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quarrel with Civilizations, Greek, Roman and Anren.
can. 1t has no quarrel with long hair or tho Plating
OF It, nnne with Lold rings or bracelets except e pbld
and flushing. But It has q quarrel with the heshing
apparel that seeks to be seen nnd admired; with the
high and naughty Importance which makes ITSELF
heard through the house; anything and everything
which In dress or manners exceeds settled and prev.
alent taste anything and everything which takes wo-
man from her natural position Of power and Influence
and which culti Yates q virile ambition. Mothers can
control all this by letting their light slime In the par
lur. Of matronly and wise women, you must not
with such eloquent tongues as you possess, 10 silent
upon the great subject uf religion. Your power for
good Is v,ry great. l an notdnvitlny you to organ.
izc societies Tor reading and prayer, These may be
well enough. provided you do not allow your indlv!d-
ul and personal responsibility to escape yoa under
the plea that you are praying. | nm nsstng; you to
let the light Of o wise CONVEX sation shine before your
daughters and the daughters Of other families. iOn
enough to reject paItry stuff from your house: Evil
communications corrupt good manners" fe are
Christian women and US such 'ye arc the lightof the
world"
The weight and character Of men and woman Of
the next generation must be very much according to
your moulding. If you have taught them only how
to compound n pie or to wear a fiounce they Will con.
fine their intellects to pies and flounces when you ore
gone TO your account. Interest the girls In good
works, In charities, In profitable reading, In timely,
seasonable, discreet soctsbility. Teach them to dress
plainly for the house Of God. To attend daylight meet.
ings chiefly, to converse with sobriety and rs much MS
ooib ulyk oS'u sSlhSo NhS "isLSio W. s"'
Of jocularity Is natural to the young and not tn be
fruwned down, but much Of II needs tho gentle gress.
urc Of q mothers hand. Let your light shine be-
fore men. my brethren, In your daily intercourse with
the world. Not by dragging mp tn, Subject Of relig-
lon into all companies Or at any time. All things
have their occasions and opportunities. A little watch:
fulness, q little anxiety on the great subject will find
its chance. "And o word fifty spoken. how good Is It."
There sits o lawyer at hi, desk. lie isn Christian man.
A friend or client call, and takes his seat. suits, trials,
deed, estate., persons and parties pass under review
and are mlly discussed. Christ and bis cause are
never ono. mentioned. There sits n doctor in hs
office, he too Is a Christian. Call to see him. With
livrliest and even enthusiasm he will e~nlighten you
on the human physical economy. on the latest theories
about Contagious or miasmntic diseases and with
most touching patbos no ~willdetail the circumstances
Of some extraordinary case Of human suffering, The
interview closes pleasantly, politely without IN allu.
sion t0 the great subject Soof the merchant and the
mali Of business. Is 1t right! lsit right that every
thing else shnul.l interest your thoughts and feelings
but the subjects which relate to the Kingdom Of
heaven! Is 1t right that Christian men should close
their eyrs upon every opportunity for opening their
llps to their fellow men npnn the most momeniOus
themes that can come before the human mind? Is 1t
right that o man who Processes to believe on Jesus
Christ for eternal life should make bis religious cx
~perienc's a profound secret and mako his religion the
matter Of n secret society! Is l right when God has
made you his mouth piece aud has asked you 10 BE-
his witness bearer before this present evil world that
you should accept the position md refuse To oct under
the commission Isft right that the friends OF Gnd
otioatt DNhttA ssbhb -" law VehtS WYNN
and his cause defu,hcd without opening their lips
In Its defence? In tho name OF that High Majesty
who has appointed his Gospel to be- preached, l ask
what Is the meaning OF this universal consent? Is 1t
limidity? Is 1t human contempt! lstt conspiracy +:
Is there no light and no love left to emanate from
human hearts 7 What means this awful silence upon
earth This coldness Of the extreInitce thnt drives
q puIsating Christianity back IN the very citadel Of
III, for warmth and refuge? What means this new
atmosphere Of choke damp on the streets, the thor
rough fares and quays Of human activity where all
the II slts Of Christianity 60 out : and where no man
darcs defend God and religion The question echous
tack what moansit?
NY brethren, | leove Christs exhortatIon with ynn
Let your light &C. Iguite tie one ont FIRE of Chris +
anity. Light The lamps OF Christian courage, fidelity
faith and prayer. Let each light up a lamp In his
own honse. Let each build anew the alters that nre
fallen down Let each man set up q light On o can
dlcstick In his Office and In his store, the little earthly
beacon and remembrance Of youder giories would
Of light to which you are invited to aspire. You
have uot turned yo' back upon heaven and
the everlasting glory. You still hope to
meet the Lord In the mir. Yon still! cling by q secret
hope to the garments Of the Great Dcllverer. Come
then and get q live coal from Gods alter. D! come
ugsin to q sin forgiving God. Come ard renew the
the struggle for lie everlasting. Come with me and
fight the good fight Of faith, laying hold Of eternal
life? But
The fearful sonl that tires and faints,
And walks the ways Of God no moro
Is but esteemed almost o saint,
And makes his own destruction sure.