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the procession of life-第5部分
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never could determine what it was; and there the most unfortunate
of men; whose purpose it has been to enjoy life's pleasures; but
to avoid a manful struggle with its toil and sorrow。 The
remainder; if any; may connect themselves with whatever rank of
the procession they shall find best adapted to their tastes and
consciences。 The worst possible fate would be to remain behind;
shivering in the solitude of time; while all the world is on the
move towards eternity。 Our attempt to classify society is now
complete。 The result may be anything but perfect; yet betterto
give it the very lowest praisethan the antique rule of the
herald's office; or the modern one of the tax…gatherer; whereby
the accidents and superficial attributes with which the real
nature of individuals has least to do; are acted upon as the
deepest characteristics of mankind。 Our task is done! Now let the
grand procession move!
Yet pause a while! We had forgotten the Chief Marshal。
Hark! That world…wide swell of solemn music; with the clang of a
mighty bell breaking forth through its regulated uproar;
announces his approach。 He comes; a severe; sedate; immovable;
dark rider; waving his truncheon of universal sway; as he passes
along the lengthened line; on the pale horse of the Revelation。
It is Death! Who else could assume the guidance of a procession
that comprehends all humanity? And if some; among these many
millions; should deem themselves classed amiss; yet let them take
to their hearts the comfortable truth that Death levels us all
into one great brotherhood; and that another state of being will
surely rectify the wrong of this。 Then breathe thy wail upon the
earth's wailing wind; thou band of melancholy music; made up of
every sigh that the human heart; unsatisfied; has uttered! There
is yet triumph in thy tones。 And now we move! Beggars in their
rags; and Kings trailing the regal purple in the dust; the
Warrior's gleaming helmet; the Priest in his sable robe; the
hoary Grandsire; who has run life's circle and come back to
childhood; the ruddy School…boy with his golden curls; frisking
along the march; the Artisan's stuff jacket; the Noble's
star…decorated coat;the whole presenting a motley spectacle;
yet with a dusky grandeur brooding over it。 Onward; onward; into
that dimness where the lights of Time which have blazed along the
procession; are flickering in their sockets! And whither! We know
not; and Death; hitherto our leader; deserts us by the wayside;
as the tramp of our innumerable footsteps echoes beyond his
sphere。 He knows not; more than we; our destined goal。 But God;
who made us; knows; and will not leave us on our toilsome and
doubtful march; either to wander in infinite uncertainty; or
perish by the way!
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