Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-08-09
VERMONT TELEGRAP

Or EXERCISING CHURCH DISCIPLINE.
IF we look around US it will be observable
that those churches which are seasonable
and strict in exercising the proper disci-
pline, prosper much better than those who
neglect it. knowledge of human nature
and observations which we may always
be making should show US the propriety
and imuortance Of this course. Behold
how great a matter little fire kindleth,
observes an apostle and this is but too
often exempli6ed in the history of some
churches. Wecan now call up instances
of some trivial offence of some members,
trivial of itself and in the outset, which,
neoIected in the proper season to be at
tended to- came to be sore grief and IL
iurv to the church and to the cause in
General. All that have been at all observ-
I mo of church movements, will recoIect
some such cases. All things have their
seasons, and all societies find an advan-
tace in exercising a proper and seasonal
BILE discipline, and this is especially true
of religious communities. The church
is holy and is set as a light to the world
which cannot be hid. This point should
be urged upon us, and we entreat, breth
rem, that we may all regard it, and attend
to these calls of the church in the earliest
possible opportunity. And let the church
disciping be critical and exact; if the
church will not bear this, what associa-
tons will; so shall the world have no oc-
sasion TO speak evil Of us.-Mornlng
STAR
CHERoKEEs.-Mr Batrick writes from
Brainerd, under date of may 18th, that as
most of the members of the church at
Carmel had removed from the vicinity of
that place, on account of the unfavorable
circumstances in which they were placed
by the settlement of white people there ;
it had been thought advisable that the
separate church organization at Carmel
should cease, and the members be receiv-
ed to the church at Brainerd, where it
would be more convenient for them to at
tend on church ordinances. This had
been effected The church at Brainard
now consists of ITO members of whom
ffy1hree previously belonged to that
church, fifteen having been added to ii
during the year, and fity-seven had been
received from the church at CARMEL
The audience on the Sabbath before Mr.
Butrick wrote was larger than he had
ever seen there before, and five adul
Cnerokees were baptized and received tc
the church.-HeraLd
BAPTIST INSTITUTION AT Hamilton
! h.l h.o rI Il h.
things there in some time, and we were
almost afraid to hear, lest it might be thu
sound Of fearful calamity, and that others
occupied with their own wants and troub
, les, had forgotten its near connection with
the Savior's kingdom, and left it to sink r
Encouragement But instead Of such in
teIIigence, to hear that not only 1.-the In
t stitution has an increased number of stu
t dents over former years." but, "that {
e greater amount has been paid into the
t treasury, during the first three quarters O
e the theological year, than has been in tn,
= corresponding quarters of any previous
e year" is truly heart-cheerin9, and call
: for greatful acknowIed gements to thu
e Father of mercies. Will not every on,
: say, Is not the eve Of the Lord over the In
stitution for good? and shall we not
n with such evidence of his gracious inter
= position in such an hour of peril, be urg
s ed to greater energy, and liberaIity, AM
: prayer in its behalf? All who appreciate
r its benefits to the rising ministry viii
respond, Yea, vereIy N Y. B0p. Reg
AMBIGUOUS PREAcH1NG.-On comm!
= out from public worship, asked Mr.. P.
T distinguished pious lawyer, how h.
Il liked the sermon of DR.. i. IL think
e Sir" said he, "that it comes under tn
Y third head" "How so!' said l. Il
certain French preacher,' he replied
: after long and pompous introduction
said, shall now proceed, my hearers, t.
i divide my subject into three parts: /.
shall tell you about that which | know
u and you do not know. g. shall tell vo
+ about that which you know, and which
u do not know. 3. And lastly shall tel
o you about that which neither you nor
e know"
e Alas! how much preaching comes IN
e der the third head.-Chr, Watchman.
h A HINDoo FEMALE HAPPY IN TIL,
Il KNowLEDGE OF CHR1sr.-Eustace Ca
+ reg, missionary returned from India
n relates a pleasing anecdote of a nativ
Christian. To his inquiries respectin
g.. the state of her mind, she replied, happy
happy [ have Christ here laying he
hand on the Bengalee Bible; and Chri,
Aere, pressing it to her heart, and Cbri.
. THERE pointing towards heaven. Happ
y Christian, to whatever part OF the unive
n she might be removed, the Lord was Wi,
- her.
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dor the nastoral care of Rar Lii