Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-18


. by the prospects of this life But, not so with
c tie motives which the Bible inspires Il 10
] that precious book alone which in the history
: OF his aposiacy discovers the true cause Of that
, degeneracy in man which ,esiihes TO the ne
eessiiy OF the moral renovation II requires, aud
: supplies the only remedy In the religion II
r teaches. u Is the Bible alons which acquaints
him with his relations to God as the subject OF
. his moral government, aud brings tho rctribu.
, lions of eternity 10 bear upon the motives of
MS actions through the restraints Of fear, and
the encouragement OF hope. and by abasiog
the Pride u self sniiicieney In view OF tho hi.
vine PROJECTIONS. and reeonciling him 90 God in
the grae ious terms Of pardon which are offered
through Jesus Christ, inspires him with Just
principles aud noble sentiments" eievatrs the
mind above the influence Of ordinary tempta.
tons. brings the whole character under The
i coosira,ning influence Of love, and renders him
an active conservator Of the happiness of his
species, in promoting by his beat practicable
efforts, the interests OF ,he Kingdom Of God
Here. perhaps, IL may be objected, that In dis
semination Of The Scriptures. TO the extent pro-
posed, VIII not result In a eo-er'cnasss rsfor~
nation In Society --0rant IT, md u proves nos.
thing against the Bible until better mems OF
doing good 10 pointed out. II the Bible fails 20
accomplish IL, nothing else can IL is not for
the wan. OF energy in itself tina, Il does not, ior
II 10 the wisdom OF God and the power of God
/ unto salvation, but because every one that do
eth evil hateth The light, neither cometh TO the
light lest his deeds should be reproved." But
though NIL may not he brought under its imme.
date influence to whom il Is seni, s,ll the con.
seqences Of its dissemination will be highly
beneficial TO Society. The examples of those
who are vitality affected by its sanctions, will
act upon deprayed men against their own wills,
aud cause them without reflection 10 fall ini o
habits of mind contrary 90 their natural tenn.
pers, and involun,arily to yiela to restraints
from an impulse OF which they are wholly un.
conscious. Thus Christianity proves itself 10
he the light OF tho world = and thus the
fountain of morality Is kept pure, aud sends
forth It's healing streams 20 mingia with aud
i. purify the current of popular sentiment, which
when abandoned TO the sway OF bad passions.
, | and evil influences, presents the aspect of a
troubled sea, casting up dirt and miro, and
tainiing the moral atmosphere with presidential
II calculations.
The object, then fof distributing the scripture,
is ooe of great privilege as well as OF imperative
obligaiion.--As privilege, h.appi opriaies tht
blessing pronounced on him " who considereih
The poor" and as duty il is enforced by tbs
| Divine In junction to " love our neighbor as our
selves Can you, then, remain indifferent u
his subjectl Look around you, aud behold
the varied forms OF wickedness which prevail
. among your oeigh bors from neglect or igno
rance OF the word of God. Consider the poor
. uureconciled 10 their lot. not having iearnet
, from its sacred pages how 10 restrain tho ri
sings Of envy nj the prosperity OF the wicked,
and whatever situation they are IN, therewiti
10 be content--and shut not up the bowels o
i. your compositions from them. but send then
:, the word Of life. Many. very many, will b,
:, pro6ted by such an effort Of your benevo
= L A a. /. -. .sl
meekness and love, and the Bible en,ns a prao
teal influence, the ills Of life will be m,iiga,ed
. the child OF poverty, affection and sorrow vii
experience It's strong consultations, aud be cheer
: ed with the hopes II inspires of future exemp
ton from the evils with which sin has embitter
ed his cup.
In administering these cancellations TO 9th
ers, you will not experience them tho less u
! your own hearts, for the Bible itself informs NJ
, hat 1t is more blessed to give than TO receive
and we do believe, that acts OF benehcence
done from right motives, will react in blessings
:. upon those who perform them, and even upor
u their children. The undertaking on the par
Q of our Society is one Of magnitude. and not I,
u be easily accomplished within the prescribed
l. time, if disappointed IN the assistance from
u you, which she confidently calculates upon
But if every individual and local society vii
e do what they can" within their respective
E. spheres Of influence and action, IL will be NJ ca
lsy TO supply the whole district at once as
J. single neighborhood. Form no excuses then
exert yourselves TO arouse tine energies Of thu
people ,->use your influence To procure the for
re nation OF Societles--nppeal TO the beneyolen
u principles Of the public for the funds which
81 the work requires 20 carry IL fotwa'd-le
agents be employed to explore your counties
& and at the same time TO carry with them III
J. scriptures, 20 supply the wants OF those win
are found destitute, upon terms accommodate,
. TO their circumstances, and we shall soon b
j. cheered with the intelligence that the work i
done. The facilities OF intercourse which ex
list between Lynchburg and every part Of ih'
e. district proposed to be supplied. renders GU
20 Society n suitable medium oil procuring book
'e from The parent institution. She offers hes
self, therefore, for that service, and rs she ha
employed general agent, 20 traverse th'
q whole extent OF country which. her resolution
embraces, she is aso enabled TO offer you
u cheap and expeditions conveyance ofihe book
" you may have occasion to use, TO any point Il
'e which you may direct them TO be sent. Thu
le while as a local Society, her efforts are spe
81 ciaIly directed TO the supply Of the county o
p Campbell, she will be enabled 60 facilitate III,
81 operations Of those who move ia the csus'
D. throughout the whole extent Of the region pro
posed TO be supplied. Should the designs o
le this Society he accomplished speedily, she, BY
a. no means, intends To become inactive-othe
" scenes OF usefulness lie open before her, ohe
destitute regions invite her aid, and whil' eve
L ry portion Of our country is waking up 10 40
?. tive exertion, she would wish to initiate th
+ most active, and never fall behind IN q worl
. so noble, while there remains a destitute famil
y in our land.
/ With ihrse remarks, the subject u eai nest Is
O commended 10 your earliest attention and sup
y port, with the prayer that God will prosper th,
) undertaking. VIM. s. REID, President,
WIN PoE, Recording Secretary.
e aLathbirg, june, 1929.
II Campbell May Court, 1929,