The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-07-05
Begin at the Right End.

DALLAS, July e. Editor HERALD
Religion, which should include NOR
atty; morality, which should include
temperance, and temperance itself,
shoRld all stand at the head--should
occupy the front rank; but they should
win their way to that position-not
force it.. Especially should they not
invoke, successfully, the aid OF govern
ment to force their way; for whenever
the government lends its aid to indi-
viduals in adjusting their differences
about religion, morals, habits, occup2-
| ton or business, it imperils its own ex-
ltsence, and it is by the rights we are
protected in, by the government, that
we are free-that we may ex-
press our opinions of those great
rehners Of human existence. 1t would
be very nice thing If those persons
who are moved by their religion, their
morality, or any other sentiment OF
humanity to undertake the correction
of a great evil, would begin their work
by enquiring which would be the best
way to accomplish the object. Christ
worked by love. The moralist should
be philosopher; a sound reRsoner,
dispassinate. Those two ere mainly
the movers in the temperance cause,
aud yet they set out imprisoned,
vengeful, abusive; arrogating to them
selves degree Of dominance that is
not calculated TO oonciliate; that saYors
too much OF fanaticism.
And now, IL the subject Is entitled to
the importance it's advocatos attach
to it, it is worthy OF more profound
3 consideration. IL is not only sub
ject of tho people, in their individual
I capacity, but it is y subject involving
e some OF the greatest interests OF the
State and tho country, II not the
whole civilized world. 1t involves, rs
prosecuted, some of the grand0st
= questions Of the purpose of govern
= mont. 1t is not at all likely that those
= who are making this effort viii ever
o take thought OF tho consequences O.
Is introducing such subjects to the Leg
A islature; much less grating then
v upon the constitution. But 1t Is sub
r ject worthy the attention o
!. the greatest and best PEG
q pie Of the country, and it
I, only ono Of q great many kindro'
h vices that are equally obnoxious ant
D. tend to debase, disgrace and destrO
If this so-called great people. But II the.
IA would accomplish anything the
a must take different cOurse--on
o moro consistent with reason an
q philosophy; with religion and human
70 ity. BY a proper course they nigh
:. in measurably short time, accom-
ia plish q WORDSWORTH not only astonis
ID themselves but the whole oiyilizs
world, But the fault and misfortun
"a lies at their own door. They sail to
q, high; they are too fond of display
Ii, they do not like to come down To fai
Is honest work, 20 faithful Chri
~ tian duty; they entirely owe
~ look the real, tho tru
ut object of their mission. Self atanC
too high in their estimation; they Cal
in not think OF humbIing themselYe
he They do not read in the Scripture
"He that humboldt himself shall |
exalted" and that Christ says, aeon
learn of me for | am meek and lOwl
of heart" The great LauronC
he Sternes admonishod his people, und'
IN similar circumstances, of "Lightir
!" up at the wrong end" Now II yc
W. would do good you must do 1t in
CO Christly way--by love. In peaceab
nj way, not by war. You must begin
~ home, in your church, in your attic
on ton to ana relief Of tho poor. "
70, must begin Sat the right end
rot If yeu would put an OF
,ip to drinking and gambling you mu
by raise up generation 10 that en-
in. Teach your children to respect 70
lot your word and your authority. lie
he proper restraint upon them; ma
rd. them subjects instead OF master
he Educate them; compel them TO stud
me- 20 think and learn. Teach them wi
adj, dom instead of foolishness, indust
am instead Of idleness, good habits i
AN hoI Nnnlnal thn1l
nm respect tho religion Of the Bible, 4
hi church and everybody else. Ma
,rd them understand the danger OF Grin
do ing and gambling. Teach them /
ned rules Of true politeness and social
NO, der. Make them practice all the nj
nd Courtesies az home. In word, raj
,ue your children; do not pu
he Thorn Off and let them grow up WI
lde the vicious disposition of wild beat
~ aud ell the bad habits and practices
Zee, depraYed men and boys. Teach thu
10 eschew all idle practices and TO I
defstand tho value OF time. Ma
them useful and intelligent, lmpls
his ina their souls, largely, the germ
m civilization and they will grow NJ
Own blessing t9 you. II takes timei /
A' tiouce aud close attention; but mol
IN high toned, high sOulod boy or girl
hat worth every moment Of o mothe
3 to time and all the commanding int
hat ence Of tho father. God requires IL
oge you and IIe holds you responsible
ost, Il. Tho greatness, tho wor
lty, and the glory of tho child
, q this world and its salvation
The the world to come depends on
ave Heaven must be peopled with ang
ner and 8t your hands, for 30 God has
n | ..,..aI nhtInNnW foil IN
hes there YOU will have to answer fol
lore You may triile with your childr
tate but God VIII not DO triiled with.
'ell, trusts you with preparing them to
the up tho courts of His eternal mans!
day and your failure will meet with
at eternal condemnation. The civil
was ton OF mankind depends upon
lied care you tsko of your children. I
He laid down The plan with Hisown'ha
: 20 gave IL to you In His Holy word,
II you are instrumental in its fsilu
He will fail to recognize you or y
work. The progress of the church
r., the religion of Jesus Oh
NHl- is in tho proper culture Of your oh
orsi rem, and If your children have
hit been brought up in the nurture
ava admonition OF the Lord, the great
= will lie at your door.
'9ks But right and safe in ell these thii
mas and, that far tho work of scaling
mas doom OF saloons, gambling hou
on gambling, and all the eYils that
OF charged TO them. There is more al
syy children, boy children, but not II
Ihe The church has somewhat to ans
moi not for as a supporter of saloons,
inc strange TO say; but not more stra
IA than true, and she must BIO he
de- from. DIo
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