Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-09-26


substantial mental aliment than shelves full
of printed sermons. Sacred knowledge I
should certainly have the pre-eminence in
minister's study; blu: he should also study
the works Of God. He should give some
time every week TO the careful study of those
sciences which unfold the projections of the
Creator, and help him to form more enlarg
ed, as well as more just and elevated concep-
tons of the power, wisdom, goodness and
majesty of the Divine Being.
You know what mean-a minister should
study. the Word and qDorks of God. He
should be careful, in the selection of books,
to get the very best, and then study them
with determination TO master every sub
ject Of which they treat. think is best to
have two or three branches of study under a
course of investigation at the same time
For instance, some branch of biblical or
sacted study-some one Of science, and some
historical or geographical subject. Two or
three such subjects under course of exam
nation, furnish an agreeable variety to the
mind; and it is all nonsense about having
4 too many irons in the fire. The fact is,
man that would not keep three or four irons
| from burning, would not take care of one
If minister spend two days in the week be-
sides the Sabbath, in faithful pastoral labors,
he will then have four days close applica-
| ton to study. In this way there will be a
constant increase Of mental energy-an abil-
ity TO bring things new and old from the
heavenly treasury. This practice, without
method and without thought, should be reso
lutely avoided
The way to make any study interesting is
to try and understand it, and the mind once
awakened, soon becomes delighted with tht
new truths that break forth like stars in tn,
armament. Then we travel on amidst mead
Y ows, and flowers, and groves, and water
: falls. have known many people who coul
: not read half an hour unless it be som
: fugitive piece, without falling asleep. TIL
II reason of this is obvious-they do not thinH
It Let person, resolute in his search fc
h truth, take up one Of the most dry and al
ir struse subjects, as he reads and brings tn
d powers Of his mind to the work of investiga
: ton and understanding his author, he 500
1t becomes deeply interested. / think this wi
n agree with your experience. But then, a
Il for &c e l.
il is no. resolute, there are many temptation
to relax in his habits of study.-Again
these temptations there will be consta
a call for watch(ulness.
wv But | must stop, as my sheet is near
lat full. Pray for US, my dear brother; and pr
We for wretched Burmah. My health has be-
Of very poor for long time, though l ha
ga been able to be doing something all the til
in since we left Ava. Sometimes l feel We
ST much discouraged about getting strong
me- gain. ] hope however to have better ne
to to write you by ard-by. Mrs. Kincaid uni
ole in christian love. From other sources, y
will learn particulars relative to the varic
,rd missions and mission families. During
las past year, five have died and, on account
va. poor health, two have returned to Amer
t I | have great many things to tell you,
the no more time now. Write often, and "
md fully. Let me know how the church tn
va. is getting on-all the particulars wish
mo know. Have you visited Galway, Nor
of ampton, and Edinburgh2 All my old friel
ian in Broadalbin, remember with great pie
- ute. IL begin to mention names, VIII
r. can stop? intend writing you again
: about three months. AGieu, my dear Bro
hat er. May God bless you, and make you
inc able minister of CIifist. In a few day.
axe expect to be off among the Karens.
,eir Yours, ever, affectienately,
d in the kingdom and patience
The of Jesus Christ,
EUGENlo KlNcAIn