The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1896-09-30

to my support. l hope that no one here
seriously objects to this contribution, at
least, not seriously enough to fly to the
cup, for even there you may meet this
same beverage, for am told that Las
Vegas whisky and Aqua Pura mix well,
Some one intimates that my toast is
"Young men in the church" so it is
Pardon my depression.
The strength OF the church to-day lies
in the young men. The future OF the
church is anchored to the same rock.
Now this is no r. Election on the young
women, for the two are inseperab'e-l
am told cannot speak from expert
ence, for was not able ito catch on" in
my younger days, and | am told now,
that soon there will be no woman except
the manish woman, and sincerely de-
pore the tendency in woman to APE"
God intended woman to be gentle, noble,
unsel6sh and to rule over the destinies
of man by love, not by force, nor by
usurpation. My young friends, charac-
ter is the first r, quisite to success. How
can we secure it? Surely not by asso-
citation with the evil influences of the
world nor by initiating the clam. Asso-
citation is necessary, beneficial, desirable.
Who has any respect for the hemits.
God intended that we should know and
love each other, but we are also to choose
the good, or the evil. Who are your
companions? Tell me, and l will tell
you what you are. Where do you spend
your Sabbaths and evenings, answer, and
| will point out your certain success or
failure. The church should be your
home your life's inspiration should be
drawn from the Book of Books. Dare to
dc right, and be right at all tim"s. l
know that the temptation is often strong
to compromise yourself for the sake OF
temporary advantage. l beg of you do
not lose your head. Remember that
your future is in the balance, and mis-
take may blast your most brilliant pros
prcts. Who are the men to-day occupy.
ing the chairs of State ? Who are the
confidential and trusted men in Com
mercial and social life? The God fear
ing men; the men who lay hold OF the
church and its teachings. Who would
dare suggest lngersoll as the Chief OF our
nation? This is a christian nation,
founded on christian principles, and all
attempts to shake this foundation have
proven utter failures, and so long as the
young men of the nation are trained in
the foot steps OF their Puritan forefathers
no harm will ever come to our proud
country. The host of young men who
are to-day in the church. proudly carry
ing the banner of the Great Ruler will
not see the evil all driven from the land;
for so long as human beings exist some
will be evil, but as they march down the
line OF battle TO their final reward they
will see millions redeemed and hear the
shouts OF victory from millic MS Of Threats.
Not so with the outcasts. The young
men of the world, too proud, too wise in
their own generation l never hear a
young man scoaing at religion but that l
pity him. Something is wrong; either
his training was at isult, else he is inca
pable, mentally and morally, Of shaking
of the devil My young friends, never
have 1t said Of you that Satan has mort
gage on your existence, secured by either
silver or gold bonds. Let your motto be
Character" which implies purity, hon
esty, love to God and fellowmeD, and all
else will follow.
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