Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-01-22
January %, 1910.
n. ,ricIelbeIow is published 1t the. request Of

Mr. Editor When we attempt the
;avestigalion orapplication of moral truth,
AL minds should be characterized by
hat chldlike simplicity, so beautifully
5.scribed and SO sacredly enjoined BY our
SAVIOR Here the pride of intellect must
have no place, aud party zeal no object.
The inventions of genius and the specu-
aiions OF philosophy must all be laid
,.iJe and with deep humility must we
hos before initiate perfection. Its origin
is6ans to it the highest pre-eminence.
nad il, importance the most intense inter
et
Il emanated from the Omniscient Jeho.
ah-and relates to his own adorable
.lrbutts, His designs, and His glory: and
d The character, relations, and destiny of
HscreatuFes. So great is its importance
d nan, we find it not only in the written
rOrd, but legibly inscribed on all the
works of God He who $50 loved the
world as u give His only begolten Son.
lhal whosoeyer believe,h in him nigh,
not perish, but have everlasting life"
could fail in no one point, in the commu-
uicasiou Of his glorious purpose. "AlI
scripture is given by inspiration of God
& hni /, profitable for doctrine, for reproof
olsOnection, for instruction in righteous.
nes; that The man Of God may be thor
ughly furnished unto all good works.
Here then lei US seek response 10 th.
ga'sIioa proposed by your correspondent,
. \ Nov. II, respecting the duty of min
Eers and churches, i'll the administration
b1ptsm and the extension of church
Fiowship. These questions are not of a
bling nature, inasnuch as they involve
he purity and prosperity of that church,
bpgned by our Lord TO represent his
agdom here on ear,h,-lo exhibit 10 the
Schd something of its order and har.
aony; aud the purity and excellence Of
Is principles and insrumentally to car.
n forward his designs of mercy; until
lIs name and MS praise shall be one in
Sllthe earth. And let it be remembered
thai lnfate Wisdom has in no sense Ieitl
hem 10 be decided By the opinions of
pen, however celebrated for learning or |
binent forpiety. E.0s.e.
LH US then ingennoasly submit taem
olhe law and the testimony, fully re- !
pged In The strength of The Lord to |
pie by the decision. The scene at
ktbany. when the Savior, about to leave |
u world in which he had lived and !
gi,fel, and died to redeem, gave his |
aHng blessing, and great commission to |
ROsc who were to be employed in the |
romal gation of the gospel, demands our
ist attention.. Afer Announcing the gIo-
'oas iwt "All pooer is given unto me
~ heawn and in earth" He saws, 90
e fhTfore and teach all nations, baptiz-
|0s them in the name of the Father, and
fl6e Soa, and of the Holy Chest, teach
qg ibea to observe all things whatsoever
have commanded you; and 10, am
aIa you Away even unt) the end Of the
sofdn
Here the Christian minister, amidst all !
doubts and trials and duties Of his |
'aloD, may refer for direction and sup
#pf, having TIE assurance Of the pres
snee OF bis Savior even unto the end of
eword. From this assurance, when
i ready 20 faint@under sense of his
nn weakness, let him g lther strength /; (
" all power is given unto his Divine !
Master. When he is surrounded by df- |
Eu'ties and ready t. halt ia his course,
y him hear the captain of his salvation
Ewing to hin, go teach all nations"
She 10 doubt respecting doctrine, let him
slrch the scriptures and teach them to
7tserve all things whatsoever the Savior
commanded his disciples
Again, by receiving the ministry of
htapostles in its variety of circumstances
reshall gain additional light respecting
ntoTn duty. AT the day of Pentecost
Wen they were al filled with the Holy
'aosl, and spike with other tongues as
" spirit gave them utterance, many were
,ackcd in the heat, and enquired wha,
a'y should do. "Peter saith unto them
'p'nt and be baptized every one of you
he name ofgJesus Christ for the re-
MISSION Of sins; and We shall receive the
saof the Holy Ghost. For the prom
@ unto you, and to your children, and
all that are afar off, even as many as
ne Lord our God shall CALI "Then
0ey that gladly received his word were
u,Pazed; and the same dly there were
pled unto them about three thousand
%as. And they continued steadfastly in
le Apostles doctrine and fellowship, and
Y breaking of bread, and in prayers" y
and the Lord added to The church daily
O;h as should be saved.''
LFt Us notice the particularly and or
~ 10 which the facts are recorded relat-
g1 10 the establishment Of the fist Chris
- church after the ascension. /. The
'O'd was preached, and men were called
.POn 10 repent and be baptized. 2. They
sadly received the word. 8. And were
SaP1ed.. 4 And the same day were
@aed. &c. 5, They Continued steadfast.