Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1837-11-14

rope has evidently abated within the last twenty years
and example is found in the profile mediation of n
between nations known be friendly to each other ana m
posed be unrendy herself These relate excus
TO international concerns which the principles ncucaed
Bible to have happy though probably indirect ea
They appropriate the domestic affairs nations bec
the of them there is much agitation, and some of @
actual civil Political revolution still in progress and b
hope entertained that will terminate in the political and reo
freedom of mankind But the benefits of such result
the morality which the Bible requires will be essentially necessary
This morality which, human Jaws do prescribe, and cann
enfoce which the effect Of law the heart bv w.
finger of God We therefore ooG civil constitution
however free its principles and correct in its provisions nor
legislative enactmens, however wisely framed aud faithfully exc
cuted for that morality which will make socially happy B
we must the Word of God for instructions to his Grace
for assistance the proper principle of actoa and cor
a conduct all private relations social duies pub
lie Moral reformation must begin private life, with in
dvdua families neighbohoods among the people large before
will reach the government improve the political cha
the State At least this true in relation republic which BE-
ves its existence and support from the popular will Nor would
such reformation fail to make sauary impression any govern
for although might change It's FORM would moderate
its action and meiorae its effect The morality 10 saw the
practical religion the Bible, is calculated improve the political
condition. promote the social happiness of far as the i'm
PROJECTIONS of his will admit; and what is infinitely more i'm
portan prepare him for perfect and permanent felicity his
future Let then aid in the diffusion OF precious volume
humble confidence that, under its Divine Author the truths
which il contains will like The Ieuen .chch cnqa took and d
three measures Of mea quietly but efficiently oe on mankind
until the whole shall be morally and savngly changed
is with confidence that appeal to the public in favor of the
Bible Whatever objection might feel kindred nst
tons, through fear of undue influence be
this score relation Bible Societies. which distribute the Word
God precisely the that has Obtained for than
hundred years. the unanimous and cordial support of
all Christian denominations of Protestants who ngh Ian
guage their veacular tongue and which God has owned and
blessed all those denominations for the souls
Here is ground for agreement and atom and
sanguiney anticipated that the friends of the Bible, of all pe
will shake hands and Join hearts in the promotion of
county institution
additional confidence in the of this appeal
found in the revival of religion which, within the last twelve or four
months has blessed this county, and adjacent parishes of
neghorng State being the very section of country which
Bible Society instituted and the principle of its humble
1uitt
e which others less duration and extent have been announced
nevertheless signal OF grace 1t then that
heavenly influence seemed perveou neghborhood and sens
soenmany hearts which did not essentially change All thus
effected by the Of Bible uth that truth which shall operate
and prevail until the Kingdoms Of this ord shall become the Kingdoms
of our Lord and has Chris.
Although this revival in the of Others
may have betrayed symptoms of decenson superficial
presson yet sanguney hoped that many OF its subjects will
exhibit evidence of lasting gracious change in letting their hight
shine before that they their goo1 acorts and gorg their
Father ch is in heaUen. OF the many good works which Chris
ans required perform humby conceived is
acceptable God convincing and beneficial men,
to supply the spiritually destitute with life which
oucened their souls y received freely gv the
Saviour would his followers he said his disciples
of old and will be altogether natural for the happy subjects the
late work. and for all who appreciate that blessing, enlist them
zeaously the Bible To the ministers of the Word
especially who the honored instruments of that work. do
look up for the aid of their influence endeavorng render this
popular with their hearers as is dear to themselves
digent distribution of the Bible followed up aecionao admo
nons regard its contents with the prayers of the pou
and other grace lead renewed and bore extensive
vvals when other times refreshing shall come from the presence
the Lord
1t hoped that this effort support institution. will be
considered itmed Of the arrangement of money
God has blessed with suitable for raising the
main article OF living Our unusually good and the
hope cherished that shall experience further difficulty
disodered currency, far that essential article concerned
large accomplish the benevolent
in view Like the other charitable institutions of the day. Bible
cees supported generally by small contributions need
withhold donation merely because it is small The memorial
the widows gift Of wo miles, wch make but taring has come
down through generations mpeshabe records and
will show Gods high appreciation the smallest
vice his cause when offered from the heart Enterprises
heaven carried by small Large are required
for this wodo swell the consequence of mortal man. and
throw false Elusive spendor around the his brief earthly
In moral point of vew the effort peculiarly we'll timed Its
made when we have Just witnessed signal check temporal
prosperity and earthly hopes So sudden evuson of trade
such general wreck of Fortunes probably unexamped
nails of the commercial world And although felt but
secondary and comparatively slight injury from the violence
the Shock we feel and know enough of admons of the
y all terrestrial good and call away thoughts and
to better and an enduring substance the heavens that
faileth not.
This the "supreme good" the eternal felicity which Bible
reveals and nstrucs how obtain What of ADAM them
is not interested In this book? what child of God would give
the world?
JAMES SMYLIE, President
VT. CRAWFORD Vice President.