Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-06-02

to triumph; but if they think they can do
no good or believe there is nothing for
them to do; Of course they will do moth
ing.
To apply these remarks to the more
than ten thousand Baptists in Vermont
Brethren. we are goodly number, and
able. in the strength of God, to do much
in behalf of the Redeemer's cause. If
each member of the Baptist churches in
Vermont was entirely consecrated to God;
]. each had on the whole armor of Christ;
1t each at all times, and in every place,
and under all circumstances, did his dutg
as God would have him. doubt moi, that
the moral and religious influence of the
denomination would he increased ten fold.
and SO with all other christians in the
State. | rejoice. however, in what we are
doing. | would be thankful to God that
there are many who act upon the prin-
ciple, " | am bought with price. there
fore | must glorify God in my body and
spirit which are hls.'' May the number
increase until all Christians act upon the
same divine principle! But while we re-
ljoice in what we are doing, when we re-
fleet on what we might do. we should feel
something as Jeremiah did when he says,
"Ohl that my head were waters, and
mine eyes fountain of tears" Brethren,
[ you will not think me uncharitable in saw
ing, verify believe we should do much
mote in future to extend the Redeemer's
kingdom than we have done hitherto.
/ 1. Might we not do more in favor of
Moral Reform? This is an important
subject In this all should be engaged
No time should be lost Our sons and
daughters need information. False deli
cacv should be abandoned. There is IL
centiousness in the church. The monster
is destroying his thousands To their
rescue Brethren, to their rescue ere
Ithey fall into the pitt Let Moral Re-
form Society be Immediately formed in
Ievery neighborhood, and LET every Bap-
list encourage it. Let every Baptist who
is able take and circulate periodical de-
voted to this subject l would recon-
mend the Golden Rule, and Advocate, as
excellent publications. .
2. We might do more for the poor
slave. Thank God, many of the Baptists
in Vermont have hearts to feel for the
poor African. Many are trying to undo
heavy burdens. that the oppressed may &c
free fear We are not doing as much as
we should. If we were all united with
an Slavery Society, and had the NOR
al courage that believers in Christ should
have, doubt not our influence would be
felt to the remotest part Of the country.
8. We ought to do more for tie Amer
lean and Foreign Bible Society. Here
we are forced to stand alone, amidst The
reproaches of those whom we love ii
the Lord. But underneath US is the ever
! lasting arms of Jesus Christ. Our object
T! we trust, is to glorify God. Then tho
ro our brethren may shout with stentorial
voice, Exclusiveness Bigotryl Secta
rianism - it viii! not harm US; for moth
ing can harm those who follow that whicl
is good. And why do they thus shout
Because, they being judges we wish t
have the unadulterated word of God trans
: lated as it should be. But if we must b
spoken against for the truths sake, tn
: will of God be done. Let us not be dis
4 couraged If we would make an efior
= we might do this year much more tina
we have ever done before. l find tn,
last year, so far as am able to Judge, W
n did not raise for the Society but little mol
re than $3.50. Was this as much as "
s. ought to have done In the opinion
nv the writer, there should be paid into Il
Of treasury, in addition 10 what was raise
nd last year, as much upon an average
On ten cents to each member of the Bapti
IS churches in Vermont. This would amou
an. to 81, $50. Could not this be done, al
d. not member of the denomination suff
,le. an iota for it2
cal 4. think we should do more for Hor
are Missions than we do, Brethren, aft;