Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-07-17

and holiness of the Lawgiver, and the
dreadful consequences of violating his
precepts? And do you not rely upon the
fear of the Lord, instead of their innate
rectltude, to preserve them from all those
evlls2 Pursue the same coursesin rea-
ton to the sin IN question, and you will
find the commandment of the Lord pure,
enlightenihg the eyes; the testimony of
the Lord sure, making wise the simple !;
the law of the Lord perfect, converting
the soul and the fear of the Lord clean,
enduring forever" In so doing you NAV
expect the promised aid of the Holy Spir-
IT, whose eficacious influences are couch
sGted, to accompany the faithful applica-
ton OF the word of God. This is the
remedy which infinite wisdom and benev-
elence have provided and is it not pre-
posterous TO suppose that finite skill or
prudence can supersede it! Remember
that 1t is written, cursed is be that trust
eth IN man, or maketh flesh his -
Our gracious Sovereign has given US a
perfect rule, for every duty he has enjoin-
ed upon US A constant and careful OBJ
servance of that rule. ensures success
while departure therefrom is certain de-
eat. There is poIe-star in the moral
heavens, towards which every divine pre-
cept invariably points-to deviate from
Its direction, therefore, is as presumptu-
Gus, as for the mariner TO depart from the
course dictated by his unerring compass,
which alone can guide him safely to his
desired haven. The Lords plan is COM
plete. 1t admits Of no abridgement, no
supplement, no improvement IA faithful
Eco-operation with him in its execution, is
all that our good and his glory demand
In dong this, we must regard him not
only as our lawgfver, but also as our
ensample," and be followers of him as
dear children" As to the present case,
we should entertain such views of the sin
as he does-cherish the same feelings to-
wards it, and treat it in the same manner.
He looks upon il as ruthless war upon
his government and our happiness-and
thus should we consider it. He feels to-
wards Ii, the greatest abhorrence-and so
should we. To prevent his children from
being smitten with its curse, He exhibits
the monster in his most hideous form, lifts
up his warning voice, and bids them es-
cape for their life So to save our chill
dren from his cruel grasp, we must pre-
sent him to the view in his most terrible
aspect, sound the alarm. and command
them to speed their fight-nor tarry in
all the plain. Thus has our Heavenly
Father given US his preccpt and example,
to teach US how to train the young i'm
mortals committed to our care Now, fol-
this gracious provision, will you dare to
substitute flattery or lies, silence or shame,
to keep your children from the path of
her, whose house is in the way to hell,
going down TO the chambers of death Ii
4 so, what tremendous consequences may
not ensue!
i Ms. p. cannot resist the force Of
your reasoning; but my difficulties are
not all removed hope, therefore, you
, will not consider me guilty of sacrIlege
while ask, candidly, if you do not think
) the Bible account of the sin of unclean-
ness, awakens in the minds of the young,
, impure emotions, which leave stain up.
t on them?
Mrs. c. Judging from my own youth
full experience and all subsequent obser.
WALTON, frankly answer, no. Besides
the character and the testimony of the in.
fallible author of that Holy Book, forbid
the thought. For "God is not tempted
: with sin, neither temptelh he any man. ?
That the audible reading of some portions
of the Scriptures, in the presence of 9TH
ers, produces disagreeable emotions. am
i. fully aware-and on that account [ coulC
wish, that in such instances, the translator;
had sought out "more acceptable words,
to express the true sense Of those passages
}, Nevertheless, the feelings thus excited
: however unwelcQme, are not sinful fol
J. they can exist only in the bosom of thC
e pure. They are repulsive-not attrac
. partaking of the nature of DISCUS
}, at, not complacency in the sin. Not those
: sensations which give pain to the heart
: but those which please the Imagination
S partake of impurity. Which Of all tht
? vile, of either sex, that swarm about GU
: cities, villages, and thoroughiares, wer,
D made so by the Influence of the Bible .
: Should a person under strong temptation
!. to commit this sin, read all that is said re
specting it in the word of God, what d,
e you think would be the eliect2 Woul.
!, ne be led to embrace the monster, as ;
/ harmless friend-or fee from him, as al
4 enemy, that 'biteth like a serpent, ant
D stingeth like an adder 2"
V Mrs. p. Do you think the scripture
i history of the sins of Amnon, David, anc
i Solomon, has a good moral tendency2
j Mrs. c. Taken as a whole, | certainIy
e do; for who can read the sequel wilhou
e being Mortified The conduct OF Amnol
q rr,oc rnr-.,lti,,or thnt he ,..n