Alexandria gazette, commercial and political. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1812-1817, 1816-07-12

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| LEG lures OF FATHER PAUL.
Having no one to direct my steps, |
turned to the right, know not why, and
soon fell in with current OF people 60
ling the same way. and truly, as.l suppos
led, to the house of worship. The only
Inquiry | made. was, II a stranger could
lind seat The answer was that of
true politeness--an easy, frank atirma-
tive, which seemed TO imply that an ob!l-
CATION was received rather than Confer
red. In the preacher whom now be
held Officiating in the courts OF MastHigh,l
Unexpectedly was recognized one whom
| | had once met at the gay levee OF an
earthly court. If the interest was strong
lIy Increased, The :: hope was not deceiv-
ed" With great eloquence and earnest
lness he warned his flock against the de-
| ceptions of Self Love. A sketch OF even
Ia sentence. from memory. must necessa-
lnIy he imperfect As we'll night con-
Imon artist attempt to give from recolec-
ltion. the expression from picture Oh sui
~, or Of Peale.
"some ruling passion said he, I" is
predominant In every breast and sell
| love, the source of innumerable errors,
whispers to each one that his conduct is
deserving Of applause.
The miser tolls with unwearied ASST.
lduity to Law up gold, denying himself the
comforts Of life, and withholding even his
mite in charity, although it might save the
needy from perishing, or shield the naked
from the storm. Yet does the sordid vo
!tarv of avarice, claim the need OF praise
lfor his industry, temperance and care.
The ambitious man attains to the
summit of power. Though his motives
have been bis own advancement and his
means base and corrupt, yet seit-loye
draws the delusive veil apon the way by
which he assembled, md he looks around
him. demanding from the multitude, ap-
pIause for his love of country, his devc-
| ton to the public veal. ),
nThe man Of science prides himself
lunon his attainmcnts, forgetting that they
arc from his maker. And although his
.slents may have been czerted to loosen
Itbe foundations of civil order, or by a
lvain philosophy to rob the Christian OF his
Hone, yet does he expect, trom his tel
How men the plaudits that are only due
Ito virtue. :,
:. The soldier whose hand is stained
with blaod- whose Path is strewed with
Im,ncle,l corses, and whose laurels are
watered with the tears of orphans.
|njune< himself on his achievements, and
lexu,tinely demands, niche in the tenn
Idle of fame"
/ Az introduction so interesting was fol-
lowed by discourse worthy the speaker
and the sacred desk from which 1t pro-
Iceeded. ~
! An attendance upon ten different
.Inlaces of worship in this city. has con-
! vinced me tliat Tie PEOPLE are faYoured
In most distinguished manner with
jlearnine-eloquerce and piety,-in their
i pastors. Religion aside, it would be
IMAGINED. that the churches wonid be
:lpIaces Of general resort for all who are
lcanable Of estimating and enjoying the
l eyertions Of intellect directed to The no,
iblest purposes. | know not how It :
! with Others. but never enter apiace OF
! worship without solemn awe steailne
lover the mind, and secret pleasure dit
Ifusing itself through my frame. Nhe-
Itherin the assembly with those who OFT
Hold sweet but silent converse with their
i Maker, remembering the ihjaoctions OF
1.-THE wise man. :. Stand in awe and sin
;Ino,-commune with your own hearts and
Ibe ill.''-or passing through the various
modes of worship to the churches OF those
who praise the Lord "upon an instru-
lrnent of ten strings, and upon the psal-
tier, and upon the harp with a solemn
lseund."-
+. Where thro' the iops-dyawn aisle and
fretted vault,
Fhe peaIing anthem swells the note ci
praise"
Ny heart is expanded by exalted feelings !.
I'D good resolutions are ever formed. u
Ia 2dhered to. :.
l,he prospect Of hundreds clad IN their
| ieatest attire, with placid mien, seatle (
themselves with so much decency ans
order--the Old man, with a few grey