Montgomery County sentinel., 1891-03-13

tual, &C tive exertion and display So, every
where, the saved man becomes savior.
must urge once more that it is not striving
but contemplation that is the enabling
power. The effect must not usurp the posi-
ton Of the cause; any more than that the
battle must be fought before the plan o.
campaign be made. "Where withal shall
heed thereto according to thy Word" psalm
110:9) Investigate the means, learn the
source OF power, follow the directions, with
just appreciation of reasons; otherwise, the
attempt shall prove abortive. Such Il moral
force, sustained by high order nf ntelec-
tual power, will be both repressive and educ
tive. 1t will strive with and gain the mas
terry over individual weaknesses and faults OF
character, evolving from the mass of con
tradictions approximate realization OF the
great ideal. Thus equipped the man may
go forth to attract and lead others in the
ways of honor of righteousness. This is to
the praise of Good Templary, that it is ex.
emplary, that it is cooperative, that it is
disciplinary. When its ideal is reached,
every man lifts a lamp in the dark world !;
every man buttresses his brother; every man
is teacher.
1t is the use and application of this two
fold culture which is the crying need.
These choice spirits benighted and de-
praved generation must look to as the propa-
gandists OF virtuous principles, opposing at
every point the rise and progress of evil, by
protest and example, raising up barriers
against the forces of carnality and corrup-
ton. In reply to boast of honorable extrac.
ton, Charlotte Bronte makes Mr.. Rochester
say, "Most things free born will submit to
anything for salary" Many years since,
a distinguished citizen of the United States
openly declared, EVERY man has his price"
The casual observer might be inclined to
accept both assertions as truth, but an ex-
ception must be made in the case of that
class who show clearly to the world that
purity, probity, and love of men, are the
principles that mould and guide their being.
Great need is there for such class now and
ever; specially to compassionate the tried and
suffering, for which they are qualified by
their own experience. Dickens tells us that
Tony Lumpkln could bear the misfortunes,
the disappointments, and crosses OF other
people with toerable fortitude. Tony has
many brothers in our midst, but they lie
within reach of our pity, If not our scorn.
1t requires manifold and victorious strug
Cling against all assailants In an unfriendly
world to fit for the office of comforter and
helper. Counsel and leadership are both
needed; and only the intellectually and
morally cultured are competent to meet the
demand. moTe tndn ever, perhaps, IN tnlS
critical juncture in the affairs of this coun.
try, do we need men of incorruptble prin.
cipes and spotless characters. Lessons from
the fate of ancient republics press on our
attention, for they show that when thorough
mental culture ceased, and moral precepts
were relaxed, ruin followed. Not only
scope aud energy of thought but also un,
assaiable integrity is needed in our legsla
tors, public officials, leaders of men, and pri-
vate citizens We are obliged to listen to
the rhodomonlade of the sophomore and
the rant of the dotard about the GREATNESS"
of this country till we are sick at stomach
and at heart The vastness of its material
resources no one disputes. Its mountains,
mines, rivers, railroads, &c, are marvels Of
greatness it has sixty millions OF the most
grasping, money loving, money making peo
pie in the world and in the last thirty years
has been more prolific of great rascals than
any ten nations upon earth. Ii these things
constitute greatness, why, then, this Is great
country! Quality were better sought than
quantity. We should learn from the fable:
The mouse taunted the lion with having 80
few offspring and the lioness rctorted, But
they are lions" The heroes and hope of
this world are those who give themselves to
mental and moral culture, and devote their
lives to the best interests of their fellow
men
We must be here to work;
And men who work can only work for men,
And, not to work in vain, must comprehend
Humanity, and so work humanity,
And raise mems bodies still by raising souls,
As God did first