Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1878-06-03
TloMth's Column.
COUNSELS FOR CHILDREN.

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Hate all strife. 1t is dreadful thing
to be at war with those around us. Be
kind to everybody. If you cannot live
quietly with any one of your compan-
ions, withdraw from him. 1t is sad
sight to see boys and girls engaged in
disputes or quarrels. The Lord Jesus
never quarrelled with any body, though
He was oftentlmes cruelty treated.
Be very kind to the weak. and poor,
and the unfortunate around you. God
long ago, said, "Ye shall not aflict any
widow, or fatherless child He also
said, Thou shall not curse the deaf,
nor put stumbling block before the
blind" 1t is both mean and wicked to
take advantage of the in6rmities and
misfortunes of those around US.
Use your best efforts to become wise.
Wisdom is the principal thing; there
fore get wisdom. If you do not know a
thing, ask others This is scriptural.
God said to the Jews: when your
children shall say to you, what.mean ye
by this service ye shall say, it is the
sacrifice of the Lords passover" We
should think before we speak, and not
thoughtlessly ask silly questions. Bet
ter is poor and wise child than an old
and foolish king.
Watch your lips. Keep your tongue
from evil, and your mouth from speak
ing guile. Life and death are in the
power of the tongue. Ask yourself if it
is right for you to say anything; then
try to speak kindly and truly and sober
ly. Childhood and youth spent in sin
are great vanity. Beware of evil
speaking.
Be not too fond of play. Life is a
serious business. 1t is right that young
people should have their time to play
But some hate work and hate their
books, and love their ease and would
rather play all the time. Learn to find
your joy in doing your duty. 1t may
be hard for you to do some things, but
try your best and by degrees they will
become easier.
Obeyyour parents. Obey them prompt
ly. cheerfully, in all things that are
lawful. hope they would not command
you to do wicked thing. children,
obey your parents in the Lord for this
is right. Honor thy father and mother
that it may be well with thee, and thou
mayest live long on the EARTH" 1t is
very unsafe for them not to do what he
commands. Let your conduct towards
God be very humble. We are all sin.
ners, and you are no exception. God
hates a lofty spirit. We ought all to be
humble, and never lift up our heads in
pride.
Be thankful to God. He has done q
great deal for you. What mercy it is
that he did not let loose the passions Of
bad men against you, as he did agains
those children in Bethlehem, when t;
voice was heard, lamentation and weep
ing and great mourning. Rachel weeping
for her children and would not be com
forted, because they were not.
Be very kind and respectful to ole
people. Never make fun of them. Thei
age itself should protect them. Yol
remember the children that Knocked tn
old prophet, Elisha, crying, go up
thou bald-head ; go up, thou bald-head.
And you remember how God sent fortl
two she-bears out of the wood, and tor
forty and two young persons. Childrel
may often be gay without any sin; Blu
let them never make merry over tn
appearance or infrmities of old peopl
and especially of aged ministers.
Do all you can to be like Jesus Christ
He was the best model that childrel
ever had. He is the best friend the
now have. When on earth, he cure
sick children just as he cured other pee
pie. Oh, that everybody. old and young
would trust the Saviour.-C hiLds Con
pamion.