Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-12-18

only be left the Iaa0 of man, which would
be only the rush before the mighty tor
rent!
Important concession this, in favor of
truth, as connected with the counter part of
this great subject. Human law but a
slender rush, before the torrent of human
depravityl Well would it be for human
interests, if more importance were attach
ed to the law of God, which reaches the
heart, and less to the law of man, which
granting all it claims extends, at most,
only to the outward conduct and under
takes to regulate this, not by the perfect
standard of Gods law. but by public opim-
ION. e. by the views, the feelings, the
passions, the prejudices, the lusts of de-.
PRAYED men.l
This law Of God obeyed-sin would
cease, and earth become the abode of
peace and love. 1t requires perfect re-
/ iatliug lfOHt all SIN.
Ii. The Extent of the Law of God
Exceeding broad-in a double sense
Extends to every rational being in Gods
universe and reaches the heart
Danish sin from the universe, and this
law of God would be all that would be
needed.
Fl ask if this perfect law has adaptation
only to the wants Of sinless universe o.
ask if perfect law is not good enough
Tor the followers of Christ-for the lust
who are to live by fath'-under all cir
cumstances2 If they canno: lean with
safety upon support of such everlasting
strength, what safety may they expect to
ind from trusting themselves upon mis-
cradle rush'?l
He would illustrate the difference be-
tween the law Of God and the law Of
man Hills illustration was none the
worse for being borrowed one-nor
were his ideas in general less valuable on
the same ACCOUNT During the reign of
mob.law in certain city, law was made
by the citizens, requiring every officer CT
justice to be at his post at night with his
lantern in hand. Accordingly every Off
Ger appeared, as the law required, aud vet
walked the streets in darkness. 1t was
then enacted that every lantern should
have candle in it. This was complied
with-and still all was darkness 1t was
finally enacted that every candle should
be lighted.
Such is the short-sightedness and inef.
ficiency of human Legislation. While
the law of God strikes at the root-the
source of sin.
Here is another important concession.
to be borne in mind when we arrive at
other points.l
III. Immutability of Gods Law
Not diminished in its requirements BY the
Gospel. which is remedy for sin-not an
apology for it. Neither the depravty of
man, nor salvation by grace, invaidates
the claims of this Interchangeable law.
~. Eternity of Gods Law.-The
subjects of it will eternalIy be under obi
CATION to render ii perfect obedience.
AFTERNOON.
Su6ect:-Tbe government of Man.
Remarks continued in brackets.l
1e1t: Let every soul be subject unto the high
I shP powers. FOR there IS no power but of God =
tne powers that be are ordained Of Cod
Observation-Disclosures of God innnm.
Observation-Disclosures.
| lllzation-social intercourse.
lshould have liked, well enough, to
know what he meant by civilization. in
this connection. But le. it pass.l
A large proportion of human govern
mems have been monstrously corrupt. :
[Another important admission, to be re.
membered
DaUlsion Of the subject
l. The gratitude we owe to God for
human government.
Ill. The gratitude we owe to God for
such government as we live under.
|. Gratitude for human government.
Almost any government better than
none-even that of Nero, Domitiau. and
CaligulG
THAT is: Creatures made in the image
of God-but little lower than ,bs ~