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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

An excursion train was run to Danville
ON last Friday night to give passengers an
opportunity of hearing DR.. Guard of Bal
timore, lecture on the subject, 'Ingersol-
ism" Quite number of our citizens went
to hear the lecture, and report it as an ex-
cellcnt one. Dr. Guard has earned wide
reputation, and on this occasion he sus-
tanned himself
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DAVID GHlsI SGER,

The new pipe organ, which NJ. p. Moller
of IIagerstown has just placed in the
Lutheran Church OF this place, has two
manuals, and two pedals of full compass,
sixteen stops and four hundred and fifty
pipes
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Just received lew iol of Elgin, Walt
ham, Springfield and other make of watches
in open and hunting cases, warranted from
two to five years.
Also silver plated teaspoons one dollar a
set, table spoons two dollars n set, at L.
Bernhard's Jewelry Store. soft
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

DEDIOATIoN.-Thc new NJ. E. Church at
Chestnut Grove, Rohrsburg circuit will be
dedicated next Sunday August 27th. Rev.
w. w. Evans and Rev. II. f. Wilson will
be present. Preaching at 10 A. NJ, p. NJ.
and - p. NJ. All are invited.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
The Campaign Columbian.

We will send the COLUMBIAN to any ad-
dress in the county, from now until after
the fall election for 30 cents. AS this Will
be an unusually interesting campaign every
Democratic voter should take paper and
keep himself posted. There is not man
in the county who cannot afford to take the
COLUMBIAN at that price, and we hope to
receive many orders Postage stamps can
be sent by mail.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

1t is said that Canada has established a
meat market which guarantees to pla ce the
best flesh in the world In the
English markets at ten cents pound. For
this very same meat we pay from thirty
five to sixty cents pound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Addison's Liver Renewer, or medicine
prepared for diseases of the liver; dyspep-
sia, sick and nervous headache, constipa-
ton of the bowels, collie, sour stomach,
heartburn, fever and ague, dropsy, jaun-
dice, &c., prepared from roots and herbs
strictly vegetable. Prepared only by j. II.
Kinports, Bloomsbury, Pa.
Aug 4th 3m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

*+*,Presumption begins in ignorance and
ends in ruin" On the other hand the pro-
ductiOn of Kidney-Wort began with wise
cautions and scientific research and its use
ends in restoring shattered constitutions
and endowing men and women with health
and happiness. "My tomented back" is
the exclamation of more than one poor
hardworking man and woman; doyou know
why it aches? 1t is because your kidneys
are oyer-tasked and need strengthening,
and your system needs to be cleansed of
bad humors. You need Kidney-Wort.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
BUSINESS NOTICES.

*Why is Mrs. Lydia Z. P!nkham's Vege-
table Compound ike the Mississippi river
in Il spring freshet? Because the immense
volume of this healing river moves with
such momentum that it sweeps away all
obstacles and is literally flooding the coun-
try,
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sHILon's CONSUMPTION CURE.

This is beyond question the most success
ful Cough Medicine we have ever sold, u
few doses invariably cure the worst cases
of Cough Group, aud Bronchitis, while its
wonderful success in the cure of Consump-
tion is without parallel in the history of
medicine. Since its first discovery it has
been sold on II guarantee, Il test which no
other medicine can stand If you have u
Cough we earnestly ask you to try it. Price
10 cts. and Sl.00. If your Lungs are sore,
Chest, or Back, Lame use Shiloh's Porous
Plaster. Price % cts. Sold by j. II. Kin
ports. may cow
Nerves, brain, and muscles gain strength
and the power of endurance by using
Browns Iron Bitters.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The third annual convention Of the Vol
unteer Firemans Association of the State
of Pennsylvania will be held at Bradford,
commencing Tuesday September 10th. Ex-
cursion tickets will be issued.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
Given Away.

A valuable stylographic pen is given
away with every quart bottle Of Caws ink
sold at the COLUMBIAN store. The ink is
the best quality, and sells at S1.00 quart
Call soon and secure bargain,
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

School HOUSE LETTING. Greenwood
township, at the old Greenwood church
yard, on Monday, August 2Sth, ut
o'clock. Specifications can be seen on
day of letting, at the place of letting.
Gro w UTT Secretary
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The sale of the sanitarium which was
announced in this paper some weeks ago
has at last been consummated. Dr. l..
Shattuck of Connecticut is the pur chaser,
who will take possession next month.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

We have II speedy and positive cure for
catarrh, diptheria, canker mouth and
headache, in Shiloh's Catarrh Remedy. A
nasal injector free with each bottle. Use
it il you desire health and sweet breath
Price 80 cents Sold by j. IL. Kinports,
may l2-eoW,
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A SIGNIFICANT FACT.

The cheapest medicine in use is Thomas
Eclectric Oil, because so very little of it is
required to effect Il cure. For Group. dip
iberia, and diseases of the lungs and
throat, wheth er used for bathing the chest
or throat, for taking internally or inhaling
it is a matchless compound.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The best way to judge of the ripeness of
a watermelon, is when small blisters begin
to appear on the rind. When a melon is
fully ripe the blisters are In great quanti-
ties.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

There is some talk of an advance Of the
price of coal at the beginning of the next
month. At present the anthracite coal
companies favor an advance of twenty
five cents on all grades of coal
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Many thanks to our patrons who are
sending in new subscribers. Our campaign
list is rapidly, increasing. Now is the
time to subscribe. Only 30 cents until
after the election.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
II SEEMS TO SATISFY

A family want and wonder how we
ever got along without Parker's Ginger
Tonic. 1t cured me of nervous prostra.
ton, and have used it since for all sorts
of complaints in our family. Mrs Jines,
Albany.
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A sKILLFUL PREPARATION

Composed of roots, barks, and plants, that
act in harmony, and are pleasant and
effective medicine, constitute Burdock
Blood Bltters, of which highly commend
atory reports are being constantly received.
Price $l.00.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Charles p. Waller, brother of ID. j..
Waller, Sr., died at Honesdale, last Fri
day morning. He was President Judge Of
the twenty second Judicial district OF
Pennsylvania
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The corner stone of the new American
Hose house at Ashland, was laid on Mon
dny of last week, w, A. Mari delivered
the address for the occasion to large au.
dence.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
STRENGTH FOR MIND AND Bopy

There is more strength restoring power
in bottle of Parker's Ginger Tonic than
wonderful inyigorant for mind and body
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

In another column we announce the act
ion of the Conferces of Columbia and Mon
tour counties in regard to the nomination
OF Judge Elwell for President Judge.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Two young ladies walked from Blooms
burg to Rupert last Saturday in twenty
minutes. The distance is two miles.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Black, blue, csrmine, green and violet
Ink in any quantity, from five cent bot
tie to quarts, at the COLUMBIAN store. The
largest stock and lowest prices in town.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The undersigned has eight thousand
melons and cantaloupes on the island at
Espy, now ready tor market Special in
duccments offered to dealers.
Everybody come.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Ncnnor predicts severe storm period
on the lower lakes, toward the end of
August and beginning of September.
There will also be heavy storms along the
New Jersey coast.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Lloyd Wintersteen was at Pottsville and
saw Sullivan and Madden fight three
rounds. They were attending firemans
parade and picnic.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

One man in Milton last week sent list
Of 30 subscribers to the Northumberland
Democrat. How many of our readers can
do us much for The COLUMBIAN.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

There seems to be an epidemic among
the cats in this section. They are sudden
ly taken sick, and die in short time.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The citizens in Northumberland county
are making extra efforts to give first-class
exhibition at their annual fair this fall.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Remember the entertainment of the Agnes
Wallace villa combination on next Thurs
day evening, Aug, 81.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Quite number of the Changers of this
county passed through town on Wednes.
day on their way to the Tri-State Granger's
icnic AT Williams Grove, Cumberland
county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Robert Buckingham, Esq, the enter
prising chairman of our county committee,
has distributed the window-books in near
ly every township in the county.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Time books, for a week or month, mem
orandum and account books of all kinds
can be found at the CoLUMBIAY store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Mr. Stroup has tenant already moved
into one of his new houses on Fourth
street. The others are ready for occu-
pancy
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

A festival win be held in the new Grange
hall in Mt Pleasant on Friday evening,
The hall will be dedicated on Satur day
afternoon August Goth.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Osborn's Family Paints ready for use are
the most convenient article of the kind, all
shades and colors. put up in !, J and pint
cans. We furnish can Of paint and brush
for 25 cents
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The Northumberland county far will be
held at Sunbury, September 20. ~, 2S and
GOTH
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

There is a rumor that Barnum will be in
Sunbury in the beginning of October with
his mammoth show.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The brick work for the first story of
james Barton's new building on Main
street is completed.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

A telephone line has b EN- constructed
connecting Shickshinny with the Wilkes
Barre exchange.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
COMMISSIONERS SALE.

VIII be held at the Court House In Bloomsbury
on Thursday the 3lst day Of August, 1882 at 10
O'Clock, A, ". agreeable 10 the provisions OF Acts
Of Assembly in such cases made and provided all
the right, title and interest acquired by the said
commissioners iu the following lots, pieces. and
parcels OF unseated lands, heretofore purchased
by them at Treasurers sale and held for a period
OF more than flye years; the day Of redemption
having gone by, unless by the original owner.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Pens, pencils, pen holders, ink, rubbers
mucilage in great variety at the COLUMBIAN
store
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Campaign COLUMBIAN only 30 cents for
3 months. Subscribe now.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
"BUCHUPAIBA.'

In the absence of John Wolf, farmers
wanting farm machinery will please call at
w. b. Aliens. april 7-f
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
LOCAL NOTICES.

Flour and feed can always be had at
Aliens East end grocery. april 7-tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

New School Supplies just being opened
at l. w. Hartman & Sons Book Depart
ment.
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Trough ON RATS,

New Styles Of Dress Goods just in at /.
w. Hartman & Sons.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

New styles of calling cards and card
type Just received at the COLUMBIAN office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Ffi'No family Dyes were ever so popular
as the Diamond Dyes. They never fail.
The black is far superior to logwood. The
other coOrs are brilliant
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Paper bags from ID. to 10 lbs. at the
COLuMBlAN Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

A heavy harvest is the sign OF hard
winter. Look up your overcoats'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Spectacles and eye glasses, to suit all
ages, at L. Bernhard's Jewelry store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

A little child of Mrs. II. Broadt was bur-
ricd on Monday afternoon.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
New Flannels and Flannel Cloths Just in
ut |. w. Hartman & Sons.

Kinport's Compound Asiatic Balsam, or
DiarrhGa cure. A remedy that has never
failed in diarrhGa. 1t also gives instant
relief in collie, cranp, or pain, in the stom-
ach. Prepared and sold by ]. II. Kinports
Evans block, Main St., Bloomsbury Pa.
Aug. 4th 3m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
SHERIFFS SALE.

ny virtue Of sundry writs issued out OF the
Court OF Common Pleas VI Columbia county and
to me directed, will be exposed to public sale at
the court House, In Bloomsbury, rennsy ivania.
At two O'Clock. ID. III. on
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25
'SkINNY MEN.

"Wclls' Health Renewer" restores health
and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence,
sexual Debility.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Farmers dealing at w. b Aliens can be
with stabling. apr. 7-u.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Lutz & Sloan are selling good Ginghams
for \ cts a yarl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Saxolne Petroleum Jelly, used for burns
scads and sores of every kind; IL is good
and cheap. Saxoline Pomade for the hair,
highly pcrfumed 25 cents.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Quick, complete cure, all annoying Kid
ney, Bladder and Urinary Diseases. 81.
Druggists.
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New Ginghams at l. w. Hartman & Sons.

A New Stock of Canton flnnels at Lutz Il
Sloan's.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Glycerne Lotion. To ladies and children
or any person with fine sensitive skin and
whose complexion is affected by the weather
causing redness, roughness and chapping
this Lotion is invaluable. An excellent APP
plication to the face after shaving. Large
bottles % and so cents.
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SALE.

Ne viii offer for sale what is known as the old
Jail property, on Thursday, August 3lst, 1852, at
10 o'clock, A. NJ. at the Courl House In bloomsbury
all that certain piece OF land situate In the town
u Bloomsbury with a front on Centre street OF
2l4h feet ami a front on First street OF 1872 feet on
which are erected brick dwelling house, OH JAIL
stable and other out-ouldings.
Conditions can be seen at the of1iee.
b +. EDGAR,
ATTEST Jonn b. Casey clerk, Commissioners
oflice Bloomsbury July 10, 1852.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

New Black and Colored Cashmers Just
opened up at |. w. Hartman & Sons.
w. B. Alleh has just opened lot of new
goods, embracing fine groceries, glass
ware, painted china, quecnsware, &c. All
of the best and at the lowest prices.
april 7-tf
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Wrapping paper printed or blank kept in
stock ut the COLUMBIAN Office.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

0990 pounds Of nice dried raspberries,
1888 90 nice dried pitted cherries,
7177 good spring chickens,
6G66 d" fat old bens,
5555 " geese and ducks,
4444 " live veal calves,
1888 % fat lambs,
2222 " " turkeys,
iii " " sheep,
5000 old sheep bucks, and old roosters.
All of the above wanted right along, at
Light Street, by Silas Young.
july 21-2m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

New White Flannes at Lutz tS Sloan's.
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Clears out rats. mice, roaches flies, ants,
bed-bugs, skunks, chipmunks, gophers.
15c DRUGGISTS
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The handsomest Cabinet frames in town
are at the COLUMBIAN store.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

Our Stock of Hair and Tooth brushes has
been repenished and contains some good
bargains.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

We carry complete and well selected
stock, and competent persons are always in
attendance to supply the wants of our pat
rons. We study to please, and believe we
can supply you with everything in our line
economically, satisfactorily and in II manner
calculated to induce TO join in the verdict,
that our store is The place to trade. Hoping
to see many readers of the COLUMBIAN at
our place of business shortly and soliciting
a share of your esteemed patronage, we re-
main Very Truly Yours
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!G.!.EIE
ESPECIAL"
WATCH.
SEE THESE RATINGS.
Further Proof that the especial"
ID absolutely unriyaled.

The following have been taken
since our last statement OF ratings.
They are but few. We can show
many more from our Book of Ratings
quite as accurate.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1882-08-25

The following described real estate situate In
bloomsbury, Columbia county. Pa, bounded and
described AS follows, to-wt; on the north by
lot belonging TO the Bloomsbury Ranking Com
pany, on the east by lot OF Mary Lewis, on the
south by lot of Mary Lewis and on the west by
Iron street OF said town, containing 80 feet on
Iron str ct and 40 feet In DEPTH more or less, on
which Is erected frame church.
Seized, taken III execution at the suit OF William
a Price against Vim. g, Price, trustee OF the Welsh
Calyinistic Methodist and congregational Church
OF Bloomsbury, Pa, and TO be sold as the property
OF VIM @. Price trustee OF the Welsh Calylnistic
Methodist and Congregational Church OF blooms
burg, Pa.
1 Writ Atty. Fr
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-01
The Explanation.

To my own mind there is only one
solution for the mysteries of life, and
only one support for the days of terrible
affection. The only relief I can find is
in the certainty that this life is not the
end, but simply and only the Pr preparatory
school for the real and the endless life
that is beyond. The moment that I &C
cept this truth fully and hold it firmly 1
find solid ground for my feet and light
for my sorrowing soul. Then discover
that the whole journey Of the believer is
"portioned out to him, and that the
dark tunnel on the road is Just as surely
appointed wisely as the most howery
mead or the happiest walk over the Ode
lectable Mountains" Nay, more. When
we reach heaven we may discover that
the richest and deepest and most profta-
BILE experiences we had in this world
were those which were gained in the very
roads from which we shrunk back with
dread. The bitter cups we tried to push
away contained the medicines we most
needed. The hardest lessons that we
learn are those which teach us the most
and best fit us for the service here and
glory hereafter. 1t is the easiest thing
In the world to obey God when he com
mands us to do what we like, and to
trust him when the path is all sunshine.
The real victory of faith is to trust God
in the dark, and through the dark. Let
us be assured of this, that if the lesson
and the rod are of his appointing, and
that his all-wise love has engineered the
deep tunnels Of trial on the heavenward
road, he will never desert us during the
discipline. The vital thing for us is not
to deny and desert him..-Dr. r. Il. CuyZer.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-01

dren and answered by Mr. Moody. Mr..
Sankey divided the juvenile audience
into sections, and each section had its
own part assigned to it in the singing of
the hymns. At the children's meeting
on the last day of the year, the Free AS
sembly Hall was literally packed with
the little folk; the galleries and the plat
form were crowded, Mr.. Moody and Mr..
Sankey had hardly breathing space, and
Principal Cairns and other gentlemen on
the platform were each obliged by cir
cumstances to accommodate one or more
children on their knees. Mr.. Moody s
text was Matthew v: 14-16. To illus
trate his theme he had several lights
burning-each representing a Christian
virtue-which were one by one put under
bushel, and then taken from under and
placed upon the bushel. This device
wonderfully interested the children, and
gave them a vivid sense of the meaning
of the texts s. Times.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1882-02-01
A Happy Future.

1--WE know that when he shall appear
we shall be like him." We have future
which is an object, not of dim expecta-
ton and trembling hope, but of knowl-
edge. Our word is not it may be" but
" it will be-" We have a certainty, not
possibility, or a probability, for our
hope. That which is to be becomes as
firm reality as that which has been, Hope
is truer than history. The future is not
cloud-land, but solid, fruitful soil, on
which we may plant a firm foot
And therefore the habit of living in the
future should make us glad and confident.
We should not keep the contemplation of
another state of existence to make us sor-
rowful, nor allow the transiency of this
present to shade our joys. Our hope
should make US buoyant. and should keep
us firm. 1t is an anchor of the soul. All
men live by hope, even when it is fixed
upon the uncertain and changing things
OF this world. The hope of the men who
have not their hearts fixed upon God try
to grapple themselves on the cloud-rock
that rolls along the tanks of the noun
tains; but our hopes pierce within that
veil, and lay hold of the Rock of Ages,
that towers above the flying vapors. Let
us, then, be strong; for our future is not
dim peradventure, nor a vague dream,
nor fancy of our own, nor wish turn
ing itself into vision BUTT is made and
certified by him who is the God of all the
past, and of all the present. 1t is built
upon his word and the brightest hope of
all It's brightness is the enjoyment of more
of his presence and the possession of more
Of his likeness. That hope is certain.
Therefore, let us live in it, and "reach
forth unto the things which are before.
alexander McLoren, D. d.