by the way, on his toilsome pilgrimage to some far off shrine. And he has been known to enter the low door of some heathen hut, and sit familiarly with sable pagans, conversing with them of subjects that were as strange and thrilling, as they were cheering and new. TRUTH is not content with teaching by precept merely; he understands the ancient adage, "Actions speak louder than words," and earnestly endeavors to live in strict conformity with its spirit and teaching. Hence his outward deportment is sincere, immaculate, and true. All his words, official and unofficial, are well considered and delivered as under oath. He will not cloak or dissemble his own faults, or the failings of his friends. He is in all respects truly upright, and unchangeably reliable. Such is TRUTH, RELIGION's eldest born; the general Teacher of all the sons and daughters of the MOTHER DIVINE. The Mother is proud of her Son; the Son is proud of his Mother. Each is worthy of the other; and each increases the other's beauty and worth. Happy Mother, to produce such a Son! Happy Son, to have sprung from such a Mother! B Liberty and his Great Exploits. ANALYSIS. Relative Age-Like and Unlike Truth-How he Resembles, and how he Differs-Personal Looks-Disposition-Commission-Ambition-Cannot be Enslaved-Why Impossible-Peter's Escape from Prison an Illustration-His Guardian Angel-His Enemies and their Efforts A Standing Miracle-Mortal yet Undying- Terrible Wounds-Terrible Weapons-Cannot be Killed except by Annihilation - Mythological Divinities-Warring Angels-A Horrible Gash-How Healed-Nature of Spirits-Truth Stranger than Fiction-Spiritual Bondage-Spiritual Freedom - Liberty's Law— How to Gain and Retain Freedom-Liberty Reposing-Connexion of Truth and Liberty-Mutual Adaptation-Comparison by Contrast. LIBERTY. "Resplendent Liberty! our heart's desire, The captive spurns his chains when thou art near. Anonymous. "O Liberty! heaven's choice prerogative! For thee the valiant bleed!" Brooke. "O give me Liberty! For were even Paradise my prison, Still I should long to leap the crystal walls." "And I will walk at Liberty.-Ps. cxix. 45. Dryden. "Ye have been called unto Liberty."-Gal. v. 13. CHAPTER II. Liberty and his Great Exploits. EXT in order in the DIVINE FAMILY may be noticed a noble son whose name is LIBERTY. He seems a little younger than his brother TRUTH, whom he slightly resembles, but less in disposition and genius, than in form and features. He is not less lovely and loved, but less contemplative and dignified. His countenance is very animated, and his limbs very athletic; and his whole person shows that he was formed for the most vigorous exertions, and the most daring exploits. Himself greatly delighting in unfettered freedom, loathing every manacle, and spurning every yoke, he is the energetic and fearless champion for all the oppressed. He usually reposes on his armor when he rests, and rises up in armor cap-a-pie when he renews his toil. His panoply is as good for self-defense, as for the slaughter of enemies. |