The Newtown bee., 1904-10-21

What is it to be blameles,? One thing it certainly is not; and that is freedom from being blamed In this world we must expect to be blamed. If we do we'll we shall be blamed most surely; and if we do not well we ought to be blamed. Do what we will we shall be blamed, probably; and if we d ) nothing we can but blame ourselves. 5 long as there is any conflict between good and evil, men will blame each other, because of the differences of opinions, opposing convictions, and the clashing of selfish interests. Do the best we can, with the pureSt, nObleSt in ntentiOns, and still there will be somebody waiting, always, to disap- prove of us; to find fault with, and to cenSure us: whether we do right or not.
 Therefore we ought not to be too sensitive to blame. If we have done wrong we ought to be glad of such re- proof as will tend to set us right before the world. No sane man wants to do wrong, because it does not pay, in any sense, to do wrong; nor will any reason able man persist in doing wrong know ingly. But everyone must have mind of his own, and should be fully per Suaded as to the right and wrong of his conduct; and then taking his course, calmly keep his own counsel without fear or favor. It is our right and duty to keep our own good con- science, whatever the rest of the world may say, or think. It is for each to do which it shall please God to call him; and it may be we'll at ali times to re- call what our Lord said: "Woe unto you when all men shall speak we'll of you; for so did their fathers to the false prophets"
 If we do our duty with faith in God we may expect to be blamed and Op~ posed, at least. Such is the spirit of the world that wicked men will not only oppose themselves to the right eousness of God, but they will detile the consciences of others, and hold the lash of social tyranny over the backs of the weak and sensitive to gain their own selfish ends. The battle of this life is free fight, and every one must be true and faithful soldier of Christ. "Fight the good fight of faith," says the great Apostle, "lay hold on eternal life.o
 If the fear of blame shall cause us to neglect our duty, to the denial of our Lord, can we hope to be blameless in the day of His coming? What are we uCIO lOI. Oudll uCLu pol dIy OdoO, or gain, or worldly pleasure tempt us to shirk the responsibilities of our sit- uation? Nay, more, shall we for any lack of moral courage suffer ourselves to be cheated of the full and perfect discipline of true and faithful soldiers? The morbid fear and dread of blame may easily become cause of moral weakness, and disease of the mind: Let us have our own convictions, and the courage of them; and stand by them in the freedom of our own con- science before God and man. Let us look to our own Master, and enjoy our own peace of mind, for ourselves, and for the good of others who may watch | for our example.
 It is best for us to know our own minds and to do our duty faithfully and without any doubts; and to be the keepers of few secrets for others, or for ourselves; and by the grace of God to be free, open and simple heart ed as the pure air of heaven; and then
 to help others, if we may, to live in the same freedom of faith, hope and love, which is our most precious gift of life.