Arkansas intelligencer., 1843-10-28

so' tram them up for these things, while thew
yet young and tender, be careful to implant prop.
er principles IN them raise them to industry and
a''enIioh, 10th to business and books, and at the
peru OF your desire, and their happiness, do not
indulge them in idleness or bad abits for .ide.
ness Is the parent of many vices, and one bad
haoit induised IN, will open door to MANY 9th.
ers. II IN your power, give them sound edu.
cation, and imbue their minds with the pure prip
cip!es of virtue. This will prepare them to set
out in life, and enable them to gain both good
reputation, and a comfortable living.
But 10 tho officers of this school, how shall |
address myself? Upon your Shoulders hang a
weight of responsibility of which few, perhaps,
have any conception. You have your discour-
agements, anxeties, and cares, and perhaps are
almost ready nt times, to lay down your arms and
give up the mattor; but bark, before you do this,
pause, reflect, and inquire, 8" have not many as
good as |, patiently laboured for years withou,
murmur-have they not been instrumental in do
ing much coed and will they not be abundantly
rewarded May not follow their example, and
should lie instrumental in blessing society, by
teaching children in Sabbath School, or in saving
a soul by instructing the youth, will not have
done pralscworthy deed!"
o! if there is an occupation on earth, or cali.
ing more glorious than another, it is that Of di-
roctng the tender mind of youth, to truth, wis
dom and goodness-if there is an occupation on
earth, in which Angels would delight to engage,
it would be this. Though you canno. now real
ize or discover the ultimate fruits of your labor
do not be discouraged ; you shall yet SEQ them
and in due time, you shall reap abundanty if you
faint not. Though you now 60 forth % sowing in
the midst Of tears and discouragements, you shall
come again rejoicing, bringing your sheaves with
you" Oh! what delightful plants will your
Heavenly Father permit you to set out and cult-
va,e in the nursery of God. Brethren. your enc.
mics are not asleep, infdelity and universalism
arc assauting the citadel of truth, with every
weapon that promises the least' success. These
twin sisters Of error and destruction. are still
spreading their direfu influence abroad-an in
fiuencc, as pernclous TO pure morals as the pesti-
ienlial sroccos 10 the health and happiness of
the citizens of Italy and Spain. Will you lift up
your hand against them, by early planting in tho
minds Of the youth Of our land, the pure princi-
Piles and the true mnxims Of the Bible, and by
showing them the ugliness and danger Of vicious
practtces-and the beauty and safely in virtuous
actions.
To the youthful part of the assembly! Young
Ladies and Gcn,lcmen-you have just mounted
tho stago 10 act your part Of this life; you can
not long remain upon the stage-wi!l you act
your part well, and come Off with respect? You
have begun already to receive tho burden of your
ancestors upon your own shouders-do you feel
the Importance and dignity of your station and
will you be advised If you will suffer me to
say to you: "go cultivate, and expand the noble
faculties which thy Creator hath given thee--go
search the pages of wisdom-,raverse the regions
of truth, and lay the foundation for future USE
fulncss to thy country and tho world. Flee youth
ful iusts, and avoid the resorts of pollution and
abasomen,, stand aloof from the vain and vicious,
and love and cherish the company Of the good and
visc,-go bring to the habi,ation Of thy father
good name, and get to :hysef tho habi! in which
thou mayest emulate Angels. the abt of indus
trousiy doing good, and above all, go seek the
God Of thy Fathers-thy Creator--thy Redeem
or aud sanc,ifyer, and cherish for religion that
respect which you wouId cherish for the suardi-
ans of our race.
Published by request Of the Sunday School Socieryl