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Tous les autres exemplaires originaux sont filmds en commengant par la premidre page qui comporte une empreinte d'impression ou d'illustration et en terminant par la dernidre page qui comporte une telle empreinte. Un des symboles suivants apparaitra sur la dernidre image de cheque microfiche, selon le cas: le symbole — ^ signifie "A SUIVRE", le symbole V signifie "FIN". Les cartes, planches, tableaux, etc., peuvent dtre filmds d des taux de reduction diff^rents. Lorsque le document est trop grand pour §tre reproduit en un seul cliche, il est film6 d partir de Tangle supdrieur gauche, de gauche d droite, et de haut en bas, en prenant le nombre d'images n^cessaire. Les diagrammes suivants illustrent la mdthode. 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 J ■■ A 8i^ I Ol^ll^llNI^L. POEMS, BY WILLARD W. ELLS " Wisdom is the principal thing. ^' Knotdedge is the hrtd; yea 'tis th^ tetider blossom,, SC B^d in Wisdom lies its perfect grandeur. KENTVILLE, N. S. **New Star" Power Print 1890. .1 '■♦((I' u>*' f Bti^i ,< ) f i / " .) \' li ^ ?\. ■m !■ '::■■ riy- A I. t > El 53 o ■1*. ' u f *■.'■>•, ? TO THE SALVATION ARMY. Hnrk I the Salvationists' drum is r^eatinpr . Loudly its favourite clang as a Proving my grace fur your souls is found ample. Bread and the wine of the grape is sufficient; Rich in its il-ivor hoth harmless and pleasant Never intended to injure my creatures, But to adorn with a sj>lendour their features. G Using pure wine in a holy devotion 81iows us that Christanis are high in promotion, Such is the charge that our master has left us Where our assailant of peace has bereft ua. Truth will illumine our minds with a knowledge Greater by far than we gain in a college; If v.'e adhere to the counsel of Jesus IS'ot to the dcctrines of men who would please Ud, o lOfl 1.1- ih H" Great's the offence that is caused by tliis faction; God vill avenge nc ignoring the action; Woe to the man who has given his sanction, Better for him was his being's extinction. Honour the (^ospe' as preciotis, and teach it As the Apostles sent hitlicr in preach it; Cursed is the Angel or ^lan wh ) will chansjc it For 'tis ^atablished and (iJo.i \yiA iirran^eit. Uniform, colours and clothes w th such splendour Is an offence ^o our righteous defender; Since you dishonour his precious comniandmcnfr, Taking instead of them man's rude amend uients Telling us love has established the niovemenfc Giving religion a chance for improvement, Freed from sacred instructions and orders Left it in writing by chosen recorders; Boastinir of pardon and instant perfection, Not of a union with Christ and connection, Made to the Church, by the seal of Baj^tisni; Hence vre ipgard you much worse than a schism. Those who advan'^o in the knowledge of livnig Near to the Saviour must still be receiving Fulness of grace to assist them in labour [hour Lest their instruction should injure their neigh- Kence it is prudent and wise to ponder O'er your conjectures lest error should sunder Peace from your Souls, and the loss of assurance Wholly deprive you of strene^tli for endurance. Now 1 begeech you, as one who's devoted Time for advancini^ in truth, that's promoted Thousands to liumble yet royal position Who were redeemed from the meanest condition i Thar yon affirm by a. useful endeavour, That you are Christ's and are ransomed forever, Not by a march through the street as an Army Filling with clamour the air that is balmy. Friends, is the Gospel of Jesus adorning [inf , Paul and his servants whom prophets were scorn- Worse than tlie rest of the barbarous heathens Mentioned by Paul in his lecture at Athens. Hence in such worship, like children in frolic. You arc ignoring the Church Apostolic. Tint has the nromise of lasting endurance; Yta she is blest with a perfect assurance. Soft was the message of peace that the anointed Saviour delivered, that as God had appointed Him, through his wisdom to sprinkle the nationi, Taught by the words of his heavenly oratii)n. Judgement and mercy in righteous connection Filled him with pity and drew his affect io:»; Ytit he refrained in his speakim^ from proudneslo the Saviour has left ni. Worthy to follow and proposed to lift us High in the spirit of humble contrition From depraved and unhappy condition. Not his exami)le alone but hia teaching, Bids us avoid in our worship the screeching, That is too frequently heard in your service. Since it's offensive to those w ho are nervous. Pray not as Phariaeef, trying to utter Language most fluent, for vainly they mutter Prayers in the market, disj)laying their raiment; Truly such vice will award theit a payment. ♦ Mffke your petition in secret devotion Knowing your father will feel each emotio-^. Grant your desire, and be present to guard joa; Then will he publicly bless and reward you. Thus, though abridged, are the wor«lt of th« Saviour, Spoke on the manner of Christain behaviour, Taught in his gesture his precept and training, Such is the mien that the Church is maintaining Yet you will argue, like sages fi ith rapture. That we are taught such a custom in Scripture; David exalted Jehovah by playinsr Music a« noisy, with singing and praying. Need we inquire for the cause of devotion, Raised by a nation in highest promotion ; Since it is obvious that it would mer' Carnal desire with a worshipping ^ifit. Mo8C8 establiblicd the law of divorcement, Yet he restricted its power of enforcement, Till the Messiah expounded the reason W!iy lie illcted that custom a season. God did prcmit and excepted from weuknoss. Worship inferior to that of pure meekness; Tot he intendod iiiuu's liruil jK-rfectiun [nection That he'll achieve throUj^h the Son's close con- Hence tr) the ])ure there is nothing tin))uro now, For 'tis by f^vit]J not l»y l;i\v we iMiduru now. Changed and cstaMisliedand quickeueid-fri spirit Customs, though uscfal, retained not a merit. Jesus with jTiidencis has wisely accepted such Custoiiis, adopted to truth, and rejected such On'-s that would load loan injurious notion Either iu doctrines or ])ublic devotion. r. Hence it is wise to consider the subject Tlioroughly weif:;hing each word, that my object M}»y be acc<»n»plished through wisdom, in quiet; -Through the peruser jit first slioulddefy it. ':•••-" i FINDING OF MOSES ; y 4 Ml The morning, cljid with eastern splendor, dawned In calm, when an Egyptain Princess sought The cleansing water of the sacred Nile, Where with her maiden's aid she meant to bathe, But lingered on its flaggy bank awhile, Perhaps to w ake devotion in her heart To some Egyptain deity, or smell The morning incense more and thus distil From thought, a 8[)irit of enujtional Sul)mission, that would please lier angry God; But while familiar objects met her gaze And nature filled with music stilled her breath Her counten.';nce most instantly was changed And strongest curiosity was seen - To flash abruptly in her scaning eye; Resuming thought she bade her maid proceed And fetcli the Papyrus Ark that she had spied Obscurely hid near by the waters edge. Obedient at command, the maiden gained The spot and raised the anchored craft "wiih care, Admiring rapture seized the Princess then; For what but natural genius had designed So delicate and yet substantial work. Was it a legacy of love and pain Invented by a frail yet skilful hand ; Disclose I she cried the treasure it contains. And though amazed she drew more close to greet The gesture of a helpless w«eping child Left by its mother there, though watched with car^, Who had prepared t!iat cridle for her babe. The Princess wept aghast with love or hate, She must withhold her tears and stain her hand With legal crime and barbarous tragedy. Or violate her Father fixed decree; 8 r i f But mild effeminacy freed from droad, Lit her affection and redeemed the chihi. **H©'s saved" eh© cried "adapted for my own;" Let Egypt gaze and own submissive awe. This infant Hebrew lives apart from law. Meanwhile the faithful j;uard who kept her stand Discharged the watchful duty th-it evolved On her, and thus displayed a vigorous mind. That girl so pure in taste possessed the grace That makes the sister feel her ]>rother's need; But with a distant view of \>hat had transpired Her heart was tried with mingled hope and fear Until her courage raised by strongest faith, Through promise uttered by a candid voice, She hastened where gay Princess Pharaoh stood A.nd spoke in softest form abruptly quick. Your Highness please to bid me call a nuiee. Amazed at mein so rare and from a child, The Prii.cess smiled with yes for a response. Then Miriam, glad the tidings to announce, Made haste; the anxious mother heard with joy, "Arise and come the Princess wants a nurst. ' To glad by far to manifest surprise She promptly hastened where she'd left her babe- Now take this child the Prmcess urged atonco And nurture him; I'll duly pay thy charge. In gesture then tlie mother gave response Betook her child and with 3 fond caress Did vow to give him succour, 'twas success. :tV; 'Xa y THE AIM OF LIFE. Why should I j;ive my time to guil^, That will ofi'encea give. For I preceive the little while That I will have to live; And should I waste my ])recious days. Or give them up to shame. When I can spend them all in praise And then rei;eive the same. By honest dealing I vrill seek To win a worthy name, That I may in the future speak And tell how honour cAme. For a good name will profit more Than all I'll have besides; Without it i must e'er be poor Though wealth my course betidos. THE TWO CHRISTIANS. (Composed June 12th, 1875 ) Once, on that sacred day, They call the day of rest, I scanned the meadow's fine display And fiilt that I was blest. X heard the birds of spring Ivtvive their gladsome srmgs, And fain would have been heard to sing Th» lays of Christain tongues.. 10 The afternoon was long, That slowly past away, But e'er its closing hour was jjone, My gesture sho»ved dismay. While nature cheered my heart With such amusing joy, I saw an act that left a smart, And does my peace annoy. For, looking further down, I saw two Christaius meet And greet each other with a frown, Upon the public street. A wilful gesture played Alike, on either face Till love was vanquished or d'smnyed And malice look its place. But neither ppoke a word> Nor would exchange a smile; And yet J in fancy, thought the Lord Was with him all the whilt. Void of respect, they passed, Unworthy of their name; The name of Christain, that's to last And reap eternal fame. In spite of springtide's bliss That I enjoyed so much. My thought v^as firmly Sxed on this, That filled me with reproach. 11 For meditation seized - My nature's function then, And weiglied the act that should appeased The need that's felt in man; A nd childlike Ic riowledge led My anxious mind sloft And in whisper bade me dread The vice I'd seen too oft. Was it 4.n ict of love, Produced by Christian of grace ; A gesture that would clearly prove Them of a chosen race? AVas it the special seal That seals the Christian's life, And arms him an ardent zeal Amid this world of strife^ Was it the maxim taught, That Christians must forgive, And set the great example, wrought By him who bids them live? Was it the tact of heart That's promised in the Word, AVhich Jesus to his own impart. That makes them like their Lord? Was it the spirit, that Will teach the human voice To r.ray for these, who, sneering at The humble, speak their choice? 12 Was it that Heavenly lij^lit That can instruct a child, And make the proud to ft'el contri<^e And be as purely mild? Would it acheive the prayer Of the Incarnate Son, Who prayed in accents of dispair, That Christians might be one I I tried to harmonize, But failed in the attempt; It was loo much to realize That they were both exempt. Absorbed in thouglit, I stood And watched tlic sun-set's glow, For still, suggest it as I would. My conscience, answered no I They both could freely speak Ot the Redtemer's love. And in their language, seem as meek As the defenceless dove. And yet their action led A thoughtful child astray, Whom they should guard and kindly lead In wisdom's perfect way. And as I turned my back Jpon that stuborn »ct I sighed and keenly felt my lack Of knowledge tttke effect. 13 Perhaps the fault is mine; Their heart, may both be pure; () Lord forgive, I will be thine; I'hou madest redemption sure* THE SUN-SET; Behold how bright Those window's are I The Sun's la^t rav of litrht Has made them fair. For now the glass Appeartj like tire, (.>r like the precious brass That Jews desire . The sun is low, 'Tis in the west. But with resplendent glow It sinks to rest. The sun is set, 1 shed a tear, How can I e'er forget What's been sever«. THE LITTLE GIRL AND THE INFIDEL. A little girl of girl of beauty rare, Who sat amid a pleasant shade With beaming eyes and visage fair. Inferred, her peace with God wae mad«. 14 An open book was in her hand From whicb she'd read a useful pa^c, Then stopped for time to understand What had been written by riper age. Soon in a sweet majestic song Her vocal power was heard as meek, To swell the notes with accent strong, While tears were flowing down her cheek. 'Twas then a neighbor passing by Stopped in that cool refreshing shade; Just when the sobbing child did sigh, His haety footsteps were stayed. Oh are you 8i(;k, he kindly Ucsked, Th^t you should vent those bitter siglis; Or is it grief that ^hUs ko fast, AVith anguish, froiu your beaming ttyes? With girlish mien she raised her h«ad And keenly gnzed int'> his face; But with a smile, and then she said, In tones of energy and grace: No sir, not uick, but I am glad; My tears bespeak felicity ; For I've no grief to make me sad; Thus I will ever grateful be. *| HIOk If you are triad, how can you weep? That Infidel inquired next, For that injplies your anguish's d«ep, Or may denote that you are rexed. 15 m V i Ah sir I it is tlie Saviour's love, That does afford this great delight, Who still ill triumph reigns above Oil an eternal throne, that's bright. I knoff that once he died for me, And niAde me heir to all his c»race-' For this he suffered on the tree While the bright sun withdrew it face. Then laughing, at each pointed word. Of trust and faith, he mocked and said: It's not % truth about your Lord, Your fait' is vain, he's long been dead. Ah sir! he lives and reigns above, She cried, and still I'm glad to know That with his grace and ceaseless Lno He still protects me here below. Well, if, said he, your Saviour five* And on the throne in glory sits Where is the love he freely gives Or where is all the gifts he let?? For if he loves j 6u as you say He would you parents, money give, To buy tine clothes and things most gay For which a child like you should live. 'Tis nothing but some foolishness Your Grand-mother is teaching you, Or aome such person who's prone to guess: Bufe learn sweet child, for it's not so. VJ I ask no money now, saldslie. Nor any raiment more tbnn this; His love is more than ts aiy head, My cup of bliss o'er flows. His mercy still attend.-^ my way And often does reprove; His goodness shiokk me all the day With a r'evuted lo>c. *"'^-' 18 Henct ill his faiic I will ulndo, And nu'er Jittoiiii)t !<) r^i'iiii; l)nb like a child in liini coiihde And feel luywolf at hfiiiu. THE YOUTH AND THE LITTLE (HRL. (Composed fr )in pr( sj, (;ct. 20th, 1879.) A reckless youth who ppent his time In ft)rvv;u'd acts, tliat spoilt his prime, Sought comfort in a largo hotel. After he'd spent three days most ill. Three gentlemen were sitting near Where the bold spendthrift found a chair; In silence he assumed that scat And scanned the movements on the street. But ere his ponderino; spell was o'er The scene "was changed, for soon tlie door Was opened by a little girl Who did her poverty unfurl. A smile still dvrclt upon her face, Though friendly cart had left no trace; Her filthy rags beguiled the curls That graced her head with nature's pearls. • She did not hesitate, but, moved With quickest step, and thus improved Her chance; one gwntleman in })rinie With her complied, ?ind gave a dime. / It) Nut quite discour'.igocl then, but gl.-icl And nitber pioiid of what sho hi\X. 8ho nt^xt !id\ jinccd fowards tho youth As firm and biave as glo;inin<^ lluth. Kind s"r ehe plead, you'll surely glvtj Another dime, for 1 must live; I've had no breakfast yet, I'm faiiit; Tako [»ity now at my complaint. A scowl expres'.ed his fruitless plan: I've none he said, ask them who c.in, I've nut ate bread for three long daynl Why turn un me your hunger's gaze^ Then humano.pily lit her face, With rather more than child-like irvace That did express her liberal heart And allowed intention on her pal^ Take this, my friend, tis but a dime; 'Twill buy enough for you tliis tiuu; I'll wait a while 'tis not so long, 8ince I ate food; as ytt, I'm strong. The tears that started in his eye Expressed the folly of his lie, And when he f
. HCMILTTY AND RIGHTEOUSNESS. Rom. 6. 10 to the end. May Gcd forbid that we should sin, Because he shields us under grace; But make us realize we're in What may be termed a servant's place V^'c're bound with love to that we serve That's either sin, that ends in death, Or rectitude, that will preserve Our beings now with livhig breath. We thank our Gcd, whereas we once Were slaves to sin, we now, apart From all the lust and power oi' sonsj Obey the Gospel from the heart. And thus loosed from the law of siii We're called to serve the milder Ihw, Of righteousness, that's written in E.ich conscience tirst, w ith sacred awe, 13ut conscious that our flesh is weak We would present our members now To righteowsncvss and humbly seek Sanctification while below\ oo As in the past wo. did jn'csont Them all, to vile iiiiijuity That reitj^ned in us, ^vith tlio intent To sink us down in niistrv. We tlion were void of rectitude, Enslaved to sin, Ihnt quelled our breath, And cnrnal bliss did us delude; By lust of whicli tlie end is dea'.h. Made free of sin, v/e have the fiuit Of serving (jod apart from strife, That will [perfect and thus irr.pute. His grace and give elernai life. For the re\vard of sin is death, But grace endowed witli l-ivc will give Us the free gift that guai'd>- our hreatl', That we tlirt )Ugh Christ our L .rd uviy iiv PERSO^riFICATRiX OF YlIlTr;]. (Jreet that figure who is sl:inding, For she's decked with spotless beauty, And. with liberal mien, is h.indiug Out her counsel as of duty. Hark I sh? ppcaks, I'm not a stranger, But I'm courteous, pure aiid witty. Come ye maidens n )W in danger, Heed my words of irracious ni m.r 13 pity. Oaze with ecstasy on my features, For niy c.>untenance is speciiras; Learn ye delicate liumnn crrvitiu'es. 1 That a chiiracter is ])reci'^ui \ 23 Read the mien tlmt grace my visage, For 'r\^-iil give the s[)e«;i.-il reason, Why tlie use of [)re8ent knowkuli^e 1h your .shield iu youtli's gay season. Mavk tlie iirir.nc&s »>f my gesture; See in everything I've ])rudence, Dressed in Meekness fur a vesture, Come and stabJy be my students. 1 can crown each life with blessing, Give the cup of spearkling pleasure, Wiiile my form you are caressing, Bliss will flow apart from measure But once viohito my teaching;, And you leave the path cf ghidncss; Led by vice that is forth reaching. To the day of bitter tadnest\ Then though weak you'll hear the scandal, Bear the shame and feel tl)e sorrow. Yield at fiaud to- day you'll dwindle, AVith its blight at jeer to-morrow. Seal the gift of pure alTection, While you join in h;)rniless pleasure, For your grief at stein rejection Will disperse the cloudless azure. Take iny counsel as your warning, For siifii caution ne'er will hurt you; Thousands are their lives adorning With my gr;ices, i m Virtue. o' -rn*.^. 24 ON LOVE. Amid the coinf nt we'd employ, The greatest gift appeir?, That will afford us ample joy Through our advancing year. It now adorns this handsome girl For with it slie is blest, And thus her gesture does unfurl What words have not exprosseti. N *; %: M i$0 I