Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1863-04-08
Dunn riyaalus vivamus.

Yes, "let us live while We live" What's
the use of moping and groaning when there
is bright sky above us-aye, and Our
Fathers's" smiling face-a green earth be-
meath us, flowers, and music, and sunlight, and
love? Do the diamond eyes hares weep? Do
the mocking. birds mourn? Do the flowers
sigh? And they have not the half-not the
thousandth part of your happiness. They
llave no mind filled with the jewels of knowl-
edge; no heart overAo~ing' with love to God
and man; no soul with immortal hopes and
desires which will live forever. Poor little
birds and flowers Their existence is but
for brief day, or at most a brief season ;
and they die never to live again. Surely
then, We should be happier. Look up, and
take heart Of grace, believing all will be f' r
the best. There's no use fretting, friend.
Pull down your vest (f you have one) and
hold uppyour head. Look honestly at life,
and life will look honestly at you. Remem-
Der whether you are poor-or;unfortunate. or
friendless-
ga man's'a man for a that
Nobody's going to deny it, unless you begin
to suspect your own right to the title. Resp' ct
yourself, and you will be respected; but never
go-runting about, threatening to break the head
of the first person who does not respect you,
because nobody can enforce reverence where
It does not flow spontaneously. Above all
sh;nss don't mope-I pray you, don't nope
Let gamblers and thieves aud dishonest men
generally, loungeSat corners, anl wait for
their prey DO you pic; up your lat and
your heart, and look for something to do, and
when you find it, do it with all your might
Never say" I can't" and do be in earnest
at all times.
A laugh is the best medicine for all sor-
row, and good lard work for all trouble.
Mind, do hot say frivolous mirth, with an
unmeaning, foolish sound I" the laughter OF
fools is like the cracking Of thornS under
pots but the sunshine of u cheerful heart
and contented spirit. without which no one
on this earth can be truly happy. Under al!
circumstances, and at all times remember
gonr Father in Heaven, who careih for you
-who has numbered the very hairs Of your
head, and will never lorsake you thro' evil
and good report Religion and checrfulnesa
are itiseparable, however much had been said
10 the Contrary. The merriest, happiest,
kindest person ever knew was-we have
sometimes said since the daisies grew over
his grave" an angel" whom we "entcr-
,sacd unawares. Ii ever the love of God
sl.one in any human face, his blue cyes, now
closed forever beamed with that glorious
light. He was never sad, never cast down,
never disconnected. Flowers Of affection and
trust bloomed in his pathway wherever lie
went; the sunshine of unclcuded faith stream
ed around him; thepure air of untainted
truth hallowed all his presence. But he Is
gone. Amid all telnptations-ir the flush OF
youth and hope-in the agonics of disease
and death, his faithful heart sustained him; !;
he never doubted Gods promises. Beyond
the sun" lie now bathes his soul in eternal
love; and that voice so musical-in every
cadence SO joyous and inspiring, now swells
in immortal sweetness before tho throne OF
Jehovah. Let US like him lire, that we m.y
like him die. {. S.D.