Constitutional Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1824-1832, 1831-07-14

by the hand of Death. He was buried the next
day; and in the same evening, prayer or confer
sncs meeting held by certain members of the
first Presbyterian Church in this city. Dr.. Anna
tus Robbins, of said church. was present and made
prayer, in which he used the following similar
language:-
.'Oh God see individuals in this house that have
been under strong convictions and have grieved
away the Holy Spirit and given up of God.
For such, Oh God, do not pray. But there
are impenitent sinners in this house that are still
within the reach of mercy. Save them, oh Cod
save them from going down to he-Do not in
thine anger send them as suddenly dolUn TO HE'LL
as thou didst the young man yesterday. Thou know
est, Oh God, that he was vile sinner" dc. &c.
Need i say how my feelings were wounded?
Can describe the anguish if carried the feelings
of my wife, the mother of my deceased son? 1t
enough to tear asunder the fbres of our hearts
it filed that cup of affection, which had been
called upon suddenly to partake of to overflow
ing. Where is the parent who would not be pain
cd beyond the power ofutterance at the recital of
such language, relating to his own child; and ut
tered with such cold Hycna ferocity, before pub
lie audience; and all this the 4feless form of
his child had become cold, or the peaceful sod of
earth had rested upon his grave7
called upon DIR. r. and inquired of him wheth-
or the "youDg man" alluded to was my son?
To which he answered in the affirmative. asked
hImif he had ever been acquainted with my son or
his character? He replied that he never knew him
oven by sight, and was not acquainted with his
character.
1t is true that do not agree with Dr. r. on re-
Iigous principles; but I differ from him no wider
than he does from mo. For his opinions and those
of the denomination to which he belongs, have a
due respect.
In conclusion, it is proper to remark, that the
denomination to which DR.. r. belongs so far as
hsve heard, do not sanction his language in this
the contrary several of his brethren in reIi
gious matters have expressed to rne their decided
disaPprobatiou of it. WILLIAM KELSEY.
Troy, June 6th, 1881.
Remdrks-What u misfortune it is, that in this
enlightened age, and in this enlightened country,
such fanatics and impious men, as the one alluded
TO above, should receive any counenancc, favor or
protection. ls not conduct such as is detailed a
boFo calculated to make infidelp, unbolisyers and
scofers, at all kinds Ofrolgion7 What man of priu
ciple, Of honor, of mind and Of feeling can sub
scribe to such doctTincB-can commend such CON
duct7 What is the me aiming Of that pIarse so fre-
qusntly quoted. Judge not lest yc be JUDGED ?"-
Docs il mean any thing Docs it point moral
If it does, can any man be considered a Christian
who is great 6cnd as this man Robbins In the
presence Of the "bruscd rccd'--bcforc the man so
aumblcd-so cbastised, afflicted by divine Pro-
ydeDce, to consign his dead child TO the everlasting
pans OF Hell 10 daringly the Judgment scat
OF 600 ana pronounce dsmnation 10 tie soul Of a
youth snatchcd suddenly from existence.
This country will never be a Paradise until the
plgotand the fanatic driven from it bv the ia
ming sword of reason, justice a9d libcrality.