The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1859-08-04
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BY LIZZIE.

AuuNCnCC,
BY LIZZIE.
'Inhuenee!" Well that is but small word,
says one. Well that only means, TO persuade,
to move by invisible power, power whose ope-
ration is unseen, says another" And still an
other echoes, "what of that9" We all know it
is felt its Effects are seen, though the power may
be ulseen. Do we not witness it in our grea
reforms have not our Wesley and Luther, or
Voltaire and Hume had their influence that has
told in the past, ere We had our being. and will
tell in the future, when other men shall fill the
vacancy we will have left2
All. yes my friends, it is all thsi but did you,
young man, ever think that when you rilicuIej |
or even spoke Hghtlyof Divine truths, that 1t
might fall on the ear of SOM tender hearted
mother or sister, and cause sigh, that you, the
own, should do that which, though unknown to
the great mass, was still an echo-to ,chdt p
You mig int start should say "an echo to one of the
grea. movers of Inhdelity or Atheism; you might |,
blush to be classsd With them, nevertheless it is
true.
Did you think that youth who stood aside,
listening earnestly, careful to catch each word or
sentence that escaped your lips, was decided
against the preceptS Of piouS mother; against
those taught him by the minister? Did You
think that that little boy who stood beside him,
had caught some word, and that in that young
and tender heart was sown the first seeds of IN
belief Of infde!iy? Beware, my friend, cn'r,at
you; your words are first, yJur lfucac: first,
and shall compare with the influence Of the
ratio as your argument, or doctrine compares
with theirs!
You are their first teacher, and when they be-
come men, they will seek yo,tr higher instruo-
tors as their teachers.
If you are determined to cherish such senti-
mcnts let them remain loithm your own bosom
Do not let tleir baneful influence be felt on So
ciety on those around y0u.
When you forsooh the path of rectitude, did
you depart alone? did you visit the haunts of
vice alone? Were there not Others who Were
leassured by yoHr course, to continue in their er
ror? Had you said mol" perhaps they would
have hesitated. Thus, if every young man
would reply, ii will not listen to the siren voice
of vice" how many and how long would young
men continue 10 fall its victim?
Now, dear young ladies', fearing you may deem
it slight, or thlnk me partial to your friends,
| will address few words OF caution 10 you.
You are not, perhaps, aware to what extent
the reformation Of .society--of our youlg men,
depends upon you. We find-more frequently
In cities than eIswhere-Lhe taircst aad most
intelligent daugh ghters--those upon whom every
expense has been laviShcd by doting parents, to
educate aud grant them desired accomplishments
receiving the compliments, calls aud add5css-
es OF even proIli5ate young men, who dress, dp-
pear and talk fashondby in the parler; who
dauce we'll aud are attcn:ivs in tho ballroom;
and in return for lhes attentions give their h art
aud hand, many tim proving sad exchange.
You did not notice and encourage the iadustri.
Oas young man, who was struggling with
adverse circumstances, and looked to you
expecting kind word. Had you don. him
some little service TO fill Il mothers or sisters
place IN their absence, had you smiled aud en-
oouraged him to do good when he was sad and
his good resolutions were almost tottering, con-
/ tending with conscience and evil companions
he would have resumed his task with lighter,
stronger heart, aul you would have been amply
repaid in knowing tlat you hAi made one hap
/ Py, AMI in seaihs the fruits OF you, Idbjrs gath
ering in, when he aross to dignity.
AMI did you assure those who were unworthy
to receive appreciation, that you could only al
nire the pure aud noble; did you admonish them
kindly to cast aside thoss uncom'Iy habilinsnts
Of vice, ere they could exp.cl yourentra appro'
/ val, how soon would lhsy set to work TO ac-
complish tEeir reformation.
would not have you ScJG at them or jser
them for their fall.' Speak of the good olw ays;
but never fail TO point out and distinguish be
tween vice aud virtue. Draw your line--sel
| your standard, aud soon they will have attained
IT.. You would leave less severe toll for the
minister and refonner; many obstructons would
be removed from their path; soseety and bro
ken-hearted parents would soon bestow their
i blessings upon you; your good woEks would not
| lie hidd, n long; young men thus saved would
bless your mana and memory; general rejoicing
would echo from every hearthstone and dwelling
to see the " prodga!" returning.
Some may say" His conduct is unexcepton-
able in every respect aside from politics; in that
lie has his pcculiaIities. He is partisan" 1