Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-05-15

them. L will mention first some things
which you ought not TO rely on as deci-
sive evidence that you have been born
again. and then, some things which at =
ford good evidence Of change OF hear,.
1 l. Things not TO Be relied on as con.
elusive evidence that your heart has been
renewed.
i |. Do not rely on an extraordinary ex-
Iper:ence, such as a supposed opening Of
heaven, or sight Of Christ, or supernaiur-
al light or the suggestion OF a comfort
ing text or wonderful dream, or some-
/, lthRg seeming 10 say 10 you. do his
or do that" These things are neither
cert@in evidence for or against ones be-
, inc converted
: 2 Do not rely on your having made
: resolution TO serve God. ResoEr.ng TO do
our duty is one thing, and doing il is Oft
en- quite aLo!her thing. We must decide
{ TO do our duty, or we never shall do IL;
I but we may even decide to do il, and still
{ not do it.
: 3. Do not rely on your doing different
i ly from what you used 10 do. There was
/ room for you to do differently. in many
V respects. and yet your heart may be es-
y sentialiy the same that il always has been.
d You ought 10 do differently from what
J. you did formerly, but you are not to make
d religion of your relormations.
a. 4. Do not rely on past experience
ID Your having had good feelings N time
1t past, ought not TO satisfy you now. any
more than the food You ale last week
ID ought TO satisfy your present oppetite.-
al You should seek for daily experience
of of the joys of Gods salvation You
r should daily hunger and thirst after right
of eousness, and you will then be daily sup
,lt piled with the bread and water Of life.
of H. Things which afford good evidence
nd of 2 renewed heart
rit |. Love TO the God revealed in the BIZ
nj bic. Ecery one that lOveth IS born Of
NV God" Men may be deceived, and think
INT that they love God, when the being whom
lin they love is very different fro.a the holy,
pm wise, sin-hating, sin-condemning sovereign
NO Con of the Bible Look well TO that
Of point.
i 2. Another good evidence is love 10
IA Christians, because they possess the spir-
me it, and initiate the example of Christ.
en- g. Another good evidence is strong
Of love to Christ, as our prophet, priest, king,
of advocate, savior.
,ral A. Love to the truths Of the Bible
to They who love the Bible much. will
rrit- read it much.
ice, !. S. A disposition 10 60 10 Christ, wher
age in doubt and trouble about our state, a:
ems when oppressed with sense of sin anc
With il-desert.
was g. A disposition to remember our faults
his and ask forgiveness of God, through
in Christ, instead of trying to forget then
son IN consequence OF the unpleasant ieeiing
d a which they occasion.
the z. A good evidence oil renewed hear
p is kabitual obedience, disposition dali
- to ask, +" Lord, qchGt l1iLt thou haze me {
do ~ accompanied by firm determine
. ton to do every duty.
@ / will now mention some things whic
. ought to be avoided, aud some thing
which ought 10 be done.
'iie THIYos TO BE AVOIDED.
py 10
fish Wicked practices, wicked compan
e of wicked business, evil speaking, evil hal
ne at It's, worldy-mindedness trifing, jestin
rhev idle words, reading novels, attending bal
the theatre, and the circus; everyihin
rea- which is wrong in feelings, in words. al
RES in actions.
vour THINGS TO BE DONE.
alton Be regular in secret prayer Ha
muir stated hours for this important duty; c
dis ter your closet at leas, three times ia
quent Your closet, more than any other plac
will decide whether you are true CO
mister vert or not; whether you are usef
ought growing Christian, or not; whether v
iness. will hold on your way. and grow stron
er and stronger in the Lords service.
n spir- you have family be regular in CALI
to de- the members of il together, morning q
airy no. evening, for religious services. L
on and sooner you commence the better and {
II ever easier it will be. At your table, have
6 Bible short service before eating, and after {
popular ing also: if yoar conscience will be bet
will he satisfied with il. Be ready to bear yc
iplying part in prayer meetings Always ende
or 10 be present at the religious meeiir
ON tho Of your church Read the Bible dali
ungvor- and IL "a well to read I'm course By re
There ing three chapters on each weekday. 9
e hsto- fee on each Sabbath, you will read
On the Bible through in n year Gain inform
on the ton of what is going on in the religi'
and to world In order 10 this, you will do "
to take, and read. and pay for, some g
was "e religious newspaper. and The journals
asy and The d;fr.rant benevolent societies.
out the ready to help forward every cool cat
ht have bv Speaking in its favor and BY contrit
it to be 20 ne funds Be liberal In aid
:. good objects. according as God shall p
ii. as psr YOU. Make Chrixians your cho
IN [ lean companions. Sympaihize with the aft
ID Of nv ed. Remember them that are in 30
ers. Let as bound with them Keep 4 console