Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1867-09-19
TO the Good TempIars of Delaware.
ADDRESS OF TIE GRAND WORTHY CHIEF
TEMpLAR.

ADDRESS OF TIE GRAND WORTHY CHIEF
TEMpLAR.
DEAR SISTERS AND DRETlIREN:
Your representatives in annual council,
assembled at Wilmington, on the 4th instant,
honorcd us with the responsible position of
chief officer of our Temperance army in this
State In s,rls. ti...t si.;, i;,i. T. .-.-,
degenerate into mere sinecure, and our
glorious cause become an easy prey to the
contempt Of the yirtuous and good, we must
buckle on our armour anew, and go to the
field Of battle like warriors determined to
achieve victory. Our mission ranks next to
Christianity itself, Gf il be not an integral
part thereby and is everywhere crowned
with the signal favor Of God. Ii We would
be faithful stewards for the Master, we must
promptly and Immediately go to the vine
yard toWork. even though il be the eleventh
hour. The Temperance reform is rising,
spreading, and all aglow with success in the
States around us, and shall we supinely look
on, giving the Diamond State over to the
rapacious vendors Of liquid fire, while our
brothers are already writhing in the fearful
coils of the basilisk, intemperance, and our
children comprised by the dcns OF inlamy,
like wall of fire. Never In the name of
their souls, never. AS the Lord rcigns,
Delaware must be free from the dominion OF
King Alcohol. Though mot many wise
men after the flesh, not many mighty, not
many NOBLE" with us, are disposed to lend
hand of help in this reform; yet, here, as
in other matters, ii may be eXemplilicd that
"God hath chosen the foolish things OF the
world, to confound the wise ard God hath
chosen the weak things of the world to CON
found the things which are mighty and
base things of the world, and things which
are dcspiscd, hath God chosen; yea, and
things which are not to bring to nought
things that arc that no flesh should glory
in his presence
We cxhort all 10 so TO work with a spirit
and zeal not heretofore known in the Tenn
perance cause in our State. See that the
| languishng lodges are reinvigorated, and
new ones everywhere established. Let not
single member of our order feel excused
from living and laboring daily 10 upbuild
these mighty interests Great talents, great
means, great influence, are not essential tt
constitute you ga workman that Bcedetl
not to be ashamed" Earncstness and yea
will make the humblest one in our ranks
formidable TO our enemies, and Boanerge.
on the side of right. You, Sisters, are thu
strong right arm of our heavenly cause Dc
not be driven from your high trusts by til,
enemies cry of scorn, "They are only com
mon people The regal Esther, the Roman
Cornelia, the patient Penelope and II host
of others we might name, were only com
mon people; and yet, heaven crowned am
loving, their living memorials shine to-da.
with clearer and more enduring brightness
than the glttcring diadcms of royalty
Stand, therefore, like faithful sentincls, II
ynur pocts nf flufy and ynIIr IOWA ri shall u
abundant.
Let us bury all bitterness, scltislness, ant
love of case, and "march to fate abreast,
remembering our strength and ei1icenc
will mainly depend upon our unity of actio
in every movement inauguratcd for til
salvation of men from the tyranny of III
temperance. Strive also, TO your utmoS
ability, to enlist the sympathy and cooper;
ton in this matter of the good and iniluer
tial men and women of yonr communit,
(too many of whom withhold from us the
aid and countenance,) and thereby incrcas
: our power for usefulness.
, We desire particularly TO call your attcr
ton to the necessity OF looking after I'll
children, and having them organized int
Temperance Societies. w are now at wor
. perfecting system by which this gre;
object may be more surely accomplished, AN
hope soon to be able to present our plan ft
your consideration and adoption. Here
!. where our greatest success is TO be attaine,
G Keep this point scrupulously guarded.
v Do not forget that our success will be ju
A in proportion to our reliance upon the Lor
Be women and men of prayer, and faith
j, Christ, and we can conquer Garth and ht
:. in this reform.
We will try to meet you at our earliest o
portunity. In the meanwhile, let us Fl
II quently hear from you, of your condiiiC
J. and prospects.
d Please read this address to your Lodge
v first meeting, and urge all the members
Z give heed to its suggestions.
|, Yours in Faith, Hope and Charity,
6 THOMAS L. POULSON,
g, W, G. T., of the State of Delaware.