Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1830-1846, 1834-08-21

prudence upon Christ as your shepherd |
and leader increases, We trust that you
will be brought more highly TO value
those views oi Christian doctrine and
practice which distinguish lis as reli-
gious society from our fellow Christians;
views which were dear 10 our Wedeccs-
sors in the Truth, and are still dear TO US
And as you are exercised before the
Lord that you may be guided by his
counsel, that he may direct your paths,
constantly bearing in mind that it is by
one Offering that God hath perfected for
ever them that are sanctiiied, you will
be permitted III living faith to come to
that fountain which he hath opened to
the house Of David, and to the inhabi-
tants Of Jerusalem, for sin and for un-
/ cleanliness.
! We feel for those in the responsible
station Of parents, who have to provide for
| their Sons. Dear Friends, seek first for
them and for yourselves the kingdom of
! God and his righteousness. BE diligcnt
and patient in your endeavors to place
them where they may be shielded from
many Of the temptations 10 which youth
are exposed. Our sympathy is awaken
ed for our young men who are sent out
as commercial travellers. This 0ccupa-
j tion renders il highly important to main
tain; through holy aid; firm and Chris
ian course Of conduct. The employment
leads to the lrcqucnting Of inns The
company there met with is often inimical
to growth in grace, and exposes to in
!, temperance and other vices. When
young men are thus from home, we af-
! fectionately eXhort them to seek the com
= pany Of Friends, and gratefully to avail
y themselves of those kind and hospitable
/ attentions which arc offered to them. IL
4 is very important that their arrangements
D be such, as that they can spend the frs.
E day Of the week where our meetings for
: worship are held; and, as far as practica-
e BILE, to attend also a week day meeting
s Excess in drinking is sin highly Of
II, fensive in the Divine sight, productive
e of misery, often the forerunner of ruin,
of and endangering the eternal interests OF
ID the soul When at inns, or in the social
l. circle, and indeed under any crcum-
n. stance, we ahectionately entreat every
Of one Of our members wholly 20 discoun-
d tenance so banelul practice. 1t is our
D. duty to uphold the high standard Of
,e Christian principle, to act in accordance
rs with the pure morality of the Gospel
and to obey the comprehensive injunc'
m ton of the Apostle, Whether, there
" fore, ye eat or drink, or whatsoever "
at do-do all to the glory Of God
Our dear friends in Ireland, and those
IS. Of the several Yearly Meetings o
in North America, have been again brough
an near to us in Christian fellowship by th'
ye usual epistolary intercourse which passe
at between us.
fol In the course of last year, by an Ac
n of the Legislature, our affirmation ha
cd been rendered valid in all cases in whIcl
cir an oath was before required. I'm
Nv measure oc the government was brough
~ forward and adopted without any sol,cl
no tation on the part Of Friends. 1t has lie
or us 10 look back TO the rise Of our socie
in ty, when many of our pious predece'
~. a. sors were subjected to long and grle'
he Gus suflerings on account OF their s'ea'
oL fast attachment to the Lord Jesus, retu
h,. ing to violate his express command
~ "Swear not at ALL" A faithful maint
No. nance Of this Christian testimony, in RI
,Lo lance on our Holy Redeemer, has bee
Sur m uniformly held up by Friends as bod.
and we are instructed 10 observing ho'
;oh way has been made for full recognltIo
,,,,a of our civil rights in this matter. kt
81 0ecting upon the duties which are to
pertormed by those who are called
,;,, make an Affirmation in courts OF justice
ON we desire that the solemn nature oi the
od engagement may be duly considered
s,s and manifested in their department.
I"I We are concerned that on all cue
.r,- occasions, our members may he e'
Tho couraged to follow the dictates OF
onr tender and enlightened conscience al
7 ., to ask wisdom OF him who gi,eth liberia
oe- ly aud upbradeth not. How d'ttere
i n is our condilen from that oi our ear
,r,s Friends they were treated with inst
and and contempt, and subjected to the "a
$ in birary rule and caprice OF unieel'
ess- men. IL is our place TO be closely
NAV our guard, that the courtesy and respe
~ which we now meet with IN soCi"iy,
NAV not insensibly cause us TO depart Ire
tual stric, integrity and consistency of co
hrist duct and TO take heed that the care
to ses Of the world in nowise lead us ire
with faithful adherence to the law OF Gc
v in BY the passing of this act our memb'
the will be placed in new, and :, may be,
leas- irving circumstances this Is n lond
Won ul on us TO act faithfully, aud with g
YOU wa,chiulncss and humility.
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