Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1889-07-11
lisions writer's spent much Of their live,

ligions writer's spent much Of their lives
in the country.
Joseph Addison's noble religious ssnti-
ments were imbued in him by his good
and learned father and fostered by the
natural surroundings of his ohildhood's
hons in Wiltshire. His comprehension
of the majesty OF Gods work and admir-
alton of ''the spacious armament on
high" are shown in that most sublime re-
ligious poem.
Acquaintance with the natural world
frequently aids the clergy to make the
most intricate religious thoughts plain to
their hearers. This quality of compsri-
son is the cause OF the renown Of many
divines of this day.
One can picture them hearing the FIRST
sermon that touched their hearts and
determined their course through life in
some country church delivered by an
earnest preacher.
| These sermons were doubtless like
many OF their kind simple and straight
| forward, the burden of them being the
evidences OF Gods great love for man.
Did they not on their way home through
the beautiful country realize that the
birds, flowers fruits and many rewards
of the farmers toll were few Of the many
| evidences.
We are accustomed to thiuk Of nature
| rather as q poetical than philosophical
study, but tho beautiful and sublime at
| tributes are the outward aspect Of hidden
principles 0nd governing laws. When
contemplating nature we should endeavor
to enjoy her two fold charms and study
her philosophy as we'll as derive pleasure
from her beautiss.
When studying the lives OF the worlds
great men aad women one Is often forci.
bly, impressed by the fact that they were
reared or spent much of their lives in the
country and generally in some obscure
bat beautiful portion of it.
Another striking peculiarly of the
early lives OF distinguished persons 10
that they were reared in humble circum-
stances.
Once in while strong natures like
Lord ByHcn's and Sir Bulwer LYtton's
overcome the enervatinR Influences Of
luxury aud display their genius, but
these are the exception.
The several kinds OF genius can often
be ascribed 20 the surrounding natural
Influences. The poet and novelist are
marked examples of this, that Ia the poet
as we best know him OF the romantic
school. He describes natural scenery
and the novelist men and their Gu Stoms.
The former must have extensive knowl-
edge and appreciation OF the themes
which call forth his lays, while the latter
will find material for his work in the
haunts OF men or the city.
For ages the history Of men and ma
lions has proven that
Those who FOIL hrayelp n-e strongest.
The humble and poor become great;
And from those brown ndAi children
S1all grow mighty rulers OF state.
The pen OF the author au1 statesman,
The noble and wise OF the land,
The sword and chisel and pallet
Shall bs neld In the little brown hand.
There is an attraction ia the name OF
ones birthplace aud childhood's home
dus possibly to the associations Of former
dogs, when life was one long holiday Of
chiicish pleasure.
/ One ia prone TO over-rate the beauties
} Of his natural surroundings, yet Vii.
miDeton may be said to have general
supply of natural beauties about her.
: Oar civy can boast OF several talented
artists who were no doubt influenced by
the scenery near home. Many skilled
musicians and several composers add &c
y her renowu. Although Delaware ii
I small in area she has been represen ed al
, the nations capitol by eminent states
o men. Nature hereabcut seemS to have
! done much as teacher to the boys C
/: our native State.