Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1836-06-14

An,,rp TO rov.s PEOPLE, The following ex-
tret ~ from a ceres of sermons by Rev. II. {.
Knight. la,cl- pobhsbed ia two volumes. They
are recommended by several elcrgymen ofemineoee
and are well worthy place 10 the library both oil
the motallsis. and the Christian.
The subyeet uf Morale Will ever claim your
moot earnest attention. Ao,ion to he night, nuel
proceed from rchi motives. Such alone leads TO
q uniform and frcproRohsble liie.-Were all cIss'
ses of the commonly sober, aud moral, hospitals
and ssy,uuis would be almost cmp,ied Of their 10
happy inmates. innocence and modesty, soofety
and iudusiry are all ai,ainable qualities. Towards
Yourself and others be honest temperate, and chasie
walk steadily on IN the path OF duty. withersoeyer
that path may lead you. There neither is. nor can
be any middle course between right and wrong
Excel IN every good word aud work: be the pride
AMI ioy Of heart to your parents. and blessings IN
the circles of your fieods. Flee youthful iasts
Fndeayur 10 be without blcmisb. Ever have a
sacred regard Tor virtue. Remember that evil hab'
its If 10; chez ked in youth, will grow with your
growth and strengthen with your strength. The
longer YOU act we'll, the greater VIII be your sat
lsfac,ion and you will do from choice whhtyo
at first did from duty. Venture upon nothing
| which you suspect may be wrong. The most pru-
dent course is If possible 20 keep out OF temptation.
The roed Of error both in morals and religion is
downward; and has but few stopping places. very
slight foibes If iuduged, will increase into FAULTS
and faults II uncorrected, Will grow INTO Crimes
Vices herd together and tread upon each others
heels. Besides it is fatal mistake that any IN
diligence of body or mind produce more than a
momeu,ary pleasure. Happiness is TO be found IN
no road but that Of duty Real respect or esteem
cannot be bought by all the wealth oftitled immor
atty But the beauty which beams from moral
| h. 10
more known, the more will it be admired, and the
lapse of years which shades other beauty, will only
give 20 this an increasing lus,re. Then conjure
you let go your hold of every vice. and ceave only
to virtue If YOU have formed any evil habits, the
first step is repentance if this sincere, reformation
will follow. Morality and religion are insePerabiy
united. Remember that Gods eye Is always upon
you. No solitude OF darkness can screen you from
his piercing scrutiny. lie sees your deeds. he
hears your thoughts. Every thing you ever did
or said amiss registered IN the Interchangeable re-
cords If his memory. Then be persuaded To shun
every beset,ing sin. So shall we receive that
greatest of all earthly blessings an approving con
science. So shal; your prize in this void be the
voluntary image OF the wise and good, and your
| reward in the other world, the compaDIonship Of
angels. The purity Of your morals VIII depend
| very mucf upon the choice you make oil your com
panons. All have Characters 10 acquire. II goou
character is due to yourself and to society. How
| ever desirable may be the common objects OF our
wishes the only pearl OF great price is at last an
unsuled reputation. Good character is the never
failing friend, which is to go with US through the
trials Of this world and for unborn ages hereafter
! If you wish for 10 any profession or occu
patton, good character is the best recommendation
II you value the respect OF the wise and v'rnous,
pure character will alone obtain II. Your ndivdu-
q. prospects of future enjoyment will be in proper
ton TO your present examples of rectiude in prn-
| ciple, and propIe;y in conduct Guard them ever
against the wounds Of reputation, which are
difficult to heal and always leave scar behind
No calamity can be deporable as the loss of vir-
tue.