Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1810-10-19
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all, 70 use moderation in their manner
OF living: and in this way to seek re-
lief from the increasing expense Of the
times we live in, rather thar ty engag-
ing IN more extensive, and often ha-
zardous schemes 10 trade. BY these
latter means the mind becorrs en-
numbered, and unified for religious
service, yea, often for religious tho's,
and for breathing after the spiritual
riches, which are to be enjoyed in close
communion with Cop. Aud let US
beseech you to consider, how distane
from the state which endeavours TO
stand resigned to give up ar, ifreqoir.
ed, IS that which INDUCES Itself IN
ease to the full extent of its power, or
is endeavouring by multiplied adyens
tnres In trade, to acquire that poweS,
which It covets for the purpose. IF
worldly enjoyment. We believe, hs5so.
ever, and we are glad in believing.
that there are numbers who ACT up<,,
sounder principles than thess who
knowing, as Saith the Apostle, thar
" the passion of this world passeth a.
way" are really DESTROYS of "usinf.
this world as not abusing it," These,
we would encourage to hold on in the.
way cast up before them, trusting in
the LORD, who hath declared tbar
all things necessary win be given to
those who seek first His kingdom
Thus trusting and endeavoring to APP
ply to HIM In secret supplication, in
the difficulties that must, in state of
probation, be the lot of all, we NAV
hpmbiy hope that in our several proper
tons, we shall grow in the truth iniiyi-
dually and that coming w in our al.
lotments In the church militant. our
various meetings will also, whether
more or lessas to number, experience
among them growth in the truth.
But, dear Friends, there is one at.
tainment which at this time, we are
| arnest to remind you of an attain.
ment without which no other gift can
| be permanent and certain. We want
o press on YOU the never.ceasing due
~ of humility and lowliness of mind
Even our blessed Lord declared him
self to be 6 meek and lowIy In heart %
and can any one expecting salvation
by him be exempt from The need Of
possessing the same holy temper -
However great the talents with which
He my have endowed US by nature,
or however He may plenish our soul.
wi h the more excellent gift of His
Holy Spirit, still we have nothing
which we nave not receiv ed: and We
can have no sound reason for setting
at nought the least Of our brethren
for whom, let us remember, equally
as for us, Christ died. Let us ,hen.
dear Friends. be willing to examine
ourselves, and know whether we are
indeed humble follow ers of lowly-
minded, though omnipotent Saviour.
It we feel deficiency Of humility lee
US pray for an increase, and for assis-
lance TO check the spring ngs up of its
dreadful opposite, pride: and if we
are not without some ground of hope
that we are endowed, IN cool de-
gree, with an humble heart, we shall
certainly be encouraged still TO suppli-
catefor its continuance. Finally, dear
Friends, whether wiki the Beloved
disciple, we address you as fathers or as
young men: whether, without regard
to sex or station, our love in Christ
now sslntes the aged or the rising gen
Grafton remember that it is "the
meek whom the Lord will teach his
say :" and thus taught, and receiving
with unreserving heart, the holy doc
trine, Grace and Peace" will b.,
multiplied from God our Father
and the Lord Jesus Christ" S.. tsS
! Signed, in and on behalf Ssbf 4, Il y
Meeting, by S-t,iEFS
JOHN WILKINSON, .