Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-10-18

SSRgglSG AT RELIGION. There is a fashiona-
BILE sncerlng at religion extent in this social world
which though undignifed and contemplate in it.
self, IL productive OF much INJURY 10 those young
and unstable copyisis Of manners who, 90 inJoeDt
TO thnk tor themselves, or incapable ~ ngntIy
Judging matter Of propreiy, follow in the wake Of
such as have gained that kind Of confidence which
makes them careless of others. and bold IN odvanc-
ing wrong opinions. And there alec, some gen.
lemen Of the PRESS which let opportunity pass
which allows Of a sheer upon clergymen,or firing
at religion: and WHO seize with avidity every chance
to draw conclusions unfavorable 10 those wbu have
been called aud appointed nv the Divine Will to min
lster in holy things.
With many this has grown habit and II i.
thong tlessly INDUCED 10, While The sober re6ec-
ton of the mind, and the CONVICTION Of every day o
evidence, brings far different conclusions. Many
are therefore, innocent, III design Of any attempt to
pull down The beautiful fabric of regon,or TO throw
contempt upon the pure gospel of peace-yet the
! intention does not make the consequences If such
conduct any the less prirIous. But there are maLy
others, wbo at hea IT, desire that the ordinances
aud Responsibilities Of religion might BE- sci aside
as nconven'ent, and tending TO much toward rem
derng II dsreputube To indulge IN its tendencies,
to allow appetite and passion to rule And II is
such &c these mostly, who sneer at religion. But
there is still another class, who, from education, or
from some sronRl. rooted prejudice, seem to be-
Ieve that nearly all professor Of rehgion,and espe
cially ministers are hypoerlles aud impostors. And
even il some one Is pointed out to them whose life
is 30 unexcepionsble they will tell you that he ID
an enthusiast, or monomhnac. II would be
we! for society # the unfounded prejndces pf such
could he made 10 gi.c way to night considerations
and proper idea Of Tie trde nature and ground
work Of religion.
Every individual should reflect that on the re
sponsbiiles Of religion more then Judicial auihori-
". az executive tetrors, depends the stability o.
frmnese Of bll civil and social communities and
that any and every sttempi to sap the foundation
Of It's superstructure is missing the nstons' towe
OF strength. II matters not iflbere are Inpostor
% the world-lhs Is bat a natural consequence o.
mans tendencies TO wrong, and ls strong argu
ment for endeayurng to build up pure religion 10
stead Of sinyiag Ia tea: down the bal.srks VI NOR
allty--ihere are lm2ostors 10 every thing mel
Who will assume a false character for ease or gAir
and who will think lightly of taking upon them
selves the carb Of ssDctliy the better 10 shielC
their vileness and sinister designs. Bat sens
ble msn on proper reflection will lie, this weaker
his confidence IN religion, or cause HIN to snee
al profession, Which Of oil others. is one Of th'
mosi houorahls--ihe most responsible aud useful.
] Without the refuge winch "e are afforded BY ie
+ Igou. when 10 affection. IA Sfni IN trouble, or u
distress. hcw would se be iost 10 every reflection
that could bring comfort or throw over the mind
single ray oflighl. When those Ne have long Io'
, ed and foDdIy cherished die. where do we look 70
: consolation. 10 whom do We 60 FOR ID, word q
hopei When death With ell %. strange and sbunk
lng terror. approaches our codoh u pain, ~bef
then ~ our strong srm, our place Of refuge and 90
aha
, holy religion pure gospe!-teaming All foon'
E him, should shut b. eye. and groPe in ~ilifr
blindness among the low pleasures Of sensoslhy
aud sheer II the noon day sun because. forsooit
At. light 10 occasionally obseGred By few Psssis
clouds ths, ere bal, the sieky sIhssuons Of yies
eorrsptioa- Baltimore .itl<a@r.