The Massachusetts spy, and Worcester County advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1825-1831, 1830-10-06

more sodity and vigor, and its eager pursuit Is not
after those things which perish with the using; we
feel that the fashions the maxms and the pleasures
of the world, to Oe renowned by all who would
follow 4 crucihed Redeemer; and as we follow on
TO know the Lord, that true simplicity which the
Christian religion requires, and to which our pro-
fession has peculiar reference, marks the general
demeanor; and the heart is at times enriched with
the incomes of heavenly peace-ot that peace
which passeth all understanding. The more we
are brought under the influence of the Spirit OF
Truth, the more are the Holy Scriptures, those
sacred records which were given forth under its
divine authority, truly felt to proceed from God,
and to direct the soul unto him; we shall then
come to know what it is to mediate upon his pre-
cepts with great delight. And whilst thankful for
the blessings of living under the Gospel the dis
pensations Of Divine Providence under the law will
be more fully acknowledged and understood, to our
instruction and benefit.
Be entreated, then, dear friends, to press after
true Christian piety; eRdeavor to show forth, in
your daily intercourse among mon that You really
love the Lord Jesus Christ IN sincerity This love
VIII lead Us to pity those whom we see involved in
distress, or others who pursuing the paths of
folly and vice; and with active and willing hearts,
to promote those measures which tend to diminish
the sum of human woe.
In this meeting we have been deeply affected in
rejecting upon the numerous evils and the great
misery which attend the improper and immoderate
of ardent spirits, now lamentably prevalent in
this country. The continuance of slavery in the
British Colonies and of the slave trade under foreign
governments, has impressed US with deep and re-
newed sorrow. We have also earnestly desired that
our legislature may proceed in mitigating the Sc
verify of the criminal code of our beloved country
and thus make IFS laws more comfortable to the
spirit of the Christian religion. We would encour
age members Individually 10 take part with
their fellow countrymen in the efforts which are
now making for the removal of these evils; we de-
sire that they may act with energy and persever-
ance, yet with that love and respect towards all
men, and more especially towards our rulers, which
become our profession as Christians. Al the same
time, we feel an atfectionate sohcitude that they
may not be unduly anxious to the fruit of their
eXertions; but constantly bear in mind, that in
whatever way may he engaged in the cause Of
Christ that is not ours but His. 1t is for us
to be found in meek and quiet spirit. endeavor-
ing to do duty, and thus to fill up the measure
of usefulness designed for US by our Heavenly
Father.
The Christian love has no limits when it gov
ems and takes possession of the heart it leads US
to consider every country our country, and every
man our brother Under, we trust, some sense
of its heavenly influence, and of the inestimable
blessings of the Gospel OF Christ, we reverently
desire that 1t may please the Lord to hasten the
coming Of that day, when from the rising of the
even unto the going down OF the same His name
shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every
place incense shall be offered unto His name, and
pure offering.
Signed in and on behalf of the Meeting, by
JOSIAH FORSTER,
Clerk to the Meeting this year.