Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1841-11-20
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ssrhe Bible in Common Schools.,'

Perhaps the testimony of Others in favor of the use oil
the Bible schools, may be useful IN giving US
correct important subject An individual says
Il have recently the effects of Introducing the Bible
into common schools In the place where reside are sew
eral hundred children in schools; among many of whom
hooks were very scarce. The New Testament furnish
by Bible Society," and both teachers and scholars
seized upon with avidy. 1t would have graft ed any
visite toe change which these books nmed
diatelv Produced Much of Is and dis
of the disturbance before so aen
in consequence the of employment and of ntefes-
ting and Ineligible studies removed and when the
called groups read, te general atteh-
ton Observable and serious heard with the seper
poprety conduct which strongly corFoooa
my previous impressions favor of the daily use OF the
Scriptures in schools' would ask; what can be
assigned why the introduction of The Bible in common
schools should produce this happy efect Especially
consider that the language of the Bible shews what
it s eSen child, that it is the word of Cod hen
what the Bible is and for what purpose It was
given men, perceive good why it should
not above described affect, wherever might be
roduccG into our common schools There much
that inspired volume interesting, even TO child
L, prese picture of this world. the of SO
many fatal error many moral shpwreck. It puts
on guard, by placing before the of this
world, real coors. 1t is the book, that depicts the
human heart and in such simple style. and in such
natural metaphors, that child comprehend it
But besides and religious instruction. there
much II render Bible interesting; historical
accounsts beautiful descptoasit- imposing imagery;
with its simplicity of styleits oltiness thousl-and
the grandeur figures. calculated draw and tx
the attention of young mind The child can, soon
tina, there IS compared with the Bible That
il SURPRISES every other book being Gods gilt
being spoken by movins of Gods Hoy Spirit, and in
its being the able make believer Christ
wise unto salvation All this being taken in connection.
makes interesting and profitable than any
other book shat can be used IN the common school.
Blu, may be foreign the subject, here 70 mention
great utility Bible schools inasmuch
contains principles of political morality As
American citizens. and believing do, that Gov
the best existence,
desire aud eneava hand them down postertv
uaimpairea by hand To effect this purpose
the pure political morality of the Bible soni be taught
the Young and rising generations early period
practicable and th~, ii rightly understood AMI pracsed
will happy tendency. Forwhile the Biae affords
no coun,cnance to civil b7o lawful autos
ty but Oh the contrary commands al be subject the
powers thai BE: 10 o5e and
follow peace and the things make for peace. 81
Bible in is general scope, decidedly preferable
free republican Institutions Surh being the fast, have
much 10 nope for from the influence Of the Bae Il taaca
men 10 respect each Others rghtsso DO Others
they would have Others shen-t places al
equal eve! AMI commands love e-h5o-
sc.vess, exposes ha grea; injustice q tyranny aai op