The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1866-04-19
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EDITED, BY MIR s. LOU A. W LIS 9 D
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We heard the words from the lips of a
young mother short time ago, as she era
died happy, lovely babe in hcf arms, and
while we could not indorse the sentiment
we felt sad and sorry for her. 1t seems
sad indeed to hear such despairing words
from one gifted with youth and beauty,
ahd the long beaten path Of life yet to
travel. We can sympathise with the young
mother, for well we know the cafes and
sacrifices entailed upon her Atone short
step she leaves her girlhood behind with
all its wealth oflat1ghtet and careless graf
ificatioh, ahd pluhges Into the unknown
mysteries of wOmanhoed. Seen at a dis
tance the prospect was wreathed with the
flowers of hope-eNperienced in reality it
is draped with piercing thorhs and funef-
al cypress. The transition is too brief;
long despairing struggle is often the
result eer selfishness is conquered, and
the young wife meekly learns woman's
Heayen-sent mission-to live for others
and forget self. ...zs,.s .. l..,s,.,,- III.
There are few women who, in the first
years of their married life, have not at
least felt tempted to give way to despon-
dency and gloom. The weary hours of
wakeful watching, the incessant drains
upon their time and patience. the obliga-
tion to release many of the pretty fancies
with which they were wont to fill up the
day, the demands of housekeeping, with
perhaps an imperfect knowledge of the
same, and sadly too often the fault-fnding
of exacting husbands who have not yet
learned rlife-lessons, come with crush
ing effect upon the minds and spirits of
young, thoughtless girls, and give rise to
the oft-repeated expression s'if I had ito
do over again, would not get married for
ten years to come.' 4f .3s.sf .
And one cause Of this trouble is attri-
butRble to mothers. Girls are educated
with. false views of matrimonial. life, and
embark in it.with the expectation of find-
ing the skies ever SUNNY, and years. free
from care. Instead of being impressed
with the idea that they are about to enter
upon a career of self-denial and never
ending duties, sweetened and sa1lctified by
loves holy Influence, they are taught to
look forward to it as the crowning point of
woman's mbitioIl-the spot where theman-
tie of suspense will fall from her shoulders
and she will henceforth have nothing to do
but love, and be loved. sFrJ1 II gi2ftzE e:g
Young wife and mother, do not despair.
Face the battle of life bravely, and arm
yourself anew each day for the conflict
Cast behind you the pursuits, and fancies
of girlhood, and resolve each day to devote
all your energies to the NEW DUTIES crowd
ing upon you. AS you pillow that little
restless head upon your. bosom, think what
a priceless treasure God has given, and re-
fleet how ineNpressibly lenely you would
be without it, Count nothing a sacrifice
that will advance its good. Bear with the
exactiOns of your husband, knowing the
warm and deep affection that is only hid
den, not destroyed. Draw. closer to him
in love, and your increasing cares and
wifely duties will soon become your pleas
ures. and you will find yourself wondering
at the devotion of others to that for which
you have lost all relish. =
Above all, pray for strength from above
to enable you to resist the temptations
held out to you to wander from the strict
path Of duty, and though strength and
health may fail in the conflict, a clear coh-
science and strong resolve will carry you
safely through to the Heaven of eternal
rest -.5 Eoi 'z}as7a-7 2aI4 zHG aHE .IE