Correspondence.

Thames Star, Volume XII, Issue 3808, 12 March 1881, Page 2

Correspondence.

The-ie columns are open to all correspondence of public interest, but we do not hold ourselve3 resnonsible for the opinions of writere. Correspondence must in all jases be authenticated by the real name and address of the writer—not necessarily for publication, but as a guarantee of jrood faith.

THE MAYOE'S DENIAL.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.)

Sir, —Since the time of St. Peter's and Judas' betrayal and denial of their God's Saviour there never has been a more edifying exhibition of Christian consistency than is afforded by the iate proceedings of our Town Eoard. Mrs Rampson has brought forth very early the benefits of Kevivalism in high places, when the chief magistrate can so far carry into effect the principles of his election motco, " Truth shall be my guiding star," as to deliberately, in his place in the Council, state that which is patently opposite to facts. If he who presides and regulates the morals and proceedings of religious meetings in person and print, can be thus at the best, what can the worst be.—Lam, &c,

Tbitth.

(To the Editor of the Evening Star.)

Sir, —I think after the chief magistrate of a Borough is so clean bowled out as was our Mayor on Thursday, there is nothing but resignation. The office has been disgraced, aud the burgesses insulted.—l am, &c, Plain Speakee.

(To (.he Editor of the Evening Stab.) Sib, —Please insert the folowing :— A specimen of what some people call demon spiritualism, being an extinct L-oiu a new Pilgrim's Progro.-a given by the spirit of John Bunyan through a medium— Seek purity and peace in life, poodnoas and grace in deed ; thought, guidel/h r,o truth, aspiration to holiness, pv.'iyci'an .' f.-sith in all. Hope and joy to sustain t;iy heart; action and rest to express thy mind. Patience in trial, p. rieveniace in need, humility serenity, in sorrow, andlove without end. Do right, obey conscience, deny thyself aught that would enslave or enfeeble. HuTe no aim hut highea", mv! cast the dirt of thy desires eirer beyond thy reach. Stand upon the pinnacle of self, climb above the heads of humanity, and make th"ir best but a step for :i f'u thor flig:■■.(•. To gain the ideal standard, and help thy brother to attain it ia true suoceas. Seek no reward except in t.he creation of full hearts and en'ighfeued ininrlrt. Dwell not upjn what is achieved, but pass on thy way to deserve more : Practice thy precepts in thine household, and in thy daily wilk, letting no thought dwell with tliee, or word pasu from thee, but such as is worthy fruit of thy spirit.

Shun anger and impatience, and be slow of judgment.

Trust not eye or ear alone, but let the soul ppeak, make reparation on the instance, nor deny any man his dues.

Act not to thy neighbour's sight but, to thine own honor.

Be generous oi self, for all "are thy brothers. Forget th.^ wrong doings of others, and forgive all but thyself.

Speak truth to tho uttermost, without dia guise or proclamation.

Be plentiful in (ho natural action which, men oall noble.

Treasure up great thoughts, they will become thy own. .

Reverence good deeds, act good intentions, respuci; liouesty,. and imitate all the beauties of thy sister life.

Be to men a man in knowledge, a woman. in lovo; he. to women a woman in sympathy, a man in strength, yet to each in his place, and_of his kind, as may seem best to thee. Hnvo nothing, mean about thy better .nature : let all be great and open. > Af :xke thy judge justice, in whose oare bid ! chbi'ity whisper, in whose band let mercy I dwell. Be nothing in imagination, but all in fact. See thy goodness in another, and his weakness ia thyself. Aek lhire to do what thou wilt not. Last in leaving the field, or claiming the prise, be first when danger threatens, or where some one's daring must deliver. Have but one enemy iv the'world, and that wrong and suffering. Let thine own be the great fortress of iguoracce and passion thou shalt attack. Rest nowhere ; if good repeat thine acts, if evil correct them. Rise always, but not at another's cost. Look furthor thau time, and wider than ,

space, and see nothing but God around thee, no sinner except; thyself, no hell except

iniquity. Kejoiee in His goodness, revel in the fcontemplation of His greatness, and rival all in their devotion to Him. Minds and mirrors must be kept clean in order to reflect truly. J.H.