Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1833-09-05
WHOLE NO. 170.

porfanCe OF our CDflsiI'n uiscipnbej VIZ
believe that our forelathers in the truth
were graciously favored with Divine a'd
in its establishment, aud that It IL IN ac-
coldance with the simple principles of
Church government developed in the
/ New Testament. While it ehloins upon
US to be srsject dse ts1 apoiher III hvcs
it ne tlrcf encroaches on true Cbrisrfan
liberty, nor in any degree releases us
from that individual dependence on the
great Head Of the Church and that o.
bedience to his commandments, without
which we have no claim to be regarded
rs members Of the body of Christ. We
highly esteem this institution as means
of preservation To us and 10 our children,
and most earnestly do we desire that 1t
may ever be administered by men 81
clean hands, in the spirit Of mcekness,
and in The fear Of God. And VIC afec-
tionately Recommend those who are ad-
vancing to manhood, Justly to appreciate
the care which Dur disc iplne extends a.
yer them; 10 consider privilege TO be-
subje TO it, and, rs occasion may arise,
TO contribute to uphold it. And whilst
we fervently desire that the number OF
faithful laborers in word and doctrine
may be increased, we wish to remind
our dear lriend.. that the discipline of tho
Church affords wide sphere of useful
ness to all who are cone efhcd for the.
prosperity Of the cause Of Truth; and
little as in some cases, our dear brethren
and sisters may see Of the fruit Of their
labors, we would at this time press II up
on them not to relax in pious, watchiu'
care over the flock.
The reports which we have at this
time received, of the state Of our pubic
schools, have been satisfactory TO us;
we believe they have been rendered
great blessing to our Society. Our sym
pathy and esteem are peculiarly due to
those who are conscientiously occ3picd
in discharging the responsible duties at
tached to the care Of youth. With a
right fulilmcnt to your trust, dear friends,
or hopes of succeeding generations are
intimately connected. Your calling
is arduons, but Of eminent utility; and
one in which you have abundant oppOr-
tunity to serve the Lord. You have ts
pecial need TO seek the wisdom which II
from above; but if, through Heavenly,
help, you have been made instrumental
in establishing correct moral habits an@
sound religious principles, however hm-
tied your sphere, you may hope to rar-
take Of the blessings OF those who turn
many to righteousness. We are remg-
iously concerned that our young people
Of every class, while they are receiving
that education which will fit them for
usefulness in after life, may continue TO
be trained up in the knowledge and love
of the Holy Scriptures, and that they
may, in hun,ility and fear Of the Lord,
examine for themselves the external eS-
idenccs of the Christian religion, Nay
they ever be preserved in tha, teachable,
watchful, and tender state of mind in
which they will be alive to the percepti-
bic influence of the Holy Spirit, and in
which the Lord will be pleased to grnns
them right understanding of the way OF
life and salvation.
Epistles addressed TO this meeting have
been received and read from our dear
brethren in Ireland, and the several
Yearly Meetings on the American Con-
tinent, with the exception Of Virginia.
and have proved very acceptable to US
The degraded and demoralsed state
of tho poor, in many parts of the United
and the great extent Of crimes
nave at this time deeply affected US
We, therefore, entrcat Friends, in their
respective situations in town or country,
o search out the causes Of these things.
We apprchcnd that among these causes
will he found those abridgcmen,s Of tho
comfort Of the laborer, which tend 10 u
vrctchcd. and disreputablc paupe,is'n.
We earnestly desire Tint Friends may
De exemplary in their attention to this
important subject; and that they may
encourage their neighbors, and unite
with them'i in their endeavours to apply
remedy to these evils. And seeing u
is sin which separates the soul from God,
and that ignorance aud intemperance,
vice and irreligon, so much prevail n
mono the inhabitants Of the British Isles,
we are dcsrous that our members may
pllow their sympathies 10 be awakened
or these our fcllow-subje bjects.-A may
heir religious concerns extend TO other
,arts Of Christendom similar circumstan-
ed, with an earnest desire that under
he blessings Of Providence, they may
g made instrumental to effect renl inn
in the domestic, moral, aud
elipious state Of our fellow-men.
The deplorable condition Of the Hea-
hen, and the degraded circumstances
ndcr which they are living, have been
eli ut this time, as well as in iormcr
ears. 10 be truly affecting. And s'tho'
10 way appears to open for our adopting