Union County star and Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1859-1864, 1863-03-24

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US, We are inclined to the belief, rather,
that the baud aud not the eye is the true
index of the inuer man or soul. Are not
all generous, noble hearted persons, open
hands? While on the contrary, are not
all miserly, covetous men close Gsted ?
The latter class generally give with the
tongue. They make . very large noise,
but, when pay day arrives, or any call for
benevolent purposes, they tighten their
purse-strings and clenoh their fists
lest mite escape. Gee Of the Devils
notices is very suitable to them: SECT
all you can, aud keep all you get" How
was it with Boaz? His orders were that
bis employees should open their hands, as
they could not let fall handfuls unless
they did. Ruth's humility aud industry
in following those reapsrs, gathering here
and there mere stalk at time opened
the heart of the wesl.hy but generous
hearted Boaz, then open came bis band.
Unlock the heart, and the hand will fly
open.
2. Handfuls were to be giveu-whole
h7ndfuls, not balls. A whole dollar, not
a half. A whole ton Of coal, not half.
A whole ham Of meat, not half. A
whole barrel Of Aour, not . half. A
whole bag Of potatoes not half. A
whole dress not Eve yards when ten is
required. How it must have delighted
Ruth, to fud, 50 often, . whole handful
in addition to her accidental glssuiues
My hearsrsl men Of means remember,
you too may gladden. many heart in these
trying times. May God incline you to
search ou: the needy and supply their
wants out of your fullnsssl
8. Handfuls are TO faH Don't stand
quibbliDg. For instance "Mrs So-&-so,
| have brought you some sugar, butter,
eggs, molassss, bread, cakes, . pair Of
shoes, some clothing, &C., but, howsome-
ever, nevertheless, Notwithstanding, il you
do no. exactly stand 10 need Of it, or
them, I will take them home again"
You misorly niggardly being let them
faH, and be of. Suppose Boaz had
reasoned thus. For instance "Miss
Ruth, 10 case you are really . needy
person, &C., will try aud help you q
little" Did he act shus! No. The
very fact that she was there, laboring, as
she Was, was sufficient How many poor
females have bseu and are still obliged TO
go out into the open field to labor to
support their families, while their hus-
bands or other natural supporters are
away helping TO guard our liberties,
defend our country, ard put down this
wicked Rebellion. Oil my wealthy
hearers, have you not few bushels Of
corn, wheat, potatoes some dry goods,
groceries, or something to delight the
heart Of the needy? Search them out,
and God will be faithful to reward you.
4. Donation are to be made of pur.
pose. Not BY mere accident, IS is too
often the case. 1t must be made q resu-
lar business, else it will be looked upon
in the light Of merely external display.
How many open their purses, merely |
because their reputation or standing in |
society requires it. Poor creatures 1.-THE
Lord loves cheerful giver." What can
such givers think when they read this
passage I pity them. My |
text reads, "let fall also some of the
handfuls of purpose for her," Boaz wac
\ man Of the right stamp. Let us all
initiate his generosity so far as in US lies
Conclusioa.-Allow me, without for.
nal close, to hope that this discourse may
be useful. We know like its author it is
'ery imperfect, yet with . God-spead
hee, We send it on its mission. May the
receiver and the giver alike think we'll on
hess matters LILLE ARBATRUM PUER.