The Abbeville banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1847-1869, 1859-09-29
THE VALUE OF EMPLOYMENT.

to cheerfuncss, the result of their joint
health, than fit employment. A mouse be-
rc!t of tenants goes to decay. 4 vehicle
!aid up without use, rusts and mouldcrs-
a fine piece Of machinery is never so sal,.
as when fabricated and moving. Body
and soul, made for perpetual activity, mist
work together, in order to be in good con-
'ltion. Of all engines, the human body is
the most amazing. From the days OF So
crates, as reported hy Nenophon, lhiloso-
plly has been studying the mechanics, the
chemistry, the vital forces, the adaplions,
| the final causes Of this structure, Sc fear.
fully, so wonderfully made. There is no
step forward TO new principles in physics,
| in optics, i'll growth of structures, whicl,
docs not find itself anticipated by some
marvellous realization of its idrn in the
human body. Considered as Il working
CT ginc, there is none which works so
chcaply, with so little waste, and so long,
or which contains such provisions for its
own repair low every survey Of the
skilful mechanism shows that it was made
to move. It's central, propclling engine
never stops, except in cases which cause
Instant dread of death. Heart lungs and
brains play on through all the thousand
nights OF sleep. An instinct of nature
prompts the young to be in almost pc,pct-
ual motion. Absolute rest there is none.
And if, from necessity or choice, any ap-
proach to imm"hiIty becomes the llaktu.le
Of body, as is the case in some sluggish
and morbid natures, the result is lctllarry
and endless disturbance Of the vital func-
tons. This frame was made for labor.
Equally true is this of the vet more sub
lie because spiritual part. The soul is cs-
sentially active. Of Il mind that docs not
think, no man can form a notion. The
human mind is made to be active. 1t is
inquirng, and athirst for knowledge. Its
active powers irresistibly seek for some OBJ
Ject cn which to exert themselves Health
tul, and moderate repose, chiefly by change
Of employment. is good but entire, con
tinual, nnbroken quiesccnse is misery
Never was there more dire mistake than
that Of men who abandon the honest and
useful business of life under the pretext Of
rest. Unless they have singular resources
III science, litearture, or philanthropy, they
sink into hcbetude, weary Of the cverast-
ing holiday, let their heart corrodc with sui
len thoughts, and sometimes fall a prey to
evil habits Or premature dotage. phiIoso-
ply, no less than religion, enioins- unlcos
where invincible necessities from inlirmitv
or age clearly speak another language-
that we should live working, and die in the
harness. Hence the value of n trade or
calling, and of working at it. believe it
lengthcns life. believe it slaves off tribes
of maladies and conccts. I am sure it
promotes that spring and elation of soul,
without which life is long disease. If
you would find the most wretchcd woman
in your neighborhood, look for the one who
has nothing 10 do. Unless allowed to pre-
scribe employment, even the best physician
cannot cure the valetudnary complainer.-
For after all has been said, employment be.
gets clcerfulness and 'mcrry heart
doeth good like medicine"
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peyrees of Hiss IN Ucareu.-Every true
child Of God will reach heaven, and dwell
there forever; but the scripture clearly
teaches that, although none will purchase
heaven with works, all will be rewarded
according to their works. 'Thc more we
keep ourselves in love with Cod said DR..
A. Alexander, the more meet shall we be
for the heavenly inheritance, where perfect
love reigns in every heart. Not only So,
but the richer reward will be possessed :;
for notwithstanding the impcrfcclion Of our
services, God is pleased to make our good
works here the measure Of the reward he
viii bcstow Learafter. All his people are
equally justified, but all will not Lc equally
glorified. In my Fathers house are many
mansions, and some are, doubtless, much
nearer to the celestial throne than others.
All will be happy as they are capable of
being; but the capacity ofthose who love
God most constantly and fervently, will
he greater than that of those who loved
linn less:'
What m encouragement is offered hy
this doctrine to the cultivation of an ardent
piety, and to the performance Of abundance
Of good works; Forasmutcl, as We know
that your labor is not in vain in the Lord !,
This can be truly Of no other kind Of labor.
There is no treasure laid up for. future
use, so safe as that which is laid up in
heaven; and no labors so certainly WELD
treasures as those performed of God.-Dr.
! Rice. "
Why do you always walk with stick :;