The Columbian Orator; Containing a Variety of Original and Selected Pieces: Together with Rules: Calculated to Improve Youth and Others in the Ornamen - Softcover

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1807 edition. Excerpt: ... of nature. They left a name for honesty; and I esteem that higher than a pre' tended title to greatness. They have left me a small farm, which, though not enough for my support, will with my own industry, be sufficient. For employment, to pass away the wintcv season, I have determined upon keeping a school for my neighbours' children. Tho. I heartily approve of your determination. Our mother Earth rewards, with peace and plenty, those, who cultivate her face; but loads, with anxious cares, those, who dig her bowels for treasure. The life you contemplate is favorable to the enjoyment of social happiness, improvement of the mind, and security of virtue; and the task of training the tender mind is an employment, that ought to meet the encouragement, the gratitude of every parent, and the respect of every child. £dxf. Edw. I am pleased that you approve my choice. "Will you frankly ttll me your own? Tho. I will: my intention is to follow the inclination of my kind parents. It is their desire that I should be a preacher. Their other sons have taken to other callings; and they wish to see one of their children in the desk. If their prayers are answered, I shall be fitted for the important task. To my youth, it appears formidable; but others, with less advantages, have succeeded, and been blessings to society, and an honor to their profession. Edw. You have chosen the better part. Whatever the licentious may say to the contrary, the happiness of society must rest on the principles of virtue and religion; and the pulpit must be the nursery, where they are cultivated. Tho. The pulpit; And I name it, fill'd with solemn awe, Must stand acknowledg'd, while the world shall stand, The most important and effectual guard, Support and...