The Washington herald., 1908-06-23
ON MARRYING IN HASTE
Rr TIE OPrInIIsr

June being the month for brides. It
brings with it the thought OF marriage
and giving in marriage. 1t is a subject OF
vita. importance, and especially in this
country. where marriage seems 20 be
fas, losing its character as a religious
ceremony-a sacrament-and is being
considered more as a legal process. de-
signed for social convenience. We have
almost ceased to think as Milton did,
that
Marriage IS solemn thing. the resemblance of
Christ and His church; and 60. indeed il Is whore
: the persons are truly religious. and know all
sacred things not performed sincerely they
ought are no way acceptable 10 God in their ont
ward fOTEllty.
There is no problem that life offers
( IN which the young folks should ind IL
so necessary 10 consult their parents as
this o2e OF marriage. We are in the
midst Of a rapid age and our young
slers are taught so quickly and their cur
riculum embraces such an infinite variety
Of things that were hardly dreamed Of by
the past generation. that it is small
wonder that they think that wisdom IS
with them, rather thsn with thei- par
I ents. The lad or lass who fails 10 take
advantage OF the command Honor thy
father and thy mother" In this impor-
tant step Of selecting a mate is very
likely 20 live 10 regret it, There Is
nothing in acknowledge that viii
quite take the place Of the experience Of
father and mother. which lovingly will
crystalline itself into advice that should
needed. keep many young people Off
the matrimonial rocks
Thus grief stin trcads upon the heels Of pleasure
Married IN haste VIC may repent az leisure.
Mr.. Robert Louis Stevenson had some
thing 10 say OF this matter
When horse has nm away. and the two fus
tey'd people IN the EiC have each possessed them
'eircs Of rem. we know the erd of that convey
ance VIII be in The ditch So. when I see a raw
youth and green girl futed and ddded in
uancing measure into that most serious contract
ana setting ont upon LIES Journey with ideas 50
honstrousp divergent, / am not surprised that
s'iAe make shipwuck but that any come 70 port
What the boy docs almost proudly as a manly
pcccedilio the girl viii shudder al as a debasinr
tluc; what 20 her rlc mere common sense Of tactics
he Tll spit cur Of bis mouth AS shameful Through
such sea Of coutnrieties must this grean couple
steer tler way; and c0nriye % love 70 each other
aud 20 respect. f0rsCgth. and be ready when the
time arrives. 20 educate the little men and women
VINO SHAH succeed 90 their places and pcrplaxitirs.
A great deal is said about the divorce
eVu; but there would be much less OF
TINS II II were not. IN the first place. for
the marriage evil, and If that IS 10 be
remedied so that our social lie may take
on more healthful and hearty tone Il
must be done through greater care in
marrying; greater thought and care IN
selection.
What therefore God hath Joined TO-
gether let no man put asJmder." But
can we say thar God hath Joined to-
gether the fooishness OF uuguided
youth, hath Joined hOt-headed wiHfulness
20 unhtness, so that the children OF such
a marriage shall be perpetual discord
and hate2 AS Disraeli said
The lot most precious 10 man. and which A
beneneent Providence has made not the least
common. is 30 ind in another heart a perfect and
profound sympathy 90 unite ones existence with
another Who can share all its joys soften all It's
slrrows. aid an rs projects and counsel in an us
cares. To ind your life blessed ly such an inau-
ence. and 20 feel that your influence can bless such
life. This lot Is the most divine Of divine gifts
power. and even fame can never rival IT'S de-
lghts