Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1841-11-18
Published every Thursday morning.
Mloral orlA Religious.
HOW FAR IS 1T TO CANAAN:


Christian, ''for am sadly afraid shall never get
there. My sins heavy burden to me, and |
long to be rid of them, if indeed, there is a hope
for such an one as |. y
Go on, poor doubling Christian, take fresh
courage, and quicken thy step. Canaan is not so
far off but thou shalt reach it at last, and if thou
couldst know how willing the Saviour of sinners
is to receive thee, it would shed a sunbeam on
thy detected countenance. have word ofcom-
fort for thee, cordial for thy heart.
81, even l. am he that blotteth out thy trans
gresslons of mine own sake, and will not remember
thy SINS
"How far is to Canaan" asks the Triumphant
Christian" for long to be at home. | know
that my Redeener rveth, and because he lives
shall live also My soul has made me like the
chariots of Amminadb, and am mpatientto be-
hold Him face to face"
Go forward Triumphant Christian, with the glo-
rious ring of assurance on thy finger! Cast not
away thy confidence, which hath 'great recon-
pense of reward; but stay have word also for
thee which may be useful. Ponder it in thy heart.
sLet him that thinketh he standeth, take heed
lest he fall"
elbow far is it to Canaan % asks the afflicted
Christian, "for have lain long while upon the
bed of suffering. Wearisome nights are appoint
ed me. | am full of tossing to and fro unto the
dawning day. 20 that | had the wings of a
dove for then would fly away and be at rest"
Be of good cheer, afflicted Christian? The
heavier the cross, the more pleasant will be the
crown. If we suffer with Christ we shall be
glorfed with Christ. ! have word to refresh
thy fanting soul and will now give it thee:
"The suferings of this present time are not
worthy to be otapared with the glory which shall
be revealed in u.s.
allow far is it to Canaan p asks the prosecuted
Christian, t'fer am an outcast from my family,
stranger upon earth; like my Lord, | am des-
pissed and rejected of men, Many are they that
rise up against me, and they hate me wtha cruel
hatred.
Hold on thy way, prosecuted Christian: it is
safe one and 4 blessed one, yea, the one thy
Redeemer trad before thee. Dost thou want Il
word Of consolation | will give, lay it upon
thy bosom:
''DIeSSCu ye Nlltil men aldil ildlC Spu, anu
when they shall separate you from their COM
pany, and shall reproach you, and cast out your
name as evil, for the Son of mans sake Re.
joice We in that day, and leap for joy; for behold
your reward is great in heaven
Chow far is it to Canaan p signs the bereav-
ed Christian, ''for | am lonely and desolatc
pilgrim. All that were dear to me on earth are
taken away My tears have been my meat day
and night and my soul yearns for the land where
there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor
crying
Pass on, bereaved Christian, the more lonely
thy pilgrimage, the sweeter thy reception at the
end. The Lord, whom thou seekest, hath a
SPECIAL care and pity for his desolate ones Take
these words with thee and may they refresh thy
spirit though they be desolate-
.The redeemed of the Lord shall return, and
some with singing unto Zion, and everlasting joy
shall be upon their head; they shall obtain gadness
and 10Y sorrow aud mourning shall fee away"
slow far is it to Canaan asks the lying Chris
,ap. "for The BwelIings Of Jordan are risen about
nv soul. FearfuIness and trembling are come up
on me, 'and the ,errors of death are fallen upon me
Alas! sink in deep walers-I shall not see the land
tha, flows with milk and honey"
Look up poor dying Christian !; and yonder is
the brgh, and morning Star, thy night is ia: spent
and the day ia at hand. Is thine arm too feeble to
be put forth for the Book of God then must even
hold it up before thine eyes. Lock on these words
and let neither flood NOT fame alright thee, be of
good courage, for they are the words of Him who
has promised, when flesh and heart fail, to be the
strength Of thy heart. and portion forever.
"When thou passoth through the waters, | will be
with thee land through the rivers they shall not over
aow thee; when thou wakest through the fire,
thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame
kindo upon thee. For am the Lord thy God, the
Holy one of Israel, thy Saviour