Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-02-07


want Of Christ, however little human learn
| ing he may possess. know there is dan
ger Of placing too much confidence in mere
intellectual discipline. So there is danger
| of abusing any privilege, but this is, at least,
but poor argument against its proper use.
There is danger too, that they, who have
not enjoyed extensive advantages, feel
little jealous of those who have; but there
is no real necessity of falling into either Of
these errors. If we really feel anxious to
see the work of God prosper, we shall re-
ioice at whatever qualifications for this
work, any one may possess. And while
we plead for high degree Of mental cul-
ture in those whose circumstances will
permit we must not overlook the still great
er importance of deep-toned piety. On the
other hand, while we urge, above everything
else, the cultivation of the heart, we must
not forget that man is not all heart. He
has intellectual, and moral powers, as we'll
as affections, and the development of the
former will tend TO more perfect developer
ment of the latter. The more perfectly a
man understands his duties, the more sensi-
bly, will he, other things being equal, feel
his obligations. Also the stronger his sense
of obligation to God, the more grateful will
he be, for any favor received from Him;
and the more ardent and true will be his
love to Him. All these powers, then, should
be developed in Just proportion. There
should be care, on the one hand, to avoid
mere lip-service in worship before God
and on the other, there should also be care
to avoid zeal which is not according to
knowledge. l see not how God can be
more pleased with mere animal excitement
in his worshippers, than with metaphys-
ical discussion, or the demonstration of
mathematical problem. The proper way to
worship God is, to bring all our powers to
the work. While we love him supremely,
let US speak forth his p4aise according to the
best abilities which he has given US. 1t
seems but just to suppose that minds and
means Of improving them, were given men,
in order that they might employ these bless
ings to the glory of God, and, Of course,
render him a more rational service.
1t would by no means become me to pass
sentence upon any one,-but cannot get
rid Of the impression that there is too little
interest felt among the Baptist churches Of
our State, in the cause of ministerial educa-
| II iC hot I
e so, it will give me pleasure to be convinced
of my mistake, by discovering a manifesto
ton of interest as eficacious as the cause
demands. l am unwilling to think that any
Of the churches keep back through covet-
y ousness,-because do not like to think
/ that SO base principle prevails among
E them. 1t is possible that they are not suf-
: fciently acquainted with the expense of an
X education. Whenever expense is mention.
h ed, some are in the habit of saying, lei
g young men apply to education societies.
> But societies without money cannot sup,
3. port young men any more than can individ
o uals. Besides, what these societies have
n hitherto been able to do, has not in many
: instances been sufficient to meet the neces
sites of the student; and venture to say
in no instance, unless he has possessed
y some peculiar facility for aiding himself
10 Students must have money in order t.
ID prosecute their studies, and in order to pros
b. ecute them to the best advantage, they mus
" be supported so far as to keep them free
b. from pecuniary embarrassment Let u:
now patiently sit down and make reason
able estimate Of his expenses. We will
not allow him to be extravagant, in any
thing. He shall board at the lowest price
Of which is 81 Is week; and then his boarc
it for one year of forty weeks would amour
le to just $50. College bills, including tuition
d room-rent, use of library &c. about $780,
Of Wood and lights, $40. Books and station
o. cry, not less than SIS. One hat So. One
h coat $l7. One pair Of pantaloons 81. One
re vest 81. Shoes Sc. Under clothes So
to Washing Sc. One newspaper, including
" postage, So. Postage on letters So. Con
,e tributions to different benevolent objects So
n Travelling expenses $l2. We will stoE
to here, for his expenses already amount Il
r. $203. This is low estimate of the ex
to pense,-but you see that we have left th'
of student without an article of furniture Ii
in his room, and exposed to our cold winter
" without an over-coat. There will also b
mt very many unforeseen, and, of course, name
I'd less expenses. Besides, students are iabl
,st to be sick,-but as no one can foretell no,