Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1842-04-05

AT length my eye was arrested by a young
man who had been notorious throughout the voy-
age, for his aiety and frivolitv On one occasion.
during pleasant day, he had made sport of those
who had wisely prepared for the time of peril
He pronounced their forethought waste of mon.
ey. And now l saw him addressing a gentleman
whom he had previously ridiculed, and in sub
dued and anxious manner inquiring whether his
life preserver was not capable saving them both
The man replied that he would most gladly ex-
tend any help in his power, but it was made only
for one person, and was not warranted to sustain
more.
Reader there is q hope qohich is an anchor to
the soul, both sure and steadfGst The ground on
which it rests is the mercy of God, through our
Lord Jesus Christ. The time is coming when
you will certainly need it Life may now be like
a smooth and sunny sea but very soon you will
be amid the swelling of Jordan
good hope in Christ is certain to save. New
er did one perish who possessed it. L was ne,sr
known TO disappoint in the time of need Millions
have been saved by it and God has promised
that it shall never make ashamed Is it not wise
for you to obtain it2
To say the least it can do you no harm, should
there be no judgment nor retribution. 1t cannot
cucumber you during your lifetime. 1t is worth
every thing, even in prosperous days and beneath
cloudless skies. The sense of security, which re-
igion creates, is OF great price To know that
whatever may happen you are SAFE to be conf
dent that "neither life nor DEATH things present,
nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor
any other creature, is able to separate us from the
love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Iord"-
is it not worth more than all silver and gold?
Moreover this hope may easily be obtained 1t
is "set before you" 1t is pressed upon your ac-
ceptance. Because of this do not say that YOU
can obtain it any time For this is not true There
is no time to forge and bend an anchor when the
storm is raging. If you postpone repentance too
long, disappointment and destruction will overtakc
you without remedy Do not delay the pursuit
of religion Seek it first ofall Pious friends en-
treat you to seek it now. The experience of
those who have delayed too long, and died with
out hope" warns you to be wise in season.
Be careful that your hope is of the right kind
There is a hope which perisheth when God ia
keith away the soul There are false spirits, false
sligions, false hopes and counterfeit graces Elk
anime well the hope which is in YOU Be sure
that it rests on the right foundation Jesus Christ
being the chief corner stone ... e.,. -lf
If you have found hope in Christ, take care OF
your hope One secret sin will destroy it, and
make it worse than useless in the hour of need
Protect it from injury watch it keep it with all
diligence And as you cannot tell the day nor
the hour when the Son of Man cometh be always
ready. Let yorrl Light. bs.trimmed ard burning
as men that wait for their Lord Death can new
er be unexpected, you always anticipating it;
never sudden, you are always prepared for it
Remember that religion is a concern between
your own soul and God The conduct of others
is no excuse for you. "He that is wise, is wise
for himself and he that scorneth, he alone must
bear it' Soon, very soon the hour of trial will
come. The winds will blow, the rain fall and
the floods come, and the great storm beat against
your house, You must go down into the river Of
death alone Friends cannot go with you they
cannot help you. But "he that believeth in Jesus
is safe" even when the waves and pillows 90 over
his soul. The arm of the Redeemer will keep
you from sinking; and amidst the pains and mys
teries of dying, you may lift up your head and say
"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind
is stayed on thee and voice from heaven shall
answer, "Fear not; when thou passeth through
the waters | will be with thee, and through the
rivers they shall not overflow thee" and, borne
along by the everlasting arms" which are be
meath you you shall reach in safety that peaceful
shore where the grateful spirtshall rest with God
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