Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Wayne County, Ind.) 1831-1837, 1834-10-11
THE EPIsrLE FROM THE
Yearly Meetin4 held in London,

THE EfISTLE FROM THE
Yearly Meetin1 held In London,
By adou.nments from the 2l.t Of the Fifth month"; to the
30th Of the ss,ne inclusive, 1891.
To ale Q.areylz a. Mssay Meetings Of Fsse.ds, !.
1reas Br,sis, lrsissd s.d Ezse.skeye.
DEAR FRHNnA-WE have renewed to ackDowf
edge the loving blindness and fashfuness Lord w
bis unaing Decy hath again permitted meet, and to
proceed in various deliberations in bro,heny kindness and
condesce He has granted during the time of
being together proofs his and desire
ents to adopt the hnguageBessed be God who hath moi
ned prayers, his from us-Ps Xvi 20
Great indeed is the love of God How wonderfully Il
manifested both in tho creation Of man after his image, and in
giving his Son redeem mankind from the sad effects of the
fall How has he displayed his love- in the prov.dental
Of the workmanship Of his hands, and in the many blessings
conferred upon the church Of Christi He has manifested his
goodness numbeess the inhabitants of this empire
has for many years prevailed in this land and also in
most Of the nations Of Our feelings not narrowed
in years past with narratives of the horrors of
which this country involved but let hence be for
setul the calames nseparae from this dreadful scourge
We should strive single dependence upon divine protection
each illustrate his views fhe reign of the Messiah by the
forgiveness injuries, by living in the peaceabe spirit Of the
Gospel, and by dusng its benign influence far
to do all around We confored in the
Christian principles regards all spread
the world May opportunities present themselves
by power the brotherhood of the
nations Of the earth Let forget that the direct ten
dency Of the law of Christ establish good will amongst
men, and to make for the coming of that day when
shall the end Of the earth. And may all so live
to be prepared, should the trial upon to support
this Christian testimony in meekness and faithfulness
In former epistle adverted the pesencc which
spreading parts this nation, exciting and
among the people, And now that has almost d;sap
peae how anxiety alayed! God has spared ushave
those been performed, which made of
distress and fear? Has the soul been devoted since
those solemn the service ofour gracious Benefactosa
He tn US fruitful seasons filling hearts with food and
Qladness Acts H. Doth this lead consider the
wants and suerngs of the poor? We again warmly
mend to Friends far may be in their power, increase
the domestic comfort OF these, and make themselves
qu,ined with the real condition of such, in their respective
neghbooods Let this be done with view also improve
their moral and religious character, and provide for the
Christian education of their children
review Of and present merces ought to
hearts overflow with gratitude and love- AS the love God
prevails, leads us to love anohe but how often even
whilst man in the enjoyment blessing does the enemy
happiness endeavor scatter and divided We therefore
press upon every examine whether he is distinguish
ed BY this badge Of dscpeshp Maintain that charity which
secth long, and is kind put the best construction upon the
conduct and opinions ofanoher which circumstances will
warrant. TakcAeed dear friends, with all diligence, both in
small meetings and large that the produce
dissensons among you that nothing like patty spirit
suffered prevail Let each be tender Of the reputation Of
his bo,er every be possess the ornament
of meek and quiet spirit Watch another for good
not evil; whilst not blind to the faults false
Of otersb especially careful make them topic
Of common conversation And even in in which
be well satisi d. before they made the subject of conf
dental communication, either verbally letter. that
motives sufficiently pure. How beautifully the
origin the motive, and the effect ove set forth by the Apos
tie John, the fourth chapter of his first epse Mediate
again and again upon the comprehensive nature Of this heav
emily virtue. az there described
Dear Friends, the remembrance of the Lords merces
ought to stimulate to increase Of love and obedience
him. To the smpehearted follower of Christ, his yoke
indeed found to be easy, and his burthen light But 1t is
well for those who have made in the Christian
seriously consider whether they bearing their
daily Let intercourse in the world, prove
that we striving to live strangers and pilgrims upon
eah dearDga heavenly country, and to be inhabitants OF
that city, which God hath prepared for the faithful in Christ
Jesus An eamesness Of spirit walk before the Lord
the path of sedenal leads strict examination of
conduct in the light Of Christ due of transgres
sons and violations of the righteous law of God prod
in Christ then felt and led in faith to ask through
HIN that sins may be forgiven for his sake O! the love-
the safety, and the peace of abiding ofre hu
mifS befHe JUST and pure, and holy God brings to
sneak with Of his great name sofens any hard
feelings tow fellow and leads think Of their
failnes with COMPASSION and pity AS watchulness and
aver are the strength of easily beseng
diminished humbk, confidence begoen that victory
them will be pvcn ana that inheritance will be granted
mong the saints IN light
Instructive memorials has,, been read in this meeng OF
some long beloved 4 honorcd amongst who we everenty
believe have received tho Gift Of eternal life and entered in
theirrest We feel from year t. year the loss OF nose
who have humby endeavored live the scar OF the Lord
and perform their allotted duties in then respective places
abode and rightly to occupy their talents IN the cnurcn
who have been long united with them in the promotion OF truth
and righteousness be enabled rejoice also. We turn
dear elder brethren and sisters often cast down and
tried with the ntes and pains declining years. and de-
sire that the Lod may be pleased apply their droog
spirits his ancient through the mouth Of the prphe
The mountains shall DEPART and the hills be removed; but
my kindness shall depart from thee neither shall the COW
ofmy peace be removed saith the Lord that hath mecy