Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1903-06-23
Communicated.
"What is 50 rare as day in June.
Then, if ever, come perfect days,
Then heaven tries the earth, if it be

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Then heaven tries the earth, if it be in tune,
And over it softly her warm ear lays. =
Mr.. EDITOR James Russell Lowell.
the poet. describes better than the writer
can such day as yesterday in the lines
quoted, but recollection of kindness be-
slowed. cordial greetings given ard
hearty welcome impaired, impel the
writer to attempt further description
on an humber plane of thought.
A drive through one of the fairest por-
tons of the good old county of Jefferson.
through fields bowed down with the
golden grain, the bountiful supply of an
abundant harvest from the Giver of all
good gifts, with landscape dotted with
houses, the homes of thrifty farmers,
was very pleasant recreation.
At the end of the delightful drive we
left the beautiful picture that nature had
painted on the outside. and found an
additional charm in the kind hearts
around the bountiful board of Mr.. Thos.
]. West, one of Jefferson county's most
prosperous farmers.
| After dinner we drove through the
same lovely scenery to "Beulah, re-
minding us in its name of that old FASH
toned but highly poetical hymn, "Oh
Beulah Land. Sweet Beulah Land. >
1t was Chlldren's Day, Mr.. editor, at
Beulah. Could there be a more appro-
pirate service at more appropriate
place? Children OF whom our SAVIOR
said 'of such is the kingdom of heaven, .
singing their songs of praise and recit-
| ing their words of thankfulness for His
love and care for them.
! The simple, heartfelt words of the pas
tor. the Rev. c. Sydenstricker, on the
Bible, that greateat of all books, the
power of truth therein contained, to
keep within due bounds the unruly pas
sions of men, and the success, even IN
this world. of those who drink deeply OF
that pure spring of heavenly wisdom.
Mr. Editor. pardon the aggression, but
it seems to me the chief characteristic OF
great men is simplicity of Character
guilelessness of life and nearness to ma
ture and its elemental truths. And ser
vices like that at Beulah yesterday were
a fitting school for the great men of this
world, for was not Gods word praised
as the chief basis of an enlightened
mind? Were we not surrounded by His
other handiwork, nature dressed in liv,
ing green, and was there not present the
mind of child like white page, ready
to be impressed with the truths revealed
in the Bible and taught in the book oil
nature. These three elements combined
should form the basis of the great mer
of this world, as it has so often done fol
the country boy, the attendant at the
country church, with the simple faith
his mother taught him, if read biogra
ply Alright, has most often climbed tc
the highest place in the gift of this grand
and glorious republic. Must l say any.
thing about the children individually
The recitations of each were fne-not a
break in the whole program. which was
interspersed with beautiful hymns given
| by the school in harmonious accord.
Allow me however. Mr.. Editor, to es-
pecially mention the rendition by Miss
Carrie West, of a lovely hymn express
| ing the chlldlike faith of the true Chris
tan, and the perfect conservation of his
soul to God, so appropriate to the occa-
sion. / could write further on the sub
ject. but Time land the Press wait on
no man." VISITOR.
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