Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1862-01-03

ed the swelling river of death, no worl
can be performed that will result in pro
lit to the soil. There will be no device
or scheme invented by which that i'm
passabIe gulf can be escaped. There
will be no wisdom TO devise any remedy
by which the soul can be renewed
cleansed and fitted for Heaven. There
will be no knowledge of any deliverer
or means of help in Heaven, earth, ol
perdIion.
Empbatically, death ends human pro
! baton. The soul enters at once upon al
enlarged field of consciousness and 9
state of reward, though not that full re-
ward that will be meted out at the judg-
ment. 1t will be the retodrd of good
conscience or the goadiRg OF guilty
conscience. The case of the rich man
and Lazarus fully and clearly demon
strates this point. The beggar died, and
was instantly carried from this fIiendless
world by angels into Abraham's bosom.
A representation of safety and comfort.
The rich man, with all his riches and
royalty, died also. lie instantly found
himself in fearful "hame." Though
be appealed tor help, he was informed
that it was impossible that there could be
any improvement in his condition. -
Hence, we most earnestly urge the I'M
portance of having our work for eternity
done when it may be-done this side OF
the grave.
III. a good soldier performs his du-
ties with untiring energy, steadfastness,
and perseverance.
His physical energies and powers Of
endurance are often taxed to their utmost
limit. Hardships, privaions, and expos
ures are his lot. Dangers the most i'm
minent stare him in the face. lndomi-
cable courage, and great iortlude are the
elements Of bis character. lie is called
to meet a deadly foe, foe sworn to de-
stroy if possible, foe that often stake,
his all on the results OF the deadly con
dict. Iii, energy impels him to deeds OF
laring, His steadtastness enables him to
defy the enemy'a fire and sword. Hi
resolution and perseverance, drive him to
The successful charge by which the enc
my is routed and driven ircm his en-,
rtuchments.
The Christian soldier meets hardness
hat must be endured. privaions Of ma.
ny things that he might otherwise desire,
and exposures to reproaches, contumely.
,neers, and assaults Of the great adversa-
ry OF man that will require the energetic
exercise Of the strongest powers Of hi,
soul. All this he cheerfully submits to
in view of the Tact that he is fighting a
spiritual warfare IN which he is sure to
triumph and gain glorious victory. lie
denies himself and takes up the cross
in view Of death and eternity. He knows
full well that Jesus Christ, his captain,
never lost "A battle when his soldiers did
their duty with unwaverng confidence in
bin. Though great work is before
them, yet they resolutely act, rejecting
every temptation to retreat, knowing that
they that endure unto the end shall be
saved" They will conquer though they
may literally fall--their lives literally be
sacrifced-yet they will gain the victory.
Death, their last enemy" will be over
come by their omnipotcnt captain.
Another fact prompts the Christian
soldier to constant and energetic action.
1t is the well known truth that he has an
exceedingly short period in which TO ac-
complish a work Of the greatest magni-
tude. His motto is, "time is Short
He adopts the language of the poet as he
rushes on with his work and conflict with
sin.
My days, my weeks, my months, my years,
Fly rapid as the whstlmg spheres,
Around the steady pocsi
Time like the tide its motion keeps,
And must launch the mighty deeps
Where cndles ages roll
The grave is near the cradle seen,
How swift the moments roll between
And whisper as they fly:
Unthinking man, remember this,
Though fond of sublunary bliss,
That you must groan and die.
Like the good soldier, his work, energy,
and perseverance correspond with the
object that is to be gained. With ore,
the object is to extend life and liberty a
short space-to establish, protect, and
perpetuaie wholesome government.-
With Ike other, the Object is eternal lib
erty with the sons of God and eternal
life at Gods right hand. He has the
promise of a kingdom that was prepared