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

IoId's meiclcs ought to simulate us to
I'm increase of love and obedience unto
him. TO the simple hearted follower OF
Christ, his yoke is indeed found to be ca
sy, and his burhen III eht. But it is well
for those who have made some progress
in The Christian race, seriously TO consd-
or whether they are now, bearing their
daily cross. Let us, in our intercourse
with the world prove that we are striving
To live as strangers and pilgrims upon
earth, desiring heavenly country, and
10 be inhabitants OF that city, which God
hath prepared for the faithful in Christ
Jesus. An earncstness of spirit to walk
before the Lord in the path Of sell'-denial
leads TO strict examination Of our con-
duct, in the light Of Christ. A due sense
Of our transgressioGs, and Of our viola
,ions of the righteous law of God, produ-
ces deep ESTABLISHMENT. The blessed
ness of having an interest in Christ is
then felt; ard we are led in faith to ask
through Him that our sins may be forgiv-
en- for his sake. . ! the loveliness, the
safety, and the peace of an abiding state
OF true humanity, before Just, and pure,
and holy God. 1t brings us to speak with
reverence Of his great name it soiens
any hard feelings towards our fellow
men, and leads US to think of their fail
ings with compassion and pity. As watch
iulness and prayer arc maintained, the
strength of easily besetting sins is dimn-
ished, humble confidence is bcgotten
that victory over them will be given, and
that an inheritance will be granted among
the saints of light.
| Instructive memorials have been read
in this Meeting of some beloved and hon
orcd amongst US, who, we revcrcntly
believe, have received the gift ofeternal
! life, and entered into their rest. We feel
from year 10 year, the loss Of those who
have humbly endeavored to live in the
fear of the Lord, and to perform their al
lotted duties in their respective places ol
abode, and rightly to occupy their talents
, in the church Of Christ. On their behal
/, we rejoice, and we desire those who have
:, long united with them in the promotion O
G truth and righteousness, may be enable,
Q to rejoice also. We turn to our dear el
S der brethren and sisters, often cast down
d and tried with the infrmities and pains c
declining years; and desire that the Lor
u may be pleased to apply to their droop
o ing spirits his ancient promise through tn
n mouth Of the prophet "The mountain
shall depart, and the hills be removed
but my Kindness shall not depart fror
o thee, neither shall the covenant OF m
n peace be removed, saith the Lord, tha
r. hath mercy on thee"
d In connexion with these reflection!
W we think with great solicitude Of those
"a early years, and Of others entering upo
d, the more responsible duties of life. w
s. have been instructed in observing tn;
g many of our departed friends yielded
le visitations Of the love of God in the morI
le ing of their day, and that they endure
lr many humiliaions consequent upon the
tn submission to the guidance of the Ho
nd Spirit. They proved in the midst Of m
n ny trials the suficiency of this Divil
ny Teacher; and in the solemn prospect
o. eternity, faith in the mediatory and
ke the propiatory offering Of Christ ell
al bled them, whilst passing through Il
We valley of the shadow Of death, to lo'
J a towards those joys which await tho rigf
nd eous. How animating are these exal
or pies! Dear young friends, we again b
m. seech you TO surrender yourselves to I
es humblns power Of the Holy Spirit. y
ith Lord himself declared, "No man c
cd come to me, except the Father whi
n hath sent me, draw him." Come ii
he unto Christ, your compassionate a
,e- mcrclul Savior; follow the drawings
tor his love. Except you are born aga
ION YOU cannot enter the kingdom of lleav'
lis Obey the teachings of the grace of G'
Zip. denying all ungodlincss and worldly lu:
eth Walk in tie narrow way, for it lead
uc- unto life e.-Patiently endure the hea
one cleansing operations Of truth. Bear
ar cross, despising the shame. Submit y,
all wills to the government Of Christ.
J in private retirement be your daily enga,
no ment; this practice has been blessed
ike many. Commune with your own hea
all and be still before the Lord. Read {
a of mediate upon the Holy Scriptures
{ to private; humbly desiring that their biz
uiet cd precepts and heavenly doctrines n
ood be applied to your respective wants
to your growth in gracc-that you Z
es- know an advancement in the spirit
opic life, in that life which is hid with Cl
n in in God--that you may be brought
lire, have fellowship with the Father and
dis the Son. We tcnderly and earnestly
are vitc you to wait in silence before
mu- Lord, and to pray that he may be .pl
that cd to manifest to you his will: As
ure. bow to small manifestations of duty,
mo-. will 90 OH from strength TO strength !;