Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-08-11

Church; and also to show the difference
between National Church, and one that,
resting alone upon the word of God, IS
walking in the truth. Our Judges, (the-
Court and the general government so fur
as we can learn, are favorable towards US.
The liberal public papers have also begun
so far to take our part as to wish US religious
liberty, and they have pronounced US. peace
able and worthy citizens. Our cause has
excited great attention in the community,
who are anxiously looking forward to the
result.
All our members are poor, but respectable
citizens. The rich and mighty, and some
learned Nichodemuses are kept from COM
ing among US by day, but rest assured that
there are not few who would in the ext
gency, come to US in open day.
Pastor Gruntvig and Mr.. Lindberg,
stand at the head of the National Church
party, and with them are many of the
the priests. This party is tending to Ro-
sequence, our bitterest enemies. They write
constantly and openly against US, and they
are constantly talking about "the Church"
-"ancient practice -"Luther whose
name alone they bear. The bishop, DR..
MINISTER, is also violently opposed to US,
although he does not belong to the above
named party, but is firm believer in the
National Church and its ecclesiastical es-
adjustments. The government therefore,
whether they will or not, seem obliged to
oppose US, and as they are strongly attached
to their monarchial constitution, it is quite
probable that they discover in this our self
styled liberty, dangerous inroad upon their
sovereignty. If, therefore, we might escape
with mere fine in money, (but it is report
ed that am to be banished, besides being
subjected to corporal punishment, and to
pay all the cost of the prosecution, which
will be considerably we have little hope
of obtaining liberty to remain in the coun-
! try. That believe is most likely to be
effected, if at all, through the interference
Of diplomatic influence from America and
England, simultaneously with petition
from the Church in this country. But the
will of the Lord be done. He who has
begun the good work will also carry il on
unto perfection. ..... ="
When the final decision of the Court
shall have brought our trial to close, Mr..
! Lange, Gan attorney who has already pub
) lished several short articles upon the sub
!, iect, which have excited great interest in
the public mind, will publish full account
of our case. This forthcoming document
t will not only crafty the wishes Of the pub
5 lie who are anxious to be informed, but will
7 hope convince many who are already ia
!. vorably disposed in regard to truth, ant
e satisfy all, that ours is not building com
0 posed of "wood, hay and stubble," AM
0 built upon the sandy foundation of mer'
: human patronage; but that it is an imper
: ishable structure composed of "gold, silVe
i and precious stones" built upon the found
! alton of the apostles and prophets, Chris
Y Jesus himself being the chief corner stone
i and will we hope, become the means c
! turning many from darkness to light, fror
b the power of Satan unto God.
IT We have subscribed for 800 copies OF th
E, work, but at this moment we are destitui
&c of the means of paying for them. But TIL
n is our confidence, we have rich Fathe
it who both can and will open the way I
s. relief for US ia this matter, though ever
er door seems at present closed
$. leone now to touch upon subject whie
IN had it not been for your kind inquiries,
al should have passed in silence, viz: the P
ID cuniary condition Of the members of Il
Church. The three churches in Denmar
ne viz: at Copenhagen, Langeland and IA
n borg, consist at present of SO members, 9Th
I'd number would, believe, soon be doubl'
ey if we could enjoy liberty,) all of them Ri
Sc in the faith, hope and charity, and who
ne heirs to glorious inheritance in the eve
lasting habitation but they are all poor
dy 10 this worlds goods. But if our Lord al
os Master had not where TO lay his head, SUI
We " his house-seryants will not complal
SO especially as they are blessed with that go
les illness with coltentment which is great ga
eu' Owing 10 this they seem TO the eyes oil !
ut world, who do not know their actual poFs
I'm ty, like people who need no help. Partic
OF larry as they see US contribute our mite
The benevolent objects. which they would p
ere fer to spend upon their lusts. Hfhert
II ~ !