Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1842-11-11
VOL. IX.-NO. Ill.

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hoyah. Aud i'll do not likewise read and
believe the lower book, deny the possibili-
ty OF guilt or blame. must, therefore. lie
lievc both ; and where cannot comprehend
will adore; where cannot read. | will
spell and what cannot SPILL out, must
SKIP. If the human mind should be so en-
larged that ii could solve every difficulty
that has hitherto appeared, that same en-
largement of thought would unfold thous-
and difficulties more, so subtle and minnie.
that it never felt their weight before; SO that
there would be no getting through M
The truth IS, sin has ruined men so en-
iirely, than any plan that human wisdom
could devise or comprehend would he COM
pcient TO save. a scheme founded in inf
mite wisdom is necessary; and if founded in
infinite wisdom, the wisdom Of finite crea-
tures cannot comprehend in all its parts!
"Tho' Of exact perfection we despair,
Yet yry step 10 virtues worth cur carc'
Let the man of God read, study. medi-
tate, consider, pray, and seek after wisdom
as for hidden treasure but when he comes
to water too deep for his length, let him
adore and be humble. Paul undertook 10
unfold the knotty question, which ever pug
zles the world, in the ninth and eleventh
chapters of Romans but before he got
through lie found the waters SO high, that
he cried ont, 80 the depih--how uusearch
able are his judgments, and his WAYS past
| finding ont ~ Let it be my lot to be a little
child at the feet Of my Master, ever learning
Of him who was meek aud lowly of heart;
then shall find rest for my soul, and know
enough TO make me happy. l,,., 4.....
When was young, noticed that old
preachers never knew when to leave off the
work; and confess am al loss about it
myself yet carry my eyes in my head,
but my sight IN my pocket; but if some
monitor was 10 give me friendly hint, that
was run down in decay, il is probable that
i like Mllton) | should reproach him as am
upsfart. yet aatter myself that my per-
iormances have httie in them which is val
liable. So Solomon's triennial cargo coi,-
sisted partly Of the precious articles Of gold,
silver, and ivory, and partly Of apes and pea
cocks. st.. ,.....i. q =. ,..os.,..s t'..l
}, 1t has been rather trying times for Baptist
. preachers, who have travelled and labored
day and night for the good of souls like the
mules Agelasius saw, they have been loaded
the mac ordtr OF missionary funds and exer-
is goodness enough in men TO be pampercd
without growing indolent or naughty is a
question. One thing, however, is certain,
pulse ndiann peas We're res6er, iafier, and
{ ten times better in counsel, than the regular
f bred priests, in the realm of Babylon, who
D lived on royal portion of meat and wine.
G have some drawings of mind to visit
A.; your city and see my fathers children who
reside there; but to carry dim candle
1 among so many radiant suns would be. rather
a absurd. Could !, like Paul. visit YOU in The
< lulness of the Gospel of Christ, and impart
q unto you some spiritual gift, should not
: hesitate. But ah my leanness, my lean
: ness Call me not Naomi but call me nj ara
. The prayer that have been making for
more than half century, is expressive of
> my present state, God be mercifui to me a
sinner p eooa ens. sa9
| wish, my brother, that gracious God
may bless you in soul and body--for time
= and eternity. And may your dear partner
. in life have the courage of Deborah-the
: pety of Hannah--the humility of Mary
the Intelligence OF Priscilla, and the benevo-
: lence of Phebe. Adieu -3aaa8ssIls7
: f9e JOHN LELAND. 7e
|, Rev. Spencer ii. Cone, living in the city of
regeneration, Grace Street-Penitent AL.
ley-at the Sign of the Cross, next door
: TO glory. tTsg aga
: ------ 185ls ra Ia8H
! arrest for Murder.--We, learn that an
II unhappy affair occurredin Fairfield, on Sun
day the 10th inst, the particulars of which
+ are briefly these Mr.. Eugene Clifford,
IT living near Fairfield Pond, requested his
II wife to accompany him on visit to friend,
d on the opposite side of the pond, asserting
t, at the same time, (whai is reported not to
e be true) that they had been specially invited
e SO to do. The day was rather cold and un.
& pleasant and Mrs. G. made many objections.
but at the urgent solicitation OF her husband
J. she finally consented, and taking an infan,
il child they left home, and in crossing the
ST water the boat was upset and the mother
Ut and, child were drowned, while the husband
S and father escaped. CliGord's story is, tina,
ie in consequence of strong wind the boat
K rocked so violently that his wife aud child
Ig fell into the water, and that in trying TO re.
re cover them he also fell in and in falling up
n set the boat. He further says that when he
I'd arose 10 the surface of the water, he saw tho
I'd child and heard its cries, but as he was some
distance from the shore he made no effort Il
IN save either the child or mother, and with tht
W assistance of the two oars he SWAN ashore
as When landed safely himself, he made no ef
ny fort to save them, and instead Of going TO
rs house near by, he went about two mile
e. round the pond to a near neighbor and com
c. muuicated the death of the mother an,