Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1840-10-10
DEAR FRIENDS,

DEAR FRIENDS,
WE are reverently thankful to the Fathcl
OF mercIcs that we have been brought together
again We have been comorted in the Lord, and
one IN another, aud it has been time Of confir.
nation to faith. We are therefore bound 10
intreat oar beloved brethren and sisters, every
where, to put their whole trust IN HIM.
In reviewing some ofihe Distinguishing features
OF our Christian profession, the doctrine Of she
immeditte revelation Of the Holy Spirit the
soul has been broaght home 10 minds. It is
by the convictions Ct this grace that God wor-
keith in man, making manifest those things which
are reprovab'e, brlngIn hlm 10 an understanding
OF his righteous law, and condemnIng him for
sin" b. this power. the soul which yields 10 its
opera tions, is broken aud made contrite in the
Divine presence.
How infinite is the Kindness of Him who is the
Creator aud upholdcr of all things, in that lie
condesconds thus TO piend with his fallen aud re
beIlious creatures. The contemplation of this sub
Ject So fills the awakened mind with admiration
and love, that desire to press it upon all our
dear friends of every class and description, and
.! that the whole bulk Of mankind could be bro,
lightly esteem such tokens of the goodness and
love OF our Almighty Father IN heaven Under
the full conviction that He never condemns or re
proves for any thing bat that which Is contrary to
his holy will, may we open our hearts to the
teachings Of his Spirit. and in the strength OF the
Lord, put away the evil of our donEs from be-
fore his eyes Let us turn, with unteIgned re-
oeniancc, towards him; then shall we accept with
thankfuness, tina, redemption which was purcha-
sed for us by the suferings and death OF our Lord
Jesus Christ---hv the unutterably costly price
of theb,ood of the Lamb of God.
Dear Friends, Christ il precious to us, and my
lie be fell, to be precious hyevery one Of you.-
IN the dav of Divine vista alton your souls, he
instant in pra yer, supplcation, and In earnest
wrestling, that YOU may be strengthened to
overcome the corruPtions of your iaen nature
as to be mlde subject to his power, and IN all
things to be led and guided by Him. Great. III
deed, is the bIessedness of the man who Is thus
brought under the guidance of the Lord As he
continues humble, wachfu and faithful, lie is per-
United feel that he has ancilon from the Ifo-
" One: and though he be not at all times sensl-
bic of It, vet this amounting abdeth in him:t it
is emphatically truth and lie. The headings
of the Soirit of God are sure, and they arc IN
the way of truth and holiness
But we have a subtle, unwearIed enemy
There are those whom he gradually draws away
from faith in the reality of the teaching anc the
restraints of the Holy Spirit.t Let us also remen-
ber that he transiormcth hinseifinto angel of
light, and under the specous gniso OF high spirit
ualtv, he misIeadett. tho unwary9 Departing
from the way of truth, they cease 10 be subject To
their brethren in love, and to be under the inh1-
ence of that lsdom which is easy TO be lntreated.
Humility, wa,chfulness, and faith, ARE safe
guards under these temptations The more we
continued reference to the Spirit of Truth as M
everpresent comforter end reprorer. the more
thu nk full shall we be for this unspeakabie blessing
from God. and the more reverently shall we think
and speak Of his immediate teachings and require
ments.T
We unfortunately. but earnestly, inireat al pa
rents and those who have the care OF young peo-
ple TO direct their attention from early childhood
to the teachings Of the Spirit The Lord IN his
mercy doth often BY the Immediate lnshinIugso
MS light visit the soul in the very morning OF our
dav As these vistations are cherished. the mind
is preserved from the of folly and vice. and
strengthened 20 enter in at the straight gate. and
walk in the narrow way" but how many, thro
and the temptations OF the devil,
have beenled out of this path.
We do therefore, in much love. beseech our
Younger members TO take heed that they slight
not these offers of mercy. Be very careful. dear
Young friends not to admit any doubts OF The re-
alitv of past experience III these things. Wait
for the power of God. and it you have 10 wait long
be not discouraged. Be DESTROYS to humble your
selves under his mighty hand. and to know Him
to break in pieces The stony heart, and to con'rie
rEpes. V. 10. II John, II. ~. "a T oof X. =
il Pe,er,v.5 5. flames, iii. II. 'John, xvi !, 8
-e Mat. viii Is. II.