Alexandria gazette & daily advertiser. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1817-1822, 1821-09-10

must be taken up, the way Of self densI
must be pursued. But il this be done with
that faith which produces reliance on the
holy aid of Him who has trodden the path
Of suffering before US: cheerful dedication
brings its own reward: the consultations
which abound animate US 10 preseyere One
of the blessed effects Of thus aspiring after
holiness of life, IS an increase of lrus love
This Christian virtue % expands and glad.
dens the heart, that its possessor having
kno wn its valu., will be on the watch a.
ainst any thing that may tend TO disturb it;
ne will strive to yield to its influence, wher
cause, Of irritation present themselves
Even when be deems himself injured, be
will be tine more prepared to display the
beauty Of condescensIon, anc, for the pr.-
servatlon OF love and harmony, to reIinquish
bis own right, and to refrain from insisting
on his own views. He will be so guarded
! in bis conversation as not u take pleasure in
discussing on the errors Of his neighbor, a.
ware that by so doing he might deprive him.
self of one means of correcting the fault,
which he may have observed. Instead Of
contributing tc kinele The fame Of dissen
sion and variance BY speaking TO Others on
the existence Of these hurtlul things, he will
! be vigiIant in bis attempts 20 extingush
the sparks, by the power of persuasion and
love.
, We have received acceptable epislolay
communications from our friends in ireland
and from the several Yearly Meetings on tue
American Continent.
The sufFerings Of our members in Great
Britain and Ireland, in consequence OF their
refusal to pay tithes, and other demands o!
al ecclesiastical AZURE, and from few dis
traints of military kind, have been in usual
course reported 10 this meeting. Tie a.
mount is upwards OF fifteen thousand SIX
hundred pounds.
The important duty which devolves on
parents to train up their children ''in til.
nurture and admontion Of the Lord" bal
been afresh brought into view. 10 the ear.
lies, periods of life, much Of this care rest
with mothers, and we desire that in all ca
ses their pious ,deavors may be strenglbes'
ed by The CO operation Of the fathers. lie
youthful mind is very sooE susceptible OF Sc.
rious impressions; and we celieve that /
parents are careful to watch the favourable
opportunities, they may instil religious truths,
Law foundation tor correct principles, and
give a right bias to the affections; which may
be greatly blessed at future day. But IN
order that such attempts may have thel due
effect, precept must be accompanied b. ,I'
ample. The safe ground on which parents
can proceed is SO to live and so TO welt he.
fore the throne of grace, as to be enabled 10
pour forth their secret prayers 10: The /
blessing of the Most High Then instead
OF looking back with bitter regret, it thef
beloved offspring should devis,e from tR
path Of Christian virtue, they may comm:
their cause with conscious integrity TO HG
whom they have desired to serve.
Our he arts have been airesh warmed witt
desires Tor the good Of our dear younsei
friends; indeed j. seldom or Lever happens
but that when thus assembled, we feel deep
IL interested for their eternal well-being.-I
We have been comforted in the company oil
many of these: and we again invite all o
this class 10 watchlhe visitation. OF DIVINE
love, and unress Vedly 10 yield their hearts
to its influence. We would also encouras'
our elder brethren and sisters 10 extend
tender care over this interesting portion
the Society, for their good TO warn them
the slippery paths in which they themseI'a
hav. walked, to invite them to follow 10
footsteps of the dock Of Christ; and With
kind. parental, yet prudent hand, to cult
sale the growth Of the good seed in Asf
hearts.
Now the God Of Peace, that bro't again
from the dead our Lord Jesus, that gre"
Shepherd OF the sheep, through.the blood o.
the everlasting covenant, make you perlee
) in every good work to do his will, wtIK'n
} in you that which is wei! pleasing III d
sight through Jesus Christ, 10 whom be gIo''E
for ever and ever"
Signed 10 and On behalf Of the hleel'nG
by
JOSIAH FOR TER.
CLERK TO The Meeting tbs lea
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