The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1909-05-27
News from GOyan.
Govan, S. c., May 24th.

Govan, S. c., May 24th.
We are the same our fathers have
been,
We see the same sights our fathers
have seen,
| We drink the same stream. ana view
the same sun,
And run the same course our fathers
have run"
These lines, copied from the poem
entitled oh, Why Should the Spirit
Oh Mortal be Proud, is said to have
ueen Abraham Lincolns tavocite
poem. 1t was written by William
hnOX.
The poet does not attempt to
philosopnize lite, but in the above
lines conveys the idea that all man
kind partake OF the nature OF their
fathers, in custom, habits, manners,
etc. There is no change in this hu-
man tabernacle in which we are
taught that a soul dwells until death
ensues, and then the body is trans
formed into "a quickened spirit.
One says the corruptible puts on in
corruption, and the mortal puts ON
immortality. But there is one thing
certain, and that is the personal
identity is preserved.
Bewailing sorrowfully as funeral
dirge, the poet pictures mans pltla-
Bile condition, as circumscribed to
his narrow sphere of existence. Such
a truth-man we see everywhere the
sameness. 1t is true that the pres
ent generation is advanced to a
higher stage in art, and science, but
we can but acknowledge that his
knowledge is but superficial. Say
that with tenacity Of purpose he
achieves some feat in the world of
invention, and creates for himself
fame. But the invention does not
startle the world, even it may be so
useful and profitable to the CONNER
cial world. It is only the harnesslng,
so to speak, of mechanical power.
But could he invent something hav-
ing perpetual motion, he would then
startle the world, but never and the
reason he is not supernatural. SO
man is circumscribed in his narrow
sphere! But with the advancement
made in the sciences gives to him
life time occupation in committing to
his understanding the facts in the
world of investigation.
Now let us philosophize mans con-
dition in various avocations.
The medical doctor only prescrlbes
the remedy that was taught to him,
by one who has experimental with
and found it effectual in the particu-
lar disease. It is conclusive that an
experiment is not a discovered cure.
His time is occupied with the ad-
vancement that medical science
makes. Hence his position is cir
cumscribed!
The lawyer refers to precedents;
either written or unwritten law, IN
defending his cases. He knows that
man is not that eternal principle OF
recititude, and therefore errs from
the right course sometimes, hence
the application of law. His position
is circumscribed!
The electrician has to know the
laws of electricity, or he cannot
cause the electric fluid to perform
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his knowledge is superficial!
And 80 it is with mans advance
ment in all trades or professions. so
the man you see studying is only i'm
bibing knowledge that some other
man has passed upon, and laid down
as wholesome knowledge.
"For we are the same our fathers
have BEEN" 1t is true though that
some minds are more active than
others, hence the requirement OF
more knowledge. Now what ami
mates this noblest of Gods created
animals with that indefatigable
yearning for power or knowledge,
and peculiar to his nature. Is it be-
cause his nature is dual? Perhaps
so, that he is created in Gods i'm
age" Consequently the end to his
existence here upon earth must be
revelation of the truth and light. !"
There will be festival at the Co.
van academy Thursday evening (the
27th) at O'Clock. The public are
invited to attend. The purpose OF
same is to raise funds to finish the
work on Georges Creek church.
We learn that there will be pic
mic at Hightower's Mill on Satur-
day.
We are glad to greet the return of
Mr.. James A. Kennedy from Guyton,
Ga. Suppose he will be here for only
few days.
The commencement exercises of
the Olar high school will commence
Sunday night and run abolt three
nights. Under the supervision. OF
the worthy heads Of that school we
can expect to be well entertained.
Baker Kennedy left for Columbia
to-day to attend a telegraph insti-
tute. Baker is a worthy boy and we
wish him much success in his chosen
course.
Crops are very much refreshed
since the nice showers. Corn is