[True Riches by T.S. Arthur]@TWC D-Link bookTrue Riches CHAPTER VII 13/15
Is it not so? Think." "Yes--that is, undoubtedly, the case." "But, is it possible for money to give peace and true enjoyment, if, in the spirit, even though not in the letter, violence is done to the laws of both God and man? Can ill-gotten gain produce heavenly beatitudes ?--and there are none others.
The heart never grows truly warm and joyous except when light from above streams through the darkened vapours with which earth-fires have surrounded it.
Oh, my husband! Turn yourself away from this world's false allurements, and seek with me the true riches.
Whatever may be your lot in life--I care not how poor and humble--I shall walk erect and cheerful by your side if you have been able to keep a conscience void of offence; but if this be not so, and you bring to me gold and treasure without stint, my head will lie bowed upon my bosom, and my heart throb in low, grief-burdened pulsations.
False lights, believe me, Edward, are hung out by the world, and they lure life's mariner on to dangerous coasts. Let us remain on a smooth and sunny sea, while we can, and not tempt the troubled and uncertain wave, unless duty requires the venture. Then, with virtue at the helm, and the light of God's love in the sky, we will find a sure haven at last." "It shall be as you wish, Edith," said Claire, as he gazed with admiring affection into the bright and glowing face of his wife, that was lovely in her beautiful enthusiasm. "No--no, Edward! Don't say as _I_ wish," was her quick reply.
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