The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1891-05-08

times and under all circumstances,
and loves to council with her often.
And will not engage in any act TO
cause her to see the least trouble. Ii
sickness takes hold of any member
of his family he is there to sooth and
comfort the afflicted one, with all
tenderness and patience. "a Model
Husband" is a temperate gentle
man, whom his wife can safely trust,
amid the greatest temptations, trials
| and adVersities, and she can lean
upon his strong arm, for protection
| with implicit confidence. He can fill
| this holy mission in an humble cot
tage, as well as in 3 most costly
palace. 1t is not wealth that makes
| him weai the, exalted name, but the
warm pulsation, of a pure manly
soul, who seeks, to make his wife
realize true happiness. And his love
never grows cold. He Is as devoted
to her, when time has woven on her
brow the traces of old age; and the
beauty of her young womanhood has
faded, as the day he claimed her for
his bonny bride. He is a gentleman,
with good principles; whose words
are ever emblazoned with, truth, and
honesty, and is worthy to be initiated
by all. He is economical, yet not q
miser, and delights in living useful
life. He is All aftectiOnate Husband,
and devoted father, who loves and
caresses his little children, with fond
kisses, who love him dearly, and he
Orightens their little hearts often, as
he returns home from town, with
nice present, for each one, never for
getting his dear-devoted wife. He
loves and honors his aged parents,
and delights in promoting their hap
piness, by aiding End comforting
them in their old age. He sets, al
ways good examples before his chill
dren, and shuns the very appearance
of ali evil. He delights in walking
in the path of holiness; and gathers
from the "Holy Bible," the devine
inspirations; and t. ach them to his
children. Admonishing them to
shun the path of the ungodly, and be
followers of Christ. Teaches them to
remember the Sabbath day and keep
TO keep it holy. He takes his family
up to the holy sanctuary on that sa-
cred day to hear eXpounded the word
of God. He instructs them in their
Sunday-schOol lessons, and take
great delight in going with them to
their Sabbath-schoOl. Wifes have
much to do, in helping TO make their
| husbands models, as we'll as husbands
nave great deal to do, to claim a
model wife. Both have part to per-
form to promote each-others happl-
ness. And if one or the other fails
to do their part, all pleasure is blight
| ed. While both united in every
| thought, to make each other happy,
convert their home inte an earthly
paradise. All is founded upon their
noble efforts, in discharging their du-
ties that devolve upon each OF them,
and love reighing in their hearts, for
each other the ever unchangeaole
love. l wish to give all young men,
some wholesome advise, who wish a
model wife, and a happy home.
| First be careful in your selection
And by all means select true chris
tian woman, with a warm loving
heart. And after you have taken the
solumn vows of matrimony; strive to
make her a Model Husband. And
YOU may rest assured, you will have a
| model wife. This is the surest road
to success; by which you can pilot
YOUR life boat, with your family, DER
the boisterous sea of life, most calmly,
to make a safe landing into the my5-
terious and bright beyond. Firmly
and steadfastly meet every adversity
with resignation to the will OF God
ever leaning upon his strong arm,
to guide you in the way OF holiness
| L you hdN0 CNSI OCCh ACN ~
evil associates, in your youthful days
who have persuaded you to go with
them to the saloons, and gambling
halls, entreat you shun them all, as
much as you would, a venOmous ser
pent. These great evils will lead you
to others. And when they lay theil
deadly grasp upon you, their sinfu
coils wind about you, until at Ias
life is exhausted, from the indul'
gence of these great evils, and you
nix down; to that awful abode OF
Satan, "where the worm dieth not
and the fire is not quenched." "a
Model Husband" not only promotes
the happiness, of his home circle, bu
he makes the world better; by WELD
ing his influence for good. He prayi
with his family, and returns thanks
to God, from whom all blessing
flow. He is loved and trusted, by al
who know him. He is a good neigh
Dor, not one, who does not care, who
{ sinks so he is swimming, with no
, wave of adversely, to toss him amit
/ the furious pillows, OF LIES storm!
? ocean. Not as "a certain Priest, ant
Levite" spoken of in the Holy
, Bible, passing the distressed mar
} giving him no assistance. He is lik'
; 2the good Samaritan" who assisted
' him in a time of need. He does no
: scorn the poor, considers their need
? and deals most generous to them
; He especially remembers the poo
widows and orphans. He bring
/ back the wayward wandering boy
and is instrumental in the hands o
| God, in restoring him back to hi
l fond mothers heart, who has Otter
sighed "oh! where is my wandering
boy to night" And his good con
into tho UnnnO rock
. less soul, who takes his advise, an(
is rescued from eternal Punishment
"a Model Husband" is a peace
maker, and is full Of mercy. And by
the assisting grace of God, he glidei
serenely DER the troubles of life, t.
/ that land of bright Canaan, prepared
I for all those who are faithful until
: death. AS he has planted the germs
: of love and kindness around his near
and home, scattering their sWee
, blossoms, in his pathway of lite, they
which will bud and bloom about hi'
silent grave, and will there enIwint
a roseate wreath, about his sleeping
, dust, as bright mementoes OF
; "AIodel Husband" If we could scar
over the wide world, and sum up the
T number OF those most enduring Sol
diers of the Cro-s, who are christian
, | gentlemen that are MOIel nus
, bands" we would behold vast mum
ber, on their way to the mansions OF
high mot made with hands" Wha'
a deplorabIe world this would be, wer'
, iU not for the wide influence, OF tE'
, many model Husbands" among the
good Ministers and Jealous member
of Gods churches, in this sin smitter
land of ours. Apd they are hghtlnt
, the battles of the christians warfare
, the brave hero's of the Universe
While many have laid down theil
, weapons, having T ught good fight
and finished their work, have gone
: up through great tribulations, anC
have taken their places, within tn
J Sweet fields of Eden, having on th'
white robe of righteousness, there are
!. thousands M 1re, on their way, who
are bright and shining lights, wear
3 ing the exalted name, "Model Hus
band" There are many starry
| crowns in Heaven awaiting them, ia
that ever happy sunlight cline
Yes! one by one, they are getting o.
board the old Ship of Zion, as it sail
across the troubled ocean of life, an'
: bv aud by, will anchor tn I'm safel,
, Ger the dark va ly and shadow o
! death, into the celestial city, abov
| the skys, to live forever with GOD
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