preacher,--beg pardon heath
en-; willing to give up rich jewelry and
fine clothing. He is very faithful in Wis
iting the members Of his church; in every
house he enters he kisses all the children,
frequently exclaiming: SWEET creature!
as his lips adheres to molases or candy
daubed cheek. Ifhis hat is knocked from
his head, by some embryo-church mem.
der for his pains, or his coat.tail pinned
to the back Of his chair while he sits in
conve rsation with the ladies', he does not
chide the culprit or speak reprovingly to
he mother; instead, he expresses his ad
miration of the spirit of the child. and
while he is dsengaging himself from bis
chair, says:
Sister, your sons wit is truly pleas
ing; if it increases with his years, he can.
not fail at some future DAY to be both no.
ted and known
The model preacher makeSa great point
of inquiring into the spiritual state of the
young ladies' in his charge. He warns
them against the dupIcty of the world,
and especially the opposite sex, solemnIy
holding their hands in his, and looking
expressively into their eyes, while be con.
verses, sometimes giving the fingers held
an extra pressure--period like--at the
end of his exhortaticn.
The model preacher is never absent
from the sewing circles, where he is very
useful and agreeable. He admres Miss
C.'S embroidery, compliments, with Pc
culiar meaning, the beautiful Miss A., on
her success in stitching shirt bosom,
laughs at Miss D. awkwardness in hold
ing Mrs. WIS baby, taking it from the
bIUshing girls arms and acknowledging
his knowledge Of the art by placing it
upon his knee and commencing that ever.
lasting, neyer.ending trot, suggests new
patterns in patch work, gracefully holds
skein of yarn or silk for young widow
II to wind, asks blessings at the refresh
ment hour, and makes prayer before the
circle breaks up, in which he is fervently
joined by all mothers Of largeafamilies or
daughters, and hopeful, pious, domestic
young ladies, who are, as Paul Creyton
says: 'Exlhethively fond of minithterth.'
The model preachers dress is unex-
ceptable. His cravats are always tied A
LA priest; the whiteness Of his teeth, lin
en-, and finger nails are Incompatible
He never throws a shadow upon his
church by the length or breath of his coat
tail, or detracts from the dignity Of his
appearance by the shortness thereof. The
shine of his boots is never defaced by the
dust of the world; his gloves are kept free
from rip or soil by the young sisters of
his parish. till fashion dictates they shall
no longer be worn.
The model preacher never Injuries the
feelings Of his hearers; he does not make
unhappy remarks upon dishonesty and in
temperance, that drive sleep from the eyes
of his deacons, or sends sensitive wives
fdgeting upon their cushioned seats. He
is not over nice upon matters of charity;
full of ladies, robed in silks and satins,
and gay with plumes, does not call from
him suggestions of thinly clad orphans,
or starving, freezing females. He never
shoots pointing, arrowy remarks at new
bonnets or costly broadcloth.
The model preacher gIides through life
without shadow to deter him from his
onward course. The model preacher is
famous; his church prospers and is very
popular, and when he dies, It's said that
by the scores that weep over his still form
by old men, and more especially mai
dens---'he never had an enemy.