Cheraw gazette. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1835-1838, 1836-10-11

they certainly need the PRAYERS Of Gods
people. And if the truth could be ascer-
tanned. it would doubtless be seen that those
Christians who pray most for their minister
arc most benefited by his labors.
! 8. Churches should pay their ministers.
If he who breaches the Gospel must be per-
picked with his temporal atf;irs-ifhis own
wants, the wants Of his own family, the de-
mands OF creditors, and the fear Of mourning
the guilt of not providing for his own house
cmbarrass his mind, his work must be essen
tally hindered. Churches should therefore
be careful to relieve their minister from such
cmbarrassments: d BY aflording the pecun-
arv aid which he needs. enable him to give
himself wholly TO the work, that his protiting
may appear unto all.
9. Brethren should hod up the hands of
their pastor by their punc,ual attendance at
all the meetings. On the day of pentecost,
when that wonderful refreshing was enjoy.
cd, the disciples were with one accord in
one place. ltis exceedingly disheartening
to a minister to have brethren neglect the
house of worship. The unhappy influence
of this neglect extends much farther than
is generally imagined. Such delinquents
not only suffer great loss themselves, but
they compel their anxious and atfecionate
minister to come to the conclusion that the
people are not benefited by his instruction,
and that his labors are in vain. And if
members of the church do not attend meet.
nes, those who make no profession will be
content to follow the example; and, consc-
qucntIv, but few are brought under the infu-
encc of the Gospel. Members of our
churchesshouldt feel the importance ofpunc-
tually attending all the meetings as far as it
is practicable, that they may encourage their
minister and brethren, and set good ex-
ample for those who are without. And if
they would invite their friends and neiShbors
! to attend, and, were it necessary, assist them
, to 90, many more might be benefited by the
preaching of the word.
10. Brethren should always be ready to
assist their pastor in all suitable efforts to do
good; remembering that they are laborers
together, and that, in order to success, there
must be concert of action.
IL. Churches should appreciate all the
good qualities Of their minister. Much evil
has resulted from want Of attention to this
point. Churches have become dissatisfied
with their pastor because he does not pos.
sess so,nc,peculiar gift which they seein an
other with whom they have but little &C.
quaintancc; and change is effected, much
to the disadvantage ofboth parties. Church.
cs should remember that no minister is
perfect, and ifthcrs does not possess preach.
inc talents so great as another, perhaps he
has other qualifications which render him
quite as useful. If they would estimate his
real worth they must look at him, not only
in the pulpit, but in every place where duty
may call him. And if he be worthy the
name Of minister of Christ, they will dis
cover much in his character which demands
their warm and affectonate regard.
l2. The last thing which shall notice,
is GruClit QcN NOlcullcSS ID Nou Ill dl HiSIlluCIS
of the church. This is of vital importance
and is inscparably connected with the full
display of the power Of the gospel in the
world. IF believers are seals of the gospel
ministry. if they are living cpis,l2s, known
and read Of all men, there is certainl great
necessity of their living as it becometh the
gospel. For, men will Judge Of thereality.
purity, and value of religion. from its effects
upon those who profess to embrace it and
feel its controlling power. If there were
more living examples Of primitive piety in
our churches, doubtless there would be Wit
messed more of that power which attended
primitive preaching. All Christians. then
must come up to higher standard of holy
living. They must consccratc themselves
and their all entirely to God. They must
be in reality peculiar people; united in
love, separate from the world, and jealous
of good works. Then we may look with
confidence for the immediate accomplish
ment Of Gods glorious promise, in the reno
vation Of our sinful world. B.
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