American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1825-08-02

11ign on SuCn PurSuNSs tncr eye oSLoihcs
dim and they do not perceive with clearness oil
light which would enable them to perfect holiness
in the fear of God. And we believe that ii there
were due attention to this light, there would be a
large proportion Of members qualified TO ill the
stations OF Elders and Overseers amongst u.s. When
the duties of these offices are faithfully discharged,
it greatly tends to the edifcaon OF the body in love
How beautiful and how safe would be our condition,
we all endeavoring, each in his proper allot
ment, to walk in humility and devotedness OF heart
before the Lord
The practice Of frequent retirement in spirit
greatly assists US way 10 the kingdom OF hea-
ven. III an impartial review OF our conduct then
takes place. and if the sincere and secret petition is
raised for Almighty help, we are led from an undue
attachment to the things of this life, and our hopes
and dependence are increasingly placed upon our
Holy Redeemer. The sacred truths OF the Bible are
often at such times brought to remembrance with
consolation and strength. II is one among the ma.
ny evidences Of the divine authority OF Holy Scrip
.ure, that, in the various ages OF the Christian
church, its invaluable contents have produced in
true believers an harmonizing sense OF their bes-
sed effects. II, in humility, and in reliance upon
the spirit which gave them forth, we are diligent in
reading these sacred writings, we become increa-
sngy sensible of their value. We are then prepar-
ed from our own experience to say that they are
able to make us wise unto salvation through faith in
Christ Jesus readily subscribe TO the truth OF the
position that in order to the accomplishment OF this
great end they need no human comment; and we
are anxious that our ellowmen, in every region Of
the globe, may possess and may be able TO read the
volume of inspiration.
AS it is the natural effect Of obedience to the love
Of Christ revealed IN the heart to enlarge our love
TO others, the more are brought under the inf1u-
OF his principle the more we shall be prepared
of Inf ,hofnn
IN promoting the temporal and spiritual welfare OF
mankind. We therefore desire that disposition
Tor active beneyolence may be cherished in every
heart, each being concerned to know for himself,
in what way, consistently with lis private and social
duties he may employ his talents for the good OF
others. and. steadily to perseyere in what he may
have rigidly undertaken; with constant reference
to the divine blessing NOT with view to popular
ny or ostentaon, but simply as acting the part Of
j wise and faithful servant who must give an account
to his Lord at his coming.
No subject of this description has more interested
our feelings from year TO year, than the continuance
. the Save,rade and the degraded condition Of
those who kept in bondage. In the course OF
present deliberations, the crueles of this horrd
system of injustice have afresh called forth deep
commiseratinn and we earnestly desire, notwh-
standing the slow progress that is made in this great
cause that no encouragement may prevail but ra
her that all may be melted TO labor with greater zeal
Tor the utter abolition of the SIave.trade and OF sla
very.
The Importance of rightly training the youthful
mind in very early lille has again claimed our serious
attention,and we cannot better convey our present
concern than by revolving the following pertinent
counsel 1--WE tendery, afectionatey yet earnestly,
entrca' such as are parents or have the Of chill
dten, that they be very early and firm in cndeavour-
ing to hahuate them 10 due subsection Of their
will that having tnaurey weigh he'd the injunctons
which they find necessary to impose, they suffer
them not to be disregarded and disobeyed. The
habit OF obedience which may thus I've induced, will
render the relation Of parent and child additionally
endearing, and as it will prepare the infant mind
Tor ready reception Of The necessary restraints
of inc cross, it be considered, in part, as pre-
pairing the way Of the Lord whilst those who ne
glect to bend the tender minds of their children to
parental authority. and connive at their carly ten
denotes to hurttul grahcaIions, are, more or less
making way Tor the enemy and Destroyer"
In connexon with the usual proceedings Of this
Meeting, it has been reported that the sufferings Of
our Numbers, including the charges of dislrant
have amounted to upwards OF twelve thousand nine
hundred pounds. With a very few exceptions.
they have been incurred in support of our Christian
testimony against ti'hes aud other ecclesiastical
claims. We have received Epistles from all the
American Yearly Meetings. and one from Ireland
and can again observe that this mode of intercourse
strengthens the bond of fellowship with our beloved
and distant brethren.
We may thankfully acknowledge, tina, after care.
fully reviewing the situation Of our Society, we have
no ground for Increased encouragement in regard
to the state Of things amon,t US We have had
abundant cause TO speak well of The goodness and
power OF our heavenly Father. whose banner over
US has been love, and in conclusion, desire reve
reny to" commend you TO God, and to the word
OF his grace. which is able to build you up, and to
give you an inheritance among all them which are |
sanctihed." Signed on behalf of the Meeting, by |
JOSIAH FORSTER,
Clerk to the Meeting this year.