The Northern star, and farmers' and mechanics' advocate. [volume] (Warren, R.I.) 1830-1834, 1833-12-14

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tpasssn in tewa thss would viii thsir eli1dren u
naks:use Of strong drink q any period Of their
lvssi There are probably none Are there any,
snsr reflection, that do not consider the use of il
nd and psrnicious habit There are probably
bss very fsw. Are there any who hays not wit
ssssed b bad effects, either In the ruin or dssruct
ION Of soms Of their friends and acqusintancss and
perhaps ofsoms ofthsi nearest and dearest con-
nexions Are there any that would wish to in
crsase these namben,. or foster and cherish the
cause that produces thsmi Ifthers are not, let Us
ask whose children are the most likely to grow up
in perfectly tsnPsrats and steady habits, and be
srsngshened and fortified against falling into this
dstestsbe habit or vice that has destroyed 70 many
hundreds Of thousands in our own country, those
who spprobate BY their example and. precept, or
those who oppose and dscry temperance societies !
lfihi point conceded 70 the former. has not this
apparent opposition stamped upon the tender mind
oi all. and particularly on those of the latter i'm
Pressions tina. may be very injurious TO them -
May they not fairly thiuk that the use Of stronr
drink = rather commendable than othsrwise. and
80 grow pp In the habual use Of il to their future
degradation and ruin, il nothing should now follow
10 countersct such impressions That the vouth
v our streets are thus endangered i evident from
their remarks and jssss upon temperance. Seeing
ths is the case, would it not be well for every pa-
ssnt 10 instruct a'sd undeceive his children in this
matter They never will make the nice distinct
between town and individual association ertain-
ly not unless particularly schooled.
From our own personal feeling, knowledge and
experience, we are convinced that the use of ar-l
dent spirts, as drink, is entirely unnecessary-I
that no one can drink them without danger of be-
coming drunkard, and that nothing short of to-
tai abstinence can make one safe from such danger
But few, ifany, ever came nearer such lot than
we have and escape it. We therefore speak what
we do know, that the habit Of taking only little
lrdsnt spirit is exceedingly dangerous, for no one
IAN tell how soon and how much he may increase
hat little If by chance anxiety trouble comes in
lis way. Therefore we would recommend and
n.reat every person to adopt the plan of total alb
tinences but if the habit or love for strong drink
las become SO powerful that any one cannot do
his, let it be taken in secret and with that care :.
md caution that would be used to commit suicide
. ony other crime. If there are any professors q
religion thus situated, we would recommend to (
hem to keep their liquor very carefully concealed
ut Of sight. and before ndulgng their appetite to
ray earnestly to God to restrain them, and to give e
hem strensth to overcome it, No christian we 6
elievs will deny that strong drink has made many
acksiders, and caused them to deny their Lord u
nd Master, and been the means Of their ruin. III 1
len it is bane so dangerous to professed christ
ns, how much more so must it be to those per- p
.ns Of the world who have more temptations and
ss resuaints-ssto have-nos the christians hopel
comfort and seiace thom in the day Of trouble
nd adversely. We think il the duty Of every n
ristian totally to dbstain from that which has so
rsas asendsncy to weaken his own pisty and use =
,Inesa, and destroy the soul Of his neighbor. In
The expression of the meeting alluded to is be- u
eyed to be not altogether sound or tenable. Per-
aps we may give you our views, next week, on "
,esubject.