Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-06-01

lar and wide, Qor sorry am to declare that these
talented neR are mostly infdels, and scof NJ re-
velation), drawing after them numerous adhercnts-
II Is OF little use to combat them with the the
Of our col eyes and schools. A dife rent plan sir
must be pursued or Gods word will be lost One
young man intended for the ministry must study Sc.
verely the occult sciences-they must be pre nared
to meet the infdel on his own ground TO fight him
with his own weapon, TO STAY him with his own
sw~rd They must be able to bring science into the
held In aid OF the Bible. They must be enabled to
reconcile Gas they be reconciled), the geologic
cal Astronomical and other discrepancies to be net
| with In the old and New Testaments. This, sir.
must De done or, as have before declared, our Skill
our time, our money, will be expended fruitessly.
| Anew further remarks and have done. Let no
| enc consider himself bamoless if he put not his
shoulder to the wheel in helping along our cause 1t
is one OF the most vital Importance. in yoyipg not
only mans happiness or misery. but even the stab-
lily Of Gods ordinances, contained in the sc rim
lures. Apathy in this cause is treason to the king
OF Zion. All possible efforts should be made to ac-
CELEBRATE the ultimate triumph Of the church. The
| object to be obtained is great and subme-the re-
demption of fallen world. Persevere, and success
| is certain-thc reward of success glorious. Let US
10 until the reality of the apostles vision shall
to pass and angel fly in the midst of heaven
having the everlasting gospel to preach unto those
that dwell on the earth, and to every nation and
| kindred and tongue, and people"
| This effort of the Rev gentleman was loudly APP
plauded throughout. 1t was cheer upon cheer.
The doxology was then sung, the usual beHedie-
ton given--the audience deparied-the lights were
extinguished and the Tabernacle again shrouded
| in darkness.
Great Annual Meeting OF all the Female
Moral Reformers from all Parts Of the
Countrywide Gentlemen allowed to at
tend.
| On Thursday last, the females of the great Ma
tonal Female Moral Reform Society, from all parts
1c H. Tr;tn al
street church, at 10, A. NJ and continued in session
| until six o'clock the same evening. The meet
ing very numerously attended, because all the
friends and acquaintances of the members were
invited to attend. Consequently, there were as
sembled on this momentous occasion females of all
| ages. Some were upwards Of seventy years old,
| many were under seventeen years of age, several
girls of from eight to fourteen years DID, and some
of the females brought several little female child
rem, that were under five years Of age.
The Chair was taken by Mrs. lis, who was
supported by the usual array of Vice Presidents and
a Secretary pro TEN. as the regular Secretary was
sbsent
The names OF the several delegates in attendance,
from nearly all the cities and villages in the United
States, were then read over.
The following preamble and resolutions were then
read and adopted
/
abors with successand for this he will be enqured
of bv the house of Israel, therefore,
| Resolved, That we can In no way act more effi-
GENTLY in behalf of moral purity than by the diffusion
Of the Society's publications and that the attempt
TO extend principles by means Of tracts adapted
the different classes of society, highly important
and deserves our hearty cooperation.
| Resolved, That the " Advocate" is an ABLY con-
| Quoted, judicious, and useful publication We
therefore, cheerfuly recommend it to the friends of
moral reform, and pledge ourselves to increase its
| Resolved, That until the law of God is made the
rule of human legislation the Interests OF virtue
be brought before our Legs by Of petit
tioHs and that the favorable reception granted to
our petitions by the Assembly, the pres ent YEAR is
matter Of gratitude TO God, and encouragement for
the future
Resolved, That we will endeavor by vigorous ana
systematic action, greatly to increase the number Of
signatures to these petitions in the coming season,
and that we will take measures to present them
whenever practicable to every adult individual in
| the several places Of eur residence.
| Resolved, That portion Of Saturday evening be
observed concert OF prayer in behalf of the inter-
ests Of the cause, and especially for cergymen and
their families, that the spirit OF God may rest upon
them and that they may bs in all things leaders and
| examples to the hook.
| Resolved, That women protesting goodness we
are bound to set an example Of christian simplicity,
with regard to dress-and instead Of expendlng the
Lords money for useless ornaments-to appropriate
what may be thus saved 10 the furtherancc Of the
cause Of Christ.
sess to the Lord, we do so consecrate property
to him. that it is longer lawful for TO use it in
the adjoining Of our persons, or in any merely selfish
qualification.
Resolved, That woman is in her appropriate sphere
when endeavoring to purify society by refusing to
countenance vice In any 70 m, and by promoting the
interests Of education, morality, and religion among
her own SEX and throughout the world
Resolved, That physics and moral reform must
90 hand in hand; and that right understanding, and
its corresponding practice essential the ultimate
. success OF the other
ri Resolved, That the success attending the efforts
| made during the past year for the mental and moral
elevation Of domestics should awaken fervent graft
tude TO God and encourage the friends of reform to
20 forward this labor oflove.
The Reports Of the several delegates from differ
ent parts or the United States then read ovor
and adopted.
The delegate from Troy and stated that the "a
, were but 10 members when the Female Moral Reform
Society was established in Troy, and that at thid
time there 300 members attached to IT, They
have paid 800 during the last year for endeavorin
10 prevent violations Of the 7th commandment Then
have also school for female domestics in the eve
ming where they teach the how TO avoid the snare
of Iceutious seducers, and they have reason TO be
lieve that they have saved many young girls fron(
destruction during the past year. They intend I'd
organize Female Moral Reform Day School foH
milner girls, dress-nakers, and so on and the !
also believe they have effectuay exertsd great IN
nuence on many Of their male friends, and induced
them to preserve the 9TH commandment holy durins !