Eagle River Democrat. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1893-1896, 1895-08-05
Father O0epfert'S Casket.
written for the EAGLE RIvER DEMOCRACY

1891. God sends us bitter trials and
permits storms to rage over and against
us. to humble us, to cause our virtues
to strike deeper roots, and to decide a.
to trust in Him alone. He who solely
eonfides us the Lord will never bec0n-
founded; and His editice will rest solidly
ON an eternal, ilnmOvable foundation.
1872. Calumniators are worse than high
way robbers; and there are calumnies
invented by evil minds and uttered by
evil tongues that frightenand discourage
even the most innocent ones. Night
seems to have succeeded to the day.
Good repute has collapsed. But patience,
virtue and innocence will triumph over
all, and soon brighter hours than ever
will surround and cheer up the calunl-
niator's victim, to the honor OF the lat
ter, to the shame, confusion and disgrace
of the former.
1913. No fountain is SO small but that
heaven may be mirrored in it's bosom.
The highest OF Gods Projections are
often reflected in the hnmblest souls.
The brightest of the SUMS rays seem to
be concentrated in the water OF the tint
est vessels and the beauties of the eternal
sun OF justice shine forth most brilliantly
in the most ignored servants OF the Lord.
God is truly admirable in His saints.
1914. Desires, the Scriptures tell us, kill
the idler. He resolves and promises every
day, yet still time is spent in idleness.
The idle who sleeps too long in the
morning feels little inclined for the days
work. and is more prone to do mischief
in the evening. This truth applies not
only to material but also to intellectual
and spiritual work. All the idier's de-
sires will never nuke man rich in
worldly wealth, and will always. ina
pede his progtess on the road OF learning
and spiritual perfection.
1876. Not merely individuals, but also
society suffers from the idle, the selfih
and unjust; the earth is enriched by JUS
tice, self-sacrific and labor, and heaven
is the gamer likewise.
1886. 1t costs deal OF industry, anxiety
and even money to get Honestly rich; and
it is a question whether SO little is worth
so much. After all, is wealth worth the
trouble and cost required, first to acquire
it, next to maintain it, and lastly to
bear the bitter trial we must be prepared
forto endure if we happen to lose it.
1877. Gentility proceeds neither from
birth, wealth, manner or fashion, but
from sober mind and q kind heart A
high sense of honor never to take q mean
advantage of another, an adherence to
truth, delicacy and politeness toward all
those with whom we have dealings are
it's true characteristics. Gentility is q
charming sunshine among decent people
and standing condemnation of roguery.
1913. Spirit is now a very fashionable
word often taken as synonym for wit.
Some aim to be proclaimed spirited, wit
ty men. To act with spirit, and speak
wittilv often meaus to speak indiscreetly
and to act rashly. An able man shows
his spirit by gentle, prudently measured
words, and resolute actions. He is
neither timid..nor offensive and is sure to
please in the end.
1919. We are bound to live not for hell
but for heaven. 1--WE are debtors" says
st. Paul. mot to the flesh, to live accord
ing to the flesh. For if you live accord
ing to the flesh, you shall die; but if by the
spirit you mortify the deeds of the flesh,
you shall i've" and become "the sons OF
God. And if sons, heirs also; heirs indeed
OF God, and joint heirs with Christ.
Moreover a great saint. Antony of
Padua says that "the sinner uses all his
senses to offer sacrifices to the devil. He
must purify them in the bitterness OF
pensnce, if he wish to be restored to
Gods favor. Penance is the myrrh
which uproots bad habits and preserves
us from spiritual corruption.
200. What makes woman:
Not costly dress, nor queenly air;
Not iswelled hand, complexion fair;
Not graceful form, nor lofty tread;
Not paint, nor curls, nor splendid head.
Not all the stores of fashions mart;
Nor yet Establishments OF the art
Not one nor all of these combined
Can make one woman true, refined.
IT'S not the casket that we prize,
But that which in the casket liesl
These outward charms that please the
sight
Are naught unless the heart be right.
Modesty and piety are the woman's
charms, and virtues herbrightest, richest
pearls. Womens' virtues enliven chris
tan families and rule the world.