Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1843-06-15

The 6ibie the tokoie COUNSEL Of God"-EIuact from
the Speech of Lord Moct, before the British Foreign
Bible Society, the 81 OF May.
Since last had the pleasure of ATTENDING theae Rpniyer
saIos, has been lot visit the of the
American Bible Society. the city OF New York (IIcar)
had there the great qualification of meeting many OF
most distinguished members, and greeted by them in
n most cordial and kindly spirit sud they showed me
their large aud well filled depot could hardly believe
that was not in your own depot at Blacknars(hear-
and indeed hall expected 10 fall in with your respected
secretary Mr.. Brlndrnm-( aughter)-bu when ryetcd
my attention the locality, and the things which then
surrounded me- must say that felt that the national
brotherhood connected elsewhere by many strong ties
seemed 10 that spot indissouby closc. [Chcorsl
felt that two great kindred races embarked togch.
or IN common and catholic cause, and that both could
spare something OF their national
the wealth OF their mighty argoses-ior the permanent
purposes o spreading Christian light and truth the dark
corners Of globe. clear, hear) And though special
missions may be productive oi advantages, treaties
lead to nm improved understanding, and fresh boundaries
increase the probabilities Of pcacc-I could but hail in
the Bible Society sacr basis Tor all these reciprocal adyan
tngcs than in all That trade could preach OF
diplomacy persuade. Choers)
Aud 1t IL not tp foreign concord alone that would look
when augun well OF the effect of the operations the
Bible Society, because cannot hut think that equal
y calculated To exercise beneficial influence do
nestle concord. Indeed, OF the many claims which
everoo has upon my acgenceonc OF the many power
ul arguments puts forth gain my attachment and win
my support find in It's admirable adoption supply that
which seems Ia be not the only but tile the
exclusive, but perhaps the osttyingoboc OF times,
I'liohs IcBous CndIlty, religious
lCheos.)
In saying this shall not be suspected Of any in
difference, the claims OF essential tmh-ol life giving
doctrines. (lear) There may have been times, there may
have onpaccs, where lukewarmncss and aludnaansm
with deeds have the evils he mostscdulous
y guarded against: but say that in my view nj least
td"es seem that the prevailing tendency and rsk Of
day lie IN our fencing ourselves IN exclusively n
stead oi loosely, behind the entertainments OF
opinions. UIear) Truth may often call for mariyrlon,--i
cannot call for intolerance. lear) She may besum
lint L.r,f fol-.
(lIear)
As has been ably and ooquently enforced by the right
Rev Preaie who Just addressed u.s. what the Bible Society
has To deal witl what the Bible Society distributes, aud
what the Bible Society confines itself the whole
sci at GOd-(heRr, hesrland whoever JOINS the great
aud good work oG distributing it-vhaieyer lie the case
with regard 10 his other wosin that does wel-(hear)
in hathe deserves the right hand at my fellowship aud
shall have 1t until one Of things pass-unr
either be proved that the whole counselo God the
proper food and alinent OF man. IN whatever condition. :"
whatever cline, or o whatever cunT-(cheers)-OT all u
be known that the whole human family is well supplied
with the Bible IcndeT the al the Bible Suc
ETY. superilnous. (Cheers)
The following exquisite little gem poetry was written
for recent celebration IN Boston, 10y NJ. H. WeiheIbee
hard working cutter No, fOH Herald
Gods spirit smiles in aow'rs,
And m soft summer show'rs,
lilo sends his love.
Each dew drop speaks His praise;
And bubbling iount displays.
In all their lucid rays,
Light from above.
The tiny vines that creep
Along tile Tayines steep
Obey His nod
The golden orb Of day,
And oceans crested spray
To him due homage pay
Creations God.
Thus Friendship wears lis bloom,
And smiles beyond the tomb,
In III own light.
q may that LOBe he ours,
Which glds HES darkest hours,
Cheering like smiling low'H,
Hopes deepest night