Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1836-02-11

inquire Of the Lord what he will have us do,
holding ourselves in readiness to obey, and
do something. Unless we have greatly mis-
understood the man, the lecture before us
does not call for a diminution, but, on the
contrary, for an increase of the prayer of
faith.
WAR.--It may have excited wonder in
some, that the Presidents Special Message
was accompanied by no remarks in the
Telegraph. On the subject of war general
! ly, our opinions have been expressed from
week to week, in the articles that have been
appearing from the able pen Of VIM. Ladd
Of Maine, General Agent of the American
Peace Society, over the signature of Phi
lnnthropist," which will appear at the con-
clusion More would have been said on this
subject cditorially, from time to time, but for
these instructive articles from one altogeth-
er better acquainted with the subject than
we are. or perhaps ever shall be. War is
one Of the greatest national follies-one of
the greatest national scourges-one Of the
greatest national sins. 1t is evil, and only
evil-sinful, and only sinful.
AS to the matter now pending between this
nation and France, to give an opinion at this
time as to the issue, is at best only to guess.
Our views Of the measures pursued IN the
present administration towards France, are
founded in no prejudice or personal pique
either for or against any political party. A
disposition for war is equally lamcntable,
whether discovered in President Jackson,
Ex-President Adams, or any other man OF
influence. If we mistake not, Mr.. Adams a
year ago, made a move in Congress for the
j support Of the measures then recommended
by the President. Those measures were al
together more violent than what he has now
recommended. Let men be consistent. Lei
those who oppose war, oppose it in John
Quincy Adams, equally as in Andrew Jack
son.
| We deprecate the whole business Of war
at all times and under all circumstances
1t is -Christian.-It is inhuman.-It i
british. Christians at war? What! dl5ci
, Piles Of Jesus, the Prince of Peace, meet il
mortal combat-dip their hands in each 9th
er'S blood-prostrate each others bodie;
lifeless,-then each ransomed spirit en- brac
the other, and fly away together on angels
wings, into the presence Of the God of Peace
Christians. look at it Imagine two Chris
tan armies arrayed against each other 70
deadly encounter. Six months ago the com
o manders were together around our Lord
g table-both ate from one plate-both dram
+ Of one cup. Now, before they commenc
/, the work Of human butchery. they comman
the fife and drum to stop, while they offe
solemn prayer to God. Heavens! What
the prayer? Why, that the Almighty wi
assist them in slaughtering their enemies
They 60 to the conflict. The victors, smc
% king with human gore, exult, and congrat,
I, late themselves on the Divine assistanc
II they have received in doing this work
|; hell Tomorrow, by some fortuity, tn
d, victory turns the other way. And now
S, gain listen to the exclamation-"T The Lol
or was on our side to-day!" Thus the Lord
IL Life and Peace is made the principal act
e. in this revolving scene-acting at once c
n both sides just as though he had no 9th
n or better way to get his saints home to h
he bosom fast enough, but to set them at NUT
al destruction of the bodies which are Il
:. work of his hands.
While devils rejoice and angels wee
:, will not Christians mourn and pray over tn
10 awful delusion?
"Thou shalt not kill"
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