Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-08-05

AFFAIRS IN THE EAST.
To the man of faith, this worlds history is a
delightful study. He sees God executing his
own designs, he sees HIM the great First Cause
Every event which transpires lifts higher the
great tapestry, behind which God works unseen
by mortal vision; but which will be unfolded to
us in another world.
The man who piously contemplates every por-
ton of history, perceives this world has been
theatre for Gods plans and purposes and the
contemplation raises him above what he sees, or
hears, feels, at present, to the throne OF God.
Angels and the infinite hosts of Heaven love the
study. "There sitting near the tree of life, of
hottest aspect, and divnest soul, they look into
the glory of redeeming love, and turn over the
pages of man s history, ana as they read they
more humbly bow and glow with warmer love.
In the rise and fall of mighty empires, he sees
more than the occurrences of national fortune.
In the discoveries of all ages, he sees more than
the facts, he sees God working and though there
is much of mystery to him, he knows God viii
bring light out of darkness. Has it not always
proved thus?
fury, u little while after the birth of Martin Luz
ther9 The providence of God in this !;
had he commenced his Heaven directed voyage
before, from north to south through the extent
Of our land, the beast would have relgned tr-
umphantly. Why did God reserve the peopling
of New England until the seventeenth century !;
This was the time he had refined, purified and
tried people for himself.
In the mighty tide Of events that have rolled
over Assyra, Egypt, Tyre, Carthage Greece,
Rome, the finger of God is traced, and in the pre-
sent day
Gods purposes tipen fast
Unfolding every hour"
China, Egypt, Turkey, Syria, are now fields for
the outbreaking of European folly. The great
wars of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries in
Syria, were Tor the purpose Of driving oat the
Turks, the little war of the nineteenth, for letting
them in; but in vain does England think Syria
will submit to Turkey. She viii ere long throw
off the yoke
Victory after victory has marked the progress Of
the prophets favorite he has triumphed over tine
statesmen ofthe East, his triumphs were tgumphs
of the Koran, he is regarded the "most glor-
Gus pacha, the wonder Of the Christian world.
Why has God permitted Egypt to be the victor,
rather than wretched, poverty struck Turkey r
To the man wanting the eye Of faith, this may
seem unaccountable, but to him who has one, it
is sure that something permanent and grand is
intended. The war of seventeen hundred and
twenty-five had gradually softened down the an
1nosties between France and England, the seeds
of discord springlng up, suspicion, maievo-
lcnce, hatred Instead of Russa's power receiv-
ing check, it has advanced, and Nicholas glo-
ries in following the footsteps of Napoleont
million of men have been called upon, thirty
millions Of pounds expended, Egypt has been eX-
hausted, Syria desolated, and Europe disturbed ;
but see, or think see, the foundation Of the
false prophet empire lettering to the ground
see, with delight, this C most glorious pacha
honor Christian nations, adopt their customs, i'm
itate their dress, treat with respect their ENJOYS,
introduce, by their suggestion, various improve
1nents, and admit some OF them almost to terms
of familiarity. God created Mohammed Ali, his
providence attends him, the dark passages ofhs
life, are, believe, illuminated with hope, and
MS BLOODY pain eduS 10 pChtCiui NuiAiIS'
Let not the Christian doubt the providence of
God. Although error assumes monstrous as
pect, &C it is we'll" twas indeed, a sad truth,
stated by Mr.. Baird, of Germany, that, of her
twenty thousand clergy, not more than one thou
sand stand upon the Rock. Have we rot seen
the wisdom of God,-
" From seeming evil still educing good,
And better thence again, and better still,
In infinite progression"
The future is wisely hidden. but God overrnles
in ALL He lives in all life, extends through all
extent resolving all events with their effects,
and manifold results, into the will and wise ar
bitration of the Supreme" What is his creation
less than capacious reservoir, formed for his
use and ready at his will 2 1t seems as though
nothing transpires in our world, but is replete
with wonder, love, and praise,
Can we study the providences God enough ?
Were we more spiritual, we should study them
more here, and then in that hereafter, where we
shall know what we know not now. M.