Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1901-10-31
apuIIEs OF LIFE.n

NAt@A " III -
Some may say that there is nothing /
in life for them to do, others may say
that circumstances will not permit
them to do what they would like 10 do |
in life, but think there is a duty rest
ing on every man and by doing the pro-
per thing in the proper place, may
some day reach his expectations No |
mans spirit was ever hurt by doing !
his duty; on the contrary one good ac-
ton, one temptation resisted and over
come, will prove a cordial for weak and
low spirits far beyond what indulgence
or company can do for them.
If we take to ourselves the wings of
the morning, and dwell in the utter
most parts of the sea, duty performed
or duty violated is still with us for our
happiness or our misery. There are
few things more beautiful that the calm
and resolute progress of an earnest
spirit. The triumphs Of genius may be
more dazzling, the chances OF good for
tune more exciting but neither are at
all so interesting or SO worthy as the
achievements Of a steady, faithful and
/ fervent energy. The labor of the faith
full is never in vain; The fruits will be
found gathered into his hand, while
the hasty garlands of genius are fading
away and the prizes of the merely for
tunate are turned into vanity, The
best kind of duty is that which is done
in secret and without the sight of men:
There it does its work bravely and no
bly,. 1t does not follow the ways of the
world; it does not advertise itself. Our
evil thoughts and actions incur debts
that humanity sooner or later must dis
charge.
say man does not live for himself a
lone. He lives for the good of others
as we'll as of himself Steak not to
please the world, but your own con
science. Life is a short day but it is a
working day. Activity may lead to evil
but inactivity cannot lead to good. La
Dor with ken eyes and strong will will
turn up something, Luck lies in bed
and wishes the postman may bring him
t the news of a legacy Labor turns out
at SIX o'clock and with busy pen or ring
ing hammer lays the foundation of a
competence. Luck whines; labor wills
ties. Luck relies on chance; Labor on
t character. Labor is the duty man owes
to society; rest is the duty he owes to
his person, recreation tho duty he owes
: to his mind
So let us press forward and try to dc
our duty cheerfully and remember that
q we are not living in land of thorns and
( thistles, but in land of roses and lii
3 lies We are blessed with everything
in this beautiful valley that hear
{ could wish pertaining to health, VIZ
f have pure cold springs gushing forth
n from the earth to euench the thirst o
. every living being. In the springtimt
Q AL is lovely when the wild flowers arr
blooming and filing the air with theil
delicate perfumery and the sweet Sing
ing birds sit near by praising the Crea
tor who has been so kind as to furnish
us with such favorable opportunities
These home scenes are in the mothe
q tongue of our Imagination. Tn,
slanting light of the setting SUI
IT on the beautiful river, the silver.
IS canes and the tall dark trees hang owe
% her expecting a song as she passes by
- was thinking this morning as
walked drought the woods. 1t was
u wild October morning and the brow
y foliage of the oaks was between me an
n the blue sky. The winding river CLEAN
:, ed like silver not far away, The shad
= ows gathered over mountain and vale
J. and solemn thoughts of the duties c
1t life filled my soul.
b JNO. HACK WORTH.