Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1868-02-07


view the mountain tops of progress
where we stand to-day, takinga grand
overlook of life's depths and distan-
|ces. We see dimly the far-off heights
from whence tomorrow we will an
nounce yet loftier truths. Thus we
forever move, responsive to the throb.
bings of the infinite mind. In tho
majesty of this glorious strength I
trust we stand tonight, my friends,
feeling ourselves imbued with the trne
spirit of a temperance order: feeling
ourselves Templars in something more
than name; feeling ourselves faithful
representatives of the order we should
aim to embody in our daily life and
conduct; Templars in purpose and
principle; Templars in fact practical
In the cause of truth and human pro-
greSs. Letus stand upon the rock of
stern conviction. and wherever that
leads follow, though reputation is i'm
periled; descend with fearlessness in
to the pits of degradation, panoplied
with the purpose of interfering hu-
man souls; enter the haunts of vice
and crime resolved to redeem the in
ebriate. Let us in the love of this
glorious anniversary, consccrate our
energies to this noblest work in be-
half of Incorporate humanity. Let
US in the solemn sacredness of truth,
in the presence of each here under the
archery of our temple, enter into sa-
cred compact to lire in accord with the
teachings of our noble order.
Brothers and Sisters! let us be
strong, earnest and truthful, let US act
with decision and directness of pur-
pose to inaugurate yet brighter tenn
perance dawns; as Templars who are
representatives of this noble order,
who are the heralds Of its progress.
bear her banners from state to state.
from country to country, that the liv-
ing millions now in Incorporate dark
ness, may rejoice in the respondent
glory of temperance noontide. Let
the glad anniversaries, these soul eX-
panding, heart-warming reunions in
spire US to greater endeavor. Let no
thing daunt US in our efforts to attain
its highest good, nor in our purpose
to teach and live the principles of
temperance from day to day.
The world only asks for proof of
the truth and benefcence of this no.
BILE cause. Opportunity to study and
investigate is all that is required to
make US a world OF practical progres
Siye Templars.
Then, o friends, | appeal to you il
the name of our beautiful cause. to
, redeem ourselves, 10 redeem the worlC
from sin and ignorance. Stand in tn,
majesty of your manhood, in the dig
nifty of your womanhood and liberat,
: yourselves from the thraldom Of in
:. taupora Tnrn from the dear
past, front the unknown future, fac,
its grand possibilities, active and ear
nest in your labOrs of the present.
= Robe yourselves in majesty and might
and walk forth at the morning hou
prepared to meet the contests of tn
coming day, and finally at evenin
close, return triumphant over all temp
: tations, bearing your banners wit
victory inscribed on every foatin
: fold. Go panoplied in the strengt
Of your own MODEST endeavors, an
- God and angels will defend you.
- Press on, press on, We brave and true,
ht On Till the dawning of The new,
When temperance with clarion voice,
e. Shall waken worlds 10 glad rejoice;
When freedom with her pra>etul songs,
ST Shall cancel all of savery's wrongs,
. And echo through immensely
II Their own eternal victory.
III Press on until those truths are born,
:" Life promised at the early morn;
l. Faint not, nor weary by the way,
- But gather courage day by day.
n What though you tread The tangled thorn,
Or brave the worlds malignant scorni
e. What though the Pilates crucfy,
Or dangers darkly multiply
OF Is not life worthy all the COST?
Is not more gained than can be lost?
el Is immortality dream,
FL And truth transient fleeing beam,
III As sunshine on the silver .treams
~. No! God is love and life is real
High and holy each ideal,
Is Cherished by the human soul.
Then on, press on TO noble goal
nv Heed not the worlds unkindest frown;
"If now the cross, ere long the crown"
no Stan in your manhood and your pride,
= And unto God your life contide;
oI Sing songs of temperance and of love,
- With firm truset in God above.
cd Never from the right thy purpose bend;
IL Trust and be truthful 10 the end