Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-09-08


towns, on both our eastern and western
frontier, and among oar soldiers and sailors,
the Bible might he distributed 70 great ad-
vantage. Recent as is mlr restitution apph
cation has already been made in behalf OF
| the poor who are, destitn'e of the scrip
lures Should the Bible Society of Virginia
be able 10 furnish the word O. life to all tie
| moor in our state, even this will be work
or love to be had in eYerlaSting rcmem-
ncc,-Bgt in addition % this, IT will be
! a great convenience to many, not absolutely
unable to purchase the Biblc, to be supplied
with the scriptures at prime cost. And fur
ther, there IS reason, FROM what has taken
place ~ other countries, to entertain the hope
that many who have hitherto neglected the
| lessons oil heavenly wisdom, will be excited by
ths exertLons of the Bibic Socir,y of Virginia
to study the Scriptures --lEnerher then We
regard a'sr own countryntep or tae Heathen
the poor or the rich, we shall see that pro
violence opens a vide field of useful laoor for
rs, and we shall find poweriuh motives
to the most vigorous exertions in behalf of
cur institution.
And as cherc is great need for Bible So
( cleties, so there is much to encourage the
hope THAI oar tabor shall not be IN vain in
the Lord. Tne Cause which we espouse, is
the cause of Heaven. No institutions Of
charity hat the world ever saw, have been
so favored by a gracious Providence, as these
/ which have for their simple and sublime Oh
Jcct, he universal diffusion of the Holy
| scriptures. God smiles upon this work of
love in which his people are engaged. In
dlca,ions OF Presidential interpretation, which
Cannot be Snlstaken, have on many occasions
| excited tue hopes, ana animated the exer>
ions OF tkS friends o. the i3ibie Societies
he blessed effects Of these institutions
nave been felt, not only by the objects, but
| also the besrowers OF Ibis charity. The
Sr'i nf Bible has often provcd to he like
the Exercise of mercy, twice blessed in
nm WAC gives 1t and in him who takes"
hey, who have contributed their none y,
ana employed their time in sending the invi-
tauons Of grace to the poor and destitute,
have often been made rich in the gifts of
heavenly mercy, and have been made to
reJoice, " with JOY unspeakable and full Of
glory"
Again, Christians of all denominations
nave united in thisas common cause. Ca
thoics and Protestants, of every denomina-
ton nave, in many instances, combined their
eHorts IN this glorious work, and the effect
mas been, 70 shake the foundation IF those
pfeJudices which have long been the re-
preach OF the Observation-Disclosures who have
been tor ages kept asunder, have been bro't.
together. they have seen that, although
d'tering in minor matters, th~y have ali
one great object in view, the glory of God
II the salva'ion of man AVID they nave low
ed as Observation-Disclosures have leld OK
the hand Of brotheilT Kindness to Catholics :;
and Catholics have i'm, lorcd the benedicton
OF Heaven upon Prot5stants, for the gift OF
,he Bible. To hear the scknowle dgments
OF gratitude made by The objects Of this char
ny, is enough to make q Christian think
himself unfortunate, in MT having hereto
fore aided IN the distribuiion Of Bibles From
many parts of the world, the voice Of praise
and Thanksgiving is addressed 20 tie Cod of
Love, that he ever put it into the hearts of
bis people toeStabliSh Bible Societies. From
thenortnern TO The southerncxtremiy of Eu.
rope, from Africa and ASA, and from MAJ
ny parts o. this western World, prayer is o.
tered 70 Almighty God for lis blessing on
those who give Bibles. IN places where,
thirty years ago, the orgies of cruei Su
Perstiton were perpctrated, the God of
love IS worshiPped N spirit and in TRUTH
Wrctchcs who seemed destined 20 stain with
their blood the affairs Of the Indian Molqch,
are nov washed in the fouurain opened in.
Mount Zion, and sing the praises of the
Lamb OF God, that taketh away the sins of
the world. Through the instrumentaiity of
Bible Societies, the abodes of misery nave
been made 10 resouud with the voice Of glad
ness. The Child of sickness and poverty has
been made partaker OF heavenly consolation,
and has been Taught to.scek place in that
Country where there is 20 sickness nor sor-
row, nor death a portion in that inherit.
lance, which IS iAcorruptible, undehed, and
never ladeth away.
One other motive will be submitted for
consideration before the close of this address
Ia times of danger, the favor of Heaven, is
the safety Of a nation --' If God b., for us
who can be against us'-But TO obtain this
favor we must do the will of God we must
initiate him who hath taught us that 81, is
more blessed to give han TO receive :" we
must not forget 10 10 good and com intricate,
for with such sacrifices God is well pleas
cd"
The Managers Of the Bible Society Of
NTgiui1 would then mak- solemn and
atccionate appeal TO the people of this
state, in behalf of the poor and destitute.
the ignorant ard errng, both in our coun-
try and among the Heathen: And wouId
call upon them, rs men, as patriots, as
Christians, tn aid in extending the saving
health OF the Gospel 10 all nations.-rbus
viii the blessing OF souls ready toperiSh CONC
upon you; and thus, your gold and silver
instead of eating as doth canker," will
make % you friends who will receive Won
inio everlasting habitaiions and finally.
titus will The blessing Of Almighty Cod
(which maketh rich and addeth no sorrow
herewith, be bestowed on you aud vour
beloved country. Let ell those whom Uca-