Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1868-12-16
BIBLE PRESENTATION.
Good Templars' Open Meeting.

At an open meeting Of Warren Lodge, No.
'ss, I. o. G. T.. bible, formerly belonging to
he Temple Of Honor in this place, was pre-
'ented to the Lodge. Mrs. Laura NJ. Smith
made the presentation speech, and the book
was accepted on behalf OF the Lodge by T. ].
McIain, Esq. The following are the remarks
made on the occasion:
REMARKS BY MRs. LAURA ". SMITH.
Tortly Representative Of the Order Of Good
TemplGTS.
Wehave metthis evening undervery pleas
ing and interesting circumstances. Al
though come to you from another Order,
yet we are engaged alike, in one common
cause, that Of temperance and the love Of
humanity. You are pleasantly and nobly
situated for your good work. Your duties
are numerous and your responsibilities
great; your official chairs are well and ably
filled, and your members are many. Yet by
your teachings you show that you rely not
only upon your own strength, but seek eoun-
sci and guidance from one who is able and
willing to help, and whose wisdom and
knowledge greatly surpasseth us all. There
fore, in behalf Of the Temple of Honor. now
present you with this beloved book, the Holy
Bible. A few years since, two or three noble
ladies belonging to the Washingtonian Tenn
perance Society, lone Of whom is now gone TO
her long home) raised by subscription the
money to purchase this book, and on March
2lst, 1873, it was presented to that society.
Subsequently, April, 1852, 1t was presented to
the Temple Of Honor, and was, Nov. 18th,
lS5s, TO your noble Order. Much good has
been received from II, and upon its teachings
your principles are founded; the firm princi-
Piles of Faith, Hope and Charity.
: Where, but in this book, are we taught to
love our brother as ourself. II we extend
helping hand where we are to receive in re-
turn, what good is that? Like the Samari-
tan, 1t is your mission TO raise the fallen, re-
store the weak, lift the down-trOdden and
the oppressed, and make him feel that ne is
a man among men. Upon every page of this
book is taught this principle Of love; the
pure element of Heaven dispersed among
you; equality Of humanity.
Also We read here that mo drunkard shall
inherit the Kingdom Of Heaven" Especially
is this true Of your teachings in your Degree
Temple.
You. by your genial hall and social aspect,
becSon such TO come in with you, also the
noble and promising youths OF our land, who
are surrounded by temptations on every side,
you lead them in Sisters, too, are here
ever faithful, never tlring woman, lends her
influence, and helps to make your noble
band. AL mankind who wish TO live to this
high standard, you beckon them in to bask
in the sunbeams OF this healthful atmos-
phere, made pure and Heavenly by those
noble principles found in this sacred book.
Please accept it as a token Of respect and
love for you in your good work, hoping that
you may be guided by it none the less, and
that all Of you who meet here from time TO
time, and who shall meet here, may at last
be found among the white robed In that bet
ter world, to join hands in the presence and
Joy Of its author, who alone Is capable Of be-
slowing so much good upon rs.
Accept it freely, cordially, socially-for its
great value wrapped up in ITSELF accept it.