Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1837-01-18

evinces it 10 prosecuting this end-he is
to deception or stake-his justice is un-
wavering. leading him always to sustain
the distinction between the holy and the
sinful and thus uphold his authority, by
the punishment Of the incorrigioIe-he is
merciful also, willing to spare where the
greater good will not be injuriousIy af-
fected-he has sacrificed his beloved and
only son for world of sinners, and has
thereby cvinced such infinite compassion
and benevolence towards those who hate
him, that none, not even the lost, can
question his goodness, even when he pub
liShes-he is Interchangeable in his pur-
poses, thus, by the permanency Of his
government, securing the good of the
virtuous and holy-and he is Almighty,
able to control all his vast creation and ac-
complish all his ends The interests of
the whole imperiously require governor,
and this perfect being claims it as his right
to rule over US and who in his senses
will contest this claim; who would pre-
fer the control Of an erring, selfish be ing,
liable to become arbitrary, and malicious,
to that of such God ! In his hands the
general good is safe, and he should gov
ern. BY no act Of your own, either of
submission or obedience, can you secure
any claim to the favor Of this being; for
all has been forfeited, and your Case has
been rendered hopeless by sin Remain
ing unsubmissive, you must perish and
if you throw yourself upon God you can
but perish and as your life will be as
long protrocted in he latter event, you
will lose nothing by yielding TO him ; and
this may b. the last call Of the spirit
All his requirements are right, and there
fore he should be obeyed, even while on
your way to punishment Sir, do you
now determine that hens forward you will
aim TO do right towards God and man,
by yielding obedience to his commands
IN heart and life TO the extent of your
subIimity, and because of their propriety,
whether you are, or are not punished ?
p. lido so determine; Gods righteous
principles should be followed and observ-
ed, whether my interests are secured or
not.
M. You should also be willing to let
God do right, and for the same reasons.
The mind naturally revoIts from the en-
durance Of pain and desires peace; and
therefore it is impossible that any can be
willing to be damned. But, as has been
seen, justice demands your destruction
men by their disobedience have made i
necessary for God to punish some, as ex
amples; and should right eventually de
mand that you also be made an exampl
of Gods justice, do you now consent tina
right may take place as God shall see
f TO require, in preference to the preserva
ton fyour personal interests
p. consent that right be done, what
ever may become Of my soul. Let CO.
. determine what the interests of his king
dom requires In my case, and let hr
p execute it.
> NJ. Be careful to yield to duty for it
own sake, and not as a means of Securln
h your interests be careful that no lurkln
= hope that right will require your saliva
n ton, or that the favor of God can be !
II this manner secured. enters into your mc
d tives for conserving to this, for if 1t doe
the act will remain selfish. Repeated
l. test yourself on this. and renew your ded
= cation TO God and look not for any d
, vine token of your acceptance, but hay
v the consciousness Of honesty. Search tt
d Scriptures to ascertain the will Of Go
IF establish correct principles Of action
q every thing, aim to please and g!orlfy &c
If by acts of benevolence, and let your ze
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" certify. If you shall have escaped the d
Is lusions of deceitful heart and ill-found
r hope, aid others to avoid them. Conh
,e the future disposition of your soul to Il
or care of God, and cordially engage in
service, and you will secure that seer
I'd consciousness Of his favor arising from
vi union to him in principle and heart, viii
in is far better than hope founded on 20
or actions. Let the fact that 1.-The Lo
c. reigns" be the primary source Of enJc
A. ment. 10 doubts and spiritual darkne
in trials and Affections, in sickness and
nv death, renew your submission to u
in with full confidence in his rectitude a
ed integrity; and direct your thoughts
re-. his glorious character and the means
Ter usefulness. Then, the light of his FAY
,k- will shine upon you; love, holy, bene
de- lent. and disinterested, will glow in yc
list heart, comforting that peace which "
m be an earnest Of the blest inheritance OF
m, saints, alIeviating every sorrow and
EN- polling every woe; plucking the tht
lev from the pillow of sickness and leading
de- even to embrace death as friend.
'or- "Then shall your walk be close with u
Calm and serene your frame;
ape And purer light shall make the road
'er- That leads you to the Lamb"
re- r. Christ strengthening me, your
lot vice shall be followed How can
ZOO know with Certainty whether we have
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