American watchman and Delaware advertiser. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1822-1828, 1827-08-24
rnr EplsrLE FROM TIE YEARLY MEET.

,hc o3d Of tie Fifth Month, to Che s st OF tn
satnc inclusive. 1897.
IoHs Quaterly and Monthly I'fsp,ings Of Friends
l., fsYsnt Britain. L.1io.i, and elsewhere.
nrAn FpIESus.--sFc who have been permitted
10 assemble 20 transac. the concerns OF this meet
ing, have rcvcrently to acknowledge that 1t ha
been gooi ior US that wc have come together.
has been ! comfort to behold the countenanees on
pr another and to be sensible of the prevalence o
chat Christian love and fellowship winch invigurat
this mind. as wc pass along the ardaous path u
life.-An. ne fee! It to be duty to inform all on
beloved brethren and sisters. that the Lord in hi
continued mercy, has enabled US to proceed in tn
deliberations of this NEE ting, in much brotherl.
love.
What, then. dear friends, prevents our becomin;
wholly spiritually minded peop!e,--a Church
though small, we'll compacted and fitted together
and built up in Christ Jesus our Lord? We fca
that sin and transgression are separating som
amongst US from Him, and thus preventing then
from becoming living branches in the true Vine
O. that such would apply in faith to the grea
Physician unto Him who hath loved as freely, witt
would heal our diseases, and present us faultles
before the presence of his glory. May we all mar
rowly examine ourselves in the light Of Christ, an,
see how far we are engaged each TO ito his par
well that we may, as religious body, shine will
brightness: with that brightness. which, If the fault
were Tot own, the Lord, in his unmerited good
ness would cause to break forth amongst us
Vital Christianity CONSISTENT not in words but in
mower; and however important it is that we have
right apprehension of the doctrines Of the Gospel
this avaiIeth not, unless are regenerated by the
pnwer Of the Holy Ghost. We therefore tendery
cntreat all to wait in humble faith for its quicken
inv influence: and to seek to have their hearts
contrted before the Lord. Then We believe that
tiey will know for themselves of his great good
ness and as they continue, from time to time
proftng by what they learn in the way of life and
salvation, but not trusting to it, they will partake
Of that living bread which cometh down from heav-
.n; they will drink of those living waters which
flourish the soul unto eternal life. This course ui
Christian experience we earnestly desire for every
Dne amongst us. Ii is an individual work but II
is indispensable for all. II may often be slow in
its progress, but it ,s certain IN ITS effects and
amongst the blessed consequences which it pro-
duces, we come to have an establishment in Christ.
resulting not from any speculative system of belief,
but from heart, felt acquaintance with his power
inwartliy revealed to the soul.-When assaned by
false doctrines, when in the support of our views
Ut Christian practice trials are our portion, know
ing in whom we have believed we can look, in
humble but firm reliance unto Him. Resignation
under the varied trials incident to human life, is
alten the happy attainment OF the patient Christian
traveller: these may arise to him from outward
faithful Christian friends: he may be cast down
from not feeling those evidences OF the love Of
God. Of the clear guidance OF the Spirit Of Truth.
which his soul would desire. But frequent re.
Gurrence to past merces, and to numberless bless
ings still bestowed upon us, should warm the heart
with gratitude; aud animate it with the belief,
that all these things will be blessed, as means by
which, we may become Of the pure in heart who
shall see God. Wait, then, dear friends, upon
bn BE-
your hearts.
Those who have felt the effects of Saviour
love should be often considering whether they are
making an open confession of Him before men, and
cherlshing the desire that others may become full
partakers of the blessings Of the Gospel. We
speak not here of the preaching of the word high
ly as We esteem this, when exercised in the power
and life of the Holy Spirit; but of that faithful
adherence to sound principle and consistent prac-
Slce, OF which, in our intercourse with the world
we ought to give proof. At the same time it is
very important that we abide in true humility and
IN the fear OF the Lord, and that we reverently and
patiently wait to know the service assigned to US
IN the Church. ALL If they faithful to The
manifestations of the light of truth, may be EN-
poyed in its service; and as they order their con
fersatlon Alright, though it may be in the private
walks OF life, others seeing their good works may
DC led to glorify our Father who is in heaven.
We have in this meeting been led to the refec-
.on that one of the great benefits of religious so.
ciety is, that it places US under the care one Of
smother, and that we called upon to watch over
each other for good When we see any of our
brethren or sisters overtakcn with fault, or ne.
.ecting an important duty, we ought to cherish a
solieitude for their improvement; and, in that love
which would lead them to Christ, TO offer such coun-
eel or announcement as we may think best cacu-
iated to help them. Much depends on the manner
IN which advice is offered, and on our embracing
lte tight opportunity to convey it. If it should
not Immediately have sasutary effect, we are not
70 be too mach discouraged we ought to take heed
that we become not impatient or discomposed, bu