Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-09-12

WINGED Of the high importance Of Sabbath j
Schools to the rising generation and those
of maturer age; and that no other insli-
tuition, the Christian Ministry excepted, is
doing so much 10 hasten the latter day
glory. All must be aware, also, that well
selected libraries are indispensable 10 the
efficiency and success of Sabbath Schools.
For our own Schools we want books hat
will contain full, explicit, and uncom-
promising presentation OF al those truths
which the Holy Spirit has caused to be
written for our ms ruction. Not merely
those doctrines which are regarded by all
evangelical denominations as essential to
salvation, but all those great princip es,
communicating the distinctive views of
our denomination, and are essential to the
Derfecting of the christian character
should be taught and taught in books for
the Q0ung. No other religious sect, and
no Union Society can be expected to ad-
vocate our sentiments for us. If We
would have our children understand our
principles and practice, and the reasons
FIR them; We must teach them O1rseIve,S.
We should he unwilling as BoptistS to
cCnfine our children wholly to a course
of reIi rious instruction, in which some OF
the most precious doctrines and Frccic
truths Of the Bible, are not recognized.
TO supply this deficiency in our Sabbath
School Libraries, was Que important OBJ
icct in the formation OF this UuIon. VIII
our friends furnish the Board with the
necessary means Of successfully prosccut-
inc their noble enterpize, and accomplish
! inc the high purposes for which the Tn
ion was called irto existence? Or will
they suffer it to languish ana cease its op-
erations for want Of those means which
they are well able 10 supply?
| The members of the board, and other
individuals, and some churches, who are
| best acquainted with the Institution, have
made liberal donations and subscriptions
towards raising the proposed capital and
will not the members of our churches gen
eralIv come up to this work with interest,
and manfuIv sustain their own lnstItu-
ton 1t must be confessed with deep re-
| gret that the impression IS quite 100 COM
mon that every thing which relates to
Sabbath Schools is q cAjIdre@'S o0a1r-1
! small matter; and that teachers and pu-
pills are expected to do all that is requisite
in promoting the Sabbath School cause
But is it indeed 50 ? A chiIdreW'S Affair."
q small matter, to inculcale the great and
practical truths Of Gods revelation 80
furnish the appropriate nutrment for the
immortal mind 30 employ the plastic
hand of religious education. with those
who are to exist forever at the most
interesting and important period Of lie;
when the mental powers are being deveI'
oDed and the moral habits forming =
When impressions that are made may be
as lasting as eternity, and affect, for Wea
: or woe, their everlasting destiny? A tn
fine affair, which concerns few on y t(
, ali in throwing holy influence arounC
those who are soon TO assume the resfon
sibIitts Of the nation, -WhO will sustain
: the RELIGIOUS institutions of our country
advance the Interests of the church,; o
i, employ their influence in spreading pr
! ciples which shall tend to break down tn
- moral restraints Of christianity, end sub
;, icct this fair portion Of the intelligent uni
y verse, to the dreadful consequences s? 1
-" small matter, to discharge that duty to tn
y Young which GoD requires, . Train up
. child in he way he should co." to exc
an influence which may result in their e
~ tcrnaI salvation TO employ means thu
y shall render the members of our Su5bat
, Schools more intelligent in sacred thing
I, and thus multiply their power of doln
!. GOOD All, Christian brethren, If any
" YOU have too lightly regarded this matte
=; & thought this noble institution for who
- your aid is solicited, less worthy of yo'
"a patronage than other objects Of Christie
~ benevolence, be entreated to examine tn
r. subject anew and see if it has not stror
-. claims upon your prayers and pPcunla1
~, aid Sure Y it is work of the h1ghe
~ magnitude and every Christian hea
! SHOULD pant to be engaged in it. Let tn
~, subject be viewed in all its BEARINGS, al
1I we cannot doubt that the friends Of CT
~ and Zion will most cheertully lend the
T ''1 cooperation and share in the blessed l
~ suits of the important enlerprize. WEE
~ hope, therefore, that our friends who 10
= the ech0Ie of Gods revealed truth, al
" wish to have all men brought under It's
. fluenCe, will engage in the work OF r2
No. ING funds for the Union as soon as prac
" cable. Let it be done by the church
ce themselves, and thus save the time and e
II Dense of agency. If all the church
I~' would at once resolve on doing what tn
'n are able for this object, and carry tn
~ resolutions into effect, the Board wo'
soon be reeasedsfrom their embarra
10y ments, and gratefully prosecute the wo
;cb assigned them.
MIS- individuals who are able may ma
r = themselves Life Members of the Union
+ a the payment Of twenty dollars, or
srs; churches can make their pastors L
mt Members by contributing the same S"