Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-09-05

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truths of the Gospel, VIC earnestly recon-
mend their benighted condition TO The
frequent remembrance and Christian
sympathy of all our members. There
are various means Of difl'using know
ledge of Christianity among them, which
in no degree comprise our religious
principles. The Holy Scriptures nbun-
dapily testify how offensive in the Divine
sight are the denominations OF idolairy;an
we desire that all may stand open to the
limitations of the Heavenly Shepherd,
and follow the leadings of his spirit INTO
appoint to them individually. We re-
joice in the part which many of our mem
bers have taken in the general diffusion
Of the holy Scriptures, and in promoting
a Christian education OF the poor IN this
and in other countries; and we desire
that these very important objects may
receive the continued attention and sup
port of Friends.
We feel at this time warm and af
fectionate solicitude that we may all
strive, through the help Of the Holy Spir-
it, to live up to that profession OF the
Christian religion, and to maintain those
views Of its simplicity, spirituality and
purity, which our society has uniformly
thought it right to uphold. And, like
wise, as living faith in the doctrines of
the Gospel, and practical observance
Of the precepts and example of our bles-
scd Lord, regulate our affections and
conduct, we shall be enabled more cor
rectly to perceive our individual places
in the Church. In the exercise of this
faith and obedience, we shall become
more weaned from the love of the world,
and more filed with the love Of God, and
whether our lot be cast at home or a.
broad in more civilized or less enlight-
Cncd countries, we shall be made instru-
mental in advancing that kingdom which
is righteousness, and joy in the Holy
Ghost.
In former epistlcs we have often had
occasion to express ourselves in language
of commiseration, and even in terms of
discouragement,o on the long continued
oppression ofthe slaves in the colonies of
the British empire. In the course of the
last two years, our fellow countrymen,
various relig ious denominations, have
co-operatcd with increased zeal in advo-
eating the cause Of The oppressed. The
righteousness of the law Of Christ has
been pleaded in these nations as an un-
answerable argument for the total en-
tincton of slavery. Within the same
period Of time, variety Of occurrcnt C.
vents have marked the hand of an over
ruling Providence: and this case of hu-
manity and Justice has made its way to
an unparalleled extent. 1t is with rev.
crcnt thanks to our Almighty Father il
Heaven that we now look forward to the
determination Of this cruel and disgrace
iul system as an event not far distant
The Government of the country has il
effect, recognized the grand principle
that man should hold no property in tn,
person of his fellow-man; and the House
Of Commons are engaged in legislatine
upon this deeply interesting question
We humbly commend these proceedings
TO the blessings of the Most High. May
i please Him, to whom the cause Of the
poor ard afflicted is precious, to inhu
ence our rulers to the enactment Of sucl
just and equal laws as shall place the
enslaved negroes in full possession o
those rights and liberties to which they
are entitled equally with ourselves.
And now, in conclusion, dear friends
pc kindly atlectioned one to another
May we labor with an increase Of tha
fellowship and sympathy in which W,
can bear ono another's burdens; and i
which, if one member Of the church sui
fer, the others can suffer with it, and
one be hoGorcd, the others can rcjoic
with it. May it be the prayer of us al
that charity, which hopeth, be!ieveth an
endureth all things, may increase and a
bound amongst u.s. Bear one with tn
other in meekness and love amidst til
infirmitics Of flesh and spirit, Likewise
ye younger, submit yourselves unto tn
elder. Yea, all of you be subject on
to another, and be clothed with humility
and may we every one so hold out to til
end, that when the chief Shepherd sha
appear, we may each receive a crown
glory that fadeth not away.
Signed in, and OH behalf of the Mee
ing, by
SAMUEL TUKE, Clerk to til
Meeting this year.