Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-10-03

veiope, as we may be graclously enabled,
their practical efficiency. In pursuing
this course. however, we shall use and IL
lustrate the principles of natural religion,
SO far as they are necessary to just ex-
hlbltion of the system peculiar to revela-
ton.
Although the fundamental principles of
Jehoyah's moral government are clearly
wrought into the light of nature, yet they
are prominently connected with all the
doctrines of Christianity, and so much
more clearly and definitely set forth in the
Bible than in natural reason, that we shall
teel it our duty to select the moral govern
ment of God as the first great topic of
prayerful and thorough investigation.
Such au investigation will lead US to DIS
cuss the following particulars =
|. The authority of God, as the su-
preme Lawgiver
H. The requirements of the Divine
iaw~-lst, as developed in adaptation to
all created mind, in all stages of its in
tellectual and moral improvement; IDLY,
as developed in their adaptation to the
state Of human probation, and the pecul-
larities of human condition.
Ill. The nature of the penalty of the
law. The decision of scripture stated,
its justice illustrated, and the character Of
Jehovah vindicated against the caviling of
his enemies
1t has long been our conviction, that
clear apprehension of Gods moral gov
eminent was the best preparation for the
study Of that wonderful plan of redemp-
ton disclosed. A process of prayerful
study, in which the mind shall travel up
ward, amid these principles, TO the loflier
disclosures of revelation, we believe cal
culated to exert, both intellectually and
morally, the most enrolling agency up
on the human character.
1 find the following in the New York Evangelist.
1t furnishes themes for various and extended re-
marks. A brief note or two however, on points
striking me forcibly at the first reading, must suf
fee.
Character of the KoOrds.
The journal of DR.. Grant, missionary
to the HISTORIANS of Persia, furnishes the
following illustration of the character of
the Koords:-
While this scene was passing, Koord
entered and seated himself by our side: l
recognized him as belonging to one of the
wandering tribes, and Immediately enter
ed into conversation. AS his remarks
may throw some light upon the character
and habits of these barbarians, will re-
late them in the connection in which they
were made. Similar statements have fire.
quently been made by other Koords, and
confirmed by the HISTORIANS and Per.
SLAMS.
Myself Where do you live?
Koord. In black tents. We are Kou
chez Koords.
NJ. Wha: is your occupations
Bishop. You need not ask him.
will tell you. They are thieves.
NJ Is that true, Koord?
K. Yes, it is true. We steal when
ever we can.
NJ. Do you kill people too2
K. When we meet a man that W.
wish to rob, if we prove the strongest. W,
kill him. If he proves the strongest, ht
kills us.
M. But suppose he offers no resist
ance when you attempt TO rob him!
X: Ii he have much property, W,
would kill him TO prevent his making u
trouble. If he had not much, we woul,
let him go.
) B. Yes, after you had whipped hin
well.
M. Suppose you meet a poor MAJ
E who has nothing but his clothes, wha
would you do2 Would you modest him
!, K, If his clothes were good, we wouI
take them and give him poorer ones i
exchange. If not we would let him pas
! NJ. But this is bad business in whic
= you are engaged, of robbing peopl,
= Why do you not follow some other occv
J patton?
+ K. What shall we do? We have n
= ploughs or fields; and robbing is OIL
= trade
NJ. The Persians will give you Ian
if you will cultivate it.
K. We do not know how to work
: M. 1t is very easy to learn. WI
. you make the trial?
9 B. He does not wish to work. T
n had rather steal.
to X. He speaks the truth. 1t would
very difficult, and take long time to g
what we want by working for it; but
f. robbing village we can get great de
e. of property in single night. (l.)
re NJ. But you are liable to be killed
If these ARRAYS.
er K. Suppose we are killed. We mt
a die sometime, and what is the differen
be of dying now or few days henc,
ne When we rob village, we 60 in lar
RI parties upon horses, surprise the village
n when they are ASLEEP, and escape wi
IL their property before they are ready to d
he fend themselves IL nnrsued hu an .