Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1829-06-11


erts, which. with Pearshury aud Salem, has
aided IN contributing s3l GO. 10 our resources
inr'her addition WAS also made 10 tho funds
OF the Society, during The past year, by the re.
ceipi OF $40, which we acknowledge with graz.
itude, as the bequest OF the late David Mitch
ell, decd. received through the hands OF his
| executor.
We have now LAID before The Society a full
! account of its condition, aud have shrwn that.
unless active. ettcient means are speedily re.
sorted to, to raise the standard of exeriion a.
mong its friends, the career Of lis existence
musI be short and ing ii will be in
vain tn attempt 10 excuse ourselves II that e.
vent IS in reserve for our Society. for such an
indifference 10 the prosperity OF an institution
designed tor, and emincntly adapted TO the
furtherHnoe ofthe tiiumphs of the GOSPEL, can.
| not be recunciled with hcalihful state of reli.
gious affections, and IS wholly incompatible
WIN conscientious conviction of he priyile.
ses aud duties Of Christians. In regard TO the
hngdom of our Lurd Jesus Christ.-Let us
'heh, no longer mourn over the things that are
behind, but lei us reach forward TO those which
are before. and press towards the mark of the
prlze, and not be weary in well doing-Let US
resolve on an immediate amendment there j.
urgent need OF vigorous persevr and UNI
ted effort IN the cause, that we may be turned
/
| When we reflect upon the condition Of our Tel.
low creatures. suffering under the diversified
eslamltlcs which spring from sin. and behold
thea urder the domineering influence of n
b'ind sensuallty, eagerly borne Oh hy the in.
iatuaiIon OF the lasis OF The flesh and the delu.
sion OF falls" hope, ignorant of G cd and the rev
eiaton OF his will, until the time of probation
ars existence is passed, snd all is resolved into
the hgon'es OF the second death, the conse-
qience of transgression the obligations which
resi- upon Christians who profess 10 have I'M
bIbed the spirit of benevolence which caused
| the great Redeemer 10 empty himself OF mis- glo-
| ~, and. in the form of sinful flesh, 10 endure
all the evils of contempt and hunger, wear.
ness, poverty and death, that in brarng our
grlets aud carrying our sorrows, he might al
leviate the snferings of this life and bring To
| light the hope of a glorious resurrection unto
| lie eternal we say the obligations of ChTis
ilans TO love their neighbours as themselyes--io
! do good with their substance and freely 10
communicate TO others of the blessings which
they have SO freely receyed-cannot be disre.
gsrded or neglected under the faithful admo-
| nitionS of emil ghtened conscience. those who
have tasted Of The good word of God, illusrra
Ted and enforced by his Holy SPIRIT, and have
felt bis power in suOdung the unhoy pas
sions OF the carnal heart in purifying aud ee-
waiting the affections in expanding all the in.
cullies of the soul in exciting hatred 10 sin,
from its contrariety to tie Divine Nature the
homage of supreme love 10 God in the view f
his perfections aud cheerful obedience 10 his
perfect law, The medium of hi moral govern
ment, cannot be insensbie OF the value, or in
different % the means OF rescueing tneir dying
fellow men from the debasing servllude OF sin-
send them 10 the Gospel, whlcn alone an in
Splre them with motives OF action sufficient 10
lead TO a renovation Of character, 10 eatirpaie
THEN rrpngnance to the Divine Admins
tralion, md free them from The law OF sin AMI
death Send them Tracts, those ample hpralds
of The Gospel. which are capable OF carrying
IFS message OF Aviation 10 every crsature, and
by their persuasive influence aud adaptation TO
the intellectual capacity of the most humble
OF bringing many a thought ess sinner 20 the
love Of the truth, which maketh wise unto e.
ternal life. by directing the convicted enquirer
10 the Lamb of God, which takeh away the
sins Of he world.
Could the eye Of faith but habituaily discern
the truth which the volume of inspiration an.
nounces. that all things were created for Christ
AMI in relative and subsidiary connexion with
bis Gross, "where the whole duty is known
and the beautiful harmony OF all his perfec-
lions, uofoldpd 10 the sdmiring view of Men
aud Angels, in the mysterious, yet glorious
plan oil redemption WE who possess the hope
of salvation, through the sane lfcation OF the
spirit and belief of the truth, should be ready
10 adopt the language OF the inspired APOSTLE
God forbid that should glory save in the
Cross Of our Lord Jesus Christ, and would he
ready to consecrate our time. our talents, and
all that we have and are to his service, esteem.
ing the reproach Of Christ, greater riches
han all the treasures of Egypt, and the prIyI-
Iege OF being rendered subservient to the
purposes of us glory the highest object OF IA
tional aspiration. Let us then grid up the
loins OF our minds, let US put on the whole
armour of Coz, and, rallying around the stand
ard OF the great Captain of Salvation. whose
banner is inscribed in characters raced in bis
own precious blood, with the motto OF He
deeming Love" let US stand fast in the Lord,
and in the power Of his might; lei US seek at
ter deeper impressions OF Divine Love in our
own hearts, liyelier anlicipations and more en-
arged desires Of the glory OF Zion. and lie, rs
resolve, in The spirit OF Chris ian boldoess to
assert before the world, our privilege of CO op.
Grafton with The Councils Of Heaven, in the
| salvation of mankind, and putting our hands
TO the triumphal car OF him who is to ride
forth from conquer inc 10 conquer, let us urge
il onward, never looking back until the whole
earth shall be subdued t0 the scfptre OF right
e0ssness and peace. or death shall remove ns
to mingIe with gIorifed spirits in the regions
of eternal light, who, from the fountain OF
living waters drink endless pleasures in" and
JOY fully anticipate the time when lmmanuel
SHALL see OF the travail of his soul g. be satisfied
when the topmos, stone shall be brought forth
with shoutings of Grace, Grace unto II, and ev.
cry knee shall bow, and every tongue confess
that Jesus Christ i, Lord TO the glory OF God,
the Father.
The LynehGug Tract Society, IN account 'eah
Geo. Bagby, Treasurer.
1928. DIR.
June IA. To cash paid for 81 copies
Keiridge on lntemper-
! ance, 2Zo