The Wilmingtonian, and Delaware register., 1824-09-09

being meek and self-denying disciple of the
Lord 'esus Christ Each of us has his part
to act, and to each it is ofinfnitc importance
that he acts Alright and we have been at
this time convinced, that if this were our
primary individual concern, there would be
more frmncss of Christian Character a.
mongst us--more decided attachment to that
which we believe to be the law OF our God
more of separation from the world, and its
various llurements-greater devotedness OF
heart to the service of Him whom we ac-
knowledge as the author of all our blessings.
May we then pursue the path OF Christian
obedience, and be animated in the remetn-
brancc Of that Divine assurance, If thine
eye be single, thy whole body shall be iuli OF
light
Our progress III the way to the kingdom
of Heaven is greatly aided by maintaining
an habitual quictude of mind, whatever be
our circumstances in life; not by disuse OF
the talents entrusted TO us, nor by a state OF
mental Incidence, but by having ear thoughts
brought into captivity to the obedience o.
Christ, the only sure refuge and resting
place of the righteous. Be Engaged, then,
dear friends, by patience and watchtulncss
unto PRAYER, earnestly to seek after settle
mcnt upon this rock, Il stability il the truth
from which YOU may not be shaken.
And we are, ut this time, an&iously, yet
affcctionately concerned to warn all our be-
loved brethren to guard against some OF the
obvions temptations OF the present day.
Speculations Of any kind which may seem to
h3l ont the prospect of a rapid acc'mula-
ton of wealth, greatly cndangcr that tram
guilty Of mind to which we have alluded.
They often Involve in perpleXities which
disqualify us for exercising patient dcpen-
dcncc upon Him from whom coneth our
strength. They arc very apt to lead us into
acts anbecoming the character OF upright
men, and in some cases their effects are DC
plorably felt By innocemt sufferers They
expose to the danger OF violating our rell-
gious testimonies to the simplicity OF the
Gospel Of Christ; they often arise from the
love Of money, and encourage that cagei'pur-
slit after riches, which is inconsistent with
the charactc" OF a people who believe III the
necessity OF being redeemed from the spirit
ofthis world.
We are aware that many Of our dear
! friends may at the present time, in seeking
I for fair means Of gaining a livelihood, and
in the regular conducting Of their outward
concerns, be subjected to peculiar ditiical-
ties. Iii the competition of trade, they may
be tcrlptcd to do that which enaangers their
own peace OF mind, and tli,turbs the har5ao-
ny OF society. We would tendorly counsel
all these, while they cherish . disposition te
honest industry, t. let their wants be tc" !;
\ to keep to habits OF moderation and economy;
but at the same time :tbholling covetousDess;
and, above all, so to I've and 50 to act. that
thcy may be able to place 4 humble reliance
on the blessings and care Of the Almighty,
snd to follow tile c%hortatioA OF the Apostle
= In every thing, by prayer and supp,icatloii,
with thank sgiving, let your requests be made
i known unto God" And We desire that a
Christian example in others who are not
subjected to the same difficulties, may
strengthen them in these good resolutions.
In contemplating the temptations incident
to human life, our thoughts are again turned
to the responsible situation of parents and
others who have the care Of children. Muri
depends, under the Divine blessing, upon tllt
early formation of character. We, there
fore, earnestly recommend TO all who have
the charge OF youth, TO embrace the first op
portunties to instil into their tender and sas
ccptiblc minds, correct principles of pict,
and virtue III reverend fear to speak t
them Of Hin who made them, and Of lin
who died fer them and to turn their attcil
ton to the discoveries Of tho Spirit Of truth
1t is Of great Importance that every endea
propcnstics Of their nature, TO contruul tAci
win, to induce habitual reverence tor Sod
and Tor the solemn truths Of the Gospel, an
to lay the foundation OF THAT humble faith j
y redemption through Christ, and iuthe teach
ings OF the Holy Spirit, which we believe
DC the basis Of the Christian cditicc.
Galmhcss and i.r.nncss on such occasion!
and Indeed in tllc daily occurrences OF litc-
prcccpt enforced by consistent eIamPlc--ar
well calculated to COMMAND respect, and t
give tac most beneficial effect both to X
str;.in and counsel. When true parentAlloy;
regulated by the love Of Christ abiding in I'll
= heart, IS Thus exercised, il often produce
y Obedience aMd corresponding love IN tll
child. Inthis parental love, avltchfll car
Gt is maintained with regard TO his associates
and this dangerous avenue 70 evil is sct!t
Ii lousy guarded, GIN the same principle, Il
d. attentive parent viii exercise di!igcHt cal
y that the minds oi his offspring arc not col
le taminatcd b. the perusal Of such books .
ye wouli induce a disregard for the tcntlciil
~ .iaitatioAo Gidisine l9ye, or y tisreiish eith
be for the truths Of the Holy Scripture, for Il
he society ef good men, or for tile narratives
Ii those vim, through the power Of rcticel
20 ing love, have been prepared to enter IN
is eternal rest Thus we may see that til
If which i, Of the world leadcth unto the woil
nd whilst that which is of God lcadeth III
c- God.
Although We do not find it to be our pla
At now to alludc scvcrally to those Christi
,r1,;rh upr1ttlv claim, ft,. ,