The Rhode-Island Republican. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1809-1841, 1817-10-15

uSts anu IO'r, 20 Nal9u cNcI tHt.t WetHitb
for good. Great, advantages would result
froo early, repeates, and private advice to
young tradesf6cn, who from temporary suc-
cess end inexperienS may be 10 danger of
exceeding their capinl, and Of imp' udentIy
extenditr, their business.
Our sympathy is much excited for those
who, after fair prospects, have from sudden
depreciation of properly, been subjected 10
many dificul,cs--We wish kindly TO encour-
age such of theso as have still within pow
er, timely contraction of their domestic ex-
ponces. And we desire thai their t,ials may
be llghtened by behoIding in their offspring
disposition TO industry andcconopy, and
willing ness that their expectations should no,
exceed those limits which become o Chris
ian chaescter this we believe would uIti-
mateiy tend 10 their greatest good. Before
VIC quit this subject, we would remind our
friends Of the former advice sf the meeting,
that where any have injured others In their
property, the greatest frugnli,y should be OBJ
served BY themselves and tbeir families and
although they may have legal discharge
from their creditors, both equity and cur
christian profession demand that none, when
they have II in their power, should rest sat
isfed, until a just ies,hu,ion be made to
lhosa who have suffered by them.
, The amount OF suferipgs reported this
year, for tiihes end other eccIesiastica OIL claims
and few demands Of military nature is up
wacds Of "a ,bousaod f3ul hundred rounds
We have received epistes ftom ell, except
ono, cf he yearly meetings OH The Ameri-
con con,ibcnt.-FTom these We observe with
pleasure, that besides a wotohful care TO sup.
port the Testimonies pf our Society, our
brethren bcyon1 the Asl.ntc are engaged in
ssrious acts OF benesois nee for the welfare
Of their i.ii,w meu.
DGsf young friends, our hearts are warm.
ell with !ove TO you. We desire, that " may
be youI fccquens concein TO seek tor an estsb.
lishment on tho only sure foundation, and to
wal, IN humble wa,chtulness for the teachings
OF tho heavenly Instructor. If conflicts OF
mind should atttnd you, and prove painful
and iuniiidiing in heir nature, this is no
cause for disnay. Those who steadily pur.
snc tho path oi true disciple, will, through
the goodness Of the LoId, OF times be per-
mitteG individually to feel, that they ore Oh.
Jccts OF his patefnal regard. Thus they will
have Cause TO acknowledge the great bcpeht
of patient religious exercise. They will,
from their own experience know an increase
OF true faith in the power and percep,ibe
support Of the Holy Spirit--AscIibing this
TO the free gift OF God in Christ Jesus our
Lord, they will become firmly persnadcd,
that the rendering power of redceming love,
though undetvalued by too many, is above
all things precious. We are consoled in tho
belief, that tho feet of many Of our beloved
young friends, have been tuned into this
path. Aod it is our eatnest desire, that Deis
,hcr the fear of msptthe offence of the ctoss,
an aversion 20 the simplicity OF the truth, nos
the activity of their nwD wills, may intcrup,
their progress; but that they may, through
the unfolring of Gi,ipe council, come TO
know an establishment in that faith, which.
gives tho victory John v \.
And, dear iricods, you who love ,he ,vh,
and who arc in the vigor OF life feeling rs
you mus, the many blessings Of which you
have been partakc,s and the privilege il is
to be employed, in the smalles; degree, in
tho service OF the Lord, let il be yoor con
cern to offer your hearts to hi. disposal, and
u0der his sacred guidance, TO become devot-
ed 10 the support OF his cause.
May our dear csder brethren and sisters,
though often depressed on various accounts,
be by continued wa'chfutness uno prayer,
ondusd with capacity 10 frost in God May
they scceiye that divine support which will
enable them &C aocep,sbly TO endure ,he remain.
ipg trials Ut time and being preserved in
liveiiness and meckpess OF spirit, DO prepar-
cd to enter into rest everlas,ins-Fsrew we'll.
Signed in and on behalf Of the meeting by
wM. DlLWORTII CREWDSON,
Clerk TO the meeting this year.
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